938 of the 1,663 complaints about the 2017 Ford Edge are about the engine — 56% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 73,000 miles.
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Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
ENGINE
Driving the car and it started to shake and smoke. Was at highway speed and it suddenly loss power and slowed. There is a known TSB from Ford for coolant intrusion and this is what is occurring.
NHTSA complaint #11764007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
Cracking in the engine blocking leaking coolant into the cylinder. Engine light came on misfiring and smell of coolant. Engine had to be replaced.
NHTSA complaint #11763903 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
Our 2017 edge with the 2.0 eco boost has been diagnosed with coolant intrusion into cylinder #2. Only repair is a new long block. It has 74000 miles.
NHTSA complaint #11763965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
Cylinder misfire (e.g., Code P0301-P0304) Low coolant levels with no visible leaks Rough idle/shaking on startup Check engine light
NHTSA complaint #11763780 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
The vehicle overheated one time and was taken in to be looked at immediately. We received confirmation that there was a coolant leak due to Ford's faulty design of the engine. The engine needs to be completely replaced and only has 57,000 miles on it.
NHTSA complaint #11763593 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
Check engine light was coming on and off intermittently over a week or so and the car seemed to be running rough. I took it to the dealership, and they said there was coolant intrusion in the engine so I had to replace and pay for a new engine.
NHTSA complaint #11763594 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after an oil change, the service center informed the contact that the coolant level was low and that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was advised that the failure was possibly due to coolant intrusion into the engine. The failure mileage was 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #11763666 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
I had an issue with the coolant intrusion and engine coolant over temperature warning. Has my car towed to my local Ford dealer and had to have a new engine out in. Ford customer service wrote down what I owed except for approximately $2761. The case with Ford is: CAS 40786472-F5V9C8. I think the whole thing should have been covered. If there is a recall I would like to be reimbursed. I have documentation of everything.
NHTSA complaint #11763403 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
I read on my news feed today about issues with a 2017 Ford Edge that there are problems with coolant leaking into the combustion chamber and that we should report this to the NHTSA. We just traded in our 2017 edge that had this problem. In August of 26 I had a check engine light come on and the engine started running very rough, I had O'Reilly's hook up the diagnostic tool and it showed it needed a tune up. I put new coil packs and spark plugs in and this did not take care of the problem. I took the vehicle to Performance Truck Country in Woods Cross Utah, the found that there was coolant leaking into the #3 cylinder via a warped block. Please see attached document and pics. We would like to help in anyway for others who may have been affected, I am available by phone, text or email. Thank You,
NHTSA complaint #11763435 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
Experienced car can be rough on start. Check engine light came on in the process. I fear the reported possible premature head gasket failure perhaps cracks between the cylinders. Coolant might be migrating into the combustion chambers, leading to misfiring, corrosion, and total engine failure.
NHTSA complaint #11763499 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was diagnosed with an OBD2 scanner and a DTC for a misfire in cylinder #2 was retrieved. An appointment was scheduled with the dealer to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 62,800.
NHTSA complaint #11763048 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
The coolant is getting consumed by the engine. I need to add coolant every so often and there is no visible leaks in the hoses. It cause the check engine light to come on, a rough idle at start, and a cylinder to misfire.
NHTSA complaint #11763196 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
The vehicle had approximately 113,000 miles on the odometer when the initial engine problems began. It began intermittently shaking violently for several seconds immediately after startup. This occurred periodically for approximately one week. During this time, the check engine warning lamp illuminated, and diagnostic trouble codes P0300, P0302, and P0304 were recorded, indicating multiple-cylinder misfires. At that time, the issue was believed to be related to the spark plugs and/or ignition coil packs, and repairs were planned for the following weekend. Approximately four days later, before those planned repairs were completed, the vehicle began making a noticeable water-running or sloshing sound from behind the dashboard. The sound would continue for approximately 5–10 minutes after startup, even when the vehicle had not yet been driven and the radio, heat, and air conditioning were turned off. While driving, the sloshing sound would return whenever the vehicle stopped and accelerated again, including at stoplights. The coolant level was then checked and found to be below the minimum level, and additional coolant was added. Despite adding coolant, the level again dropped below the minimum after only a short drive to pick up my children from a sports activity. No visible coolant leak was observed underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was subsequently taken to a mechanic for inspection. The cylinder head was removed and taken to a local parts store for additional inspection. A new head gasket was installed, and the vehicle was reassembled. Since the head gasket repair, the vehicle has been driven approximately 1,200 additional miles. Approximately two weeks after the repair, the vehicle again began experiencing a rough startup similar to the original symptoms. I am concerned that the underlying problem remains unresolved and that the repeated coolant loss, misfires, and severe shaking at startup could result in engine failure or loss of reliable operation.
NHTSA complaint #11763221 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
structural failure of the engine block. confirmed the coolant leak into the cylinders, you are dealing a TSB 19-2346 engine block defect.
NHTSA complaint #11763229 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning illuminated and DTC: PC03 was displayed. The contact pulled over to the emergency lane on the highway, and while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to operate as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced and that there was coolant leaking into cylinder #1. The engine was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 131,773.
NHTSA complaint #11762869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
The engine was running rough and the check engine light on. It first happened on XXX. One engine coil was replaced but the engine light came back on and was running rough and misfiring at the end of XXX. At another independent auto repair shop Diagnostic trouble codes detected that coolant intrusion was made into Cylinder #2 due to a known engine block issue, causing the seal between the top and bottom halves of the engine to fail. This leads to catastrophic engine failure. We were told we'd need to replace our engine at the cost of $10,000. Our car milage is only 32,447 and the engine should be replaced by Ford at no cost to us. Ford caused the failure. Our car is parked in our garage and we're ready to drive it to a Ford dealership for an engine replacement. We'd planned to drive it at least 10 more years and it's in excellent condition except for the faulty engine. We are retired teachers in our [XXX]. We are devastated by the situation. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11762880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
My 2017 Ford Edge Titanium 2.0L EcoBoost (~76,500 miles) has experienced the coolant-intrusion engine failure being evaluated under NHTSA Defect Petition DP26008. Symptoms began with an intermittent check-engine light and cylinder 2 misfire. On 8/24/2026, Irvine Auto Care documented codes P0302 and P0316 and performed a block test, concluding the head gasket had failed and was causing the misfire. I obtained a second independent diagnosis from Daytona Automotive Garage on 8/26/2026. Daytona confirmed the cylinder 2 misfire, inserted a borescope into cylinder 2, and documented “coolant trickling down to cylinder wall.” Daytona recommended complete engine replacement and referenced Ford TSB 22-2229. The coolant level is dropping with no observed external leak, and I have observed light white exhaust. The vehicle still runs, but coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 has been directly confirmed. I do not trust it for highway driving or transporting my young child because of the risk of unexpected loss of engine power. The vehicle remains in my possession and is available for inspection. Ford declined goodwill assistance. A Ford dealer told me any coverage associated with TSB 22-2229 expired after 7 years or 100,000 miles, whichever came first. My engine failed at only ~76,500 miles. Daytona’s engine-replacement estimate exceeded $7,000 before it was complete, and a Ford dealer verbally estimated about $9,000 for a remanufactured-engine replacement. I am left with an otherwise well-maintained, relatively low-mileage vehicle that I cannot reasonably trust unless I spend more than half its value replacing the engine. If I replace the vehicle instead, I will likely have to sell the Edge as-is for far below its value absent this defect. This failure has also required considerable time and expense to diagnose. I am reporting it to document another affected vehicle and support NHTSA’s evaluation of DP26008.
NHTSA complaint #11762915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
Coolant is leaking into the combustion chamber. Car can stall causing a major issue depending on speed and location. Yes, my mechanic has confirmed. Not inspected yet by manufacturer. Yes, check engine light has come on in the past and had the spark plugs replaced twice. This time they saw coolant in the combustion chamber.
NHTSA complaint #11762529 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
The 2.0l Ecoboost engine is indicating an error code of P0302 after an engine service light. This code is for a Cylinder 2 misfire. The vehicle reserve coolant tank is showing low and in need of coolant after a recent oil/fluid service. This likely is the beginning of the known issue of coolant intrusion into this 2017 2.0L Ecoboost engine. This results in the need to replace the longblock of this vehicle. The design is a known defect and the vehicle has less than 55000 miles. The vehicle is scheduled for repairs on September 8, 2026. Due to engine failure this vehicle could cause a road hazard, accident, or roadside response.
NHTSA complaint #11761332 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
Component: Engine / Cooling SystemDescription of the Issue:I am reporting a severe safety hazard regarding a known manufacturing defect in my 2017 Ford Edge with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine, which has caused coolant to intrude into cylinder #2.The vehicle illumination of the "Check Engine" light triggered an active diagnostic trouble code P0302 (Cylinder 2 Misfire). The vehicle requires frequent, ongoing coolant replenishment. An independent mechanic physically inspected the engine, pulled the spark plugs, and captured photographic evidence of engine coolant pooling inside cylinder #2. I paid $134.50 for this diagnostic assessment. The mechanic explicitly warned me that this issue will cause progressive engine degradation until complete, sudden engine failure occurs. Which could be dangerous. I have 75,117 miles as of 09/01/2026.
NHTSA complaint #11761385 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
I experienced rough idle and smell of coolant at start up. Engine light came on. Took car to dealership for diagnosis. Dealer verified my concern ran pcm self test, p0300, p0302 p0303 p0316 present, found coolant intrusion into cylinders. Dealer replaced long block per wsm 303-01. Cost to me $8,036.29. My 2017 Edge had 72,177 miles.
NHTSA complaint #11760132 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
Ecoboost Coolant Intrusion. 2.0L Ecoboost engines common in (2015-2018) models suffer from a design flaw where the coolant leaks directly into the combustion cylinders. Took my car to to Ford repair shop Lucas Ford on [XXX] in New Jersey and they said I need a new engine due to this exact flaw. I was quoted $9000. If this is a known flaw Ford Company should pay or replace my engine. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11758283 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
Coolant leaked into the engine and the car began shaking and overheating. The check engine light began blinking when this occurred. The shaking of the car and overheating of the engine created unsafe driving conditions in the middle of driving my family to an event. The vehicle still starts but is unsafe to drive given the shaking and persistent concern of overheating.
NHTSA complaint #11758391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was driving abnormally rough, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion and engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint #11757656 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine and engine coolant temperature warning lights illuminated, and the message "Engine Coolant over Temperature" was displayed. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road to cool down before continuing to drive. The contact stated that water was added to the coolant reservoir at a store, and the vehicle was then driven to the residence. The following day, the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with rough idling upon starting and coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,038.
NHTSA complaint #11756659 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that two months later, while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The vehicle was taken to Firestone, where the vehicle was diagnosed with failed rear flexible brake hoses. The contact's wife was informed that the rear flexible brake hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that two weeks later, while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move forward or backwards. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that two weeks later, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to steer in the intended direction. In addition, the electrical features were disabled and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
NHTSA complaint #11756328 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
See attached letter for citizen's petition.
NHTSA complaint #11754989 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
2017 FORD EDGE WITH APPX. 82,000 MILES DIAGNOSED WITH COOLANT INTRUSION IN # 3 CYCLINDER (FORD 2.0 LITTER MOTOR)
NHTSA complaint #11754456 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
I HAVE A KNOWN ISSUE OF COOLANT INTRUSION IN CYLINDER 2 FORD HAS A TSB 19-2346 AND ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUE I AM ALSO AWARE OF MILLER VS FORD WICH WAS SETTLED JUNE 22, 2026 DUE TO THE SAME ISSUE I AM LOOKING FOR A GOODWILL ENGINE REPLACEMENT FROM FORD.
NHTSA complaint #11753937 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
My motor failed me in my 2017 ford edge 2.0. Very bad misfire from the famous coolent problem caused by Fords decision to make a bad design with coolent ports between the cylinders, that as had my car bucking and was actually very dangerous on the highway i broke down on. Almost cause a accident. When this happen i lost brakes for a second. Car was clunking and bucking do to the motor not running probably with the misfire and motor filled with coolent.. I have 90k miles on this car. Ridiculous. There's no recall yet which is very unprofessional on ford end to make people pay for this fix that is uncontrollable and very pricey
NHTSA complaint #11752004 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.