Door ajar switch stuck on? EVAP codes appearing? Headlights not working? These are common Ford Edge problems we’ll review in this article. While there is nothing inherently wrong with the 1st gen 07-14 Ford Edge, each car model has its own known mishaps. These are the symptoms, causes, and fixes for the top 5 problems 1st gen Ford Edge owners have reported.
Top 5 Problems with the 1st Generation (2007-2014) Ford Edge
1. EVAP Emission Leak—Code P0456
Signs the 07-14 Ford Edge Has an EVAP Emission Leak Code
Check engine light for code P0456
Causes of an EVAP Emission Leak Code
The evaporative (EVAP) emission control system helps contain fuel vapors. When this SUV senses a potential escape of fuel vapors, it will throw a code. The number one cause for code P0456 on the 07-14 Ford Edge is the canister purge valve.
How to Fix an EVAP Emission Leak Code
- Find the canister purge valve’s location behind the engine air filter housing box and near the firewall
- Loosen the hose clamps and disconnect and remove the air filter housing box and intake tube
- Disconnect the electrical connector on the canister purge valve
- Remove the two 8mm bolts from the canister purge valve
- Remove the canister purge valve
- Reverse these steps for reinstall
2. Door Ajar Light Stuck on
Signs There Is a Problem with the Door Ajar Light
Door ajar light stays on even when the door is closed
Causes of a Door Ajar Light Stuck on
On the 1st gen Ford Edge, the door ajar switch is in the door latch. There is a door ajar switch in every door latch on the 07-14 Ford Edge, including the liftgate, but the front driver door latch is the number one cause for a door ajar light that won’t turn off on the 07-14 Ford Edge.
How to Fix a Door Ajar Light Stuck on
- Since the door ajar switch is apart of the door latch, the defective door latch will need to be replaced.
3. Trouble Resetting the Oil Life Percentage
Signs the Oil Life Maintenance Percentage Needs to Be Reset
Oil life percentage is at 10%
Causes of Trouble Resetting the Oil Life Percentage
Our team could not find instructions in the owner’s manual for how to reset the oil life maintenance percentage, but only information saying it needs to be reset. The steps below explain how to reset the oil life maintenance.
How to Reset the Oil Life Maintenance Percentage
- On the menu, select “Information”
- Hit the “over” arrow at the warnings system indicator
- Select “System Check”
- See the oil life percentage. The oil life cannot be reset until it’s at 10%
- If the percentage is at 10%, select “Oil Life” and hit “Ok.” The percentage should return to 100%
- If the percentage has been reset to 100% and it still reads “maintenance needed,” the dealership will need to reset it and flash the body control module
4. Headlights not Working with High Beam Indicator on—Code P0193
Signs the 07-14 Ford Edge Has Code P0193
Check engine light comes on for code P0193 and the headlights don’t work but the high beam indicator is on
Causes of the Headlights not Working with the High Beam Indicator on
This is likely an issue with the Front lighting control module (FLM), which communicates the headlight switch position to the body control module (BCM).
How to Fix the Headlights not Working with the High Beam Indicator on
- Find the fuse box on the driver side at the left side kick panel. Use the provided prongs or needle-nose pliers to remove fuse #23. Keep the fuse removed for 5-10 minutes with the ignition off. Reinstall the fuse and check the headlights.
- If removing the fuse for 5-10 minutes did not solve the problem, go to a Ford dealership to for a system update.
5. EVAP Emission—Code P2196
Signs the 07-14 Ford Edge Has an EVAP Emission Code
Check engine light for code P2196
Causes of EVAP Emission Code P2196
The number one cause for EVAP code P2196 is the purge valve solenoid located by the gas tank at the canister.
How to Fix EVAP Emission Code P2196
- Test the EVAP system
- If the system cannot be tested, try replacing the solenoid valve by the gas tank
- If the code returns after the solenoid has been replaced, have the system inspected by a professional
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Model Years This Article Applies to
- 2007 Ford Edge
- 2008 Ford Edge
- 2009 Ford Edge
- 2010 Ford Edge
- 2011 Ford Edge
- 2012 Ford Edge
- 2013 Ford Edge
- 2014 Ford Edge
