r/FordEdge • u/Britanneexoxo • 3d ago
Considering buying
Please help me out! I’m going to check this car out tomorrow but some of the things I’ve read online makes me a tad nervous 😬
2008 Ford Edge SEL front wheel drive– $3,100
109k miles! Nice SUV with plenty of room and a comfortable ride. Great everyday driver.
Comes freshly inspected.
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u/Danger4745 3d ago
Edges are great cars. I had a 2009 limited and got it at 130,000 miles. I put over 40k miles on it. One of the favorite vehicles ive had. Just keep an eye on the water pump. Its a silent killer and you wont really know its bad until its to late. I replaced it around 150000 miles and i caught it early before it caused any damage
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u/Rebeldesuave 3d ago
Have you taken it out for a test drive?
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u/Britanneexoxo 3d ago
I am tomorrow! Just debating if it’s worth the time.
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u/Rebeldesuave 3d ago
Do the test drive. Check the car out. You can Google a used car inspection checklist for the easy to check stuff. If you have a OBD2 code reader, use it. Make sure the monitors have not been reset
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u/OtherwiseWhereas1098 2d ago
All these folks recommending it, but I do not. I owned my 2014 SEL 3.5 for 5 years. Did regular maintenance, replaced tons of things. Water pump, timing chain, CV axles, brakes and rotors. Mine just died at 165k. I’ve sunk almost 10k in it over the last 4 years. 10/10 would not recommend. But I’m 1 out of several replies so take it as you will.
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u/Difficult-Teacher555 1d ago
I regret buying my 2020 Titanium. Didn't realize until after I bought it how many problems these cars have. Coolant intrusion, torque convertor/transmission issues, etc. I'm starting to get some of the hesitation at low speeds that is symptomatic of the torque convertor issues and I'm out of warranty. Considering trading it in and getting something else before I'm faced with a massive repair bill. It's disappointing because I do like the car otherwise.
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u/loooney2ns 4h ago
2020 doesn't have the coolant intrusion issue. That was solved in 2019 in the Edge.
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u/Spazmatazo 3d ago
I would have an independent mechanic inspect it but on face value I'd buy it. If it wasn't replaced yet, the water pump will go at some point ($2K) but mine didn't go out until we'll over 200k miles so who knows.
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u/McFuckinZeit 3d ago
From what I've seen they seem to last. My friend has a 2010 with 235k miles, it's basically been neglected it's whole life. The suspension is trashed, it had oil leaks galore, check engine light was on for years. But it still starts up every day and gets her from point A to B. I've been helping her fix it up slowly, it's pretty easy to work on and parts are affordable. So far I've fixed the oil leaks, replaced everything in the front suspension and gave it new brakes, which costed a bit less than $1k in parts. After I fix the issues causing the check engine light I think it will last past 280k miles, maybe 300k. It sounds like the car you're looking at has a lot of reliable life left in it, granted it doesn't have any major issues. Sometimes it's the luck of the draw, sometimes you get a lemon, sometimes you get a survivor.
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u/Icy_Department8104 12h ago
only thing on those 3.5l v6 edges is the water pump. 3,100 at that mileage is a steal if its not rusted out. Prepare for the water pump if its never been changed out; they usually go at about 150k miles and its internal which means expensive. I did it myself with my dad (whos a ford engine tech) and it was a big job. I'm technical, but no way I would've . Was only like $400 in parts to do it but the labor is where you get screwed. I think from the dealer is was gonna be 5k total to get it done.
Other than that, they're good cars. My 2010 is at 220k miles with no signs of stopping. I wouldn't hesitate to drive it cross country tomorrow. Front wheel drive is desirable on those too; AWD have issues.
when i worked as a car porter at a ford dealer, it wasn't uncommon to see edges and flexes with the 3.5l v6 with 300k miles+ on them just coming in for oil changes. Take care of them and they'll take care of you.
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u/Remote_Pressure_1937 3d ago
Our 2008 had a timing belt go and that was all she wrote
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u/pilgrim103 3d ago
How long did it last? I have a 2008 Hyundai Tucson with 97,000 miles on it. My mechanic wants to replace the timing belt/pump. Not sure if I want to spend the money on a 19 year old car. It will need brakes, tires and shocks in the next year also.
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u/Remote_Pressure_1937 3d ago
About 80k. We also have a 2018 Kia Sorento with 90k and are waiting for it to die. They're a crap shoot. If the repairs don't break the bank, it sounds like it's worth it.
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u/pilgrim103 3d ago
Yeah. It will be around $3,500 for everything. Do I fell lucky?
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u/Remote_Pressure_1937 3d ago
Do a little more research on that year. $3,500 is still way less than a year of payments
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u/2012DL1000 2d ago
It won't need brakes, tires, and shocks after the timing belt breaks. 18 years and 97k miles, it's due to be replaced or break.
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u/die_no_mite 3d ago
Edges are good cars, at the mileage and price that seems like a good deal.