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P0720 on FORD EDGE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
4
Most Affected
2007, 2008

What P0720 Means on Your FORD EDGE

Real FORD EDGE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Driving at low rpm, 25mph, car started jerking, lost some power, check engine light came on. went to independent mechanic. check engine - cylinder 1 ignition coil failure leads to burnt out pcmecm."

— 2007 FORD EDGE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 02/15/2017

"While driving approximately 35 mph and slowing down, the car suddenly jerked forward like someone rear ended me. parked the car and tested next day, same result. made appointment with local ford service department. they pulled codes p0720 and p0722 and followed tsb 07-21-11. did not fix problem."

— 2007 FORD EDGE owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 07/29/2014

"Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. while driving approximately 45 mph, the odo data error message illuminated. also, the wrench icon and tire pressure module failure indicators illuminated. the dealer was not called."

— 2008 FORD EDGE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 06/09/2018

"The speedometer stopped working, two or three warning light on the instrument panel came on, the car lost all power. i would only go forward with the gas petal pushed to the floor. it's a known issue, found out from youtube many people have had the same exact issue."

— 2008 FORD EDGE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 03/07/2015

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0720 on FORD EDGE

25%
25%
25%
25%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2007
2
2008
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0720 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026