I have a 2018 Ford Edge Titanium Eco Boost with 115,000 miles on it. I bought it used in 2018 with 17,000 miles on it. The engine light came on and I took it to a repair shop. The codes are p0303 and p0316. They inspected the cylinder and there is coolant leaking into cylinder 3. Apparently this is very common for this vehicle and is described as a design flaw. With this problem being very common and a known design flaw from Ford, I strongly encourage a recall.

- Bangor, Ca, CA, USA

2018 Ford Edge, 79K miles. Check engine light came on and I immediately had it checked out. It was misfiring, spark plugs were replaced to attempt to fix the issue. Light came back on a few weeks later, it was discovered that coolant was leaking into cylinder 3 and causing the misfire. Ford recommends that the engine be replaced. This appears to be an issue that Ford is very aware of and many Ford Edges are affected, yet there is not a recall. This defect may lead to overheating and can result in the cylinder head cracking, total engine failure, and/or engine fires. This puts me and other drivers at significant risk and I am very displeased with Ford.

- Manhattan, KS, USA

This car hesitates, engine light indicates misfire. Dealer confirms coolant leaking into the engine. I find out now this is a well known and widespread problem with Ford engines in this era. The car is unsafe to drive due to impending sudden and complete engine failure.

- Gallipolis Oh , OH, USA

Vehicle was taken in for service after the check engine light illuminated. Upon inspection, it was determined that coolant is leaking into the No. 2 cylinder, requiring a complete engine replacement. This is a serious safety concern, as engine failure can occur without warning. The vehicle is a 2018 model with only 51,159 miles, purchased new from the local Ford dealership, and should not be experiencing a major engine failure at such low mileage.

- Leopold, MO, USA

There is coolant leaking into my engine because the Eco Boost engines malfunction. My entire engine has to be replaced. This has already been reported as a huge issue for years and years. It needs to be a recall. TSB 19-2346

- Kerrville, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- Reidsville, NC, USA

On July 20,2025, at about 4:30pm to 5:30pm, I drove less than two blocks from home when the engine light and the overterature light came on suddenly. Simultaneously, the vehicle began to shake. I was about two to three blocks from an Auto Zone parts supply store. I drove there slowly. Once at the location, I asked for assistance in determining what caused the issue with my car. The representative used a device that indicated that check engine failed, and emission ready status was no. I was advised to purchase coolant for my model vehicle. Once purchased, the representative tried to fill the reservoir. However, the reservoir indicated that it was full after using less than half of what was in the gallon bottle. We waited a while to determine if the level would decrease. While at the store, the level remained constant at the full level. He recommended that I start the engine. The car no longer shook and the indicators did not come back on until I drove about a mile away. I was near another Auto Zone store, nearly a mile from my house. The representative there was able to pour the remainder of the coolant into the reservoir. When asked, I was told that I should contact a mechanic regarding the issue. I asked if it would be safe to drive the car home to make arrangements to have the car towed, as where we (myself and two young grandchildren) were in a location that did not seem safe to wait very long. I drove slowly to my house, using emergency blinkers. I was able to park the car in the driveway until I could arrange to have the car towed to a recommended repair shop. I have an extended warranty from an Auto warranty company. The car was towed to AAMCO less than 10 miles away. So far, all they have been able to tell me is that the oil is clean, but the level is very low. I do not know the cause, as I have the oil changed, and other lubricant and liquids levels checked at least every 7.5K miles. I also check my indicators on a regular basis, whenever I drive.

- Compton , CA, USA

Found trouble code PO304 in the computers history indicates that the misfire is not coming from the spark plug or ignition coil. Checked the fuel injector and no problem was found. Removed cylinder#4=spark plug and found a small amount of evidence that coolant is entering the cylinder. There is a TSB for engine blocks cracking and causing the problem. This was found by the auto service I use. Called dealership and was told this does happen. A new engine would have to installed if my engine light comes back on. They would have put in the same type of engine! REALLY" Wouldn-??t this happen again with a new engine" I do not know how to download the service slip

- Oshkosh, WI, USA

Engine has coolant intrusion Drivers seat belt will lock periodically

- Waynesboro, MS, USA

I own a 2018 Ford Edge with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. My engine recently failed and was diagnosed by a Ford dealership as suffering from coolant intrusion into the cylinders. This has resulted in engine misfires, overheating, coolant loss, and eventually a non-functional engine. This appears to be a widespread and well-documented issue across multiple Ford models and years, due to a design flaw in the engine block or head gasket area that allows coolant to enter the combustion chamber. I was not notified of any recall or service bulletin, yet this issue has caused major financial and safety concerns. There is currently a class-action lawsuit related to this defect, and Ford has not issued any official remedy despite knowing of the issue for years. I am submitting this report in hopes that NHTSA will investigate this defect and urge Ford to issue a recall or remedy before more consumers suffer unexpected engine failure.

- Krakow, WI, USA

Check engine light came on and car stalled. The fault was a misfire in cylinder 2 and 3. When I checked vehicle out coolant was low and coolant leaked into cylinder. Checked online and saw thousands of complaints for the same thing

- Clarks Summit , PA, USA

Hello, I have had this Ford edge for about two years. My first year it started giving me problems so I took it in and they told me that I needed a whole new engine which is shocking because I just got it, as I saved for money they told me it should last a little bit longer, so I held it off for a little bit and recently it started to jump every time I was at a stoplight or a stop sign and sometimes just completely shut off, so I took it in again and they told me that I need a whole new engine and that there are no recalls on my car so I did some research and I-??ve noticed that a lot of people have problems with the exact same thing that I do on their 2018 Ford edge. I-??m really just hoping that there is something that can be done.

- Leetonia, OH, USA

Computer error P0304 - misfiring in cylinder 4. Diagnosed with a coolant leak into the cylinder. Potential Safety Issues: Loss of Power: A misfire can cause sudden power loss, particularly during acceleration or at high speeds, increasing the risk of accidents, especially in traffic or on highways. Engine Stalling: If the misfire worsens, the engine may stall, leaving you unable to control the vehicle, which is dangerous in busy areas or intersections. Overheating Risk: Coolant intrusion into cylinder 4 (as noted in TSB 22-2229) can lead to overheating if the cooling system is compromised, potentially causing engine failure or fire hazards. Catalytic Converter Damage: Persistent misfires can overheat and damage the catalytic converter, potentially leading to a fire risk under the vehicle. Beyond this, it is my 17 year old daughter driving this car and she could be stranded some place unsafe due to not starting or in the middle of traffic while driving. It has been inspected by a mechanic to confirm the leak. Ford's issuing of a TSB on this issue (TSB 22-2229) - calls for a new engine. Ford knows they have made faulty engines in these cars and refuses to help cover the cost of replacement.

- Matthews, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle and inspected the vehicle. The contact noticed that the oil was milky. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a misfire and a coolant leak into cylinder #1. The contact was informed that the coil packs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact researched and determined that the symptoms indicated that the failure was caused by a blown head gasket. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle was not drivable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

- Wyoming, NY, USA

The coolant system leaked into the engine causing over heating while driving on the interstate causing the engine to stop running while passing a having to pull to the side of the road while cars were dodging me and I was almost rear-ended by a semi-truck. We took it to a independent service center and it was confirmed. This car was sold to me by a Martinez Auto Sales person names Luis Ramirez. He told me the car was in good condition. I got 30 miles off the lot before the occurrence. I took the car to a independent service center and have later found that the car was confirmed to have this issue by Team Ford in Dennison IA on August 15th 2024. My incident took place on [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Brandon, SD, USA

My check engine light came on. Took it to my mechanic. Had a misfire on cylinder 1. Replaced coil and spark plugs. Check engine light came back on. Replace coil again. Check engine light came back on. Engine now needs replaced because of a coolant intrusion issue. Ford is aware and has posted a TSB 19-2346, but will not assist with it getting replaced.

- Albemarle, NC, USA

2.0L Ecoboost Engine. At 58,000 miles coolant leaking into cylinder. Creating fumes and dangerous possible engine failure situations. Service department at Ford Dealer has diagnosed and confirmed the problem with engine rebuild/replacement. The recommended solution at $12,000 in repairs. Vehicle in past warranty period.

- Cornish, ME, USA

The 2018 Ford Edge I currently own and according to my research, there have been several class action suits that have been filed due to the customer experiencing "coolant intrusion" into the engine rendering the vehicle useless without repair. My vehicle only has 50,000 miles on it and needs $6-7,000.00 worth of repairs to correct the problem. The current resale value without this issue is $10-13,000.00 but is now worth basically scrap. Cases that have been filed are Case [XXX] [XXX] et al. v. Ford Motor Co. in the United States District Court Eastern District of California. According to this case it states, "It pertains to 2013-2019 Ford Escape, 2013-2019 Ford Fusion, 2015-2018 Ford Edge, 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, and 2016-2019 Lincoln MKZ models equipped with the 1.5L, 1.6L, and 2.0L EcoBoost engines, specifically, citing coolant intrusion as its chief focus." There are similar cases filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, as well as another in the Ontario Court of Justice in Canada. My vehicle exhibits nearly all of the issues common with coolant intrusion which can be Overheating, Coolant consumption issues, Engine misfire, Engine damage, and Engine fire Smoke coming from exhaust pipes. According to the current cases and complaints the models experiencing this issue are 2013-2019 Ford Escape, 2013-2019 Ford Fusion, 2015-2018 Ford Edge, 2017-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2017-2019 Lincoln MKZ. I respectfully ask that you hold Ford accountable for this issue as it has placed undue financial burden on the consumer. I attempted to contact Ford and they said no issues such relating to coolant intrusion exist for my 2018 Ford Edge with that VIN number but cannot explain why a well maintained vehicle with 50,000 miles is no longer operable. This puts millions of consumers on the road at risk should that engine fail while being operated on the road. A case has been filed with Ford it is CASE NUMBER [XXX]. The dealer is Ken Pollock Ford Berwick PA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (F

- Shavertown, PA, USA

Presence of coolant in engine cylinders

- El Paso, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken 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 manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 121,340.

- Elkhorn City, KY, USA