general problems of the 2016 Ford Edge - part 1

The coolant is leaking into the engine area. Causing repeated coil failures and misfire and I assume damage to engine. I believe engine block needs to repaired or replaced. Also, during both dry and especially slippery/wet conditions. . . My vehicle is veering to both sides on its own while driving . My hands are on wheel going straight and it just drifts, slips and slides. Afraid I'm going to crash. No warning lights. Might be esc and or abs systems. It seems these are known issues for this year make and model but these recalls and warnings for some reason are not attached to my VIN. I need them attached to my VIN so that I can take to Ford dealership for repair before these system failures kill me.

Coolant leaks into engine. Also leaks into spark plugs causing spark plug misfire. Engine block cracked. Only at 66k miles.

This is a follow-up to my previous NHTSA complaint ?11689215. ?regarding the flexplate failure on my 2016 Ford Edge (VIN: [xxx] ). This is a follow-up to my previous NHTSA complaint regarding the flexplate failure on my 2016 Ford Edge (VIN [xxx] ). Ford opened case xxx but closed it without any resolution, even though my vehicle remains undrivable. A new case cxh-xxx 1 was later created under customer satisfaction program 22n12 for the same defect. My car is still at autonation Ford bellevue (wa); the dealer confirms no repair authorization or contact from Ford corporate. This defect causes a rattling noise, flexplate cracking, and sudden loss of power while driving—a clear safety hazard. Ford continues to deny repair based on mileage limits in the csp, although this is a known safety-related defect. I am requesting NHTSA to review Ford’s handling of csp 22n12 and require Ford to treat this as a full safety recall without mileage restrictions. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I was having issues with my car starting. Once I got it started a large cloud of white smoke rolled out of the exhaust. As I drove it the overheat warning came on. I took it in to a shop. I was advised that a coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders, particularly with ecoboost engines. This issue stems from a design flaw in the open deck engine block, which can lead to misfires, white smoke, and ultimately engine failure1. Ford issued TSB 22-2229 addressing this issue, my car has 116,102 miles on it. Upon doing some research, there have been thousands of the same model of engines that have been reported as having this issue, yet Ford has not recalled the engine. I am now have to shell out over $10,000 to fix an engine that Ford is aware is defective yet not doing anything about it.

Check engine light came on. A friend of mine said she saw smoke from my rear exhaust. Ran codes came back as a misfire. Spark plugs; the cold idle had become a little rough. I was driving home from work 2 1/2 weeks ago and had to stop because a warning came across my screen about hot coolant or engine in red with exclamation marks. My daughters boyfriend came out where I stopped and changed my thermostat because one of the hoses was hot and one not showing it was stuck closed. I asked him to do my spark plugs at a later date. I took the car to byerly Ford for a coolant flush because I realized I should have used the same coolant. I asked for spark plugs. They couldn't fit it in that day because I scheduled online. He asked if I could leave it overnight. I couldn't. I was then told it may be this bigger known problem if residue under spark plugs come back. He also asked if I had been topping fluid. I told him no. Last Friday night the bf changed my plugs. Residue under # 3. He asked why my coolant looked brown. He opened the cap and saw the coolant was low but good color and the container was stained. I bought the correct coolant. I called Monday morning to see if I could get it in that day. I was sent to voicemail of who is in charge of engine work. I left a brief message as was requested. I haven't received a call back. Tuesday night (last night) after opening the cap to checking my coolant level and the level rose a bit; my car wouldn't start. I came across TSB#22-2229 which states safety concerns. This includes my cars year, make, model and engine type. I read of a class action lawsuit and recall, but when I look up my vehicles recalls this problem is not listed. I will be calling byerly shortly to discuss me having my car towed up there for definitive diagnosis. My 2016 Edge has 90016. 5 miles. I got new brake pads very recently as well as my the works oil change (no issues)and tires are newish. I have cared for this car with the expectation of twice the milage.

Engine coolant issue, known problem for this model year of Ford Edge. Total engine failure at less than 60k miles. Engine light would come on and go off. Mild hesitation at start up. Went to leave one day and found vehicle would no longer start. Towed away and diagnosed with complete engine failure and coolant intrusion. Called Ford and was informed that while there was a service bulletin that directly acknowledged that these faulty engines are unsafe as is, they are not issuing any assistance to anyone who has an affected engine. This engine failure occurred apprx one week after visiting a Ford dealership where they did routine recall work. We asked about our check engine light and because the light was not on while at Ford they could not complete a check of the engine. During the other routine checks they did, they also claimed to have inspected the battery which at the time had terminal covers that were visibly overflowing with corrosion! we were not informed of this issue either. Cost to repair is about 10-14k, the value of the vehicle.

The engine needs to be replaced due to coolant intrusion. This issue had no initial warning, and the car suddenly had issues accelerating and when I looked under the hood at home was low on coolant. I refilled it. Next morning an engine light came on for misfire in cylinder #3. I had an engine coil and the spark plugs replaced and it seemed fine for about a week before everything resumed happening again. Was then told the head gasket. My mechanic said to take it to Ford for coolant intrusion & that this was a known issue with their engines. I feel this should be a recall, this is not safe. Ford has today confirmed I need a new long block due to coolant intrusion. Not only is this issue unsafe, but it’s very costly to fix. I’ve already spent $400 on this, and now I’m going to have to spend several thousand on a new engine for a car I’ve only owned for 20k miles.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine was faulty due to coolant intrusion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to homestead auto, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that coolant intrusion into cylinder #3 had resulted in damages 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, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 56,000.

Coolant is being leaked into the #2 cylinder causing the car to misfire. Coolant isn't a lubricant and it causes wear in the cylinder. Also causes a misfire like water in your gas. I have a car that 98% of that this type of car works correctly but the broken 2% will cost $8000 due to the block needing replaced. Ford knows that this is an issue that goes back 5 or 6 years, but yet has not made a recall nor gives any program to be fixed.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to technical service bulletin: 22-2133 (coolant intrusion in cylinders, white exhaust smoke); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance and closed the case. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 68,163.

While driving through a small town +-500 miles from my home the 2016 Edge lost power with no warning. I barely got to a gas station for help. No fluid leaks, no smoke, no check engine light prior to fail. Was running great until it didn’t run anymore. Police checked on me and noted my back end was sticking out into the street a bit, couldn’t move it. Had it towed, got a hotel room due to how far away from home this happened. All local mechanics were booked 2+ weeks out but this one ran diagnostics sooner and suggested engine replacement. Had it towed to closest Ford dealer for 2nd opinion. They suggested same. I had serious (couldn’t start completely dead several times, no prior warnings) and not so serious (radio, seat, door) electrical problems earlier in ownership where Ford engineer came across state to recalibrate. I don’t have documentation on this but I think it took him like 4 hours at Ford seelye kalamazoo but it should be in vehicle history. With these two major exceptions (and no warnings) my Edge ran great. I feel we took great care of it, has zero rust, just over 81k miles and bought it new just over 8 years ago (as of this writing). Just replaced tires, rims, brakes within this year. Filled my gas tank full just before fail. We were told it would cost $2400 to tow it back home. Called Ford road assist for suggestions and relief and they stated that since it’s over 8 years and 80,000 miles they offer nothing. Bought it new on 6/30/17 and engine failed on 6/18/25 (just under 2 weeks of 8 years) and 1,336 miles over of any responsibility on Ford motor company. There should be a Ford customer service case number.

The vehicle started shaking and vibrating violently at 70mph on the highway followed by a loud pop. At this time a warning light appeared on the dash. I could barely control the vehicle during this incident and could have lost control at high speed. This endangered the occupants of my car as well as everyone else on the road. I had just taken the vehicle in for service several weeks prior and was told it was in great working condition. I was able to drive the vehicle to a certified Ford dealership who diagnosed the issue as a common problem within this particular Ford engine. He showed me the technical service bulletin (19-2243) that Ford released internally showing they were aware of the problem but never recalled the affected vehicles. The dealership confirmed that the only fix is replacing all cylinder heads or the entire engine.

I bought my 2016 Ford Edge on may 30, 2025. Six weeks later it started with engine light coming on with code p0304, misfire in cylinder 4. Than white smoke from exhaust only at first morning startup. Took to Ford dealership mechanic only to be told I needed a new long block in engine due to coolant leak. Price $9000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 15-55 mph, the vehicle was jerking abnormally. Additionally, the contact stated that while activating the heater, the heater was intermittently inoperable and was blowing cold air. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to homestead auto repair, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in cylinder #3, and the mechanic recommended that the engine long block be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

While driving, the engine was shaking the car very badly to the point where it was unsafe to drive—the engine light also started flashing. We had it towed to a shop and they discovered a crack in the engine causing coolant to leak into one of the cylinders, causing misfire. Even after refilling the coolant, the engine had this issue. They deemed it an internal engine issue requiring complete replacement.

Check engine light revealed code p0302. This is due to coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 (confirmed by Ford dealership) due to faulty open deck coolant design by Ford. TSB 22-2229 was issued by Ford on 09 June 2022 concerning ecoboost engines exhibiting codes, similar to mine, as a coolant intrusion. The only fix is a long block replacement. My dealership service department diagnosed ($170) and requested financial assistance on my behalf to Ford, but was rejected in totality. This is a Ford design flaw that causes this coolant leak and the only fix is a complete engine replacement. If the engine fails before the manufacturer warranty of 5/60k, then Ford will pick up the tab. If the vehicle is bought used (in my case), and goes past 60k miles, then Ford will recuse themselves from any liability.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where spark plug #1 and the coil pack were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic, where the coil pack was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to groat brothers auto supply, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion in the first cylinder, and the contact was sent pictures of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no TSB related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine, and the engine needed to be replaced. The contact researched online and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was coolant intrusion into the engine block. The mechanic referred the contact to a dealer for repairs. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was confirmed that the engine needed to replaced due to coolant intrusion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the failure might be related to a head gasket leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer had denied coverage of the repair due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case filed. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 50,148.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. A local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into cylinder #2. The contact was informed that the engine block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The manufacturer declined to cover the cost of the repair. The approximate mileage was 52,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The vehicle was taken for a routine oil change and the mechanic stated that the water pump was leaking. After further inspection, it was determined that coolant was leaking into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that coolant was added to the reservoir twice within 3,000 miles. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,400.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle vibrated abnormally with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving 50 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that two weeks later, while starting the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust, with an abnormally sweet odor coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Most recently, the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle jerked and stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle restarted, and the contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into cylinder #1, causing engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was confirmed that the engine needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle remained at the residence and had not been driven since the latest failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while his wife was driving 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact mention when he inspected the engine and he notice there was no coolant in the engine and had to add coolant. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered him a refund if he pays for the repair. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was violently shaking while cold starting the engine. The contact stated that the failure persisted, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where a mechanic discovered coolant intrusion in cylinder #3. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to technical service bulletin: 22-2229. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was coolant intrusion into the cylinders resulting in engine damage. The contact was informed that the engine 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, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 40,000.

What happened with your engine? my engine malfunctioned unexpectedly at just 79,000 miles, despite no history of major engine problems. The final diagnosis showed a blown head gasket. Were there any warning signs beforehand? yes—about two to three weeks before the malfunction, I received multiple cylinder misfire codes and a low coolant warning. I had both issues checked out and believed they were resolved at the time, as the car was running fine afterward. Did the car stop running completely? yes. After everything seemed okay for a bit, the car suddenly wouldn’t start. We ruled out the battery, as it had already been tested and was functioning correctly. Were there other warning lights or concerns? yes. Right before a planned trip, my tire pressure light came on. I had it checked and everything looked fine. After about 10 miles, the light turned off, but it began flashing again intermittently, along with the engine light, even after restarting the car multiple times. What was the final outcome? after further inspection, it was confirmed that the root issue was a blown head gasket, which led to the engine failure.

The engine block is leaking coolant into piston cylinder #4. This caused misfires resulting in reduced power when needed causing a few close call accidents. The loss of coolant could have also cause the engine to overheat and catch fire due to the loss of coolant. Yes, the check engine light came on in early March 2025 so I took it to advanced auto and o'reilly's for for diagnoses at first, both advised to replace spark plugs and wires. Since plugs and wires were new, I took my 2016 Ford Edge 2. 0l ecoboost to my local dealership. Yes, the local Ford dealership diagnosed the problem as coolant leaking into cylinder #4 with the fix as being an engine replacement.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure persisted, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic discovered coolant intrusion into several cylinders. The vehicle was then diagnosed with a defective long block which had caused the engine failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty or recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89,315.

My cars check engine light came on, went to autozone and they diagnosed it as a coil 3 needed to be replaced, ordered the coil and replaced, but light was still illuminated, got the same part and replaced it again, however check engine light remained on, took car to dealership where we were told I needed a new engine due to coolant leak and sludge build up, did not have the money to replace. This happened at approximately 126,000 miles.

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 and dtc: p0302 and p0316 were retrieved. Additionally, the contact was informed that there was coolant intrusion in cylinder #2. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion and engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 114,094.

My car was having issues and still is having issues starting after refueling. After putting fuel in the vehicle my car stalls out. I restart the car I have to give it gas before hurrying up and putting it in drive just to keep the car on. Due to a potential internal leak in the canister purge valve this can cause excessive vacuum in the fuel tank and can potentially lead to a crack in the tank, which can lead to a fuel leak and or fire. The check engine light came on reading one code. And because I'm unable to afford to have it repaired because of how expensive it is, I now have three codes coming off the check engine light. I smell fuel when I turn my car off or I'm running I'm running low on gas. My vsa light has also been on during all of this as well. I would gladly bring the vehicle to anyone to get it completely diagnosed by any professional of your choice.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.