general problems of the 2018 Ford Edge - part 1

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 55 mph the engine experienced a slight loss of automotive power and the check engine warning light was illuminated, the contact continued to drive the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and the contact was advised that the engine had seized as a result of coolant intrusion, and that the engine would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000.

Receiving code p0304 cylinder 4 misfire. Technician placed scope inside cylinder 4 and signs of coolant inside the cylinder. TSB 19-2346 matches what is happening in with his vehicle.

Engine replacement due to coolant intrusion. This is common big problems reported by many and Ford is not fixing it. Engine light came after visit at Ford dealer service and was told to drive the car as long as the engine light was not flashing. Inspected by Ford and told $10,000 to fix no messages or symptoms before the car was taken to Ford for a recall, fixing of brakes and oil change.

Coolant leakage in cylinder number (2) two. Causing a misfire and check engine light to display. Ford dealer has diagnosed and suggested engine replacement. Upon researching, this seems to be a known issue with this motor and can cause complete failure.

A week prior to the engine light going on, I noticed the car running rough when stopped at a traffic light. I thought it was due to the extreme heat and the a/c running high. The check engine light went on in my 2018 Ford Edge on xxx. I took it to the dealer where I purchased it and they ran a diagnostic. Then they told me it was misfiring and nothing to worry about, and they would have the service department call me after the holiday to schedule maintenance. On Monday, xxx, [xxx] called me from Ford service telling me to bring the car in and they would have a loaner available for me while they looked into the problem, so I did. Tuesday morning, xxx, kevin from Ford service calls to tell me the coolant is leaking into cylinders and I will need a new engine, approximately $9-10,000. I bought the car new in 2018, with a few extras added thinking this would be the last car I would need to buy. However, I was wrong. In 2020, with less than 23,000 miles it needed a new transmission. Now with 72, 200 miles it needs a new engine. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Vehicle: 2018 Ford Edge titanium awd, 2. 0l ecoboost VIN: [xxx] I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2018 Ford Edge following an engine block replacement performed by power Ford in [xxx], due to the known coolant intrusion issue. Before the engine replacement, I routinely drove long trips between [xxx], [xxx], and [xxx] without any loss of power or drivability problems. Immediately after the engine replacement, the vehicle began experiencing an intermittent but repeatable loss of power. After approximately 30–40 minutes of highway driving, especially on sustained uphill grades, the engine revs to about 4,000 rpm, but the vehicle will not accelerate and may actually lose speed. Turning the ignition off and restarting immediately restores normal operation until the problem occurs again. This creates a significant safety hazard while driving at highway speeds. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership twice for the same complaint. During the first visit, dtc p1016 was found, and the wastegate control solenoid was replaced. The repair did not resolve the issue. On the first extended highway trip after the repair, the exact same condition occurred again. I returned the vehicle and provided multiple videos documenting the failure. The dealership stated they could not duplicate the concern and reported the turbo and boost system were operating normally. However, I reproduced the same failure again immediately after picking up the vehicle and submitted another video. The dealership later suggested a possible transmission issue but requested another diagnostic fee. I have opened a Ford customer care case (xxx), but the original safety concern remains unresolved. I am requesting that NHTSA review this complaint because the loss of power began immediately after the engine replacement, has persisted despite repair attempts, and presents a serious highway safety risk. I can provide repair records, invoices, and information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2. 0l motor cel on mechanics \ service tech said coolant is intruding the cylinders. The car may over heat ,crack a piston, destroy motor and may catch fire! confirmed by dealer. No earlier symptoms just cel came on.

This is an issue that could lead to sudden engine failure while driving, causing a serious accident risk. A few months ago the engine sputtered while idle after starting and the heater wasn't working well. Noticed coolant was a low and topped it off. The issue seemed resolved after this. A few weeks ago the check engine light came on indicating a misfire in cylinder 2. We changed the spark plugs, but the issue returned shortly after. We swapped coil packs, but the issue returned, still for cylinder 2. We noticed at that time the coolant was very low. There were no puddles of coolant seen underneath the car in its usual parking spot. Pulled the spark plug and noticed white residue on the end of it. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealership where we were informed there was a crack leading to coolant intrusion into cylinder 2, requiring engine replacement at over $10,000 cost. Online research has found this is a known issue affecting multiple Ford/Lincoln models spanning several model years and Ford has a few technical service bulletins (#19-2346, 22-2133 and 22-2229) regarding it. This was not communicated to vehicle owners as a possible issue to have checked out. This problem will lead to inevitable engine failure. If this happens while driving, it could cause an accident as the vehicle could just come to a stop, possibly in the middle of an interstate highway.

Engine misfires when driving. The cause is coolant intrusion. Loss of power when driving. Rough idling. Very dangerous to drive. Diagnosed by a Ford certified dealership. No symptoms prior to the problem. Vehicle is available for inspection.

The check engine light came on 2 weeks ago, and I have had rough cold starts since then. Brought my car to the dealership after autozone scanned the code and told me I need new spark plugs and an ignition coil. The mechanic at the Ford dealership determined that coolant is leaking into the cylinders - I am being told I need to replace the whole engine. Apparently, this is a very common issue with my car, as well as many other Ford models.

The car is a 2018 Ford Edge titanium 2. 0l eco boost engine. After 75,600 miles the check engine light came on. After a local auto repair shop diagnosed the problem as a coolant contamination in cylinder 3, I was instructed to take the car to a Ford dealer because a new engine was needed. The dealer confirmed the coolant intrusion in cylinder 3 and a new engine has been ordered. After calling Ford care, I was told that this is a known problem but because my warranty had expired there was nothing Ford would do. So I will need to spend $8,500 for the new engine and installation.

This 2018 Ford Edge of 65, 775 miles was loosing antifreeze, releasing white smoke out exhaust and would throw codes of overheating issues etc. Took vehicle to pettus Ford in fredericktown, missouri for diagnostic of codes. It was noted that these codes are all related and owner must get a new engine to fix the problem. No other remedy was suggested. This seems to be a none problem with this year of vehicle with no recalls noted to date. There were a few different warning lamps that were displayed to notify owner.

Car keeps overheating and mis firing causing the car to break down on the side of the road, coming to find out that the engine is having head gasket failure without warning, check engine light doesn't appear to after the fact, causing my 82 year old mother stranded on the side of the road.

The check engine light came on while the vehicle was being driven during a vacation. This happened after the vehicle had a maintenance-required tune-up performed by the dealership on may 19, 2026. The vehicle was not having performance issues at the time, but I did not want to drive home with the check engine light on. The very next business day, I took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. The dealership advised me that the vehicle had coolant intrusion involving cylinder 4 and that the engine would need to be replaced. Because this was a serious diagnosis, I then took the vehicle to another reputable automotive repair shop for a second opinion. That shop also advised that the engine needed to be replaced due to the coolant intrusion issue. This creates a safety concern because coolant intrusion can lead to misfires, engine damage, overheating, loss of power, stalling, or engine failure while the vehicle is being driven. I was more than 250 miles from home and had to avoid driving the vehicle because of the risk of further engine damage or possible failure on the road. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The issue was inspected by the dealership and by an independent automotive repair shop. No crash, fire, injury, or death occurred. The check engine light came on while driving during a vacation. No other warning message is known at this time.

2018 Ford Edge 2. 0l ecoboost. Vehicle cel came on, took it to the dealership for diagnostic and report indicated a known TSB 22-2229 to apply to my vehicle's condition. Trouble code p0302. White exhaust smoke, misfire at start up, low coolant levels, runs rough. Dealer performed a borescope inspection and found the engine long block has internal fluid leak. My safety, my kids, and others on the road were put as risk because at any given moment, the car could have overheated, stalled and caused an accident. The engine is available for inspection upon request. Prior to the cel, the car began shaking and blowing white exhaust smoke. Now I'm left with no car as a single mom trying to make ends meet. Ford won't help to pay $13k for a new engine with a known manufacturing defect.

Known Ford Edge issue, coolant intrusion, that occurs due to bad design of the engine block and related cooling issue. Engine nearly locked up while driving without warning or notice on highway, bad stuttering.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the head gasket needed to be replaced; the independent mechanic made the contact aware of an unknown technical service bulletin associated with the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a different independent mechanic where it was diagnosed once again that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

2018 Ford Edge 2. 0l ecoboost engine that has a design flaw that allows coolant to leak into the cylinders and destroys engine. Approximately 65,600 ish miles and it was just diagnosed with coolant intrusion and new engine is needed.

Blown head gasket, coolant leak into engine tsb222229.

I bought the car may 1st. May 3rd the check engine light came on. Dealership changed spark plugs. Next day light came on again. Then the engine over heating warning light came on. Coolant looked low but went took cap off and air hit coolant level came back up.

I have a 2018 Ford Edge supposedly bought "brand new" was advertised "brand new" but later find out it wasn't because dealership had titled it to themselves as a loaner. A few weeks ago my check engine light came on and my husband had it checked and was a cylinder 2 fault code. He took it to our local mechanic and he said he looked with scope and saw coolant in the cylinder. My car now sits at the Ford dealership in albemarle and has been diagnosed with the coolant intrusion issue and I have to pay for a engine. My calls to Ford were useless, they refused to help even though this issue was well known to them and I was never informed or I would have traded this vehicle in a long time ago. The service rep at the dealership said I was looking at about $7400 out the door plus an issue with "fluid leaking" on both front wheels, which is another $1000. She also said she would advocate on my behalf with Ford to see if they will cover any of this $$$ repair. We are waiting to find out their response. I have a line of credit set up to pay for this but really can't afford to put money into this lemon. I am disappointed in Ford as a Ford mustang was my first car and my husband and I have bought several brand new and used vehicles over the years. We were life long Ford people but Ford doesn't stand behind well known (to them) defective engines so we are no longer. My choices are 1) pay $8500 to have the repairs fixed, 2) Ford assisting me with paying for the engine replacement 4) selling/trading my vehicle to avoid the expensive repair and only getting between $2000 and 3000. Either way (unless Ford helps me) I am out around $7400-$8500! most of all I feel like I've been driving around blind to the fact that a fire could have resulted. I frequently have my grandchildren in my car and it could have been devastating. Or my engine could have blown in the middle of heavy traffic putting us at risk of collision and the task of somehow getting it out of the road safely.

Vehicle, a 2018 Ford Edge sel, recently experienced misfiring and overheating with the "check engine" light illuminated. Took the vehicle to an automotive repair shop and, after performing diagnostics, they advised the vehicle's engine coolant is leaking into the cylinders, which was the subject of a prior technical service bulletin #19-2208 from Ford, and is a known design defect with the 2. 0l ecoboost engine produced by Ford for this and other model vehicles. After researching this issue I determined it was the subject of a prior recall, technical service bulletin, and class action lawsuit which lead Ford to offer free repairs of the engine block and extended warranty coverage to affected vehicle owners. We were never notified of the recall, TSB, or class action and, therefore, were not aware of the problem and unable to take advantage of any corrective program. Now, Ford customer service and the Ford dealership are both refusing to effect the necessary repairs without cost to me. The vehicle's engine has an acknowledged design flaw that can cause misfires, hydro-locking, overheating, and total engine failure with a fire risk. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety risks to the driver, occupants and others is obvious. The problem has been confirmed by a firestone automotive repair shop. No other inspections have occurred due to a fear of driving the vehicle. The "check engine" light did activate when the problem first occurred, approximately 5 days ago (04/29/2026).

My 2018 Ford Edge with the 2. 0l ecoboost engine (approximately 100,000 miles) has experienced coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders — a known manufacturing defect documented by Ford in TSB 19-2346 (NHTSA id 10169807). The coolant leak was discovered over the course of several months as I noticed that heat wasn't coming out and I checked that the coolant was low. I replaced the coolant twice over six months. The dealership confirmed coolant in the cylinders and stated the only repair is a full long-block engine replacement, quoted at approximately $12,000. Ford motor company has acknowledged this defect affects 2015–2018 Edge vehicles with the 2. 0l ecoboost engine, yet has refused to issue a recall or provide financial assistance to affected owners. This is a manufacturing defect — not owner-caused damage — as Ford's own TSB identifies erosion and corrosion of the engine block as the root cause. Ford customer service declined to assist when contacted. I am requesting NHTSA investigate this issue and consider a formal recall, as thousands of owners of 2015–2018 Ford Edge, escape, fusion, mkz, and mkc vehicles with the 2. 0l ecoboost are facing the same failure.

The vehicle experienced engine failure due to coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders. The issue presented with engine misfire, including diagnostic trouble code p0302, rough running, and coolant entering the combustion chamber. The condition was confirmed by a dealership, which determined that the engine has internal damage and requires full engine replacement. There were no external coolant leaks observed. This failure occurred at approximately 88,000 miles and was not consistent with normal wear and tear. The issue developed without significant prior warning other than engine misfire and rough operation. This condition may create a safety risk, as engine misfire and internal damage can lead to loss of power, reduced vehicle performance, or potential engine stall while driving. Technical service bulletins have been issued for similar vehicles equipped with the same engine, including TSB 19-2172, TSB 19-2208, and TSB 22-2229, which describe coolant intrusion into engine cylinders and require engine replacement. This suggests the issue is not isolated and may affect other vehicles with the same engine design.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. There was an abnormal swishing sound detected. The check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where a video was sent to the contact displaying coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

On April 15, 2026, I brought my 2018 Ford Edge sel to an authorized Ford dealership with a loud rattling noise at startup and an illuminated check engine light. Ford motor company had previously sent me two written notices (September 2022 and June 2023) identifying a known cracked flexplate defect on my vehicle under customer satisfaction program 22n12, describing these exact symptoms. The defect was never repaired at any of my 16 service visits. Additionally, on September 2, 2025 — just 8 days after safety recall 25s87 for the rear brake flexible hose was issued — the dealership presented that recall repair to me as a $532 optional paid service without disclosing it was a free safety recall I was entitled to by federal law. Safety recall 25s89 for the rear-view camera also remains unperformed. The vehicle is currently undriveable.

Error code, cylinder 2. This is 2018 Ford Edge 2l ecoboost and personal mechanic looked in cylinder and saw small amount of coolant. The car is sitting at Ford dealership in albemarle nc at this time for full diagnostics. The car has mostly been parked since getting error code but husband said coolant is full, oil looks normal, is not cloudy and car drove fine to dealership. We are hoping this will be a minor (not replace the whole engine) fix. But I am bracing for worst, and scared it is the "well known to Ford" coolant intrusion issue due to defective engines in models 2015-2018. If so I hope Ford will do the right thing. My husband and I have been life long Ford customers, but if I have to pay for that engine with no assistance from them I will never owl another Ford. This seems to be a chronic issue with these engines. Im not sure exact date we got the error code but sometime in April. I can probably get exact date my husband had it checked from parts store if need be. I bought this car brand new (although it was technically not new. It was advertised and sold as new but I later found out it had been previously titled to dealership. . . But this is another story). I changed oil regularly, with full synthetic and I am in my late [xxx] and drive accaccordingly. This vehicle has been well taken care of. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Engine overheated, few months prior I got a check engine light for engine misfire, I changed the spark plugs several times, then I changed the ignition coil; but still having the same issue. One day, the vehicle stalled on the highway because it suddenly overheated (the engine drank all the coolant) white smoke coming from exhaust and coolant drains every 2 days. Took it to the mechanic and was told its head gasket problem. Took it to Ford service center and was told I need to replace the engine. The cost is $9800. Ford is offering no financial assistance. TSB 19-2345 highlights the issue yet Ford refuses to help customers experiencing this problem. I’m unable to drive the vehicle because it fails the state inspection even with a temporary fix.

2018 Ford Edge 116,000 due to poor engine issues since 2015 Edge cars a new engine of nearly 10,000 needs to be replaced. Ford knew this but continued to use this failed engine.

My 2018 Ford Edge (VIN: [xxx] ), equipped with a 2. 0l ecoboost engine, suffered a catastrophic engine failure due to internal coolant intrusion into the cylinders — a known defect covered under Ford technical service bulletin TSB 22-2229. Approximately four months before the failure, I brought the vehicle to red mccombs Ford in san antonio after the check engine light illuminated. Despite this warning, the authorized Ford dealer failed to diagnose the issue or recommend any repair, and advised me it was safe to continue driving. Shortly thereafter, while driving on a busy highway with my grandchildren in the vehicle, the engine suddenly lost all power with no additional warning. We were forced to coast to the shoulder, placing us and other motorists at serious risk of collision. The vehicle was towed immediately to mccombs Ford west (7111 northwest loop 410, san antonio, TX 78238), another authorized Ford dealer in the same red mccombs automotive group, where technicians confirmed the engine requires full replacement at an estimated cost of $7,415. 89. A warranty claim was submitted but denied on the basis that I allegedly drove too long after the problem began — a determination I dispute, as the vehicle was towed immediately upon failure without further operation. The failed engine remains at the dealership, has not been repaired, and is available for inspection upon request. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. While the contact’s wife was driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle unexpectedly lost automotive power. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

My 2018 Ford Edge (2. 0l ecoboost) is suffering from a documented manufacturing defect where coolant leaks into the engine cylinders. I have an official dealer diagnostic report confirming the symptoms match TSB 22-2229 (which supersedes TSB 22-2133 and 19-2346).

Coolant engine intrusion. Improperly built engine. No mechanic will try to fix it based on history.

The long block of the engine, which has seemingly been a known issue, is causing damage to the engine and spark plugs. It is. This could leave me stranded or cause an accident with how violent it makes the car misfire, and sometimes it's hard to accelerate. This is an issue that Ford has acknowledged as well as the Ford dealership. It has undergone a diagnostic run at the Ford dealership. There were no warnings prior to this. The problem makes it seem like it is another issue, and with further investigation, it shows that it is the long block of the engine that is the root cause.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the heating system was enabled; however, the heater system failed to provide adequate heat as intended. The contact became aware that cool air was coming out of the vents. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in cylinder #3. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. Additionally, the repair was not covered under a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.