The documented failure patterns on used Ford Edges — the mileage window where each shows up,
and what the repair typically costs at an independent shop. This is the same data NoLemon's Brief checks
against every VIN.
The sealed-for-life PTU cooks its tiny fluid supply and grinds itself to death — whining or driveline shudder on AWD models is the symptom. A PTU fluid change in the records is a good sign; a howling rear driveline is a price cut.
BEFORE YOU BUY Ask for repair records covering this item. If it hasn't been addressed and the
car is in or near the mileage window, price the $1,200–$2,800 repair into your offer — or make it the seller's problem.
2011–2018TYPICAL 80k–160k MI$2,000–$4,000
Internal water pump failure (3.5 V6)
Same chain-driven internal water pump as the Explorer: failure can contaminate the oil with coolant before you see a drip. Check the oil for a milkshake tint and the coolant reservoir for slow unexplained loss.
BEFORE YOU BUY Ask for repair records covering this item. If it hasn't been addressed and the
car is in or near the mileage window, price the $2,000–$4,000 repair into your offer — or make it the seller's problem.
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