Why Won’t My Ford Edge Start?

The Ford Edge is a mini-size SUV introduced in 2007. Its main purpose was to be a family-friendly vehicle.

It has been considered a safe and reliable vehicle, but that does not mean it is free from problems. That’s far from the truth.

Many customers have asked the question of “Why won’t my Ford Edge start?”. There are numerous reasons for this, all of which range in severity, how to fix them, cost of repairs, etc.

Let’s look at some of these problems:

Engine Misfires
Electrical Problems
Fuel Problems
Dead Key Fob Battery
Corrosion
Start/Stop Accumulator
Water Pump Issues

Keep reading this article to find out why and how these problems caused the Ford Edge to not start.

Table of Contents

1 What Would Cause A Ford Edge To Not Start?
2 Frequently Asked Questions
3 Conclusion

What Would Cause A Ford Edge To Not Start?

Any number of problems can engulf any vehicle.

However, one terrifying prospect is having your car not even start.

The worst part is that there are many reasons for this to happen.

In this section, I will explain 7 of the most common problems that cause your Ford Edge to stop starting.

1: Engine Misfires

This is the most common problem, specifically with the 2015 model year of the Ford Edge. This started to happen normally around and after the 50,000-mile mark.

Drivers would see an engine light, and when the code was run, it would state a misfire in one or more cylinders.

Owners of the Ford Edge reported having to replace the entire engine even after just one of such misfires.

So naturally, the ignition failed, as the engine became damaged beyond repair.

What Should You Do About It?

This is a bad situation to be in. Engine giving out and being damaged from just one misfire and that too at as low as 50,000 miles is possibly a car owner’s worst nightmare.
If this happens, there is nothing much to do except spend between 2500 and 4000 dollars and replace the entire engine.

2: Electrical Problems

If there is any fault in the engine’s electrical system, the Ford Edge is likely to fail to start.

This is more prominent in the Ford Edge as it regularly experienced many electrical issues, with its top 2 faults related to this category.

Ford Edge’s most complained the problem was about its door ajar, which was even left on after the vehicle was closed.

This would slowly drain the battery and, after a point, would cause the SUV to not start at all. It can also render the key fob useless, which could cause a failure in the vehicle to start.

What Should You Do About It?

For the door ajar, ensure all exposed circuitry is first covered and then corrected, mainly by setting and correcting all short circuits.
If that does not work, you can replace the door jar sensor.
As for other electrical problems, the best action is to ensure all wires are connected properly (tightly and in the right order).
Check the battery power levels and make sure they are not drained out.

3: Fuel Problems

This ranges from the bad quality of fuel to clogged fuel filters, poor fuel injection and pump, and the fuel delivery system.

Any one of these could become faulty and cause a problem for the Ford Edge, making it unable to start.

This is similar to the problems experienced by some other vehicles, like the fuel not being cleaned of debris properly, not getting delivered to the engine properly, etc.

The engine would be running on low gas most of the time then, which cause additional wear and tear, giving more reason for your Ford Edge to not start.

What Should You Do About It?

Get a new fuel filter every 50,000 miles. This roughly is after five years, which could change depending on the SUV usage.
Ensure fuel lines are in perfect condition, as even a single leak in them is very harmful.
Try to get fuel from the best gas station in town, as cheap knock-off petrol can damage the workings of your engine.

4: Dead Key Fob Battery

The Ford Edge has a keyless entry system. All you need to do is have the key within 3 feet of the vehicle.

The doors can be locked and unlocked from the sensors on the door handle. However, if the key’s battery is dead, you cannot unlock your car.

So no matter how good the condition of your car is, if the key is not working, the vehicle will not start.

Thus it is important to even check on the health of your electronic car keys, especially since they are becoming more common these days.

What Should You Do About It?

Unlike the battery of the car, this battery cannot be recharged.
It is a small battery, so if it dies out or loses power; just get a new key fob. That is the best, easiest and cheapest fix for this problem.

5: Corrosion

This is a major problem in the Ford Edge. Over time, the cables of the battery in the car get corroded. If proper maintenance is done, this problem would never arise.

However, in the case of negligence to the car’s health, it eventually arises. Over time, the build-up of charges at the terminals will cause them to break down.

That is why battery replacements are necessary every 50,000 miles, which translates to about five years if the SUV is in regular use.

What Should You Do About It?

First, check whether the battery terminals are loosened up. If that is the case, tighten them properly.
If the cables are corroded, you need to contact our mechanic and get the corroded battery terminals replaced with brand new ones as soon as possible.

6: Start/Stop Accumulator

Every Ford Edge after the 2014 model year has a start/stop feature that shuts the engine while waiting at a light and restarts when you take your foot off the brake.

Some cars were even recalled due to missing or loose bolts on the start/stop accumulator. If the bolts leak, the hot transmission fluid could cause a fire in the car.

If that happens, it would be better if you do not start your Ford Edge. It will not matter if the car is starting or not if there is no car or owner left in the first place.

What Should You Do About It?

Make sure that all parts of the accumulator are present and working fine.
If there is a bolt leak, a simple replacement of the faulty bolts would be enough to fix this problem.

7: Water Pump Issues

The water pump is essential as a coolant to keep the engine well cool.

The amount of friction in the engine generates so much heat that a water pump is required with a large body of water to keep the engine from practically exploding.

The water pump needs to be replaced from time to time.

However, the engine compartment design of the Ford Edge makes repairing the water pump very expensive, costing up to thousands of dollars.

What Should You Do About It?

To change the water pump, you must first remove the engine’s front half. That is a really expensive operation.
It would cost you a couple of hundred dollars but can even cost up to a couple of thousand dollars.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Why Won’t My Ford Edge Start With New Battery?

This is because the new battery is faulty. It could contain any number of faults for a battery like corroded terminals, loose cables, etc.; on the other hand.

There could also be some other issues with the engine, such as the alternator.

Normally the problem is that the battery and another component in the engine are at fault together.

It could also be that the key fob’s battery died and needs to be replaced.

Q2. Why Won’t My Ford Edge Start Even With A Jump?

The alternator is at fault here. If power is generated by the battery, but the alternator is not working, then the power cannot be used for the engine.

It could also be the connection wires of the battery. The power surge coming from the jumper cables will not be of any use if it is not then delivered to other parts of the engine.

It could also be because the jumper cables themselves are not of good quality.

Therefore, they fail to provide an adequate amount of charge to the battery in order to give it enough power to start the engine.

Q3. Why Won’t My Ford Edge Start But Lights Work?

It is again mainly an issue of battery. Ford Edge has many electrical problems that can cause damage to the engine and battery.

So, it is not surprising that the battery does not have enough power to turn on the SUV.

A weakened battery is still capable of delivering enough power to your Ford Edge in order to turn its light on.

Thus, sometimes you might see your headlights and parking lights flickering, but there is no ignition.

Q4. Why Won’t My Ford Edge Start But Cranks?

There are a variety of reasons for this. It can be because of a faulty fuel pump system. The fuel will not be properly injected into the engine, causing it to not start.

Spark plugs could be the source of the problem as well. Use a helper crank and check for spark at the plugs. If the spark is everywhere, use a gauge and check for proper fuel pressure.

Have an OBD-2 code reader to check for codes for a diagnostic as a backup.

Q5. Why Won’t My Ford Edge Start Just Clicks?

The Ford Edge is prone to a drained battery because of the various problems in its electrical system.

This drained battery is the reason, more likely than not, why your Ford Edge is not starting.

However, even when completely dead, the battery has enough voltage to turn the magnetic switch in the starter.

This produces the click sound. It is a very clumsy sound, as right after it happens, the voltage dips, and the clicking sound also stops.

A single loud click could als0 be because of a faulty starter motor, relay, or solenoid.

Q6. Why Won’t My Ford Edge Start In The Cold Weather?

Ford Edge sometimes does not start in the cold weather. This is mainly because of the battery being weakened.

Long continuous hours of exposure to the direct cold can cause the battery to lose its charge. Furthermore, it can also cause the battery difficulty in charging back up.

First, make sure the Ford Edge cranks properly. Then use jump cables to give the battery a boost of power to overcome the cold surroundings and then charge up.

Q7. Why Won’t My Ford Edge Start After I Get Gas?

The most common reason for the Ford Edge not starting even after getting its fuel supply to be filled is because of a bad EVAP purge control valve.

If this valve gets stuck open, the overpressure of air caused when filling up the tank gets pushed directly into the intake manifold.

This causes too much fuel to enter the combustion chambers while cranking up the engine after a refill. This will cause your Ford Edge to not start.

Q8. Why Won’t My Ford Edge Start But Radio Works?

As discussed beforehand, Ford Edge has a battery that is sometimes weakened by its various electrical system problems.

When the battery is in a weakened and in a drained-out state, it will cause the engine to not be ignited, causing the car to not start.

However, there are other things that do not require as much power as the ignition process, so they can be turned on even if the car is not started.

This includes radio, air conditioning, headlights, parking lights, etc.

Conclusion

The Ford Edge has been a successful SUV venture for Ford. It has provided many facilities for families on their journeys.

That is not to say that it is perfect. Far from it, actually. There is a plethora of problems faced by this SUV. It has many problems even for starting it.

After reading this article, I hope you have a better understanding of these problems that inhibit your Ford Edge from starting, and you will not be holding your head thinking, why won’t my Ford Edge start?

Instead, you will actually have solutions to your problems that are easily implemented to fix your car headache.

Tahir Azam

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