10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 23,255 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.
« Read the previous 20 complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined there was coolant intrusion into the engine, causing engine damage. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 67,000.
- Antelope, CA, USA
My name is [XXX] my husband and I have been working with Chapman Ford on a situation with my 2018 Ford Edge. Currently the Edge needs an Engine replacement according to TSB #'s 19-2208,19-2346,22-2133 and 22-2229. This stems from a design flaw issue starting with the 2015 Edge according to the TSB's. The cost to replace the engine is $7030.95, Chapman Ford put in a GCCT Case and got approval for $2,812.38 of the total cost for a known design flaw that should probably have been a recall or at the very least extended the warranty to 150K like Ford has done on other engines with the same issue, but not my model. Ford is telling me I need to pay $4,200 out of pocket to replace the entire engine. I only have 70,000 miles on the vehicle. I feel like I'm getting the run around when it comes to Ford. We have called the company directly and they told us since Ford Chapman made the offer to reduce the cost by $2,800, they cannot extend further coverage for the cost. I'm confused here, why am I paying for a design flaw" Why was there not a recall? Can you help" What really upsets me is Ford never notified me of this problem, it was not disclosed when I purchased the vehicle, nor did they diagnose it when my engine light came on. A third party was the one to alert us to the issue and the bulletin. [XXX] [XXX]. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Mesa, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and was jerking with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with a cylinder #2 misfire. The contact attempted to add coolant however, the coolant started leaking from an unknown location. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 63,116.
- Jeffersonville, IN, USA
Engine coolant leak 3 months after 5-year warranty expired. 53,000 miles on the car. Apparently this is a known issue with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. Ford has issues a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB 22-2229 ) on this know manufacturing defect, but customer who is out of warranty is still with $7000-8,000 repair bill.
- Wauwatosa, WI, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle was idling roughly and shaking. The contact stated that he checked the fluids in the engine compartment and became aware that the coolant reservoir was empty after being recently filled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant leaking into cylinder #2. The contact was informed that the engine needed replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
- Plymouth, MI, USA
The vehicle was bought in 2023 with 72,000 miles. Within one month, the engine light came on for misfire in cylinder 3. After replacing the spark plugs, with one day, the engine light came back on. It was later diagnosed by Ford dealer that there was coolant leaking into the cylinder. The dealer said it is a "known" problem per Ford for several years. A complete engine replacement was needed. The Ford dealership said they replace engines on Edges on a regular basis. This should be looked into as a recall.
- Gretna, NE, USA
Purchased a 2018 ford edge new I-??m early 2019. The car has 65k miles and needs a new engine due to coolant leak into cylinder 3. This should be a recall item and Ford refuses to stand by its product. An engine with miles this low should not need replacement.
- Temperance, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had illuminated approximately 6 months after purchasing the vehicle new. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced; however, the failure recurred approximately 5 years later. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to partially cover the repair cost. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
- Lincolnwood, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after several attempts, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the spark plugs and ignition coil packs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle would lose motive power while driving at various speeds. Upon further investigation, the mechanic discovered that coolant had leaked into cylinder #3. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
- Taylorsville, MS, USA
Ford Edge using coolant, temperature light turning on. Scanner indicates misfiring on cylinder #3. TSB report shows ongoing issue with a cracked cylinder, #3, causing the misfiring and coolant use. Vehicle has only 77K miles on it and maintained by dealership. This is a on going issue that apparently can only be resolved by replacing the engine.
- Mays Landing, NJ, USA
Coolant leaks into engine cylinders. Symptoms included rough starting, loss of power, white smoke from the exhaust and Check Engine Light. Engine is available for inspection. Safety is comprised as the engine will suddenly lose power while driving. Diagnosis was confirmed by independent service center using Ford TSB 19-2346. Remedy is a complete engine replacement (per TSB). Called Ford Customer Service and they will not replace the engine under the drivetrain warranty (5 years or 60,000 miles) as the vehicle has 85,000 miles. Ford stated I MUST take the vehicle to a Ford dealership for diagnosis at which time they MAY have a financial assistance program which would only pay a percentage of the repair. The percentage is unknown, availability of programs is unknown and they could give me no further information. An internet search will reveal hundreds of owners with the same issue, spanning the 2015 - 2018 Ford Edge model years. I also found two lawsuits currently in the courts concerning this issue. Ford has known about this issue since 2010, they even provided a recall for the 1.5L EcoBoost engine, which is the same type of engine design as the 2.0L EcoBoost engine.
- Crystal River, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of Manufacturer Communication Number: 21N12. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be serviced for manufacturer recall and was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
- Albuquerque, NM, USA
Bought used Feb. 2023. End of March cylinder 3 misfire code pops when the check engine light comes on. Replaced all spark plugs and 1 engine coil for cylinder 3. On off until Aug. 9th when the light came back on and I took to Ford Dealership. Paid for a diagnosis and the next day they called and said the coolant is leaking into the engine and this is a -??known issue-?? and I will need a new engine. I have barely put 3,000 miles on top of the miles it came with. Should not have to pay for a new engine with a -??known issue-??!
- Washougal , WA, USA
Coolant leak due to faulty head gaskets from the manufacturer causing cylinder misfires and ultimately engine failure. Dealer inspected and found engine failure and need for total replacement. There were no warning indicators.
- Pleasureville, KY, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. While driving approximately 45-50 MPH, there was a rattling sound coming from the passenger-??s side rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that while turning left, there was a clicking sound coming from the passenger-??s side front of the vehicle nearby the wheel. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the liftgate remote button caused the flashers to illuminate and when the flasher button was pressed the liftgate with unintendedly open. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the cylinder, and that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact was informed that the wiring to properly assign the liftgate and flashers to the correct button to activate had been made. The dealer diagnosed that engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
- Smithfield, NC, USA
Car just hit 100000 miles. Engine light came on. Took to Barnes Crossing Ford in New Albany. After inspection was in formed coolant was leaking into engine and block needed to be replaced.The car did not overheat but the coolant leaking into engine could have ignited a fire due to other chemicals present such as oil, and other fluids needed to operate motor. TSB was already issued regarding this defect as well as multiple complaints and a recall on escapes and fusions that ended in 2022. Because of lack of investigation and safe recall this problem continues to pose a danger to myself and others. Motor has to be replaced at the nominal fee of $6500. The problem continues to exist.
- New Albany , MS, USA
Antifreeze coolant seeping into engine cylinders causing fumes and poor performance and sputtering.
- Chicago Heights , IL, USA
My Edge overheated on me and had it towed to Ford dealership where they diagnosed my car as having coolant leaking into my cylinders and ruined my engine. Ford is aware of this and does not care at all. I want to join the class action lawsuit over this issue. I-??m stuck owing 23,000 on a car i can-??t drive and engine replacement isn-??t a smart idea since they won-??t fix the coolant issue and it will just happen again.
- Sidney, MT, USA
Engine emission light came on. cylinder 2 misfire code. Engine ruinning rough when first started. Dealer found coolant low. Performed diagnostics - need new engine. coolant leaking into engine. Not part of an existing recall but known problem. In reading what could happen: my engine could over heat, seize and start on fire. I was fortunate that none of this occured putting myself or others at risk or leaving me stranded on the road. I am attaching the technical service bulletin. this recall needs to be expanded. Vehicle currently at the dealer. We are determining next steps. https://www.com/ford-edge-recalls/#:~:text=2016%2C%202017%20and%202018%20Ford, and%20a%20loss%20of%20power.
- Westford, MA, USA
- David, KY, USA