general problems of the 2018 Ford Edge - part 2

There is coolant leaking into my engine because the eco boost engines malfunction. My entire engine has to be replaced. This has already been reported as a huge issue for years and years. It needs to be a recall. TSB 19-2346.

Found trouble code po304 in the computers history indicates that the misfire is not coming from the spark plug or ignition coil. Checked the fuel injector and no problem was found. Removed cylinder#4=spark plug and found a small amount of evidence that coolant is entering the cylinder. There is a TSB for engine blocks cracking and causing the problem. This was found by the auto service I use. Called dealership and was told this does happen. A new engine would have to installed if my engine light comes back on. They would have put in the same type of engine! really? wouldn’t this happen again with a new engine? I do not know how to download the service slip.

Car has a coolant leak and has been diagnosed as having coolant intrusion. I was told that there is a recall but it doesn’t include my VIN.

2018 Ford Edge, 79k miles. Check engine light came on and I immediately had it checked out. It was misfiring, spark plugs were replaced to attempt to fix the issue. Light came back on a few weeks later, it was discovered that coolant was leaking into cylinder 3 and causing the misfire. Ford recommends that the engine be replaced. This appears to be an issue that Ford is very aware of and many Ford Edges are affected, yet there is not a recall. This defect may lead to overheating and can result in the cylinder head cracking, total engine failure, and/or engine fires. This puts me and other drivers at significant risk and I am very displeased with Ford.

On July 20,2025, at about 4:30pm to 5:30pm, I drove less than two blocks from home when the engine light and the overterature light came on suddenly. Simultaneously, the vehicle began to shake. I was about two to three blocks from an auto zone parts supply store. I drove there slowly. Once at the location, I asked for assistance in determining what caused the issue with my car. The representative used a device that indicated that check engine failed, and emission ready status was no. I was advised to purchase coolant for my model vehicle. Once purchased, the representative tried to fill the reservoir. However, the reservoir indicated that it was full after using less than half of what was in the gallon bottle. We waited a while to determine if the level would decrease. While at the store, the level remained constant at the full level. He recommended that I start the engine. The car no longer shook and the indicators did not come back on until I drove about a mile away. I was near another auto zone store, nearly a mile from my house. The representative there was able to pour the remainder of the coolant into the reservoir. When asked, I was told that I should contact a mechanic regarding the issue. I asked if it would be safe to drive the car home to make arrangements to have the car towed, as where we (myself and two young grandchildren) were in a location that did not seem safe to wait very long. I drove slowly to my house, using emergency blinkers. I was able to park the car in the driveway until I could arrange to have the car towed to a recommended repair shop. I have an extended warranty from an auto warranty company. The car was towed to aamco less than 10 miles away. So far, all they have been able to tell me is that the oil is clean, but the level is very low. I do not know the cause, as I have the oil changed, and other lubricant and liquids levels checked at least every 7. 5k miles. I also check my indicators on a regular basis, whenever I drive.

Check engine light came on and car stalled. The fault was a misfire in cylinder 2 and 3. When I checked vehicle out coolant was low and coolant leaked into cylinder. Checked online and saw thousands of complaints for the same thing.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon attempting to start their vehicle the engine would not start, and all of the warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and the contact was advised that the engine was faulty and that it would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

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 of traffic while driving. It has been inspected by a mechanic to confirm the leak. Ford's issuing of a TSB on this issue (TSB 22-2229) - calls for a new engine. Ford knows they have made faulty engines in these cars and refuses to help cover the cost of replacement.

I own a 2018 Ford Edge with the 2. 0l ecoboost engine. My engine recently failed and was diagnosed by a Ford dealership as suffering from coolant intrusion into the cylinders. This has resulted in engine misfires, overheating, coolant loss, and eventually a non-functional engine. This appears to be a widespread and well-documented issue across multiple Ford models and years, due to a design flaw in the engine block or head gasket area that allows coolant to enter the combustion chamber. I was not notified of any recall or service bulletin, yet this issue has caused major financial and safety concerns. There is currently a class-action lawsuit related to this defect, and Ford has not issued any official remedy despite knowing of the issue for years. I am submitting this report in hopes that NHTSA will investigate this defect and urge Ford to issue a recall or remedy before more consumers suffer unexpected engine failure.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while accelerating; however, after driving for a while, the vehicle operated as designed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with coolant intrusion in cylinder #2, causing engine failure. The mechanic informed the contact of a technical service bulletin with NHTSA id number: 10214126 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not covered under recall. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed the VIN was not included in NHTSA id number: 10214126 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that there was coolant inside cylinder #2. The contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 56,016.

See attached document for complaint.

The 2018 Ford Edge I currently own and according to my research, there have been several class action suits that have been filed due to the customer experiencing "coolant intrusion" into the engine rendering the vehicle useless without repair. My vehicle only has 50,000 miles on it and needs $6-7,000. 00 worth of repairs to correct the problem. The current resale value without this issue is $10-13,000. 00 but is now worth basically scrap. Cases that have been filed are case [xxx] [xxx] et al. V. Ford motor CO. In the united states district court eastern district of California. According to this case it states, "it pertains to 2013-2019 Ford escape, 2013-2019 Ford fusion, 2015-2018 Ford Edge, 2016-2019 Lincoln mkc, and 2016-2019 Lincoln mkz models equipped with the 1. 5l, 1. 6l, and 2. 0l ecoboost engines, specifically, citing coolant intrusion as its chief focus. " there are similar cases filed in u. S. District court for the district of delaware, as well as another in the ontario court of justice in canada. My vehicle exhibits nearly all of the issues common with coolant intrusion which can be overheating, coolant consumption issues, engine misfire, engine damage, and engine fire smoke coming from exhaust pipes. According to the current cases and complaints the models experiencing this issue are 2013-2019 Ford escape, 2013-2019 Ford fusion, 2015-2018 Ford Edge, 2017-2019 Lincoln mkc, 2017-2019 Lincoln mkz. I respectfully ask that you hold Ford accountable for this issue as it has placed undue financial burden on the consumer. I attempted to contact Ford and they said no issues such relating to coolant intrusion exist for my 2018 Ford Edge with that VIN number but cannot explain why a well maintained vehicle with 50,000 miles is no longer operable. This puts millions of consumers on the road at risk should that engine fail while being operated on the road. A case has been filed with Ford it is case number [xxx]. The dealer is ken pollock Ford berwick PA information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (f.

The engine failed before 55,000 miles. Collant is getting into the engine and causing a cylinder failure. This is a known problem for this engine. The Ford mechanic and other mechanics stated that they no longer use that engine due to the problem. Since I did not purchase an extended warranty, Ford is requiring nearly $12,000 to replace the engine. Started rough 1 morning, then ran fine within 1 mile. Next start was smooth, but the check engine light came on. The check engine light did not stay on consistently. The next time it felt rough, I took it into Ford to see what was happening.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle and inspected the vehicle. The contact noticed that the oil was milky. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a misfire and a coolant leak into cylinder #1. The contact was informed that the coil packs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact researched and determined that the symptoms indicated that the failure was caused by a blown head gasket. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle was not drivable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 121,340.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #2. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 77,500.

The check engine light came on, and I brought it to a Ford dealership. They confirmed that it has coolant intrusion into the cylinders and needs a new engine. They also informed me that my year, make, model and engine were recalled by Ford for this issue, but for some reason my VIN doesn't fall under it. Ford agreed to pay 40% of the cost which leaves me with a bill for $4,958. 23 for a vehicle which should be covered under the recall. This should be covered under the recall. I was told to file a complaint with you. Apparently this is a safety issue that can cause the vehicle to suddenly shut off and cause a fire. The issue any help would be great.

My check engine light came on. Took it to my mechanic. Had a misfire on cylinder 1. Replaced coil and spark plugs. Check engine light came back on. Replace coil again. Check engine light came back on. Engine now needs replaced because of a coolant intrusion issue. Ford is aware and has posted a TSB 19-2346, but will not assist with it getting replaced.

I brought in my vehicle for regular service (I. E. , oil change) on June 2nd and all was well though I did get my rear brakes done. By June 19th, my check engine light came in and when I brought in my vehicle later that same morning, I was informed coolant had leaked into the engine, now requiring an entire engine replacement which I was told would cost 8500. I have since learned this is a fairly common issue is this model Ford Edge with eco boost engines and am appalled Ford has not issued a recall for this defect.

Presence of coolant in engine cylinders.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 55mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The message "engine hot" was displayed. The contact pulled over to the right side of the roadway, turned off the vehicle, and after three hours, the contact added coolant to the coolant reservoir and restarted the vehicle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic 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 and opened a case. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The contact related the failure to technical service bulletin: 22-2229 (eco boost 2. 0l engine failures), and the contact related the failure to the TSB. The failure mileage was 69,897.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer to have the air conditioning inspected, and the contact was informed that the coolant reservoir was cracked and needed to be replaced. The coolant reservoir was replaced. The contact stated that several days later, while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal amount of black smoke coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that, due to coolant intrusion into the engine, the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,411.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine was idling rough. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that there was coolant intrusion into the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,432.

Hello, I have had this Ford Edge for about two years. My first year it started giving me problems so I took it in and they told me that I needed a whole new engine which is shocking because I just got it, as I saved for money they told me it should last a little bit longer, so I held it off for a little bit and recently it started to jump every time I was at a stoplight or a stop sign and sometimes just completely shut off, so I took it in again and they told me that I need a whole new engine and that there are no recalls on my car so I did some research and I’ve noticed that a lot of people have problems with the exact same thing that I do on their 2018 Ford Edge. I’m really just hoping that there is something that can be done.

I had bought 2018 Ford Edge from a small dealership. When I first bought this car it had 62,000k miles on it I barely had it for 9 months the engine blew already.

I have had my vehicle in for regular service since I purchased it. It has had two transmissions, one to repair a prior repair and now I am told that the engine needs to be replaced. Ford has a TSB for this issue, as it is a known fault with the engine. According to the dealer this is technical service bulletin 2. 0l ecoboost - coolant in cylinders, white exhaust smoke and/or illuminated mil 22-2229 this affects the following vehicles 2015-2018 Ford Edge 2017-2019 Ford escape built on or before 16-may-2019 2017-2019 Ford fusion built on or before 8-Apr-2019 2017-2019 Lincoln mkc built on or before 18-Apr-2019 2017-2019 Lincoln mkz built on or before 8-Apr-2019 this repair is estimated at $8,800. This after a $5,000 dollar repair on the transmission and five weeks of being out of service. When one purchases a vehicle it should not lose two transmissions and an engine in less than 100,000 miles of service.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving on a main road at 35 mph, the message "engine coolant temperature overheat" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and the mechanic retrieved dtc: p1285 (cylinder head over-temperature). The contact was informed that the engine was faulty and to bring the vehicle to a Ford dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to a local Ford dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the dealer retrieved the same code fault code. The contact was informed that due to coolant intrusion, the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

2. 0l ecoboost engine. At 58,000 miles coolant leaking into cylinder. Creating fumes and dangerous possible engine failure situations. Service department at Ford dealer has diagnosed and confirmed the problem with engine rebuild/replacement. The recommended solution at $12,000 in repairs. Vehicle in past warranty period.

Ford’s 2. 0l ecoboost engine failed on our on a 2018 Edge. The vehicle and engine are available for inspection. The engine suffered a catastrophic failure and must be replaced per technical service bulletin (TSB) 19-2346. Ford issued TSB 19-2346 on coolant loss/need for engine replacement in 2019. They had a class action lawsuit in 2012 on ecoboost engines allowing coolant in cylinders. Ford had a chronic problem with these engines for years but kept selling them. There is a recall for some 2015-2018 Edges and 2017-2019 fusion/mkz/escape/mkc vehicles equipped with a 2. 0l ecoboost engines. I’m not sure why my 2018 Edge is not part of the recall, since the engine has failed per TSB 19-2346. The problem was diagnosed by a certified mechanic, diagnosis attached. I filed a case (#[xxx]) with Ford customer service, who denied any responsibility because my extended powertrain warranty (which I believe lasted until 100,000 miles) expired 3 months before the engine failure was diagnosed. I also wrote a letter (attached) to Ford consumer affairs, which remains unanswered. A check engine light appeared just days after Ford performed a routine 60,000 mile service. Ford reported no problems and did not indicate that our vehicle was at risk under of TSB 19-2346, even though this TSB and problems with the 2018 Ford Edge have been known about by Ford since at least 2019 when the TSB was issued. In addition to the check engine light, we started losing/and replacing small amounts of coolant, which we attributed to a hose leak. A few months later, a certified mechanic then diagnosed the problem as TSB 19-2346. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Ford ecoboost 2. 0 l engine, ~95,000 miles. The check engine light came on while on a cross country drive and the diagnostic code was a cylinder 2 misfire. The vehicle would chug and sputter when started up and had trailing white smoke from the exhaust. The garage reset the code and replaced the spark plugs. 2 weeks later the engine started chugging again on start up, with white smoke and a smell of burning coolant. We took it to our mechanic locally who found coolant leaking into the cylinder. He reset the code and recommended we take it to the dealer. When I got the vehicle back, I checked the coolant to find that it was excessively low, presumably from it leaking into the cylinder for an unknown amount of time. We researched online and found that the occasion of coolant leaking into the #2 cylinder is a common problem with an incredibly large range of affected vehicles, and that the solution is to replace the engine. When I spoke to the dealership and described the problem, they confirmed that the only solution was an engine replacement and that it was routine for them. They quoted me $11,000 for the repair.

Coolant is rapidly leaking into the number 2 cylinder causing rough idle, extreme venting form exhaust. Vehicle cannot be driven without causing catastrophic engine damage which could result in loss of power creating a safety issue, or engine fire. Ford knows about the design defect for years and refuses to recall the affected vehicle. The photos below are not my vehicle. They were downloaded from the internet. This is a known problem that Ford refuses to acknowledge.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine was misfiring, and there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to autozone, then to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was a misfire in cylinder #1. The mechanic replaced the spark plugs and ignition coils; however, the failure recurred. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, where two temperature sensors were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in cylinder #1. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact related to the failure to TSB number: 19-2346. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the following morning the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the head gasket was blown, causing coolant to leak into the cylinders. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 84,000.

2. 0 ecoboost engine has a known flaw that causes the engine block to crack & introduce coolant into the cylinders. This is known to typically occur between 60 & 70,000 miles. It at the very least causes a misfire; at the most extreme it allows coolant into the oil & can cause engine lockup. Ford knows this is an issue & redesigned the engine in 2020. Our car developed this issue at 65k miles & Ford left us with a $9500 bill 1 month after warranty expired for a new engine.