2014 Ford Edge Brakes Problems

On three separate occasions, the brake pedal has gone all the way to the floor, with braking power reduced to a scary, dangerous level. An independent mechanic ran a diagnostic scan on one of those occasions and received an ABS Module fault. They bled the system, and the brakes worked well (fault went away) -- until the next incident, in which the car decided to randomly 'fix' itself about 20 minutes later. Independent shop and the dealership performed in-depth inspections of the entire braking system and could not find the issue. This hydraulic failure is a documented safety problem on other Edge models and should be the subject of a recall for the 2014 Ford Edge.

NHTSA ID

11736795

Incident

Oct 14, 2025

Brake pedal felt mushy, took vehicle to repair shop and had master cylinder replaced. Problem persisted so took vehicle to a different repair shop and had brake booster replaced. Pedal felt firmer but then a hissing sound could be heard while driving without using brakes. Had brake booster replaced again as well as the vacuum hose connected to booster. Now Pedal goes all the way the floor requiring excessive pressure to stop vehicle and a high pitched hissing sound is heard when applying pressure to brake pedal. Hissing sound still present while car in motion without touching brakes. Vehicle had to be put into neutral to stop. Backing out of driveway, vehicle continues to roll slightly even when Pedal pushed to floor. Mo warning lights have ever come on and brake fluid reservoir needs frequent additions of fluid.

NHTSA ID

11731754

Incident

Apr 16, 2026

Ford has the abs valve on back order for over 700 vehicles with no delivery date in sight. The vehicles are worthless at this point because they can’t be fixed or driven safely.

NHTSA ID

11714261

Incident

Dec 1, 2025

In busy traffic brake pedal went all the way to floor almost causing me to hit vehicle in front of me. Vehicle was towed to my mechanic at which time he informed me this is an ongoing issue with Ford and is recall issue. I have contacted my local Ford dealer as well as Ford Motor company and filed a claim.Vehicle has not been repaired. I hope sooner than later Ford will acknowledge this ongoing issue as this is a very catastrophic loss!!

NHTSA ID

11711812

Incident

Jan 15, 2026

My ABS module/ hydraulic control unit isn’t working . My ford dealership, Autonation Lincoln Clearwater, could not find a replacement and were told that they weren’t making them anymore . I found that there were recalls on years 2015 and 2016

NHTSA ID

11711106

Incident

Apr 16, 2025

I am an automotive service technology teacher, retired. The ABS system on this vehicle failed without warning and without any trouble codes. No lights, no codes. The pedal sinks nearly to the floor, but does engage the brakes once the ABS chambers fill with fluid. But, by the time brakes begin to engage, one's heart skips a beat and it actually takes 1/2 second longer for the brakes to actually work. If not for my tall stature, I might not be able to reach the distance it takes to get hydraulic pressure. Brakes work, but marginally due to interference with floor. My research indicates this is a relatively common problem with these vehicles. Folks need to be warned! A recall is in order; at the very least a service bulletin and a customer notification. I'll fix it, but I shouldn't need to. I'll save the old unit and ship it if anybody wants to inspect it.

NHTSA ID

11701585

Incident

Nov 12, 2025

I purchased my 2014 Ford Edge in December 2023. March 2023, I started having issues with the driver side door lock sensor malfunction as shown in the last photo. The door would not automatically lock when I started driving, sensing that the driver’s side door was still open. It was not. I kept pushing the lock button to lock it, but it kept unlocking even while driving. Eventually it would lock. The cost to fix that was around $600 which I could not afford, and my limited warranty expired. July/August 2025 my ABS and traction control sensor lights were lit on my dash. I took the car for service and my very reputable mechanic diagnosed with no codes showing up a few times. Performed a reset twice and the lights came back on after only driving a couple of miles. He contacted Ford who advised he couldn't sell the part because there was a "national hold" on the part. On 9/2 my brakes and traction control failed resulting me rear ending another vehicle. The other safety issue is that my airbags did not deploy upon the collision. I contacted Ford Corporation and was advised that Ford will not do anything since my vehicle was older than 10 years. The vehicle is a total loss leaving me with a loan balance of approximately $4,700.00. This is neither fair nor right for a multimillion-dollar company that will not or choose not to address or acknowledge their responsibility regarding these two very serious safety issues. Since I didn’t die or get seriously hurt, I guess it’s not that big a deal to Ford.

NHTSA ID

11688877

Incident

Sep 2, 2025

Abs module failed

NHTSA ID

11687113

Incident

Dec 31, 1969

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to decelerate and depressing the brake pedal, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the brakes. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to detect other nearby vehicles as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys, where the rear rotors and brake pads were replaced. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the same local Pep Boys, where the vehicle was diagnosed with a check engine, transmission, ABS, Cruise Control Module, and seat module failure. The local Pep Boys diagnosed the vehicle with an ABS module failure that impacted the performance of several other safety features. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V733000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

NHTSA ID

11685369

Incident

Aug 15, 2025

Mileage

110,000 mi

My vehicle started having a "spongy" pedal feel when I pushed on my brakes going to work and returning home. I was going to be taking my grandchildren to Branson, MO, on Thursday morning, [XXX], and was able to get Marvin Merritt, mechanic, to look at my vehicle before leaving to make sure we would be okay traveling. Marvin notified me that my brake booster needed replace and it was not safe to travel. I made other arrangements to go to Branson. When I got back I paid Marvin for services rendered and got my letter from the Ford Motor Company Dated March 2024. I took my letter, the invoice from Marvin Merritt and turned it into Friendly Ford Dealership / Service man, Derrick and he filed a claim for me and said he did not see any reason why they would deny my claim based on the information I turned in. I waited 4 week, calling weekly for updates, before being told my claim was being denied. Derrick gave me the following number to call 1-800-392-3673 and they stated they would not honor the warrenty because it was not fixed at a Ford Dealership. I asked for an email or mailing address so I could send my information to them and was denied. She stated she would give me a claim number which was case # [XXX]. and I shared the following information on the phone. 1.“I received Ford’s March 2024 letter stating that if my vehicle had exceeded 150,000 miles, coverage would continue through November 30, 2025. My vehicle had exceeded that mileage, so I relied on this written coverage.” 2.“I had the brake booster repaired on July 11, 2025—well within the coverage period Ford outlined. Despite this, my claim was denied.” 3.“I am requesting Ford to honor its written commitment and reimburse the cost of my repair. Given that this matter involves a brake system safety issue, I trust Ford will resolve this promptly. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11681543

Incident

Jul 9, 2025

Brake booster faulty.

NHTSA ID

11678313

Incident

Jun 4, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop, and the stopping distance was extended. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the brake master cylinder and brake booster; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the hydraulic brake booster and electronic brake booster were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000.

NHTSA ID

11662803

Incident

May 23, 2025

Mileage

100,000 mi

The brake booster continues to fail. I replaced this part for the second time 6 months ago, the first time was roughly 9 months before that. The failure of this part causes the brake pedal to drop to the floor making stopping tricky. I have had no accidents, no police report and no warning. No dash lights illuminate indicating a problem as well as no symptoms before the failure.

NHTSA ID

11648612

Incident

Mar 16, 2025

ABS brakes randomly engage in normal braking conditions. Inspection found a broken Reluctor ring on the front drivers side axle.

NHTSA ID

11633837

Incident

Jan 2, 2025

New brake booster, new brakes put on 6 months ago, ABS now has problems. Car starts to skid when braking, only 1 brake works, car only has about 140,000 miles on it. When on the freeway at about 60-65 mph, car will start to lose power and shake until you hit the brakes really hard 2 or 3 times, no accident yet but if not fixed, it will happen. Brake pedal goes down to the floor will sitting at a red light or at a stop light.

NHTSA ID

11630561

Incident

Oct 21, 2024

Brake pedal sinks all the way to the floor to be able to break. Dealership changed brake booster to solve the problem. It was replaced but it’s still doing the same thing. Next recommendation was to change the brake master cylinder. It was also replacement but still having the same issue. Now the dealership is recommending to change the HCU (hydraulic control unit). I did some research that some ford vehicles is under a recall about HCU’s. But not specifically for 2014 Ford Edge. I am reaching out to get this looked over and consider this part of Ford Edge recall as well. Thank you

NHTSA ID

11619948

Incident

Oct 15, 2024

Brake booster is bad brakes are hard then soft loud squeezing noise won't.seen many people have this problem. And different models have been recalled but not the 2014 Ford edge. Very dangerous.

NHTSA ID

11610517

Incident

Aug 20, 2024

experienced a hard brake pedal, making it difficult to stop safely, sometimes the vehicle experienced an loss of brake pressure. I also heard a strange noise while pressing the brake pedal, like a “wind blowing” noise.

NHTSA ID

11606953

Incident

Aug 1, 2024

Multiple car alarms showed up. Turns out the ABS module is bad. Looked at the Ford page and the same issue is already in recall on 2011-2013 years. This vehicle is a 2014 and has the same problem and should be included in the recall.

NHTSA ID

11606811

Incident

Aug 6, 2024

Brake pedal floats to the floor. It has not corrected itself. There should be a recall as many people are having the same problem.

NHTSA ID

11596392

Incident

Jun 1, 2024

This vehicle has a well-documented problem with the ABS hydraulic control module. There are hundreds of cases found on the internet where the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. NHTSA appears to have confirmed this problem in the model year 2015 and 2016 vehicles, but not the 2014 or other years. This is an incredibly dangerous defect that must be addressed.

NHTSA ID

11581710

Incident

Apr 4, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, upon depressing the brake pedal, the pedal was abnormally firm. The contact then heard a hissing sound coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the brake booster. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 13N02, but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 115,000.

NHTSA ID

11569057

Incident

Jan 31, 2024

Mileage

115,000 mi

When applying the brakes, the brake pedal goes to the floor, the vehicle won't stop. Brake pedal goes to the floor intermittently. On several occasions tried to stop for a stop sign, brake pedal went to the floor, went thru stop sign.

NHTSA ID

11564745

Incident

Dec 8, 2023

Brakes press down to the floor and a weird sound when braking

NHTSA ID

11553122

Incident

May 10, 2023

The contact’s mother owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, she depressed the brake pedal, and the brake pedal became spongy and failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that his mother had to apply added pressure to the brake pedal and the brake pedal extended to the floorboard and the vehicle stopped slowly. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front brake lines were bled; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 246,000.

NHTSA ID

11552321

Incident

Sep 27, 2023

Mileage

246,000 mi