2016 FORD EDGE Engine Problems

Coolant intrusion

There is a continuous cylinder 1 misfire and rough idle at start. Have replaced spark plugs, replaced valve cover gasket and spark plug tube seals and coolant continue to drain quickly with cylinder 1 misfire check engine light popping up every week.

coolant leaked onto the cylinders of the engine causing engine failure. This has been confirmed from Ken Stoepel Ford service center and is a known issue. Vehicle check engine light came on and at the same time the vehicle started running rough which is when I took it to the dealership to be diagnosed. It’s a safety concern because this can cause overheating and a fire. On top of that the known defect has ruined my engine. This has been an ongoing issue for the ecoboost engine for many people but has yet to be recalled. Vehicle has not been driven since being diagnosed.

Overheat/Power loss indication on 2016 Ford Edge with Ecoboost 2.0 resulting coolant leakage into #2 cylinder verified by dealer (failure per TSB [XXX]). Prior TSBs [XXX] have been issued for same problem, but Ford did not assign our VIN to those bulletins. Problem should have been identified when vehicle was under warranty if TSB application were complete. We had P302 code (cylinder 2 misfire), so plugs/coils were replaced. 3 days later ([XXX]) we were traveling home from dinner (approx. 35 MPH, about 3 miles from home) and got a "Overheat" indicator with an indicator stating something similar to "Engine Loss of Power" light. Parked car at home, topped off coolant the next morning and had white smoke from the exhaust upon start-up. Vehicle towed to Ford dealer (01/09/24)...vehicle had not been driven, awaiting dealer availability for diagnosis. Relevant Ford dealer notes on Repair Order are as follows: "PRESSURIZE COOLING SYSTEM...

As identified by my VIN number, I have a 2016 Ecoboost Ford Edge. Since 2022 I've been dealing with a failing engine from constant leaking of coolant fluids into the internals of the engine. This leaking of coolant is causing excessive white smoke to push out of my vehicles exhaust system. I'm constantly putting additional coolant into the reserva. I've been periodically stranded stranded on the side of the roadway from the engine overheating. Until I discovered that there is a known issue with this vehicle, I have spend hundreds of dollar on repairs based on the check engine light codes. Then on Jun 17th, 2024 I took my vehicle to a Ford service center and after paying over three hundred dollars for an diagnostics test I was told I need a new engine.

Coolant is leaking into the engine cylinders and burning through coolant rapidly. The exact issue that is referenced in recall 20V469000. My vehicle is currently not eligible for this recall, based on a VIN search on Ford.com and from speaking to a Ford customer service rep. It's my understanding that this problem can lead to engine failure or fire which is a significant risk to me and my family. No warning lamps or messages came on at any point. I only realized that the coolant tank was completely empty once I noticed that my heater was blowing cold air and did some internet research. My local Ford Dealer (DeNooyer Ford, Vicksburg, MI) has inspected and diagnosed, confirming that this is indeed the problem and that the vehicle requires a long block engine replacement. The quote for replacement starts at $8,000. If further inspection is needed from NHTSA, the vehicle will...

My 2016 Ford Edge with 86k miles encountered a well-known EcoBoost engine problem (TSB 22-2229) where there was coolant intrusion into the cylinder causing a rough start and codes P0302 (cylinder #2 misfire) and P1316 (misfire in first 1000 RPM). My understanding is that this problem can potentially lead to an engine fire. The dealership I bought the Edge from replaced the engine block at my expense, not because the block itself was damaged, but because the newer block doesn't cause the head gasket failure or leakage between the coolant system and the cylinders. I requested a buyback from Ford but it was denied with no explanation given other than the list of general criteria for denial. It would appear based on those general criteria that it was probably denied because the vehicle is out of warranty, I encountered problem after warranty expiration/18k miles, and only one repair job (replacing...

Blown head gasket due to a engine defect in the 2015-2018 ford edges which can and has cause a car fire as coolant can enter cylinders and ignite, for has corrected this problem in newer models but has not informed or corrected this problems in these years

Ford Edge coolant leak causing engine failure

Automobile overheats due to the loss of antifreeze coolant into the engine piston cylinder. This is a known 2016 Ecoboost engine problem where a crack develops in the engine block and the coolant leaks/intrudes into the piston cylinder. Sudden loss of power at any speeds when the engine overheats. Repair for this problem requires an engine replacement with a newer, redesigned version of the engine block.

My 2016 Ford Edge equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine had coolant leak into the engine cylinders and my check engine light came on. Upon contacting Ford, they said it happens and I should be fine to take a 1,046-mile road trip to Colorado and back home. I then had my hometown mechanic look at the problem and he said I had a P0304 problem and that I need to stop driving the car immediately. He printed off the Technical Service Bulletin dated 06/26/2019. He said if I drove it, it would overheat and potentially catch fire. I immediately drove it to the Ford dealership I purchased this car from and after checking they said I needed a new engine, and I would pay approximately $4,700.00 right before the holidays. I rented a car for my trip and when I returned, I called the dealership on 11/14/23 and told them...

I own a 2016 Ford Edge SEL AWD Ecoboost with all of the symptoms of the TSB that Ford released on June 9, 2022 (2.0L EcoBoost - Coolant In Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke And/Or Illuminated MIL). I brought it for service at Palm Springs Ford in September and received a very large estimate (approx $13,000) to replace the engine, motor and transmission mounts, etc. This is not something that I had expected nor can afford at this time. I see no recall available for this issue. The vehicle is seven (7) years old with 75,932.4 miles and I cannot imagine that coolant leaks and engine failures are a normal feature for a car of this age and with this mileage. I planned to drive this car for several more years and I am disappointed in Ford’s lack of quality control/assurance.

I had my vehicle serviced (oil change, tire rotation, fluid levels topped off) before we took a trip to Florida from Massachusetts. On the way home from the trip we experienced no heat in our vehicle so we had the vehicle checked out thinking maybe the thermostat needed replacing. Instead the repair shop found the coolant level down by over 1 gallon. They performed a pressure check for leaks and found none. They informed me that there was a for the 2016 Ford Edge. We found an article on line that stated TSB [XXX] superseded TSB [XXX]. I then went to my Ford Dealer to explain the issue that we experienced the issues associated with that TSB and they informed me that my vehicle had no recalls. Ford informed me that it depended on build dates which seems odd when the issue covers several years of this make and model...

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle vibrated and hesitated with an engine misfire. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that a misfire had occurred in cylinder #3. Due to the design of the engine, the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,726.

Coolant intrusion into engine causing sudden loss of power and overheating. Almost caused an accident, required tow services. Confirmed that this is a known manufacturer issue with the Ford ecoboost, but no remedy but to pay out of pocket for another potentially faulty engine.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and would not properly accelerate. Additionally, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust system with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that cylinder #3 was faulty, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but not assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 108,000.

My vehicle began to have a very low idle when first starting it. Within a week or so the check engine light came on. The day after the light came on, my vehicle almost didn't start up and so I took it to the dealership. I was told that my engine was no longer good due to coolant intrusion into the cylinder and that my car needed a new engine at less than 70,000 miles. My vehicle has been serviced and maintained by Ford since it was new. Ford agreed to pay for 40% of the total cost ($7,615).

Vehicle is suffering from the known Ford 2.0 EcoBoost Engineering defect "coolant intrusion". Vehicle has 76K miles and because it is out of warranty period, requires a total engine replacement at the cost of over $8000. At this time Ford Customer Care is not willing to offer Customer Satisfaction programs to assist or recall (even though they did recall the 1.5 EcoBoost). Ford has lost a loyal customer as I no longer can justify brand loyalty (father and grandfather both worked for Ford) because of lack of confidence in their Engineering and Quality.

Head gasket failed leading to coolant leaking into the head causing over heating and cracking the head.engine had to be replaced

On, or around, August 10th, I was driving my 2016 Ford Edge on the freeway, when my car started to stutter. I was not sure if the car would stall in rush hour traffic. The check engine light came on. After that, the car was difficult to start and ran roughly for several minutes. I also noticed that the car had started to use a lot of anti-freeze/coolant. I had the car diagnosed by an independent mechanic and found that the coolant was leaking into an engine cylinder. After researching the matter, it appears that this is a fairly common occurrence with the Ford Edge. There have been recalls for this problem, but my vin number is not one listed on the recall, although it is in the same year and the same problem. I am seeking help in getting this manufacturing failure resolved. I am not currently driving the...

due to a design flaw coolant could get into piston cylinders. this caused those cylinders to misfire and the engine to run rough and not have the power that it should have. we had to replace the engine at our cost, $7000.00

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was running unusually rough with white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle the engine sounded rough. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with coolant leak in the cylinders. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

I'm experiencing rough engine idle at stop lights or parked, in in gear (under load). At engine start, I am experiencing white smoke from exhaust, some engine mis-fires and low coolant. I started to look up similar experiences and it seems that it is a know issue by Ford, in which coolant is leaking into engine. I have engine power latency from full stop, low fuel economy and steady engine clicking noise/rattle.

The issue is with the 2.0 Eco Boast Engine on a 2016 Ford Edge with 50,000 miles on it. White smoke was coming from both tailpipes. Engine light come on and then a warning light came on that car was switching to low power mode to prevent overheating. This happened while driving to doctor. I was able to make it home safely and immediately called the dealer and slowly drove the car to dealer. They informed me that I needed a new engine and coolant was leaking into the engine, causing this issue. The car has been at dealer for over a week while waiting for a new engine and parts. We are repairing the engine. Invoice for this work won't be available until next week but cost is around $8,000.00. No help from Ford per several telephone conversations with them. Dealer did contact Ford on our behalf and Ford...

Rattling noise under hood with vibration that occurs when starting vehicle. Check engine light on. Dealership states "this is a know Coolant intrusion issue in 2.0L Ecoboost engines and the whole engine needs to be replaced." Was told I could still drive it even though "it will drive rough." Articles regarding this issue state further engine damage can occur if driven and in severe cases fire. This is a safety issue caused by faulty manufacturing and should be resolved.

I have a warranty with Jones Junction Kia. I couldn't take my truck anywhere else. The engine light kept coming on and going off. Well I got all the maintenance as needed however. I was told that when any Ford reaches almost 100000 miles that it's a defect that coolant leaks into the engine. Well I never heard such. Come to fine out? The adjusters had to tell the mechanics what was wrong because they couldn't understand what was happening with my truck. The adjusters said my engine needed to be replace because of several other Fords are habi g this same issue. They also repaired my brakes. Jones Kia twice within a 2 month span. And the brake light came on and stayed on. If you need more details ols contact me.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was notified of coolant intrusion into cylinder #2. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and covered a portion of the cost of the engine replacement. The failure mileage was approximately 79,791.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic, who determined that coolant intrusion had damaged the engine, requiring an engine replacement. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, who confirmed the diagnosis in relation to Technical Service Bulletin: 22-2229. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but declined to cover the repair under warranty. The failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change, the contact was informed that there was coolant intrusion into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 65,281.

Coolant leaking into cylinder head

[XXX] #:~:text [XXX] i just had to pay out of pocket $8,500.00 to replace the engine for a known issue with their eco boost 2.0 engine. Ford is aware of this and has been for many years yet no recall despite the safety issues and out of pocket expense to owners of the Edge, Escape, and other Eco Boost engine models. Spoke with Ford Customer Relations and was told nothing can be done. How are there two class action lawsuits in place, yet no recall to have these known defective engines replaced? Ford has been aware of the engineering and manufacturing flaws yet continues to sell these models in a fraudulent manner. Risk of fire, car stopping in traffic are just several catastrophic outcomes, not to mention having to replace the engine at owners expense as soon as the 3/36 warranty passes. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION...

I have the flex plate issue where it is cracked - and Ford will not fix the recall for free. I brought the car in prior to this issue and was told it was not cracked and now months later (and the recall time is gone) it is a cracked flex plate. Now I have to pay 4K to fix it, because I didn't make the timeline for the recall.

My engine is leaking coolant into the oil and causing a cylinder misfire and smoke coming from the exhaust. Need full engine replacement on the 4 cylinder ecoboost.

CAR WAS MISFIRING AND ROUGH STARTING WITH WHITE SMOKE OUT OF THE EXHAUST. TOOK IT TO MY SERVICE ADVISOR AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS ISSUE WITH THE COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE AND THAT I WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE. THEY USED A TEMPORARY FIX WITH A K-SEAL UNTIL WE DECIDED ON WHAT TO DO. I RECENTLY SEARCHED ABOUT THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS LEAK COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO OVERHEAT AND CATCH FIRE WHICH IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT FORD HAD A RECALL ON THIS ON ECOBOOST TYPE ENGINE WITH OTHER MODELS. I CALLED MY FORD DEALERSHIP AND FORD CUSTOMER CARE AND THEY ARE NOT SHOWING A RECALL. MY CAR IS IN GREAT SHAPE AND HAS 108,000 MILES. READING THE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THE SAME FORD EDGE 2.0 ECOBOOST ENGINE PROBLEMS AND THE DANGER WITH THE RISK OF FIRE...

Well, the car check engine light started flashing and my entire car started shaking, my coolant levels went from in between the max and min line to super below the minimum line, from what I've gathered there has been a major issue with your engine manufacturing for Ford Edges in 2015-2018 where the head gasket was not designed or manufactured correctly, thereby allowing coolant to leak out damaging the engine. it seems that several people have been running into this issue and nothing has been done about it, and your dealerships are charging to have the long block or flat out the entire engine replaced having customers pay out of their own pocket to fix a known issue your cars have been having for years when, having the issue leading to the car effectively being totaled should be repaired and covered by Ford via a recall due to the gravity...

Dealership Diag. and found coolant leaking/ intrusion going into #1, cylinder, causing low coolant light to come on in the car, and the car smoke on first start up. Dealership found, this car to have one of the defective ford eco boost motors installed, Dealership recommend new motor, at cost of $7,721.33. When purchased, I bought and paid for the ESP warranty to the cost of $3,281.00 dollars. Technicians stated, FORD is not going to cover the replacements nor any cost. The defective motors, causing the coolant to leak into the motor, subjecting us to more damages and fire. Coolant mixing with the oil. Issues would be for me, the defective motor and cooling system.

Coolant leak, confirmed by service tech (p0036, p0217,p0301, p0316) need to replace head gasket, coolant in combustion chamber, warning message engine overheating will reduce power.

My check engine light came on as my car started rough and white smoke was coming out of the engine and tailpipes. I immediately shut the car off and had it towed to Dahl Ford. I got a call later that morning that I needed an entire new engine due to a defective coolant design that caused the coolant to leak down on the engine and could start the engine on fire. I have 65,000 miles on this vehicle and have had all service completed by Dahl Ford which has only been oil changes. Dahl Ford had me call Ford Motor in Detroit because they have had so many engines with this coolant defective designed engine that can start a fire in the engine. They said Ford put out a TSB #22-2229 in June 2022 but has not done a recall and told me to report this to NHTSA. New...

started engine and running rough, engine light came on

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he used a code reader to diagnose the vehicle and retrieved code: P0304. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that coolant had leaked into cylinder #4, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced TSB: 22-2229 and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the TSB did not include his VIN, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

Coolant leak into engine, causing substantial issues.

We were notified that our engine was leaking coolant into it’s cylinder with the only caused listed as a ford bulletin saying that these engines experience and need to be replaced. With the threat of the engine over heating, I feel that this design malfunction is not something I am directly responsible for. I have maintained this car exceptionally well.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that coolant was leaking into the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. Th dealer confirmed that the vehicle was not under any recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under any recall and that the vehicle was out of warranty and advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 77,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle overheated. Additionally, the contact stated that the temperature gauge was reading hot. The vehicle was veered to the side of the road until the vehicle cooled down, and the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed and determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.

Coolant is leaking into the engine causing check engine light showing misfiring in #3, loss of coolant, heater to not warm up. It is available for inspection currently until we are able to replace the long block of the engine. Ford has an ongoing law suit over this Ecoboost engine coolant issue of which they are doing nothing to help repair the issue. The local Ford Dealership has confirmed the leak. It has not been inspected by police or insurance. We have been told not to drive the car due to chance of it catching fire or ruining the engine if coolant runs out.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally while being started. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly started to shake and vibrate and while accelerating from a stop. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that that the failure was due to a cracked flex plate and that the flex plate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed of an Extended Coverage for the failure, but the vehicle had exceeded the mileage. The failure mileage was 155,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact called and made the local dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that there was coolant leaking into cylinder #3 and the long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered, and the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust tip. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the engine had overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that there was coolant leaking into the cylinder and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact stated that no assistance has been offered and no repairs have been made yet.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact used a DTC reader and determined that the cause of the failure was a defective crank shaft, cam shaft, and oxygen sensors. Despite the repairs made to vehicle, the check engine light remained. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was informed that coolant had leaked into cylinder #1. The contact was advised to stop driving the vehicle and contacted the dealer. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not under recall and a diagnostic test was performed. The dealer confirmed the failure and informed the contact that the engine block needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

This happened in late June when I started my car it had white smoke coming out of the exhaust which cleared and no warning light on. I drove it to work and back and we checked coolant, and it was low so added and the next time I drove it, the check engine light went on! I called the Ford Dealership near me which is about an hour away and made an appointment to take on July 14th. The diagnosis was coolant leaking into my second cylinder and the block where head sits is worn down. I need a new long block, engine! $6000 was the quote!!!! My car is a 2016 Ford Edge with 75725 miles on it! I called Ford Customer Service and this car is not eligible for Financial Assistance and I have not heard from the Corporate Office! I have seen complaints of exactly the same...