2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
73,882 miles

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problem #61

Feb 012024

Edge

  • miles
First indication of an issue was when the check engine light illuminated (2/1/2024). I took car to an independent repair shop who identified the codes as PO304 - misfire cylinder 4 and P0316 - misfire on start up. Borescope revealed coolant leaking thru #4 cylinder wall & cylinder #1 showing stream of coolant from cylinder head gasket. Ford TSB recommends long block engine replacement due to coolant intrusion in the engine. The car remained parked from 2/2/24 to 3/13/2024. 3/13/2024. On 3/13 I took the car to the local Ford dealership whose service department confirmed the original diagnosis. Safety issue - coolant intrusion into the combustion chamber could induce an engine fire or cause the engine to seize up while being driven. The car is still at the Ford dealership. The mileage when the CELcame on was 72944 miles. Current mileage approximately 72960. Toatal cost to repaired quoted at $ 9,110.01.

- Nampa, ID, USA

problem #60

Mar 122024

Edge

  • miles
2018 Ford Edge purched certified pre-owned in Novemeber 2023. In February, engine light displayed after diagnostic was ran, we were told that there is a coolant intrusion and we would need to replace the entire engine, approximately $8k. Ford Autonation, Valencia and Ford customer service directed us to contact you so we can report the coolant issue which is a known recall for Ford Edge. The VIN number doesn't fall within the recalled models, but since our vehicle is having the same issue, Ford told us to report this issue to you so that the VIN or Factory can be included in the recall. Ford case # CXH01736957. Car is currently at the Ford Autonation, Valencia Service dept.

- Santa Clarita, CA, USA

problem #59

Mar 012024

Edge

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling abnormally rough. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered, and an abnormal odor was detected, and white smoke was observed coming from the exhaust. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as coolant intrusion with coolant leaking into cylinder #3. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact was informed of Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Vine Grove, KY, USA

problem #58

Mar 092024

Edge

  • 70,642 miles
The contact's wife owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while his wife was driving 65 MPH, the message "Engine Hot" was displayed and the vehicle was overheating. The contact's wife pulled to the side of the road and allowed the engine to cool down. The contact stated that his wife turned on the hazard lights and drove to the nearby residence at slow speeds. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion in the engine. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 70,642.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

problem #57

Mar 112024

Edge

  • miles
The heating in the car was not working. Then one morning the car started overheating and the check engine light came on. Taken to dealer to find the coolant was low and that it was leaking into cylinders 2 and 3 and now the engine needed to be replaced. This is an $8000 plus repair on a car I just bought for $20000 with under 75000 miles.

- Oley, PA, USA

problem #56

Mar 082024

Edge

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to idle abnormally rough, and the contact observed white smoke coming from the exhaust. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant reservoir was abnormally low. The check warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that coolant intrusion into cylinder #3 had resulted in damage to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 110,000.

- Vine Grove, KY, USA

problem #55

Mar 042024

Edge

  • miles
Car started to misfire and engine light came on. I took it to the autobody shop and was told I have coolant leakibg unto the combustion chamber and my car needs a new engine!

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #54

Oct 302023

Edge

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that coolant was discovered in cylinder #1, causing a crack in the engine long block. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. Additionally, the transmission pressure plate had failed causing the vehicle to vibrate. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000.

- Yuba City, CA, USA

problem #53

Jan 082024

Edge

  • 64,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle was making a loud noise, driving rough and there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and repaired. The independent mechanic performed a spark plug and coil repair; however, the failure persisted. The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed and determined that engine coolant had leaked into the cylinder and head gasket. The contact was informed that the engine block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #52

Jan 052024

Edge

  • miles
Coolant leaking into the cylinders. Repair is a new engine block. Nothing can be done to prevent it. Ford even has a technical service bulletin about the problem but have not recalled the vehicle for the issue. Car has only 82000 miles and is a 2018 and now having to pay for a new engine.

- Glen Ellyn, IL, USA

problem #51

Nov 012023

Edge

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated, with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating and there was a liquid swishing sound coming from the dashboard area. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed an engine misfire in cylinder #4, with coolant in the engine. The contact was informed that the engine long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 78,000.

- Pell City, AL, USA

problem #50

Dec 082023

Edge

  • 73,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had been illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #2. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was related to and unknown recall campaign; however, the VIN needed to be included. The coils were replaced; however, when the vehicle was returned to the dealer a second time no repairs were made. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure where it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was referred to NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #49

Dec 122023

Edge

  • miles
My vehicle has the 2.0 Ecoboost 2018 engine has developed a misfire in the number 2 cylinder. Vehicle is at a Ford dealership engine block has a manufactured defect coolant leaking into cylinder. I purchased lifetime power train warranty no Ford is trying to refuse to repair because. I performed some of the oil changes on the vehicle. Oil has nothing to do with the defective engine block or head on the engine. Ford is very much aware that there is an issue with the 2.0 Ecoboost engine and has fell to do anything for consumers.

- Hinesville , GA, USA

problem #48

Oct 102023

Edge

  • 48,800 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the temperature gauge increased rose to an elevated level. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing coolant. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant and water intrusion in cylinder #3, which caused the engine failure. The mechanic informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,800.

- Semmes, AL, USA

problem #47

Dec 122023

Edge

  • 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle in the morning, the vehicle was idling rough with an abnormal amount of smoke coming from the exhaust. The contact stated that after the engine had warmed up, the rough idling ceased; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that coolant had intruded into the engine block and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #46

Oct 152023

Edge

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving and coming to a complete stop, the heater started blowing cold air. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the oil. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a second dealer, Groove Ford (10039 E Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80112), who diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the engine oil. The second dealer determined that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #45

Dec 182023

Edge

  • 107,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle idled rough, and the contact observed white smoke coming from the exhaust. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant reservoir was abnormally low. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was coolant intrusion into the engine causing damage to the engine and a misfire in cylinder #4. The contact was informed that the long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 107,000.

- Dryden, MI, USA

problem #44

Nov 142023

Edge

  • 48,570 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a rough start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where DTC Code: P0301 was retrieved. The dealer determined that there was coolant intrusion into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 19-2208. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under the Service Campaign. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 48,570.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #43

Oct 032023

Edge

  • miles
coolant leak into engine cylinders 2018 Ford edge ecoboost engine ford dealer said vin # not under recall but know design flaw across the board with engine

- Attleboro, MA, USA

problem #42

Oct 232023

Edge

  • 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was losing coolant, but there was no evidence of a coolant leak. Additionally, the defroster was not operating as designed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, AutoNation Ford Torrance (3111 Pacific Coast Hwy., Torrance, CA 90505), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty but might assist with paying 40 to 60 percent of the cost of the repair. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

- Hawthorne, CA, USA

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