213 complaints reported

2011 Ford Edge Brakes

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
213
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
1

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Dec 2025

This issue happened back June 2025 when I make a wide turn, the car automatically go into limp mode and all the lights on the dashboard that is related to the brake system comes on, so for example, the advanced traction control sensor, the brake mode, the traction mode and the ABS mode and this is very dangerous because I realize when I am driving locally, and if I’m in the middle of a major intersection, I can be struck because I would have to immediately turn my car off turn it back on and then it will start moving again. Sometimes it takes a while for it to start moving again.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jun 2025
Sep 2025

When applying breaks in the snow, the antilock breaks fail. I loose control of breaking and car acts like the breaks are gone. This has happened many times in the snow. Car has been tied several times for no breaks. When it gets to the shop breaks are working. Shop released any air in antilock breaks but this continues to happen when breaks are locked up.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Dec 2024
Jul 2025

This is in reference to Field Service Action 13N02 with codes P2195 and P2197. There was an extended warranty, but I never knew that as I bought the vehicle pre-owned. I am a college student and the vehicle poses a danger as I am not able to stop every time. I called the local Ford dealership, and without even looking at the vehicle. He said, yes we know about the issue, but it's to late for you to have it repaired for free. I am filing a complaint with with the Wyoming Attorney General as well, and looking into a civil action. I want to make sure I document everything in case there is a serious injury or death.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jul 2025
Feb 2025

ABS module valves stick open resulting in low soft brake pedal. Master cylinder has been replaced and vacuum bled with problem still occurring. I feel this is a safety item and ford should stand behind this issue till the end of service life of the vehicle. the repair part is hard to find and expensive.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Dec 2025
Feb 2025

As I applied the brakes to stop the vehicle, the vehicle didn't automatically stop. It felt as if I didn't press the brakes. The vehicle continued. I will take the vehicle to the mechanic. The vehicle hasn't been inspected yet. There were no warning indicators.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Apr 2025
Jan 2025

I have a 2011 ford edge sel the brakes are hard as a rock causing more force to be used to stop the vehicle even being driven under 5mph. This is a major saftey issue that should've been in ford's previous recall. The vehicle was manufactured at the Oakville plant in Canada which was ford's recalled vehicles. I contacted ford and they informed me it was vin specific which my vehicle wasn't covered by the recall but yet it's having the same issues as the others that were recalled from the same assembly facility. I was told to take it to a dealership and keep the receipts of it being fixed just incase there is a recall on the vehicle later on. I'm not the only person having issues with these issues with less then 200,000 miles on their vehicles. Ford knew there was a problem with the vehicles which they should have recalled all the ones from that assembly plant and fixed them.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jan 2025
Jan 2025

My brakes are hard as a rock cause me to use more force on the brakes to stop and there is hissing coming from brake booster when I apply the brakes on my vehicle causing prolonged stopping distance called ford and they said there was no recalls on that vin which their "recalls is vin specific" yet all the vehicles use the same brake booster that is installed on this vehicle. It was hard to stop even going at low speeds under 10mph

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jan 2025
Nov 2024

The brake pedal goes to the floor with no warning. It has happened many times before. I'm on my second master cylinder, it has all new brake pads and calipers all the way around. It has been in the shop 4 times and no one can figure out what is causing this. There are no leaks and all the rubber hoses are in good shape.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Oct 2024
Aug 2024

Hit a pothole and brake pedal went to floor. I replaced master cylinder last year and new fluids. I bled brakes twice and pedal still going to floor. I’ve been installing brakes for 40 years and this isn’t right. Research tells me it might be HCU unit but I can’t afford $1500. Has this unit been recalled? Way too many people have had this problem with multiple years of ford edge’s.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Feb 2024
Jul 2024

Brakes going to floor and very little stopping power. HCU failure caused by DOT3 brake fluid causing dump valve in block to stay stuck open. 2nd replacement valve from Ford and again it happened almost causing an accident. This issue is becoming to common across these HCU ford uses. This should be recalled and consumers should be advised. Ford advised that we maybe try DOT4 brake fluid and purchase another HCU. This is our 3rd one in 6 years.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jun 2024
Mar 2024

Power boost problem on my Ford Edge. Why is my VIN not on the recall? I am having this problem as are several thousand of other people. Hopefully this gets properly addressed. Thank you

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Mar 2024
Feb 2024

Every time I press the brakes, there is a hissing sound and the brake pedals go all the way to floor. This causes the vehicle to have low braking power and barely stop. The problem has been reproduced by an independent service center. There are no warning lamps or messages on the vehicle.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Feb 2024
Jan 2024

My brakes pedal was going down and I called w.w. auto where I got it from and he said it sounded like a master brake cylinder and he came and got it said he replaced it but 3 weeks later it did it again and he told me to take it to Roberts garage and he said he called them and said the part he bought from AutoZone had a life time warranty and he took them the receipt and got a replacement for the part and they kept my vehicle 2 days and said they bleed them and said there was air in the brake line and told me to bring it back if it did it again and he would put the new part on and I'M GOING TO take it back because it doesn't feel right why did they not have put the replacement part on ? Do you have any suggestions

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Dec 2023
Jan 2024

Hard brake with a whistle sound while pushing

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jan 2024
Dec 2023

The Ford Edge has a known and documented issue with the brake booster failing and having to be replaced numerous times. I recently had to apply my brakes suddenly to avoid a collision with a car that cut me off. After noticed the brakes lost pressure and appear to be compromised. This is the second time this has happened after already replacing the same brake booster issue less than 3 years ago. While looking online this appears to be an ongoing problem with this make and model but has not been addressed by the manufacturer. This causes safety issues and repetitive - expensive repair issues.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Dec 2023
Dec 2023

Got my car serviced at AAA Car Care Center. After completed the brakes did not work properly, brought the vehicle back and it was checked thoroughly. AAA came to the conclusion that the brake booster completely failed, all other components of the brake system were checked and working properly. Manager of AAA explained this is a Ford only issue and that it was a common issue with my model. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk as I almost crashed into the back of a car stopped at a light. The problem of the brake booster was confirmed by AAA Car Care Center in Tampa, FL. Vehicle has not been inspected by manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. There were no warning lamps or messages prior to the failure.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Dec 2023
Dec 2023

When applying brake pedal it goes all the way to the floor and doesn’t want to stop.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: May 2023
Nov 2023

I had to brake fast & hard because of another driver cutting in front of me & my brakes went all the way down to floor, no stopping! Thankfully I was able to pull off road to avoid hitting any other vehicle. I did some research & apparently there are over 300 complaints that have been reported (how many not reported ?). How many more of the same issue does it take to recall? Or does there have to be accidents involved before ford does something? I have had numerous fords, however; due to the extreme safety issue addressed by so many with (thank god just missed accidents) that DOES NOT SEEM TO CONCERN FORD AT ALL FOR OUR SAFETY to recall this BRAKE BOOSTER ISSUE. I will NEVER BUY another FORD unless they do something & if someone gets hurt before they do, I DEFINITELY WILL NEVER BUY A FORD AGAIN! SAFETY & CUSTOMER SERVICE is my purchase of choice.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Apr 2023
Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was firm. The contact stated that the braking distance was extended and there was an abnormal sound coming from the brakes while depressed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the brake failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jun 2020
Aug 2023

Brakes have been going to the floor for a complete stop, have had to slowly brake a lot sooner when coming to any kind of stop. Within the past two days my brakes have been making a whistling sound when brakes not applied. My brake lights stay on while car is in park. Dropping my daughter off at school and applying my brakes my car died in a long line of cars causing me to have to apply the emergency brake.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Aug 2023
Jul 2023 Crash

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal locked and was inoperable. Due to the brake pedal failure, the vehicle crashed into a nearby curb. The contact stated that his son described the brake pedal as it was hard as a brick. The damage done to the vehicle due to the brake pedal failure was diagnosed and repaired by the contact. The damages were a fractured passenger front side lower control arm and a fractured front passenger front side drive axle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with a failed brake booster and failed brake master cylinder. The brake booster and brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, however, the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 243,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Nov 2023
Jun 2023

While coming to a stop, the brake pedal became very hard to depress. After taking it to a service facility, they determined it was the brake power booster and I should have received a service advisory from Fordabout this potential failure with this part. Never received anything about this problem from Ford and after reviewing this problem with other owners on the internet, other people experienced the same problem. It is obvious Ford knows this is a faulty part and is putting people at risk of getting killed without a recall.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Feb 2023
Jun 2023

I have heard several service repair technicians advise the Ford Edge 2010 to 2014 have issues with their brake booster. This needs to be recalled and repaired for free.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Feb 2022
Apr 2023

Brakes are feeling spongy and car use making a hissing sound when applying their brake and car doesn’t fully stop without slamming down on the brakes. Brakes have been changed and no leaks were detected. Was told most likely the brake booster.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Apr 2023
Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the contact stated that the brakes was not operating as usual. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the braking system was replaced. The contact was advised to contact the manufacturer for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2011 FORD EDGE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Mar 2023

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The 2011 Ford Edge has 213 Brakes complaints on file. 10 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.