Ran into this issue for the first time recently, happened twice. Managed to cause it to to happen again. Here's what's going on. Went to pass another car, speed was around 35-40. Put the pedal to the floor. The trans kicked down and engine rpm shot up as it should, then it lost power. As soon as I let off the gas engine resumed normal operation. Second time happened was going a bit faster but same result. No warning lights came on, nothing. Due to the fact I was trying to pass, didn't have my head buried in the instrument panel so not sure what the RPMs were. When I managed to repeat the condition, I was watching the rpm and it shot off the scale(didn't have the round dial displayed so not sure if it went into the red) which tops out at a little over 6,000 rpm. Question is, if the rev limiter is causing this shouldn't the trans shift up before the engine reaches the rev limiter? It's pretty scarey and dangerous when you pull out to pass and you expect to accelerate and it doesn't happen. Getting ready to take into the dealer to have them look at it. Any insight or anyone having had the same experience, your replies would be appreciated. Thanks

BTW - Trans was in normal operating mode. This is our second Edge. Never experienced this with the first(2010 Ford Edge Limited).

 

If I had to guess, there is an issue with a transmission speed sensor (or vehicle speed sensor) causing the vehicle to downshift into a lower gear than it should.

 

I had this very same experience. I live in Kansas and was following a truck on a two-lane road. No traffic coming, so I pulled out and punched it. The engine began shuddering and I immediately lifted. Got to the town where I was going, and filled the car up with Premium gas. Was at a get-together with some friends, and had about 200 miles to return home. Drove the whole way within reasonable distance of the speed limit, but never punched it. Took it to the dealer the next day, and they couldn't find anything wrong. This is the first comment similar to my own experience. I have 57000 on the Edge, and it's a fine vehicle...just probably my last.