2011 Ford Edge: Loses power wrench light on
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Edge report: loses power wrench light on. CarComplaints.com lists 29 owner complaints, average mileage 57,650 miles.
NHTSA has 196 owner complaints for the 2011 Edge in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11688275 (filed 09/19/2025): “My 2011 ford edge stalled on the freeway march 1st 2025. i had purchased the car in 2019, and kept up with regular maintenance. my mechanic tells me its an issue with the "water pump" thats is connected to the timing belt, and that the engine has been flooded…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11656009 (filed 04/22/2025): “There were three recalls listed on your site that are no longer active which perfectly describe what is going on with my car at the moment we have had major electrical problems with it we have had problems with the tailgate not latching and opening while drivi…”
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: replace throttle body (10 reports) throttle body is now covered by recall (1 reports) throttle body replaced (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $470 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
Estimated repair cost: electronic throttle body replacement
Average shop cost
$120
Range $50–$210 (labor)
0.5–1.5 h × $100–$139/h estimated shop labor rate
Parts not included.
Average mobile mechanic cost
$180
Range $75–$315 (labor)
Shop labor × 1.5 (mobile convenience premium)
Parts not included.
Estimates only, not a quote. Actual prices vary by vehicle, shop and location. See the estimate for your city → · About this repair and its cost
Same repair on other models: 2011 Ford Escape: Complete loss of throttle response · 2014 Jeep Compass: Electronic throttle control faulty · 2017 Ford Expedition: Throttle body faulty
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