2016 Ford Edge Engine Problems

Coolant leaked internally into the engine cylinders, causing the vehicle to become completely inoperable. No warning until it happened.

NHTSA ID

11776436

Incident

Feb 1, 2026

I own a 2016 Ford Edge with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine approximately 67,000 miles). The vehicle has experienced coolant intrusion into the cylinders, confirmed by a Ford dealership. Coolant is entering the combustion chambers with no external leak. Symptoms include unexplained coolant loss, white exhaust smoke, rough running after the engine has cooled, and misfire codes. The dealer has diagnosed the problem and stated that a complete long-block engine replacement is required under Ford’s technical service bulletins for this known issue. This is the same coolant intrusion problem covered by the open NHTSA Defect Petition DP-26-008 involving 2015–2018 Ford Edge vehicles. The condition can lead to loss of motive power and an “Engine Coolant Over Temperature” warning while driving. I am reporting this to support the ongoing review of the defect petition.

NHTSA ID

11776180

Incident

Oct 30, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately start on several occasions. After the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, with white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. Additionally, while driving, the contact heard a splashing fluid sound coming from behind the dashboard, and the coolant reservoir was constantly low. The engine was revving high while the vehicle was idling. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Action Number: DP26008 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the investigation. The failure mileage was 150,000.

NHTSA ID

11775404

Incident

Oct 1, 2026

Mileage

150,000 mi

2016 Ford Edge 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC Turbocharged EcoBoost engine failed due to internal block coolant intrusion, rendering the vehicle completely inoperable at 102,000 miles.

NHTSA ID

11774837

Incident

Oct 26, 2026

Coolant Intrusion / In my Engine of 2.0L EcoBoost engines. I had coolant leaking into cylinders leading to overheating or total engine failure and had to replace engine with Ford not covering cost. Need a recall on these engines for 2016 Ford Edge. Still no recall from ford.

NHTSA ID

11772254

Incident

Jan 16, 2023

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.

NHTSA ID

11771796

Incident

Oct 15, 2026

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.

NHTSA ID

11771572

Incident

Mar 15, 2026

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.

NHTSA ID

11770831

Incident

Sep 28, 2026

Hello, I'm on permanent disability and this my only car. it started with noticing white smoke coming out of the exhaust and a sweet smell. also noticed the coolant getting low and had to keep adding more in with no visible leaks. I pulled cylinder one plug and put a bore a scope down it and found a crack in the cylinder wall. I found a web site that said there was a class action law suite miller vs. ford for this issue, it told me to call these two dealer ships Ted Russel Ford and Ray Cunningham Ford to have my car fixed free of charge. The web site told me if they said no, to contact NHTSA and file a complaint. I also called NHTSA they told me to contact the state attorney office they suggested to also file a complaint to the state, and I did that. I found this information below that looks like the issue. NHTSA ID Number: 10214126 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2229 Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA ID

11770829

Incident

Sep 17, 2026

I own a 2016 Ford Edge with the 2.0 ecoboost engine and have problems with it burning antifreeze for quite some time. The first time it happened I was getting on the interstate and the temp gage went up and the vehicle went into limp mode. I have been driving around with the coolant recovery reservoir cap loose for quite some time now to keeping it from pressurizing the cooling system. I read the article regarding this issue on MSN and decided to register a complaint. I'm a retired mechanic and have been told by a lot of other mechanics that this has been an issue for sometime. Thanks for looking into this issue!

NHTSA ID

11770465

Incident

Jul 15, 2021

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.

NHTSA ID

11769502

Incident

Oct 5, 2026

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.

NHTSA ID

11769335

Incident

Sep 7, 2026

I owned a 2016 Ford Edge 2.0L EcoBoost that experienced engine failure consistent with coolant intrusion. The vehicle was subsequently voluntarily repossessed and sold at auction, so the vehicle is no longer available to me for inspection. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11769324

Incident

Oct 31, 2023

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.”

NHTSA ID

11768311

Incident

Aug 19, 2026

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

NHTSA ID

11768286

Incident

Aug 6, 2026

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.

NHTSA ID

11768214

Incident

Sep 23, 2026

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.

NHTSA ID

11766820

Incident

Jul 1, 2026

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

NHTSA ID

11765773

Incident

Apr 2, 2026

I took my car in early XXX as I was planning on taking a long drive to visit family in [XXX] to fix the ac belt and regular preventative maintenance. I was driving eastbound on the XXX headed back to my home in [XXX] 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. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11765338

Incident

Sep 14, 2026

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

NHTSA ID

11765326

Incident

Aug 1, 2026

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

NHTSA ID

11765196

Incident

Aug 24, 2026

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?

NHTSA ID

11764353

Incident

Sep 1, 2026

Slow coolant loss and cylinder 2 misfire. Causing car to rough idle after a cold start when sitting over.

NHTSA ID

11764344

Incident

Sep 1, 2025

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.

NHTSA ID

11763871

Incident

Aug 25, 2026

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

NHTSA ID

11763801

Incident

Aug 29, 2026