2018 Ford Edge

833 complaints on file, page 1 of 42.

1. Filed Sep 30, 2026Failure Sep 10, 2026Fairview, MOEngine

   Have water intrusion into engine which caused engine to overheat and started knocking as I was trying to get off hwy to safety from other hwy traffic. And ford knows about this issue and will not do nothing until if fails. Well I failed on me and put me in a unsafe zone when it did and now its out of warranty and ford wants to charge me thousands to repair thier flaw they know has issues and can put customers into danger areas when fails

   NHTSA complaint 11767964
2. Filed Sep 29, 2026Failure Sep 13, 2026Platte City, MOEngine, Fuel/propulsion system

   Coolant intrusion, Ford service shop states it needs a new motor. This is a known issue and the vehicle is not over 100k miles. Driving on highway and loss of power, swapped spark plugs and ignition coil, check engine light turned back on a week later and engine overheated. White smoke and loss of coolant.

   NHTSA complaint 11767856
3. Filed Sep 29, 2026Failure Sep 8, 2026Washington, PAEngine

   My 2018 Ford Edge Titanium (2.0L EcoBoost) is experiencing internal engine coolant intrusion - the defect described in Ford Technical Service Bulletin 22-2229 (June 10, 2022), which covers 2015-2018 Ford Edge 2.0L EcoBoost vehicles for coolant leaking into the engine cylinders. The engine loses motive power without warning: it revs but the vehicle barely accelerates, including at road speed - a sudden loss-of-power hazard in traffic. Symptoms began approximately 09/08/2026. The check-engine light is illuminated with diagnostic codes P0300, P0302, P0303 (engine misfires, cylinders 2 and 3), P0316 (misfire on startup), P0217, P1285, P1299 (overheating - the computer has entered cylinder-head over-temperature protection mode), P0299 (turbo underboost), P0012 (cam timing), P0172 (rich condition), and P0420. This matches Ford's own bulletin identifying coolant intrusion into the cylinders, a condition the bulletin says may require complete engine (long-block) replacement. The selling dealer (JD Byrider) was formally notified on 09/29/2026 and I have requested cooling-system pressure testing and cylinder inspection. Exact current mileage is unknown - the vehicle is at the dealership.

   NHTSA complaint 11767714
4. Filed Sep 27, 2026Failure Jul 24, 2026Danbury, CTEngine

   Ref existing NHTSA DP26008 report Significant loss of engine power An "Engine Coolant Over Temperature" warning After the vehicle sits and cools, the engine can run roughly A cylinder-misfire check-engine light can appear. defect addressed by FORD TSB 19-2346/22-2229. The vehicle has only 78,000 miles and requires approximately $12,000 in engine replacement. Car is unsafe to drive due to intermittent engine stalling/lack of performance

   NHTSA complaint 11767284
5. Filed Sep 26, 2026Failure Sep 19, 2026Jefferson, GAPower train

   At a routine oil change visit, Akins Ford found the engine coolant low and added coolant. That had not happened before. Later, while my daughter was driving the vehicle, the check engine light came on and an engine warning message appeared. The engine lost power and the vehicle could not be driven normally. A scan tool read DTC P0303, cylinder 3 misfire detected. The vehicle was towed to Akins Ford in Winder, Georgia. On XXX Akins opened repair order 955703 and diagnosed a cylinder number 3 misfire caused by coolant intrusion into the cylinder. The dealer performed a borescope inspection and confirmed coolant in the engine. The dealer said the engine long block has to be replaced and estimated the repair at $9,051.31. The vehicle had approximately 83,931 miles. It is still at the dealership and has not been repaired. Ford issued Technical Service Bulletin 19-2346 on XXX, titled "2.0L EcoBoost - Coolant In Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke And/Or Illuminated MIL." It covers 2015-2018 Edge vehicles with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. It describes a low coolant level and a runs rough condition with DTCs including P0301 through P0304, states the cause may be coolant intrusion into the cylinder, and directs dealers to replace the long block engine assembly. My vehicle is within that range. My failure matches the bulletin on model year, engine, symptom and diagnostic code. I contacted Ford on XXX and asked for assistance. Ford denied assistance and said the vehicle was too old because it is more than six years old. The vehicle has under 100,000 miles. My Ford case number is [XXX]. I am reporting this as a safety problem because the engine lost power while my daughter was driving the vehicle. I understand NHTSA opened defect petition DP26008 on XXXcovering the 2.0L EcoBoost engine in 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. There was no crash, no fire and no injury. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint 11767145
6. Filed Sep 26, 2026Failure Sep 12, 2026Fort Worth, TXEngine

   The coolant start leaking into cylinder#1 and cause a check engine light on and problems with the idle and engine performance, my care has only 40k mileage on it and the warantty already passed on it. Its a big ford fail of design or production and i want them to handle that. We can't buy expensive cars and not trust a big company like ford. I can't handle the repair cost out of pocket and i want to file an official complain against ford to carry all the repair cost and get my car repaired and ready to drive in safely.

   NHTSA complaint 11767132
7. Filed Sep 26, 2026Failure Jul 5, 2026Desert Hills, AZEngine

   Coolant leaking directly into the engine’s combustion chambers. Mechanical failure, not a simple leak: coolant crosses from the cooling jacket into the cylinders themselves, fouling combustion instead of regulating temperature. The defect traces to the engine block and cylinder head design, combined with a head gasket seal, inadequate. The resulting symptoms as a sudden, significant loss of power paired with an “Engine Coolant Over Temperature” warning on the dashboard, often followed by rough running once the engine cools and a check-engine light tied to a cylinder misfire. Stopped at a green light to turn left. When the oncoming traffic cleared. Hit gas and it almost stalled. Addition traffic approaching me had to slow down to avoid hitting me.

   NHTSA complaint 11767121
8. Filed Sep 26, 2026Failure Sep 24, 2026Caledonia, NYEngine

   Coolant intrusion into cylinder 3, diagnosed at two different shops. This is a known defect in the manufacturing of the engine block and Ford corporate refused to assist us in any way in fixing it. $9600+ repair quote on a car with 121000 miles! There is am active TSB, so they know all about it! This should not be allowed!!!

   NHTSA complaint 11767103
9. Filed Sep 24, 2026Failure Sep 9, 2026Fishers, INEngine

   2018 Edge, 2.0 EcoBoost, "coolant intrusion into cylinders/ TSB 19-2346 & TSB 19-2208 /22-2229," DP26008. Chemically flush and remove existing fluid. Additional flush and cleaning chemicals may be added to assist in cleaning system contamination. Fill system fluid(s) to proper capacity with new fluid. Fluid additives and/or conditioner may be added to system. Leak test vehicle system. Perform final road test where applicable. - Mechanic Report Just dropped off at a Ford Dealership in Indiana to confirm this is the issue.

   NHTSA complaint 11766788
10. Filed Sep 24, 2026Failure Jul 31, 202692,898 milesLittleton, COEngine and engine cooling

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine was blown due to coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by mail. The failure mileage was 92,898.

    NHTSA complaint 11766620
11. Filed Sep 24, 2026Failure Sep 24, 2026Cleveland, OHEngine

    Engine misfiring and coolant intrusion, white smoke. Petition #DP26008

    NHTSA complaint 11766605
12. Filed Sep 23, 2026Failure Aug 1, 2026Leicester, NYEngine

    Significant Coolant loss with no visible leaks. Check engine light indicating cylinder 2 misfire. Large amount of White smoke from exhaust when starting. Car shakes upon start up then goes away after warming up. 74k miles. Complete service history shows that the car has been properly maintained since new. Vehicle seems to hesitate when accelerating from a stopped position.

    NHTSA complaint 11766566
13. Filed Sep 23, 2026Failure Sep 23, 2026Watertown, NYEngine

    Unexplained coolant loss, coolant intrusion

    NHTSA complaint 11766370
14. Filed Sep 22, 2026Failure Aug 15, 2026Centreville, VAEngine

    2018 Ford Edge eco boost 2.0 litre. Coolant intrusion cylinder 3 blown Hopefully it won’t catch fire?? Can not accelerate quickly into traffic while cars are accelerating up onto me. No problems initially. Now it’s a service light with a p303 code!!

    NHTSA complaint 11766140
15. Filed Sep 21, 2026Failure Jul 6, 2026Hobart, WIEngine

    For a couple months, repeatedly getting various cylinder misfire error codes: P0300, P0301, P0302. The engine stutters on startup and sometimes at idle. Coolant level drops gradually day-to-day. No visible leaks from hoses, radiator, or heater core. Suspect it may be leaking into cylinders. Replaced all four spark plugs, but problem continued to occur a couple days later. Have not yet confirmed with service center where coolant leak is occurring.

    NHTSA complaint 11765907
16. Filed Sep 21, 2026Failure May 15, 202685,000 milesPasadena, CAEngine, Engine and engine cooling

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, the accelerator pedal failed to respond, and the temperature gauge and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder lane and turned off the vehicle for several minutes before restarting the vehicle, and the vehicle returned to normal operation. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the long block assembly needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11765852
17. Filed Sep 18, 2026Failure Sep 16, 2026Fairview Heights, ILEngine

    My 2018 Ford Edge has coolant intrusion. It reads coolant level too high, has a rough idle, a burning smell sometimes, and white smoke starting to emit from the tailpipe. The oil is a light brown color and the air no longer blows cold. This is a very costly disaster!!!😫😭😭

    NHTSA complaint 11765176
18. Filed Sep 17, 2026Failure Sep 16, 2026New Braunfels, TXEngine

    Coolant leak into cylinder 4 of engine has caused a diagnostic for engine to have to be replaced. My car has 58,105 miles on it. This is well below the mileage limit of a standard power train life. It is my understanding that car could power down at any time so it is dangerous to continue driving. Ford needs to be held accountable as I read there are numerous instances of this happening and it is a problem for this model. A safety recall should take place. Unacceptable quality of material and design has caused problems both in the past and for future instances and could endanger people driving on the highway and in traffic if engine would power down.

    NHTSA complaint 11765083
19. Filed Sep 16, 2026Failure Aug 19, 2024Grand Rapids, MIEngine

    My 2018 Ford Edge Titanium experienced a catastrophic engine failure due to a known manufacturing defect involving coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The defect caused the vehicle to become inoperable and required a complete replacement of the 2.0L EcoBoost engine (Service Engine Assembly Part # J2GZ6006E) at 110,821 miles. The total out-of-pocket repair cost was $7,712.78. This sudden loss of engine power poses a severe safety risk on the road.

    NHTSA complaint 11764807
20. Filed Sep 16, 2026Failure Apr 15, 2026Boone, IAEngine

    I had two incidents when I suddenly lost forward power. One was in town and lost power and was almost rear ended by another vehicle. Another incident was when I was on the interstate and lost forward power and had to get off the road because of the traffic until I could get forward movement again. I felt that this loss of power did put myself and others at risk. I also noticed rough idling and took it to the dealer. The first time, they could not get it to act up. Then I had an check engine light come on. I took it into the dealer and they replaced wires to different cylinder (cylinder 2 was affected). Less than a month later, I noticed surging while driving and then the engine light came on again. I took it back to the dealer and they notified me that it was coolant intrusion and needed a new engine at 52,000 miles. I felt unsafe in the vehicle with the surging and loss of power. Not only to myself but also to the other drivers on the road. I have since parked the vehicle out of concern.

    NHTSA complaint 11764754