# 2008 FORD EDGE — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
> NHTSA complaint `994050` · 2013-07-15 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EDGE
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- **Miles at failure:** 102,550
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
WHEN USING THE CORRECT BULBS AS LISTED BY FORD, BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHT BULBS CONTINUE TO MELT/BURN IN THEIR SOCKETS CAUSING FREQUENT BULB FAILURE, SMOLDERING OF THE SOCKET, AND SMALL FIRE WITHOUT WARNING!  DO A SIMPLE ONLINE SEARCH AND YOU WILL SEE HOW COMMON AN ISSUE IT IS AMONGST 2008 FORD EDGE OWNERS, YET FORD DENIES ALL CLAIMS!  *TR
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