2010 Ford Edge: While parked on a hill car rolled back in park
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Edge report: while parked on a hill car rolled back in park. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 8,800 miles.
NHTSA has 52 owner complaints for the 2010 Edge in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11559504 (filed 12/11/2023): “Just bought used 12/4/23 from private party. transmission fluid leaking on exhaust pipe, seen and documented by tech at kendall ford anchorage, ak. vehicle was brought in for transmission and engine oil service 91,000 approximate. seems to coming from rear of …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11515491 (filed 04/04/2023): “Engine check engine light come on and off. transmission slipping in second gear. took it to the local dealership for diagnostic. was told that the torque convertor needed replacing. had the convertor replaced but did not solve the problem.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $7,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: While parked on a hill car rolled back in park (2010 Edge)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2010 Edge
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