general problems of the 2016 Ford Edge - part 1

I am filing this complaint regarding a serious engine defect in my 2016 Ford Edge equipped with the 2. 0l ecoboost engine. The vehicle has approximately 71,521 miles and still has its original engine. A Ford dealership inspected and diagnosed the vehicle and confirmed coolant intrusion into the engine. The dealership recommended replacing the engine long block, which represents a major engine repair at relatively low mileage. Despite the dealership's confirmed diagnosis, Ford has not offered to cover the cost of the repair and expects me to pay for the engine replacement myself. I am concerned about the safety and reliability of this engine defect. Coolant intrusion can lead to engine misfires, loss of power, stalling, and potentially complete engine failure while driving. A sudden loss of power in traffic or at highway speeds could create a dangerous situation for the driver, passengers, and other motorists. I believe this serious engine problem warrants further investigation, particularly given the vehicle's mileage, the confirmed dealership diagnosis, and the substantial cost of the required repair. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this engine issue and determine whether additional safety action is warranted. I also request that Ford review this failure and consider covering the cost of the necessary engine replacement.

My 2016 Ford Edge equipped with the 2. 0l ecoboost engine developed a check engine light and began producing white smoke from the exhaust after sitting overnight. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Ford dealership for diagnosis. The Ford technician performed a self-test and found diagnostic trouble codes p0304 and p0316 stored in the pcm. The dealer pressure-tested the cooling system, removed the cylinder 4 spark plug for inspection, and confirmed coolant intrusion into cylinder 4. The dealer then searched Ford's oasis system and identified Ford TSB 22-2229, which calls for replacement of the engine long block for this condition. The dealership has recommended long-block engine replacement at a cost of approximately $7,800. The vehicle has approximately 127,700 miles. I am concerned that coolant intrusion into the combustion chamber can result in misfires, rough engine operation, overheating, engine damage, and potential loss of engine power while the vehicle is being driven. This failure appears consistent with the coolant-intrusion condition involving 2015-2018 Ford Edge vehicles equipped with the 2. 0l ecoboost engine that is currently being evaluated by NHTSA under defect petition dp26008. Ford has advised me that coverage for this condition is limited to 7 years/100,000 miles and has declined coverage because the vehicle exceeds that mileage. The failed engine/vehicle is currently available for inspection at the Ford dealership.

The engine ecoboost 2. 0 needs a long block assembly due to coolant intrusion. This is a documented defect known to Ford but they refuse to reimburse replacement of the engine that can run over $9,000. This is a serious safety defect that can cause catastrophic damage or injury.

On September 23, 2026, while driving my 2016 Ford Edge sel with the 2. 0l ecoboost engine, the engine temperature began rising into the overheating range. The temperature fluctuated while the vehicle was moving and returned closer to normal when stopped. I checked the coolant and found it very low. Approximately 3/4 gallon of coolant was added. After driving approximately 20 miles, the temperature gauge remained normal. By September 25, the coolant reservoir was again nearly empty, indicating substantial coolant loss. The vehicle has also had a check-engine light for several months, a previously identified misfire code, and has recently been shaking/rough-running when started. I am concerned that continued coolant loss and overheating could cause the engine to overheat or fail while the vehicle is being driven, creating a safety risk to the occupants and other motorists. There has been no crash, fire, or injury. The cause of the coolant loss has not yet been confirmed because repairs have not yet been completed. The vehicle is available for inspection. It has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives regarding this issue.

I took my car in early July of 2026 as I was planning on taking a long drive to visit family in arizona to fix the ac belt and regular preventative maintenance. I was driving eastbound on the I-10 headed back to my home in California when I experienced sudden loss of power. At the time, I was traveling roughly 65mph and my car suddenly slowed to 35mph. This posed a serious safety hazard to myself and other vehicles traveling on the interstate. My check engine light came on. I took it to Ford after my trip and described everything that occurred. They had my vehicle for a week and could not recreate the issue nor found anything wrong. My check engine light turned off prior to taking it in after my experience and there was nothing for them to read or go off of other than my account of the incident. I had to rent a car during the week they had my vehicle. I continued to drive since nothing could be found and it is my day-to-day vehicle. I experienced rough idling on cold start and even more loss of power on my daily drive to and from work in the city. My check engine light came back on, and I immediately took it to auto zone to get the codes read and report it back to Ford. The codes came back as p0301 and p0299, misfire on cylinder 1 and turbo underboost condition. We made an appointment on the following Monday for my car to be seen. Ford diagnosed my car with coolant intrusion and a sticking waste gate on turbo, requiring a new engine and turbo with a verbal estimate of $10-$15k. I now have to replace my car. This defect poses an immediate safety hazard, as the fluid intrusion causes rough idling, and a sudden, hazardous loss of motor power while operating at driving speeds. This complaint is being filed in direct relation to the active NHTSA defect petition dp26008 investigating 2015–2018 Ford Edge vehicles for engine failures caused by this specific coolant intrusion flaw. Ford technical service bulletin (TSB) 19-2346.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that coolant was entering the engine combustion chamber. The check engine light was illuminated, and the vehicle displayed dtc: p0301. The contact also referenced a scanner displaying code 4301. The contact stated that there was a sweet smell while starting the vehicle, which was consistent with coolant intrusion into the engine. The condition progressively worsened. The contact consulted with an independent mechanic. The contact was concerned that the vehicle might stall or that the engine could suffer catastrophic damage while driving on the highway. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

We had rough idling for a couple days followed by excessive white smoke one morning upon starting the vehicle and the check engine light came on. We immediately noticed the coolant was low, so it got topped off and then we took it to the dealer. They diagnosed the engine coolant intrusion in cylinder 4. Had we not added coolant the engine could have seized and created an accident or caused a fire. We received an $8,200 estimate for installing a new long block. Ford is giving zero assistance on this because the vehicle is more than 7 years old (oddly, Ford started putting in a different design 2. 0l engine 7 years ago). This vehicle is in mint condition, only 65,000 miles and had all service done by the dealer more frequently than the service manual indicates.

This vehicle has under 100,000 miles on it and the engine light came on, the code at autozone and o'reilly's both read p0301 for bad misfire in coil 1. I replaced all 4 sparks plugs and ignition coils and the code never cleared, I started noticing while smoke when start up and suspected coolant issues. I had a diagnostician help me investigate and forums suggested coolant intrusion from poor engine block design can happen in cylinders 2 & 3, but after scoping the block, we found coolant leakage in cylinder 1. I called alm Ford marietta and my rep said they'd confirm my suspicions free of charge and confirmed the results. The only repair was to do a whole engine swap with a refurbished or new longblock costing $5k for parts and $6k for labor. I have an allowance of $3500 for vehicle repairs so I am devastated that I cannot even sell this vehicle with a bad engine. The Ford 2. 0 ecoboost engine forums suggest coolant intrusion is common and Ford should have fixed this problem between 2015-2019 bud did not and thousands of vehicles have this problem (fusion, focus, Edge, escape) but is Ford taking responsibility that the spiral coolant application is a bad design and costing people thousands upon thousands of dollars of repairs that shouldn't have happened in the first place. I mean, I have less than 100k on my Edge, why should I need a whole new engine, what is next, a new transmission for 7k next year? what happened to quality? we are a single vehicle family so we are relying on others mercy right now to get our kid to and from school and coordinating work schedules, but will Ford help clients out at all?.

Recently purchased the vehicle, the following morning after purchased, the check engine light came on and I had it hooked to a computer scanner for it showed a cylinder 3 misfire. We also visually notice that the coolant level in the reservoir was somewhat low after sitting for several hours, so we filled the coolant reservoir to the appropriate line shown on the tank, but just between the afternoon when it was purchased , and that next morning there was no coolant that had leaked underneath the vehicle . The dealer that I purchased it from had the spark plugs, the spark plug wires and the ignition coils replaced. When I picked up the vehicle after those were replaced, I drove it for about a total of 40 miles before the check engine light came back on and upon starting, the vehicle started kind of rough like it wasn't igniting completely. Over the next day and a half upon each start whether it be a cold start or not, the vehicle started in the same way where it felt as though it was not getting a good ignition or fire but it would still start up. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealership where the technicians connected their diagnostic scanner and also did a pressure test where it reported to have coolant intrusion and would require a new motor . As I could not afford to replace it, since I just purchased the vehicle, I took it home and did not try to drive it but by the next morning, less than 24 hours, upon trying to start it, the vehicle would not start at all. The warranty that the vehicle had from the used dealership I purchased from unfortunately has a $500 max payout for repairs. It never overheated the few times I drove it, it only showed a small amount of white smoke out of the exhaust upon starting, but the coolant level has not really going down since putting the coolant in it the morning after I purchased. It currently has a little over 104,000 miles, I've had less than a week, driven it maybe a total of 100 miles, I don't have over $9,000 for a motor.

Component-engine / propulsion system symptoms-progressive coolant loss without external leaks, rough starting, engine shaking, white exhaust smoke, and illuminated check engine light with cylinder misfire codes. Description of incident- my 2016 Ford Edge equipped with the 2. 0l ecoboost engine is experiencing internal engine coolant intrusion into the combustion cylinders, perfectly matching the design defect identified in Ford technical service bulletin (TSB) 19-2346. The vehicle exhibits persistent coolant loss alongside severe engine misfires. This defect poses an immediate safety hazard, as the fluid intrusion causes rough idling, stalling, and a sudden, hazardous loss of motor power while operating at driving speeds. This complaint is being filed in direct relation to the active NHTSA defect petition dp26008 investigating 2015–2018 Ford Edge vehicles for engine failures caused by this specific coolant intrusion flaw.

Vehicle suffered internal engine failure due to the known 2. 0l ecoboost manufacturing flaw where coolant bleeds into the cylinders. Experienced severe engine misfires, rough idling, and sudden risk of stalling in traffic. Ford dealership diagnosed the vehicle as needing a complete engine block replacement at a cost of $14,000. Because no safety recall or financial assistance has been offered by Ford despite an active NHTSA evaluation on this exact defect, I have been forced to temporarily use a chemical sealant block sealer (k-seal) to keep the vehicle operable.

My 2016 Ford has ecoboost coolant intrusion defect, the system failed to hold pressure, dropping significantly below operational thresholds. A subsequent borescope inspection confirmed that coolant is actively leaking past the block sealing surface and directly flooding the engine cylinders. The service facility has confirmed that because the structural engine block itself is defective, a simple head gasket replacement is mathematically unviable. The only permanent, safe solution is a complete engine long block replacement. . I contacted Ford and was told they are aware of this but cannot fix the issue or assist in fixing the problem.

At approximately 110,000 miles, my 2016 Ford Edge titanium with the 2. 0l ecoboost engine developed a rough-start/rough-running condition. The vehicle was diagnosed with coolant entering cylinder #2. I had not noticed an obvious coolant-loss problem before the condition was diagnosed. Ford TSB 19-2346, dated December 19, 2019, addresses coolant intrusion into the cylinders on 2015–2018 Ford Edge vehicles equipped with the 2. 0l ecoboost engine. The bulletin describes possible rough running, white exhaust smoke and/or low coolant, and provides for long-block replacement when the specified conditions are present. I am concerned that this condition could result in engine misfire, loss of engine power, or engine failure while driving, creating a safety risk. My vehicle has an extensive documented service history with the original selling dealer, including repeated multi-point inspections and maintenance. The vehicle has now experienced the coolant-intrusion condition addressed by Ford TSB 19-2346. I understand that NHTSA has opened defect petition dp26008 concerning alleged coolant intrusion and loss of motive power involving 2015–2018 Ford Edge vehicles equipped with the 2. 0l ecoboost engine. I request that NHTSA consider my complaint and vehicle history as part of its evaluation of dp26008 and investigate whether this condition represents a safety-related defect. “my vehicle was originally purchased from dave sinclair Ford in st. Louis county, missouri, and has an extensive documented service history with that dealership, including repeated multi-point inspections and maintenance. ”.

2. 0 ecoboost coolant intrusion. Vehicle is now undrivable and was told the current engine cannot be repaired and a whole new engine is needed.

My 2016 Ford Edge with the 2. 0l ecoboost engine began having rough starts, misfiring, and an intermittent check-engine light. The warning light repeatedly turns on and off, but the problem continues. On 96000, the Ford dealership diagnosed internal coolant intrusion into the engine/cylinder area and advised that the vehicle requires major engine repair or replacement estimated at approximately $10,000. This defect can cause continued misfires, reduced engine performance, overheating, stalling, or sudden loss of power while driving. I am concerned that the engine could fail or lose power in traffic without adequate warning. This appears to be a premature internal engine failure rather than normal maintenance. Ford declined my request for financial or goodwill assistance even though coolant intrusion is a documented problem affecting similar Ford ecoboost engines. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this defect and determine whether a safety recall is necessary.

"Ford emissions recall 24e10 addresses defective factory pcm software parameters. This software defect caused unbalanced air-fuel ratios to ruin both catalytic converters on my 2016 Ford Edge (bank 2 at 128k miles and bank 1 at 157,552 miles). The dealership, [xxx] of [xxx], completed the 24e10 software flash under repair order #xxx, but Ford corporate's sssc portal (contact [xxx]) officially denied the consequential hardware replacement. They claim that because the new software prevents future codes, they are not responsible for the massive hardware degradation caused by forcing my engine to run on their old defective software for 157,000 miles before a fix was available. This is an attempt by Ford to evade financial responsibility for physical components destroyed by a known factory engineering defect. " information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Rough engine idle at startup. Coolant level dropped. Added coolant. Engine light came on. Rough idle at startup got worse. Suspected engine gasket failure.

I keep having to change first coils and spark plug because the coolant is slowly leaking into the cylinder. Rough engine start.

Engine started having a rough idle on start up and within a few days the check engine light came on. Took to lonnie cobb Ford in henderson, TN. Dtc p0300 and p0302 diagnosed. Coolant leaking on to piston head. Issue involved in lawsuit miller vs. Fordmotor ecoboost lawsuit. Safety issue due to possible engine lock up or fire. Out of warranty. Quote for $6500 on an $8000 vehicle for an engine defect Ford has been aware of for years.

My 2016 Ford Edge equipped with the 2. 0l ecoboost engine experienced an internal engine coolant intrusion failure that resulted in significant engine damage and ultimately required replacement of the complete engine assembly. The coolant intrusion occurred internally within the engine, allowing coolant to enter the combustion chambers and causing the engine to malfunction. The failed engine assembly and related components are available for inspection upon request. The failure created a significant safety risk because the engine experienced a loss of power and reliability while the vehicle was being operated. Coolant intrusion resulted in engine misfires, rough running, reduced engine performance, and sudden loss of power or engine failure while driving. This presented a risk to me and other motorists, particularly if the failure occurred while traveling at highway speeds or in traffic. The problem was diagnosed and confirmed by a qualified automotive service facility, which determined that the engine had suffered from coolant intrusion and that the appropriate repair required replacement of the complete engine assembly. The vehicle was inspected by the servicing facility as part of the diagnostic and repair process. If requested, documentation of the diagnosis and engine replacement can be provided. Prior to the complete engine failure, the vehicle exhibited symptoms consistent with coolant intrusion, including engine misfires, rough engine operation, and loss of performance. Warning indicators and diagnostic trouble codes associated with the engine malfunction appeared prior to the failure. The symptoms progressively worsened until the vehicle could no longer be safely operated without replacing the engine assembly.

A month or so ago my car had a rough idle and the mechanic couldn't figure out why. Then last week my car lost power on the interstate, during rush hour. I'm lucky I didn't cause an accident as the loss of power was so sudden and all the traffic around me. Somehow I was able to safely pull over on the shoulder. I had my car towed and the mechanic found that the flex plate had failed and is cracked. As a result the car will no longer start. The recall letter that my mechanic found stated that a rough idle was one of the symptoms of a failing flex plate. My vehicle is 10 years and 3 months old but only has 93000 miles. The dealership said they won't cover it because it is out of date and their customer service line was no help. There were no warning lights or codes that appeared on the display screen. My mechanic found the issue by taking somethings apart.

I'm reporting a severe, well-documented manufacturing defect involving my 2016 Ford Edge with 2. 0l ecoboost engine. The vehicle has been losing radiator coolant constantly with no external puddles or leaks visible. Upon morning cold starts, the vehicle shakes, runs extremely rough and experiences severe engine misfires due to coolant intruding into the combustion cylinders overnight. This internal coolant leak defect caused ignition coil and spark plug failure. This structural defect creates a critical safety hazard. The coolant intrusion has caused the engine to stumble and threatens a total loss of motive power and engine stalling while operating in traffic, creating an imminent risk of a rear-end collision. This vehicle matches the exact failure profile detailed in Ford's technical service bulletin TSB 19-2346 regarding structural engine block coolant intrusion. I'm filing this complaint to support the ongoing federal defect investigation for the Ford ecoboost coolant intrusion issue and urge NHTSA to mandate a safety recall, as this engineering flaw creates a dangerous driving condition. Thank you for your time and attention to this important matter. I look forward to receiving a response.

Coolant intrusion. 2. 0 engine blows white exhaust.

Total engine failure at 81,000 miles due to coolant intrusion. This is due to a known defect by Ford as outlined in the technical service bulletin #19-2346. Engine light and codes po316 and po304 promoted spark plug replacement, which did not clear the codes. 1 day later, the coolant intruded into the cylinder and the engine block failed. Ford stated they would extend warranty if this happens within 7 year/85,000 miles. Since my car is a 2016 with only 81,000 miles, was perfectly maintained, and was under mileage, I hoped Ford could cover a full block replacement (as stated in the TSB). The representative denied my request since the car is 9 years old, but assigned a case number and said she’d send the report to the ‘safety’ department for the option to further investigate if they chose.

The engine did not want to go from a stop condition. I was pulling out if an intersection and the engine seemed to misfire. I almost got t-boned.

The vehicle shake while idling, and a check engine light indicating code p0302 (cylinder 2 misfire). After looking under the hood the engine cooling system was severely low on coolant, and a loud sloshing liquid noise could be heard behind the dashboard. The vehicle was brought to an authorized Ford dealership, where technicians confirmed internal ecoboost coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 as documented in Ford technical service bulletin TSB 22-2229. This structural design flaw creates an immediate safety hazard, as the engine is at risk of catastrophic failure and stalling while operating at highway speeds.

Check engine light on. Rough idle and start. Coolant intrusion in cylinders. Known Ford issue affecting engine. No recalls but bulletin posted by Ford.

There was coolant leaking into the cylinders creating a white smoke from the tail pipe exhaust. Our safety was put at risk as the car was stalling out and would shake when started. We took it to a Ford dealership and had it check out with them performing a scope test on the cylinders and they said we needed a long block replacement.

Coolant leaking into cylinder. Runs rough, check engine light on.

Confirmed coolant intrusion into the cylinder. Low coolant level, white exhaust smoke, runs rough, code p0303.

Check engine light and add coolant warning came on. When I let the car cool down, I looked and noticed coolant reservoir was completely empty. No puddle under vehicle. Walked to nearest auto parts store, bought 2 gallons of the needed coolant. Next day had vehicle towed to repair facility.

Coolant intrusion issue has occurred. Coolant reservoir drains rapidly and there is a strong coolant smell every time the car is driven. This is a common issue in the Ford 2. 0l ecoboost that Ford has not officially adressed.

Engine coolant keeps getting severely low. Coolant intrusion into cylinder 3 is occuring causing severe misfire, low compression, coolant consumption, power loss, white smoke, that causes minor throat and eye irritation, and catalytic converter damage. Constant low coolant level increases risk of fire hazard of vehicle.

Loss of power from the engine due to misfiring on cylinder 1 caused by a coolant intrusion.

Coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders caused engine failure requiring full engine replacement at approximately 60,000 miles in March 2026. Vehicle is a 2016 Ford Edge 2. 0l ecoboost. Exact date in March 2026 is approximate.