Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Ford Edge - part 1

Blown head gasket, coolant leak into engine tsb222229.

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There has been an ongoing issue! changed the sparks plugs, coils everything. The car will shake. It will be fine then the acceleration was slow, pressed the gas again then the check engine light will come on and blink. There has been many issues with this car. My engine is blown!.

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Engine died in parking lot, no dashboard lights, smelled sweet, white smoke, dealer said coolant intrusion and engine needs to be replaced.

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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.

Antifreeze intrusion into motor. I was driving on the interstate going 77mph cruise control set. Lost power dropped to 65mph without warning. Rpm shot up to 4500. Trouble accelerating. Limped the car home, took to have looked at. Was told need new engine do antifreeze in combustion chamber.

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Vehiculo defectuoso así me lo vendió el dealer epic Chevrolet DE sacramento se apaga el solo se ahoga el motor etc.

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.

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.

My 2017 Ford Edge se has been diagnosed with having a coolant intrusion into cylinders. I was not made aware of this defect neither by the dealer I purchased or by Ford. It seems like I might have to replace the engine which an inconvience given that I have own the car for less than 3 weeks.

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Our 2017 Ford Edge titanium had its engine check light go on at 61,000 miles on April 6, 2026. So we brought it into our local Ford dealership (where we purchased it new) the next day on April 7. We were told that diagnostics showed there was a coolant intrusion and we would need to basically rebuild the engine (long block) for $9,900! this is very frustrating since we bought an extended warranty at the time of purchase and had our car regularly brought in for maintenance. We did everything expected as an owner. No surprise, our extended warranty was good up 60,000. Reading up about the problem with coolant intrusion, it seems a class action was taken with Ford but only on their 4 cylinder engines. However, I've found many other Edge owners (with the same 6 cylinder engine we have) who were dealing with coolant intrusion and costly repairs as well. Whether it's a 4 cylinder or a 6 cylinder it's apparent Ford had some manufacturing issues on their engine blocks that cause coolant to leak into the cylinders and I feel they should be held responsible for the 6 cylinders as well.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? yes, the engine (long block) is leaking coolant into the cylinder. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? this is a known problem with these vehicles. Some vehicles have locked up while driving or caught on fire. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? yes. Thousands of people have reported this problem with this 2. 0 ecoboost engine (especially years 2015-2018) and Ford has done nothing about it. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? the Ford dealership. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? the check engine light has been coming on and off for the past year. We were told not to worry about it. It was nothing emergent unless it came on and started blinking.

The check engine light repeatedly comes on in my vehicle and despite expensive repairs and multiple trips to the mechanic, the problem is recurring. It has now been determined that there is a coolant intrusion into the engine block and the only resolution is to replace the engine block in its entirety which will cost thousands of dollars. This is a known issue with the Ford ecoboost engine and a known failure.

The ecoboost engine showed a low coolant level and white exhaust smoke. Ford has diagnosed the vehicle and the Ford Edge needs a new engine due to Ford’s flawed engine design. Ford is aware of the issue and a recall is not issued and they are not taking any financial responsibility. Refer to Ford technical service bulletin 19-2346.

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.

Beginning in January 2026, the vehicle exhibited progressive symptoms including repeated lurching and difficulty shifting gears. These symptoms are consistent with the open and incomplete recall for the transmission shifter cable bushing and the powertrain control module reprogram. On or around March 25–26, 2026, while operating the vehicle at approximately 35 mph on a surface street, the following failure sequence occurred: the vehicle began producing a repetitive thudding sensation (thud-thud-thud), followed by violent shaking of the steering wheel, followed by a complete loss of steering response. The vehicle drifted uncontrollably into an adjacent lane of active traffic under clear, dry weather conditions — a loss of control consistent with brake hose failure causing uneven braking force, compounded by the known transmission and pcm defects. Collision with another vehicle was narrowly avoided. The vehicle currently has five open, incomplete recalls: (1) front brake flexible hose leak, (2) rear brake flexible hose leak, (3) transmission shifter cable bushing, (4) rear-view camera inspection, (5) powertrain control module reprogram. None have been completed. The described failure is consistent with and likely caused by these unresolved manufacturing defects. But the owner has attempted multiple times to bring the vehicle to Ford but was turned away due to dealer capacity. No loaner vehicle was offered.

Engine is mis firing on cold engine startup and is loosing coolant. Cause may be faulty engine block.

When I had accelerated to pass a vehicle, the car acted as though it had been flooded with fuel, but then wasn’t getting enough fuel. It was shuttering/shaking and then eventually it completely shut down in the middle of traffic. I was in the left lane. The car would not start. I could not get it out of park to be able to get it off the road, causing a traffic delay and safety hazard to me and other cars on the road. This was during 5 o’clock traffic on a very busy road.

I was driving and white smoke started coming out of my exhaust. The vehicle was idling erratically. I pulled over and took it to the side of the road. Ended up taking it to the dealership, they confirmed it needs a new engine because of coolant intrusion. This is a known issue to the dealership and public knowledge that the 2019 Ford Edge 2. 0 ecoboost engines have this defect . They quoted me $15,000 to replace the engine.

The contact owned a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, occupied with her daughter, she noticed black smoke was coming from the driver and passenger side vents in the vehicle. No warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned a bystander noticed black smoke and called 911 on the scene. The contact also mentioned that after she and her daughter exited the vehicle, the vehicle independently exploded and caught fire, and flames ignited from the engine. No medical attention. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to ed's towing. The contact file was a police report; it has not been completed and was unknown at this time. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,313.

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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.

The car has only 82,273 miles on it. We experienced rough idling and took it to a mechanic. They found that the #2 cylinder was cracked and leaking coolant into the cylinder. They also stated that this is a known manufactured defect, but there is no recall by Ford. They gave an estimate of $9000 to get a new modified engine. We took it to another mechanic for a second opinion and he confirmed the crack and charged us $5000 for the new modified engine.

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The transmission keeps shuddering and jerking at low speeds. I have problems driving behind school buses or any slow moving vehicle. The vehicle has a problem when merging onto highways and loses acceleration power due to jerking. I have spoken to 3 separate Edge owners who all have the same problem. Some of us can't afford the repairs but these vehicles are still being sold with this known problem.

Transmission shuddering at low speeds. Losing acceleration getting on to highway. Hard shifting and slippage.

. The car would make 'running water sounds" when turned off and smelled funny. We were feeling odd, migraines, nausea and upper respiratory infections. It smelled like coolant and we became very concerned for our safety. We had just had one recall repaired and cannot believe something else is now at fault! per the Ford dealership there was a service bulletin stating a known defect in a part that prevents coolant leaking into the engine. Ford shared the bulletin and that the engine cannot be repaired. This is due to a known defect with the part that is even on google as a defect. Ford is now saying I have to pay $6k for a new engine because they cannot repair the defective part because the engine is now ruined due to the leak. I purchased a warranty for the car, but that company is saying this is a defect on Ford. This should be a recall due to Ford admitting fault in the part causing this issue. We are so lucky the car didn't seize on the interstate!.

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).

Service engineer light came in and it was diagnosed as coolant intrusion. Engine failure. No accident occurred.

When driving the vehicle, my husband noticed the engine was over heating. He pulled over and had the vehicle towed to a mechanic. The mechanic advised us that the engine is loosing coolant and this was a known issue with the 2019 Ford Edges. So now we are facing an expensive engine replacement.

Transmission fluid leak/fire risk (recall 20s49): certain 2020 Edge models have missing or loose bolts on the start/stop accumulator endcap, which can cause a leak and increase the risk of fire. Rearview camera failure (recall 20v572000): a common issue where the rear camera may display a blank or distorted image, failing to comply with safety standards. Driveshaft seizure (recall 21s43): a potential lack of lubrication in the rear drive unit can cause it to seize, leading to loss of drive and vehicle control. Inoperable hvac blower motor: a potential defect causing the blower motor to fail, which can hinder windshield defrosting. Power train alert not going into park break light issue.

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

My vehicle is having an internal coolant leak inside the engine, which is a known issue with this 2. 0 eco-boost. Symptoms are: •?misfire on cylinder two about once a week •?low coolant, and eventually hearing the waterfall sound from air in the coolant system •?rough idle during 1st start of the day occasionally •?white exhaust first start of the day occasionally.

I have a 2017 Ford Edge with the famous coolant intrusion problem that has now caused me to need a new engine and Ford won't do anything to help me. This has been a known problem due to a defect in the way the engine was made that allows coolant to enter the cylinders. Now I am out $5,000 due to needing a new engine. Ford issued a TSB for this problem but no actual recall, leaving thousands of people with costly repair bills.

Incident summary on February 14, 2026, without warning, the vehicle stalled and shut down while I was backing into my driveway. The engine restarted briefly only to fail again. Two independent mechanics have confirmed a blown head gasket resulting from coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders that is consistent with the well-documented defect affecting this engine platform. The vehicle is currently inoperable. This failure occurred while I am [xxx] pregnant, with my minor child present in the vehicle. A sudden engine shutdown at highway speeds could have resulted in serious bodily injury or worse. The safety implications of this defect are substantial. 2019 Ford Edge sel awd (VIN: [xxx] ) equipped with the 2. 0l ecoboost engine — a vehicle widely associated with the known coolant intrusion defect currently subject to litigation. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I am reporting a dangerous engine defect involving coolant intrusion into the combustion cylinders, specifically cylinder 4. This is a known design flaw in the 2. 0l ecoboost engine block (referenced in Ford TSB 19-2346). My vehicle is experiencing a persistent misfire, loss of coolant without external leaks, white smoke from the exhaust, and a "waterfall" air-pocket sound in the dashboard. This defect poses a significant safety risk. The engine is prone to sudden stalling or entering "limp mode" while driving at highway speeds, creating a high risk of rear-end collisions. Furthermore, the internal coolant leak causes severe overheating and allows flammable fluids to enter the exhaust system, which presents a fire hazard. If the engine "hydrolocks" while in motion, it could lead to an immediate loss of power and power steering, making the vehicle impossible to control safely in traffic. Ford is aware of this defect through internal technical service bulletins but has not issued a safety recall. They are currently requiring owners to pay $8,000–$10,000 for a full engine replacement once the powertrain warranty expires, despite this being a fundamental manufacturing defect.