2018 FORD EDGE Power Train Problems

Brought vehicle in with check engine light on and vehicle codes P0741 and P1744 appeared. Torque converter needs to be replaced along with transmission.

The problem began in early August 2025 when the check engine light came on and the vehicle misfired. A Ford mobile technician inspected it before 8/23/25, confirmed Diagnostic Code P0303 (Cylinder 3 Misfire), but said it was likely just a bad ignition coil. Based on that, I went to Midas on 8/23/25 for a tune-up and coil check. On 9/29/25, the check engine light returned and for the first time the coolant over-temperature warning illuminated. Midas confirmed coolant intrusion into Cylinder 3: borescope and pressure test showed leakage, leak-down test failed with air entering the coolant reservoir, and visible coolant loss was present. At 80,445 miles, the engine was deemed unsafe and required full replacement. Hawk Ford confirmed no warranty extensions or programs applied. The repair cost was $10,500 out of pocket. This defect matches Ford TSB [XXX] , is widely reported in EcoBoost engines, and creates a serious safety...

Original transmission failed at 83,000km. August 2023. Replacement FORD crated transmission and new cooler installed at FORD dealership for a cost of approx $11,000 Canadian dollars failed 25 months later. Oct 2025. FORD would not honour 36 month advertised replacement parts warranty. Car was not abused and driven by retiree.

My 2018 Ford Edge (VIN [XXX] ) suffered a premature transmission failure at 105,415 miles. Just 389 miles earlier, Ford performed Customer Satisfaction Program 22N12 (flexplate/torque converter/pump replacement), for which I paid $1,669 as my 50% share. Less than two months later, the same dealer diagnosed the transmission as failed due to the forward clutch being stuck and quoted $6,955 for replacement. Ford’s maintenance schedule does not require transmission service until 150,000 miles, so this failure is premature and unreasonable. A transmission failure at highway speed could cause sudden loss of power, greatly increasing the risk of a crash. This issue appears related to Ford’s known flexplate defect (CSP 22N12) and raises concern of broader transmission reliability/safety problems in affected vehicles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I’m having an issue where there’s a sudden loss of all power while driving at highway speeds, forcing me to slowly move to a safe spot while trying not to get hit by other cars. Once I’m safely stopped, I have to turn the vehicle off and back on, and then the power is restored—but the problem can randomly happen anytime at speeds over 65–70 mph. No codes are showing. A repair shop couldn’t find the issue, and even the dealership says everything is fine and just tells me to keep driving it. Sometimes it happens twice in one day, and other times I won’t see it for a week.

The car has been having a chemical smell when it starts. I recently was driving from San Antonio, Texas to Austin, Texas and received a warning that my car was overheating. The warning went off immediately and I continued driving it. A few days later, I got an oil change and was told that I had no coolant in the vehicle. They filled the coolant for me. I continued driving the car. This week, the car was shaking pretty violently when I turned on the ignition. I proceeded to drive it and it drove normally. The following day, a check engine light came on. I took it in to see a mechanic that day and they confirmed that I had a coolant intrusion problem caused by the 2.0L Eco boost engine which is defective and allows coolant to escape into the engine injectors. Ford is not taking any responsibility for...

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that at start-up, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the flex plate, flywheel, and transmission pump were 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.

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.

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...

The contact owned a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned on and parked on a level ground surface while the contact was outside of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle reversed independently, drove over the curb, hit the apartment complex fence, went down the alley, and hit a neighbor's fence. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven away from the scene and was parked. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was stiff, and the vehicle failed to respond and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was parked near the scene, in a business parking lot. The contact sustained pain from the seat belt strap and received medical assistance. The other driver sustained unknown injuries. A police...

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the power train, wrench, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping once the transmission was in 5th gear. The contact stated that while the warning lights were illuminated, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating, and the vehicle was struggling to drive forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the torque converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The clutch was repaired, but not the torque converter. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign 18V390000 ( Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,890.

I am filing a formal complaint regarding a potential failed or insufficient recall repair related to NHTSA Recall 22V413 / Ford Recall 22S43 on my 2018 Ford Edge (VIN: [XXX] ). Ford replaced the shift cable bushing in Sept 2022. Within months, I experienced symptoms consistent with the original defect, including gear engagement issues, especially on inclines. One day, after shifting into reverse in a parking lot, the car rolled forward. I had to slam the brakes to avoid hitting another vehicle and feather the gas to reverse. These issues continued. Despite multiple service visits and reporting concerns, the dealership failed to document the problem. In Sept and Nov 2024, I again contacted the dealer. On Dec 18, 2024, they finally provided a loaner and inspected the vehicle. A full teardown revealed internal damage: metal debris in the solenoid body, worn sun gears, and failed clutch components—consistent with long-term gear...

My engine light came on about a year ago, then went off rather quickly. This happened again about 6 months ago. At this time I connected a reader and learned that it was due to a cylinder 2 misfire. All coil packs and spark plugs were replaced thinking that would solve the problem. After it did not, I begin to search online and learned about the infamous coolant intrusion issue with my model vehicle . After reading multiple message boards regarding the issue, which appears to be directly tied to the motor design and which is very common, I confirmed that my vehicle is showing the same signs of others who have reported the issue. The last straw was when the car lost power and shut off of me in the middle of a crowded gas station parking lot where I had to sit and wait for a tow truck...

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly jerked with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there were metal shavings inside the torque converter, which caused the transmission to fail. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

Coolant intrusion into cylinder 1 due to failure noted in TSB 19-2346

Fly wheel and flex plate broke causing the car to lose power. The car then stopped having use of the transmission so was unable to move the car.

Vehicle began to rough idle, and then while driving the vehicle MIL came on, as well as a "Engine overheat throttle limited" error. Pulled over and vehicle would not move. Tried to power cycle the vehicle and would not start back up. Had it towed to dealer and was told this was the long block coolant intrusion problem that leader to my engine completely failing. I was made aware of Ford TSB 19-2346, and told the repairs would be $9200. After googling around, this is a common problem on these 2018 ford ecoboost engines and Ford obviously knows there is a problem that could cause accidents or engine fires. Luckily my kids were not in the car, otherwise this could have been catastrophic due to the loss of power while driving. I called Ford support and they told me that Ford has no programs to help affected customers. There should...

Slips out of gear when starting up again from stop then back in gear suddenly causing jerky start

I took my vehicle in for a check engine light to the dealership. It has been diagnosed with coolant intrusion. There is a current recall but I’ve been told my vehicle isn’t in it even though this is what is wrong with my vehicle

I am told my torque converter clutch is slipping, and I am recommended to replace my torque converter and pump despite the vehicle having only 64,000 miles driven. Transmission parts are failing despite having a relatively young car. The vehicle was inspected at a Ford dealership and a diagnostic was performed to find this defect. I have investigated if there is an open recall for my VIN and none appear, although the torque converter on 2018 Ford Edge Titanium vehicles have recalls on them. Prior to the failure, a wrench icon as well as the check engine light were turning on and off between uses of the vehicle. These icons both turned off prior to bringing my vehicle to the dealership, indicating to me that there was no longer an issue present, though the dealership stated through their diagnostic that there indeed was still an issue with the transmission.

Coolant leak into cylinder causing engine to misfire, caused by warped cylinder head. Chapman Ford and CarShop have inspected and confirmed this issue and have indicated it is a common, recurring issue with Ford engines. Ford issued a service bulletin about this specific problem in 2019. In August 2019, the engine light went on, “misfire in cylinder #2”.

I have approximately 53000 miles on my vehicle. The Engine light turned on end of Aug. So I took it to a service center. They said the message code was P306 & P0316. They inspected and said the cylinder is misfiring, coolant has gotten into the cylinder, and the gasket is mush. The engine is rough running and told me to take it to Ford, I will need a new engine. In searching this problem I found a TSB 22-2229 & an NHSTA 19-2208, 19-2172. Ford can't get me in until end of September to verify. I've found several references to this problem causing an engine fire, I also found a class action suit recently filed in California for this problem. Ford has not issued a recall for this problem and I don't understand. They redesigned the engine in 2021 as they knew it was a faulty design. I didn't...

While driving the vehicle transmission shifts are radically intermittently on up shift when traveling highway speeds no problem when decreasing speed at highway speed and increasing speed sometimes the vehicle lurches or jumps then when coming to a stop when you're downshifting it seems to be third gear through first gear the transmission violently jerks as it's downshifting to the point where you can almost lose control. It seems a lot like a safety recall on the 2017 edge dealing with the torque converter

Yes, available for inspection. 2.0L Eco Boost engine leaking coolant into cylinder 1 due to a design defect 2015-2018 which has since been corrected. The only fix is a complete engine replacement. There is a recall for the Ford Fusion and Focus FOR THE SAME ISSUE; however, the Ford Edge 2.0L Eco Boost has not yet been added. There is a service bulletin addressing this issue requiring an engine block replacement: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 2.0L EcoBoost - Coolant in Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke And/or Illuminated MIL. An extensive internet search revealed widespread accounts of this issue, mostly after the manufacturer warranty had expired, leaving the customer responsible for engine replacement. Because this was deemed to be caused by a design defect (grooves were etched into the block to allow coolant between the cylinders which weakened the block, causing cracks, which allowed the coolant intrusion), I believe the existing recall should...

Check engine light and wrench light are both on. Checked by mechanic. Issue with power train:automatic torque converter. There is a recall on 2018 ford edge for this issue, but my VIN isn’t listed. Car has less than 60,000 miles on it.

Faulty engine design (thin wall between coolant chamber and cylinders) allows for coolant to enter the cylinders. This leads to an overheating engine (that can catch fire) and ultimately creates a blown head gasket. This is a common issue in the Ford EcoBoost engines. There is a TSB on the 1.5 liter engines, but not the 2.0 on this model. There is currently a large lawsuit happening for this reason. Vehicles with under 60k miles are getting blown engines for this problem, most people still owe several thousand dollars on their vehicle when this happens.

Transmission went to nurteal because it went out at 139k tow to repair shop who stated this the same transmission as escape called ford cs was told there a customer extended warranty placed on my transmission but covered it to 120k I was never notified of this ford said tuff but if it’s the same transmission as escaped they should warranty it

I have a 2018 Ford edge SEL with the 2.0 ecoboost engine in it that I just bought June 3rd, 2023. The engine light came on a couple weeks ago, so I took it to the dealership that I bought it from and found out the engine is bad because of coolant leaking into one of the cylinders. Upon further research I found that this is due to a design flaw in the engine by Ford but Ford has not recalled this engine. However Ford has recalled the 1.0 engines along with a couple others. I feel Ford should also recall the 2.0 ecoboost engine because this has been an ongoing issue for many people and the customers shouldn't have to pay for a new engine when it is a defective design that Ford even knows about but hasn't done anything

Two days after I bought this car I took it back to the dealership and told them that there was something wrong with the car. It didn't drive right and when I would put the car in reverse I felt a "flutter" feeling. After they finally got me in to have it looked at, they told me that there was nothing wrong with it. A few months later I took it back to another local Ford dealership after I got a notice in the mail about the transmission. It was not a recall. They also told me there was nothing wrong with it. At this point it would shift hard every now and again. about a month and a half ago, I was driving and a wrench light showed up on my dash. I had a mechanic hook it up to the computer and it was giving me codes P0741-00....

The Ford Edge 2018 has a common issue with its transmission - it fails to start at low mileage, causing the car to lose power unexpectedly. This could lead to dangerous situations and potentially render the car completely uncontrollable. Ford dealers acknowledge that it's a common problem for this model, but they do nothing about it.

I had my 2018 Ford Edge in Gerald Jones Ford Lincoln dealership services department at Augusta, GA on [XXX] (soonest appointment schedule available) due to check engine light turning on that I detected on [XXX] According to their diagnosis, my vehicle is now in need of total engine rebuild/replace. On [XXX], 12 days prior to the check engine light turning on, my vehicle was at the dealership for its regular maintenance (oil change, tire pressure, top off fluid, etc.) that also included a multi-point inspection. There were no engine issues detected on the vehicle 12 days prior. All of a sudden, 12 days later, the vehicle's engine light turned on and now in need of serious repair. This vehicle has less than 40k mileage. I did some research and based on submitted complaints online from other vehicle owners, I became aware that there are known issues to the engine design...

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine started to overheat. The contact was able to move the vehicle to the shoulder before taking the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer determined there was a crack in cylinder #3, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

Summary: Some 2015-2018 Edge equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost due to coolant intrusion into engine which could cause the potential for engine fires and failure, misfires, collision risk, and costly repairs. Vehicle did not exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke did not run rough. Automaker knew about the Ford EcoBoost engine defect since 2010 based on pre-production testing and complaints made by consumers to the NHSTA but didn’t address the cause of the problem. Now I have to pay $10,000 parts and labor!!! Called Ford Customer Service. No assistance unless a recall is sent.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 45–50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. While starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the wrench symbol was displayed. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and slow to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that a torque replacement was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the NHTSA Hotline, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V390000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

2.0 Ecoboost complete failure Engine thermostat failure

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

My check engine light was on and my car would shake and vibrate upon staring the engine. I was running low on coolant when I shouldn’t be despite no signs of leaking on the ground. I took it to an authorized shop by Carfax, it’s Autotech in O Fallon, MO. They ran diagnostic tests and the codes were P0302 and P0316, which apparently are common issues with Ford Edges between 2015-2018. The shop owner said it’s normal for these cars even with low miles to end up needing a new engine bc of how Ford built them to where there are cylinder misfires causing coolant to leak into the engine causing engine failure. I asked why there were no recalls on this known issues and he assumed it must be bc no one died yet. I have since been reading thread after thread online of customers having this same issue...

Purchased a 2018 ford edge new I’m early 2019. The car has 65k miles and needs a new engine due to coolant leak into cylinder 3. This should be a recall item and Ford refuses to stand by its product. An engine with miles this low should not need replacement.

Ford Edge using coolant, temperature light turning on. Scanner indicates misfiring on cylinder #3. TSB report shows ongoing issue with a cracked cylinder, #3, causing the misfiring and coolant use. Vehicle has only 77K miles on it and maintained by dealership. This is a on going issue that apparently can only be resolved by replacing the engine.

Bought used Feb. 2023. End of March cylinder 3 misfire code pops when the check engine light comes on. Replaced all spark plugs and 1 engine coil for cylinder 3. On off until Aug. 9th when the light came back on and I took to Ford Dealership. Paid for a diagnosis and the next day they called and said the coolant is leaking into the engine and this is a “known issue” and I will need a new engine. I have barely put 3,000 miles on top of the miles it came with. Should not have to pay for a new engine with a “known issue”!

Car just hit 100000 miles. Engine light came on . Took to Barnes Crossing Ford in New Albany. After inspection was in formed coolant was leaking into engine and block needed to be replaced.The car did not overheat but the coolant leaking into engine could have ignited a fire due to other chemicals present such as oil, and other fluids needed to operate motor. TSB was already issued regarding this defect as well as multiple complaints and a recall on escapes and fusions that ended in 2022. Because of lack of investigation and safe recall this problem continues to pose a danger to myself and others. Motor has to be replaced at the nominal fee of 6500.00 . The problem continues to exist.

We were sent a recall notice from Ford (Program 22N12-Flexplate) in September 2022. Our vehicle was in the service department for an engine replacement in August of 2022. I asked my local dealer to make repair before I left for a trip from Lewisville, TX to Athens, Ga for our granddaughter's graduation. They would not because the FLEXPLATE must be broken. On our return trip home, we pulled into our hotel in Laurel, Ms. There was loud noise from the engine compartment. Went to the local dealer and he said come back in the morning and they would check it out. They found the flexplate broken and the dealer said the vehicle was unsafe to drive. Thank God it broke in town rather than on the lonely interstate at night. We believe this program should be completed immediately before you are left alone on the side of the interstate. In...

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the wiring harness had become loosened and was chewed up by the idler pulley, causing a shortage in the PCM and the fuel sensors. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving two weeks later, the vehicle made abnormal rattling sounds. The vehicle was taken to several Pep Boys, and an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rattling was coming from the engine; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact received notice of Ford Campaign Number: 22N12, which she related to the failure. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact to schedule...

The contacts husband owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving various mph on multiple occasions the vehicle accelerates without the accelerator pedal being depressed. Additionally, when the vehicle was shut off the engine still sounds like its on. The check engine and powertrain malfunction safety warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and a case number was provided. The failure mileage was 67,500.

The vehicle is a 2018 Ford Edge and has less than 100k miles on it. Car was leaking coolant and we took it to the dealership where they told us it was leaking coolant into cylinder 4 and was possibly a cracked head. They had an adjuster, from the warranty company, inspected the vehicle and the adjuster stated we needed a new motor on 2/20/23 then 3 days later, 2/23/23, the warranty company contacted the dealership and told them they revoked the engine swap. They stated it must be damaged by an internally lubricated part. The dealership also put in an appeal to the denial. We've been having a constant battle with the warranty since February 4th. My car was in shop for 36 consecutive days and has yet to be fixed. The vehicle can overheat due to the constant leak of coolant and catch on fire or potentially blow...

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under an unknown recall for a flex plate; however, the failure was experienced. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk while driving. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted and informed her to drive the vehicle for 3 days and if the light remained on to bring the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed the failure as coolant leaking into a valve and the engine needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired as the warranty company informed her that this was a known Ford defect. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward while being started. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while after a stop sign and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and then abruptly accelerated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the torque converter and clutch cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond and started jerking. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and looked under the hood and noticed smoke coming from the transmission. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V390000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a...

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to shift into the intended gear, and then the vehicle lost motive power. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

My vehicle is not listed under the recall 17S16(2) this is an expansion to recall 17V-427 yet my car has been sitting for 4 months at a FORD dealership because the TORQUE CONVERTOR that is not performing IS ON BACKORDER. Why is FORD being allowed to string me the consumer along until they decide that this is a big problem? I received a Service Notice (Customer Satisfaction Program 22N12 stating that they are aware of a problem with the flexplate, transmission fluid pump and Torque convertor but no RESOLUTION. I cannot AFFORD to keep making car payments for a car I cannot drive. I am beyond frustrated and FORD will not communicate with me.