Ford Edge 2017 — Reported problems

I am reporting a loss-of-coolant and rough-running condition consistent with coolant intrusion into the cylinders, the defect described in Ford TSBs 19-2208, 19-2346, 22-2133, and 22-2229, and the subject of NHTSA defect petition DP26008. The engine has unexplained coolant loss with no visible external leak. It also has a rough start. A stored diagnostic code was present; I believe it was P0302, signalling a misfire in cylinder 2 and P0316, signaling misfire detected on start up. No crash, fire, or injury. I am reporting before a total loss of power because these failures are described as occurring while driving. In August, I brought the vehicle into my local Ford dealer for an oil change, described the coolant loss, rough start, an almost overheating situation, and the known 2.0L EcoBoost coolant-intrusion defect, and asked them to perform the cooling-system pressure test and spark-plug inspection in Ford’s TSBs. They refused the test, stating it sounded like a car they saw the week before. They also refused to note on the repair order that they had refused it. No OASIS campaign printout was given to me. Ford has acknowledged this failure mode in service bulletins. The specified repair is a long-block replacement. There is no Edge 2.0L customer-satisfaction program equivalent to the 1.5L short-block program. I want the defect investigated as a safety defect because coolant intrusion can cause misfire, overheating, and loss of motive power, all of which can be safety issues if they happen on the road in traffic.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the front brake rotors failed to operate as intended. While driving 55-65 MPH, the rotors were shaking before the brakes locked up. The brake light illuminated and turned off before the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was associated with the brake lines, but parts were on back order. The local dealer was contacted, and the brake lines were repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Coolant intrusion in cylinder 3. Rough idle at start up. 79,000 miles

2017 Edge with the 2.0L Eco boost coolant leaking into engine cylinder causing the engine to be inoperable.

Coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 of the 2.0L EcoBoost engine, confirmed by an independent mechanic. In early July 2026, at about 107,100 miles, the check engine light came on. The engine ran rough and shook on cold starts, and a scan showed misfire codes P0302 and P0304. The coolant reservoir was almost empty, but there was no external leak: cardboard under the engine stayed dry overnight. Coolant gurgled behind the dash after each cold start. I logged the engine with an OBD-II data logger over several cold starts. After the car sat about 32 hours, cylinder 2 misfired 4 times in the first 9 seconds after start-up and then ran clean. After about 21 hours parked, it did not misfire. That pattern fits coolant leaking into the cylinder while the car sits. On July 15, 2026, an independent mechanic confirmed coolant intrusion into cylinder 2: - The cooling system was pressurized to 24 psi and dropped below 20 psi overnight. - A borescope showed antifreeze pooled on top of the cylinder 2 piston. - On restart, the engine blew a puff of white smoke with an antifreeze smell. - The scan showed P0302 and P0316 (misfire during start-up). Safety risk: the coolant loss had no visible source, so the only warnings were the check engine light and a low reservoir. Coolant in a cylinder can lead to engine damage or loss of power while driving. The vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer did not inspect it. I paid $6,500 to replace the engine at an independent shop, completed in August 2026. My data logs, the borescope photo, and repair records are available on request. This is the coolant intrusion problem described in NHTSA defect petition DP26008.

Coolant Intrusion issue due to defective build

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera malfunctioned and there was no image displayed while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the back over prevention camera was replaced. After retrieving the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear back up screen was still not operational. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage 137,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. While driving approximately 25 - 35 MPH, the engine was running rough, and the message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The contact turned off the vehicle and waited, but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and it was determined that there was a misfire in cylinder #3 caused by coolant intrusion. The contact was informed that the long block needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Engine is misfiring due to coolant intrusion leak issue. The only solution is full engine replacement. A check engine light with code P0303 was shown. The car occasionally runs rough and coolant was observed to be low.

On 11/09/2022 the vehicle (with 85658 miles) was brought to Laird Noller Ford of Topeka KS for "Customer satisfaction program 22N12 but was not repaired for some reason. Its been rattling for years and the flexplate finally broke and now the same dealership said I need to pay $3300 out of pocket to fix it, when it broke down and left me stranded.

I am writing to formally demand a permanent resolution and full coverage for a severe manufacturing defect on my 2017 Ford Edge (VIN: [XXX]). Ford shop has repeatedly failed to properly diagnose this vehicle, costing me over $2,023 in useless repairs [image_S6uQaz.png, image_qhJEm9.png, image_1tAQVw.png].Here is the undeniable timeline and evidence of your shop's malpractice:First Visit (Invoice #XXX): I paid $1,072.67 for code P0036 [image_S6uQaz.png]. Ford team replaced the downstream O2 sensor and updated the PCM software per TSB 18-2212A [image_S6uQaz.png]. Ford invoice stated the "Complete Vehicle Check Up" was OK [image_S6uQaz.png]. The light came back on immediately.Second Visit (Invoice #XXX): I paid $950.95 because the vehicle was shaking [image_qhJEm9.png, image_1tAQVw.png]. Ford team replaced all 4 spark plugs and the #2 ignition coil [image_qhJEm9.png, image_1tAQVw.png]. Fordclaimed the issue was fixed. The light came back on again.The Absolute Proof (XXX): After experiencing another violent cold-start shudder, I took the vehicle to XXX Garage for an independent inspection. They found codes P0302 (Cylinder #2 Misfire) and P0316 (Misfire on Start-Up) [image_qhJEm9.png]. Upon opening the hood, the engine coolant level was found to be severely below the minimum line, completely empty at the bottom of the reservoir.Your technicians completely missed or ignored the root cause twice. This is a textbook, documented case of the notorious Ford 2.0L EcoBoost Coolant Intrusion / Engine Block structural defect. The burning coolant poisoned the O2 sensor during my first visit, and fouled the brand-new Cylinder 2 spark plug overnight during my second visit.Because your shop repeatedly misdiagnosed a known factory defect while taking thousands of dollars from me, I demand the following:Full engine replacement (Short Block/Long Block) covered 100% under Ford's Customer Satisfaction Program 21N08 or via dealer goodwill assistance at zero INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

My engine is currently suffering from coolant intrusion due to the Ford Engine design. My engine suffers from mis-fires and rough idling on start up, constant engine coolant over-temperature while driving, and consistant need to add engine coolant to the cooling system every few days.

My 2017 Ford Edge EcoBoost, with approximately 118,824 miles, began experiencing rough starts accompanied by white exhaust. On one occasion, the vehicle also experienced a loss of power while being driven. Shortly afterward, the check engine light illuminated. My husband took the vehicle to AutoZone to have the diagnostic code read, and the code indicated an engine misfire. We then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for further diagnosis. We were informed that the engine had a cracked cylinder block that was allowing coolant to intrude into the engine. As a result of this failure, the vehicle is now undrivable. We obtained multiple repair estimates and were advised that a complete engine replacement is the only repair option. The estimates we received ranged from approximately $7,000 to $12,000. I contacted Ford Customer Relations directly to report the engine failure and request assistance. Ford opened a case, but the case was closed quickly without a physical inspection of my vehicle or any apparent investigation into the cause of the engine failure. Ford declined to provide assistance. I am concerned about the safety implications of this failure, particularly because the vehicle experienced a loss of power while being driven on one occasion before becoming undrivable. The diagnosis we received was a cracked cylinder block resulting in coolant intrusion into the engine, and the only repair option presented to us was complete engine replacement. I am filing this complaint so that NHTSA has a record of my experience and can consider it along with other reports involving coolant intrusion, loss of power, and engine failure in 2015–2018 Ford Edge vehicles equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that there was a coolant leak in cylinder #2. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

coolant intrusion #1 cyl causing misfire and poor running condition, hazard to drive in traffic, afecting power response, a new engine is the remedy see ford TSB 19-2346

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle idled very roughly. The contact stated that the vehicle was quickly losing coolant after adding a pint of coolant to the coolant reservoir. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was scheduled to be diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 135,379.

99k miles on it, just got diagnosed with coolant intrusion and it needs an entire motor. My warranty company is refusing to pay for it due to MANUFACTURER FLAW AND DEFECT. So now I’m left paying a monthly car note on a car that’s sitting in my driveway. Single mom just lost her thought to be reliable transportation to take care of her family. Don’t have 10-11 grand to spend on it. Ford knows about this defect and isn’t doing anything about it.

Engine started with rough idle after setting and misfired. White smoke from exhaust consistent with coolant intrusion.

The engine has a manufacturing defect causing internal coolant intrusion into the combustion cylinders, exactly as documented in Ford Technical Service Bulletin TSB 19-2346. A certified Ford dealership inspected the vehicle and explicitly confirmed this engine block failure on official paperwork. The vehicle exhibits severe engine misfires, rough idling, low coolant levels, and a check engine warning light. This defect creates an immediate safety hazard due to the high risk of sudden, uncommanded loss of motor power and vehicle stalling while operating in active roadway traffic. The engine remains available for federal safety inspection upon request.

The engine has a manufacturing defect causing internal coolant intrusion into the combustion cylinders, exactly as documented in Ford Technical Service Bulletin TSB 19-2346. A certified Ford dealership inspected the vehicle and explicitly confirmed this engine block failure on official paperwork. The vehicle exhibits severe engine misfires, rough idling, low coolant levels, and a check engine warning light. This defect creates an immediate safety hazard due to the high risk of sudden, uncommanded loss of motor power and vehicle stalling while operating in active roadway traffic. The engine remains available for federal safety inspection upon request.

vehicle losing acceleration when a small incline is needed after a stop. Engine will rev up but it will not move. Putting vehicle in to park and turning it off and back on again does a small reset and starts moving again. Over the last few months this event has happened multiple times until roughly around 2 months ago it will not move at all. check engine light is on and code saying "Transmission not in park" when you put it in Reverse and neutral and Drive and Sport. called dealership and they don't pick up the vehicle and want to charge me 180.00 just to Diagnose it.

On August 31, the check engine light on my 2017 Ford Edge had a check engine light come on. I took the car into the original dealership that sold me the vehicle. The service department diagnosed the car with a coolant intrusion leak into the engine and would need a long block engine replacement. The car only has 31,000 miles on it and I was never made aware that this issue is longstanding with these vehicles with engines from 2015-2017. If I had been notified of this faulty manufacture issue, I would have taken the steps to rectify this issue before the problem arose.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle lost motive power, hesitated, and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the engine overheated and there was a coolant odor inside the vehicle. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in the head gasket. The contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. 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 contact was informed that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

2.0 L Ecoboost the service engine light came on 04/30/26 by 05/20/26 I had to have my vehicle towed to the dealership on 05/27/26 my engine had to be replaced with no credit from Ford. After paying $8,044.49 I was able to pick up my vehicle on 06/16/26. During this 3 week period I also had to pay for a rental vehicle which was not reimbursed.

I have a coolant intrusion that requires a engine long block Ford State it's cost $10000 I'm in [XXX] I'm can't afford another car more less a 10000 repair bill which is Ford problem now mines.thanks for any help I can get INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

There was no heat coming out of the air vents when the cabin temperature was set for heating and high temperature. There were no warning lamps or messages on the display, or any other symptoms. After two weeks of this issue, I took it to the dealer to have them investigate the issue. The dealer service representative immediately noticed the coolant reservoir was empty. They said it was not safe to drive and they needed to do an immediate diagnostic and inspect to determine the root cause. The next day they concluded there was a coolant intrusion in cylinder #3 upon completion of a thorough diagnostics and inspection. They said the only repair fix for this issue is to replace the entire long block (engine assembly).

Took my 2017 Edge in for Check Engine light ON. Tech found Code P0302 & P0316 for misfire code. Followed TSB-22-2229 and inspected for coolant leak. Found coolant intrusion in cylinder #2. Assessed that a new engine is needed (long block repair/replace). Quoted $12,623.84 + tax. Advised that if I continue to drive my vehicle “it would not last long.”

Driving the suv, and experienced power loss. Getting on expressway, the motor was acting erratic, and check engine light was on and off. Took to Ford dealer and they said the engine was no good, coolant leak. So I went to other dealers and all said the same. Finally went to Langs Automotive, and they did a long block engine replacement. The suv has 60,000 miles! Without the replacement the suv was a danger to drive.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and experienced a loss of motive power. The engine vibrated, and black smoke emitted from the exhaust. The check engine warning light illuminated. Eventually, the vehicle stalled and was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in cylinders #1 and #2 after inspection. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was not covered under the manufacturer's extended warranty associated with the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 58,000.

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.

Cracking in the engine blocking leaking coolant into the cylinder. Engine light came on misfiring and smell of coolant. Engine had to be replaced.

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.

Cylinder misfire (e.g., Code P0301-P0304) Low coolant levels with no visible leaks Rough idle/shaking on startup Check engine light

recurring misfire codes, service engine light comes on and goes off. have been told there is investgation for intrusive coolant defect.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.