Ford Edge engine problems

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

Component-Engine / Propulsion System Symptoms-Progressive coolant loss without external leaks, rough starting, engine shaking, white exhaust smoke, and illuminated Check Engine Light with cylinder misfire codes. Description of Incident- My 2016 Ford Edge equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine is experiencing internal engine coolant intrusion into the combustion cylinders, perfectly matching the design defect identified in Ford Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 19-2346. The vehicle exhibits persistent coolant loss alongside severe engine misfires. This defect poses an immediate safety hazard, as the fluid intrusion causes rough idling, stalling, and a sudden, hazardous loss of motor power while operating at driving speeds. This complaint is being filed in direct relation to the active NHTSA Defect Petition DP26008 investigating 2015–2018 Ford Edge vehicles for engine failures caused by this specific coolant intrusion flaw.

NHTSA complaint #11763871 — 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

Engine light came on, shuttering, white smoke. Had spark plugs replaced-didn’t help. Googled to see what might be wrong and found the coolant leak issue. Took it to a private garage to have a coolant pressure test, it failed, did a bore scope and showed significant damage to #2 cylinder. Took it to a Ford dealership to file for a goodwill assist and was turned down because “the car is too old and too many miles”. I am a veteran, on a fixed income, and cannot afford to pay for a new motor. I bought this car for myself on my 78th birthday, trading in my 2006 F-150, with almost 200,000 miles, for my dream car. Now I’ve spent $11,500 and have nothing.

NHTSA complaint #11763950 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

My 2015 Ford Edge Titanium (VIN provided) suffered a catastrophic engine failure at 85,475 miles requiring a Ford long block replacement. After driving only 53,000 miles on the new corporate engine component, the vehicle began shaking violently and suffered a sudden, dangerous loss of power while driving, rendering it completely inoperable (it is sitting in my driveway unable to be driven). The vehicle threw critical fault codes P050B (Cold Start Ignition Timing) and P061B (Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance). Diagnostics indicate a terminal internal failure of the timing chain or torque converter. This vehicle has a severe, documented history of manufacturing and safety defects, including catalyst monitor sensor failure 08/23/16, fan relay failure 11/20/18, purge valve failure 02/27/21, a total loss of brakes while driving on 02/15/22 due to a rear caliper failure, a faulty throttle body on 03/06/22, and an incorrectly installed engine wiring harness by the dealership when engine was replaced. This list is not all inclusive. I have a 1.5" binder of repairs and services dating back to purchase date which are too numerous to attach. This failure directly mirrors the engine defect patterns currently being evaluated under NHTSA Defect Petition DP26008 / ODI 11754989.

NHTSA complaint #11763847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

Recently purchased the vehicle, the following morning after purchased, the check engine light came on and I had it hooked to a computer scanner for it showed a cylinder 3 misfire. We also visually notice that the coolant level in the reservoir was somewhat low after sitting for several hours, so we filled the coolant reservoir to the appropriate line shown on the tank, but just between the afternoon when it was purchased , and that next morning there was no coolant that had leaked underneath the vehicle . The dealer that I purchased it from had the spark plugs, the spark plug wires and the ignition coils replaced. When I picked up the vehicle after those were replaced, I drove it for about a total of 40 miles before the check engine light came back on and upon starting, the vehicle started kind of rough like it wasn't igniting completely. Over the next day and a half upon each start whether it be a cold start or not, the vehicle started in the same way where it felt as though it was not getting a good ignition or fire but it would still start up. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealership where the technicians connected their diagnostic scanner and also did a pressure test where it reported to have coolant intrusion and would require a new motor . As I could not afford to replace it, since I just purchased the vehicle, I took it home and did not try to drive it but by the next morning, less than 24 hours, upon trying to start it, the vehicle would not start at all. The warranty that the vehicle had from the used dealership I purchased from unfortunately has a $500 max payout for repairs. It never overheated the few times I drove it, it only showed a small amount of white smoke out of the exhaust upon starting, but the coolant level has not really going down since putting the coolant in it the morning after I purchased. It currently has a little over 104,000 miles, I've had less than a week, driven it maybe a total of 100 miles, I don't have over $9,000 for a motor

NHTSA complaint #11763801 — 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

Ford admits "known manufacturing defect" on Eco-Boost 2.0 engine. Coolant intrusion into engine. Coolant getting into combustion chamber, at only 28K miles on my own Ford Edge. Complaints all over the internet & "[XXX]" about this. Known to cause engine fires. Requires EXPENSIVE "long block assembly replacement". Page after page of complaints about this on your own NTSB website. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11763813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

While on vacation in September of 2021the check engine light came on. it was for a number three cylinder misfire. I replaced the spark plug thinking that was the problem. In October of 2021 I was driving the car and the dashboard lit up with numerous warning lights. I pulled the car off the road and checked under the hood. There was no coolant in the reservoir. I could not restart the vehicle. Had it towed to a shop and was told that one of the cylinders had coolant in it. Had it towed from the original shop to a Ford dealer in hopes Ford would be able to help with the repairs. I was told that there was a possible class action suit against Ford for this engine problem and Ford would not help with the repair. After much back and forth with the dealer I decided to have them do the repairs at my expense. They replaced the engine block with a Ford remanufactured part. The total cost of the repair was $5004.12. I did not file this at the time because I was waiting to see if the class action suit was going to be filed for Virginia.

NHTSA complaint #11763538 — 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

There was coolant leaking into the cylinders creating a white smoke from the tail pipe exhaust. our safety was put at risk as the car was stalling out and would shake when started. We took it to a ford dealership and had it check out with them performing a scope test on the cylinders and they said we needed a long block replacement.

NHTSA complaint #11763330 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that coolant was entering the engine combustion chamber. The check engine light was illuminated, and the vehicle displayed DTC: P0301. The contact also referenced a scanner displaying code 4301. The contact stated that there was a sweet smell while starting the vehicle, which was consistent with coolant intrusion into the engine. The condition progressively worsened. The contact consulted with an independent mechanic. The contact was concerned that the vehicle might stall or that the engine could suffer catastrophic damage while driving on the highway. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

NHTSA complaint #11763423 — 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

Coolant intrusion on cylinder 1.

NHTSA complaint #11763271 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal knocking sound with smoke coming from the tailpipe. The check engine warning light and overheating warning light were illuminated, and the contact became aware of an abnormal odor during the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the head gasket had failed, causing coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders and engine failure. The vehicle was repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Action Number: DP26008 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer, Ford Motor Company, was notified of the failure by phone and provided partial assistance for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 71,224.

NHTSA complaint #11763295 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.