2015 Ford Edge vehicle speed control problems

“During operation of my 2015 Ford Edge Titanium, the vehicle experienced intermittent loss of acceleration and multiple electronic warning messages. While driving, pressing the accelerator pedal would sometimes result in little or no vehicle acceleration. The RPMs fluctuated abnormally and the vehicle appeared to enter a reduced-power condition. Warning messages included “Hill Start Assist Unavailable” and traction/anti-skid related warnings. Cruise control also became inoperable. The issue created a safety risk because the vehicle would not reliably accelerate during normal driving conditions, including while attempting to maintain speed in traffic. This created concern about merging, crossing intersections, or safely responding to traffic conditions. Additional symptoms included rear lights remaining illuminated unexpectedly and electronic brake-related behavior that appeared abnormal. An independent auto parts diagnostic scan identified low-voltage history codes and a brake switch/brake signal issue. The vehicle battery tested good at the time of inspection. The transmission reportedly showed no faults during the initial scan. The brake switch issue was…”

“While driving 45-50 mph, without any warning or indication, there was a sudden loss of power and the ability to accelerate. The engine and all electric components were still working but I was not able to accelerate, only coast. There was a wrench warning light, Hill side assist error message, and airbag warning light that showed up on the dash. After pulling over safely, the car was turned off for roughly 30 seconds and restarted. After restarting the vehicle, all systems seemed to work properly. After driving a few days and avoiding any highways, I have not had this happen again. I decided to error on the side of caution and take the vehicle to the dealership for further diagnostics. The dealership stated that they are unable to duplicate the problem. 2015 Ford Edge Titanium, AWD, V6”

“AT 9AM ON APRIL 4, I WAS COASTING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN THE REAR OF A DOCTOR'S OFFICE. I WAS JUST ABOUT TO PUT THE CAR INTO "PARK", WHEN THE 2015 FORD EDGE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT WHAT FELT LIKE FULL SPEED, AND HIT A CHAIN LINK FENCE ABOUT 6 FT AFTER JUMPING A CURB. I SOMEHOW BRAKED AND GOT THE CAR INTO "PARK". AFTER A FEW MOMENTS, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND PUT THE CAR INTO "REVERSE" TO BACK DOWN TO THE PARKING SPOT, AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY AGAIN ACCELERATED AT WHAT SEEMED LIKE TOP SPEED IN REVERSE, AND AFTER ABOUT 50 FEET CRASHED INTO A DUMPSTER AND ITS WOODEN ENCLOSURE. THIS WAS ACTUALLY FORTUNATE, BECAUSE 10 FT BEYOND THE DUMPSTER WAS THE COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH A PERSON SITTING AT A DESK JUST INSIDE A WINDOW THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN THE CRASH POINT. IN ADDITION TO DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE BEING DESTROYED, THE FORD EDGE HIT A 2013 TESLA DRIVER'S SIDE REVIEW MIRROR. THERE IS NO POLICE REPORT AS THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. HOWEVER, THERE WERE 4 WITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT, AND ALL AGREED THAT "I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THAT, AND THANK GOD NO WAS INJURED OR EVEN KILLED" I WAS NOT INJURED, JUST SHAKEN UP. I CONTACTED THE FORD MOTOR CUSTOMER…”

“I WAS DRIVING 55 MPH AND CAR POWER DROPPED TO COASTING AND I HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE OIL INDICATOR CAME ON. I CALLED TRIPLE A AND THEN TRIED TO RESET THE OIL LIGHT TO RESET AND THE CAR STARTED AGAIN WITH POWER. CANCELLED TRIPLE A. CAR WAS NOT RESET AFTER OIL CHANGE. I COULD HAVE BEEN REAR ENDED!! REALLY SCARED ME.”

“THE CAR WAS PARKED, WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON, I NOTICED THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, AND A SERVICE MESSAGE APPEARED STATING STEERING ASSIST FAULT, SERVICE REQUIRED.”

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. AFTER SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF AND BACK ON, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (FRIENDLY FORD IN LAS VEGAS, NV) AND A MODULE WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE VEHICLE IDLED VERY HIGHLY UNTIL THE ENGINE WARMED UP. ALSO, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO GRADUALLY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.”