slate83 Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 I have a 2008 Ford Edge that skips when the accelerator is partially pressed while driving. When I press the accelerator further, the car stops skipping. It does not skip when sitting idle and does not have starting issues. This skipping only occurs while driving. I have taken it to a mechanic who says it is probably the fuel filter. However, my research tells me the fuel filter on the Ford Edge is a lifetime filter and should not need replacing. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgigowski Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 No suggestions from me... I would think fuel filter but the symptoms for the are like yours at idle then usually hesitation under acceleration worsening as you continue to accelerate and not go away like you state. I haven't pulled my manual or anything however if the fuel filter is permanent, that will be new to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Could be a bad throttle position sensor or throttle body. How many miles do you have on your Edge, and what is the maintenance history? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 I agree throttle body or position sensor if filter was bad then you would have other operation issues. Cheap way to try to clear it up is using some throttle body cleaner. Otherwise check for codes also. Could be a bad throttle position sensor or throttle body. How many miles do you have on your Edge, and what is the maintenance history? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slate83 Posted June 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Thank you for your responses. The car has 126k miles. As far as maintenance history, it has had regular oil changes and basic maintenance performed. I have not had any major issue with the car to this point. The two issues I am having right now are the skipping issue and tire pressure sensor warning light is on. Any advice on the skipping issue is appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Fildo Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 I have had this issue as well and brought it to Ford b/c I suspected trans issues. I was told the #5 spark plug and coil need to be replaced. Thankfully the #5 plug and coil is the one in the middle on the front of the engine. I was skeptical but replaced them both (the coil was over $100.00). The problem went away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Fildo Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Having a similar issue again. Wife says that the car "bucks" when accelerating from a stop light. No problem starting the car. I'm going to change the other 2 plugs in the front today to see if that makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyvox Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Does this issue happen between 40-60mph? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CinnamonEdge Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Sounds like a coil pack issue. If it is a coil that is bad you could be sending raw fuel into to exhaust system and that will destroy your catalytic converter on the manifold. So get it fixed ASAP. Your Edge will eventually send out a check engine code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyvox Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Are there any updates on this?I have this similar issue as well, but it doesn't happen very often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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