8.7
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,600
- Average Mileage:
- 50,900 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- egr valve causing coolant intrusion (1 reports)
- egr valve replaced under warranty (would have cost $1300) (1 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
This problem reveals the need to check your coolant level regularly.
And, to know what it could mean if your coolant level continues to drop with no evidence of external leaks.
Turbos require a special (And EXPENSIVE!) EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Valve in order to cool the hot gasses that are recirculated to the intake (Thanks EPA!) . Hence, they are liquid cooled.
With a "sealed" EGR Valve, you would never notice a small coolant intrusion leak within the EGR Valve. The first small trickle of coolant would simply be "burned" off in the combustion chamber. It's only when your coolant level drops significantly, or when more coolant intrudes that the problems start to occur.
So, catch the problem early to minimize the potential for engine damage!
- David H., Innerkip, ON, Canada
I purchased my Ford Edge 3/2019 new, it’s been good until yesterday when the heat was not working my husband noticed the coolant was low and added more, this morning while driving to the hospital I work at as a nurse the car was cutting out and trying to die, the coolant was gone. It’s been brought to my attention that this is a known issue with the coolant intrusion and egr issues now this is my second Ford with similar issues our 2006 Ford F-350 cost 12,000 for engine work for which ford would not take any responsibility and we paid the price. Now I again took a chance on a Ford and a being told I need a new engine at 73,000 miles. I am a nurse I cannot afford this not to mention it’s a 2019 with 73000 miles. Please contact me and let me know what is being done to fix this issue as I still owe in the vehicle.
- Anita K., Hampshire, IL, US
white smoke exhaust/rough running/antifreeze burning
Had just bought at 39500. Drove only 3500 and notice my heat didn't work. Checked antifreeze and it was low. Added till full but kept going down. Drove just maybe 25 miles with this problem and immediately got to dealer. I contacted Ford also and they paid almost half of the $1600 to fix. I did appreciate that they help but still out quite a bit. The is an ongoing problem with this car. Raised the hood after picking it up from dealer. Now I have a ticking noise under the valve cover. Can barely hear with hood down. Everyone beware of this issue. A lot of engines only lasting a short time. I'm going to get rid of this thing soon. "EGR cooler". Part is not much but labor is a lot. Beware!!!
- Kenneth T., Myrtle Beach, US