Brake booster failure
Brake pedal goes to the floor, reduced stopping power, spongy pedal — often with no warning light
Check engine light: Off
The most prevalent problem for this generation by complaint volume: recurring brake booster failures where the pedal can go to the floor with reduced stopping power. Ford addressed this through CSP 13N02, an extended warranty (10 years/150,000 miles) rather than a formal recall. The most dangerous pattern described is that these failures can occur WITHOUT any warning light, removing the driver's normal advance notice.
Multiple owners report their vehicles were not included in the more limited recall coverage that exists alongside CSP 13N02. No specific recall campaign number was identified to confirm which vehicles are covered.
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Backup camera malfunction
Image displays upside down or blank
Check engine light: Off
Backup camera images displaying upside down or going completely blank. A backup camera recall (Campaign 23V342) exists but, per complainant reports, applies to other/newer Ford models and not this vehicle's 2011 model year — leaving this generation's owners without recall coverage for a matching defect.
A model-year coverage exclusion: the recall exists, but this vehicle's model year is outside its scope.
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Brake hydraulic / ABS component failure
ABS module valve failures, hydraulic control unit malfunctions
Check engine light: On
Brake master cylinder failures, ABS module valve failures, and hydraulic control unit malfunctions — related to, but distinct from, the brake booster problem above.
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Cooling system failure
Coolant leaks, overheating, fan malfunction
Check engine light: On
Water pump failures (the pump is internal to the front cover, making replacement notably labor-intensive since it requires partial engine disassembly), cooling fan malfunctions, and radiator leaks.
$250 – $7,100under 4,000 – 199,000+ mi
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Sensor and computer issues
Rough idle, limp mode, misfires
Check engine light: On
Camshaft position sensor failures, Variable Cam Timing (VCT) solenoid malfunctions, ECM/PCM failures, and throttle body problems causing rough idle and limp mode.
$250 – $7,100under 4,000 – 199,000+ mi
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Transmission/PTU Fluid Leaks at Axle Area
Transmission (red) or power transfer unit (brown) fluid leaks at the axle area
Check engine light: Off
Transmission (red) or power transfer unit (brown) fluid leaks at the axle area. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 690 owner reports on file.
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Hard Shifting and Clunking Noise When Shifting Out of Park
Hard shifting and a clunking noise when shifting out of park, possibly a transmission or sensor issue
Check engine light: Off
Hard shifting and a clunking noise when shifting out of park, possibly a transmission or sensor issue. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 85 owner reports on file.
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Clicking Noise From Wheel Area While Car Is Moving
Clicking noise from the wheel area while the car is moving
Check engine light: Off
Clicking noise from the wheel area while the car is moving. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 80 owner reports on file.
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Park Indicator Malfunction Causing Warning and Battery Drain
Park indicator malfunction causing a warning light and battery drain, due to shifter assembly failure
Check engine light: On
Park indicator malfunction causing a warning light and battery drain, due to shifter assembly failure. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 62 owner reports on file.
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Poor Fitment of Headliner, Possible Rattle Around Sunroof Area
Poor fitment of the headliner, with a possible rattle around the sunroof area
Check engine light: Off
Poor fitment of the headliner, with a possible rattle around the sunroof area. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 37 owner reports on file.
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Sync Multimedia System Does Not Stay Connected With Phone
Sync multimedia system does not stay connected with the owner's phone
Check engine light: Off
Sync multimedia system does not stay connected with the owner's phone. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 31 owner reports on file.
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White Powder and Dust Particles Blowing From Vents
White powder and dust particles blow from the vents, raising health concerns
Check engine light: Off
White powder and dust particles blow from the vents, raising health concerns. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 27 owner reports on file.
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The main problem for this generation is a brake booster defect where the brake pedal can go to the floor with reduced stopping power — often with no warning light, removing the driver's advance notice. It's addressed through CSP 13N02, an extended 10-year/150,000-mile warranty rather than a formal recall, the same arrangement used for the brake booster problem on the Mazda CX-9.