I have a 2008 Ford Edge limited addition. Love it! (You know a whats next right.....a but) But, driving down the interstate in rush hour traffic it started a thumping noise. I thought I had a flat and FINALLY made it to the side of the interstate to check it out. No flat tires, so I restarted the car and slowly idled only to hear strange thumping a feel the lunging of the car. I stopped again and then the check engine light came on and started flashing. I called the Ford Dealership and was told to have it towed in. Upon arriving at the dealership, they got me in a rental (at their expense) and told me they would update me when they knew something.
Several hours later I was informed that it was the Coils and the PCM. The PCM is back ordered so I won't have my vehicle back until later next week. The service manager said that they replaced all six coils and when the PCM comes in I should be ready to go. I have 36,000 miles on the car and it's all covered under warranty. Just wanted to state that I started having issues back in May on the interstate it started jerking randomly at different speeds. We also noticed the fan on the motor was staying on more than usual. Took it in when we got back and they couldn't find any issues with it. Didn't notice problem anymore until now, but did have problems with battery drainage issue. It would start fine one day and the next day...dead as a door nail! So, keep an eye out for lurching, extended fan running and battery problems as a heads up to a bad PCM.
Update (11-1-11) I've had my car back for over a week now and all is great. My Ford service was exceptional!!! They covered the 6 COP coils, 6 new plugs, a gasket and the PCM chip that was bad and since the part took a bit to get in they did a full maintenance (gave me a NEW battery since mine was low) and a complete detail! I left feeling like I had a new car and didn't spend a dime! This is exactly why I have bought 5 vehicles from this dealer!
