2016 Ford Edge Engine Problems

"Ford Emissions Recall 24E10 addresses defective factory PCM software parameters. This software defect caused unbalanced air-fuel ratios to ruin both catalytic converters on my 2016 Ford Edge (Bank 2 at 128k miles and Bank 1 at 157,552 miles). The dealership, [XXX] of [XXX], completed the 24E10 software flash under Repair Order #XXX, but Ford Corporate's SSSC portal (Contact ID: [XXX]) officially denied the consequential hardware replacement. They claim that because the new software prevents future codes, they are not responsible for the massive hardware degradation caused by forcing my engine to run on their old defective software for 157,000 miles before a fix was available. This is an attempt by Ford to evade financial responsibility for physical components destroyed by a known factory engineering defect." INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11755562

Incident

Aug 7, 2026

Confirmed Coolant intrusion into the cylinder. Low coolant level, white exhaust smoke, runs rough, code P0303

NHTSA ID

11753876

Incident

Jun 1, 2026

The vehicle shake while idling, and a check engine light indicating code P0302 (Cylinder 2 Misfire). After looking under the hood the engine cooling system was severely low on coolant, and a loud sloshing liquid noise could be heard behind the dashboard. The vehicle was brought to an authorized Ford dealership, where technicians confirmed internal EcoBoost coolant intrusion into Cylinder 2 as documented in Ford Technical Service Bulletin TSB 22-2229. This structural design flaw creates an immediate safety hazard, as the engine is at risk of catastrophic failure and stalling while operating at highway speeds.

NHTSA ID

11750718

Incident

Jun 12, 2026

A month or so ago my car had a rough idle and the mechanic couldn't figure out why. Then last week my car lost power on the interstate, during rush hour. I'm lucky I didn't cause an accident as the loss of power was so sudden and all the traffic around me. Somehow I was able to safely pull over on the shoulder. I had my car towed and the mechanic found that the flex plate had failed and is cracked. As a result the car will no longer start. The recall letter that my mechanic found stated that a rough idle was one of the symptoms of a failing flex plate. My vehicle is 10 years and 3 months old but only has 93000 miles. The dealership said they won't cover it because it is out of date and their customer service line was no help. There were no warning lights or codes that appeared on the display screen. My mechanic found the issue by taking somethings apart.

NHTSA ID

11748762

Incident

Jul 3, 2026

Coolant intrusion issue has occurred. Coolant reservoir drains rapidly and there is a strong coolant smell every time the car is driven. This is a common issue in the Ford 2.0l ecoboost that Ford has not officially adressed.

NHTSA ID

11748448

Incident

May 4, 2026

Coolant leaking into cylinder. Runs rough, check engine light on

NHTSA ID

11745195

Incident

Jun 1, 2026

The engine did not want to go from a stop condition. I was pulling out if an intersection and the engine seemed to misfire. I almost got t-boned.

NHTSA ID

11744482

Incident

Jun 14, 2026

Check engine light on. Rough idle and start. Coolant intrusion in cylinders. Known Ford issue affecting engine. No recalls but Bulletin posted by Ford.

NHTSA ID

11743937

Incident

Jun 10, 2026

Check engine light and add coolant warning came on. When I let the car cool down, I looked and noticed coolant reservoir was completely empty. No puddle under vehicle. Walked to nearest auto parts store, bought 2 gallons of the needed coolant. Next day had vehicle towed to repair facility.

NHTSA ID

11742530

Incident

May 31, 2026

Engine coolant keeps getting severely low. Coolant intrusion into cylinder 3 is occuring causing severe misfire, low compression, coolant consumption, power loss, white smoke, that causes minor throat and eye irritation, and catalytic converter damage. Constant low coolant level increases risk of fire hazard of vehicle.

NHTSA ID

11742062

Incident

Apr 20, 2026

I have a ford edge 2016, which I can see online that many vehicles like mine are having the same problems. I am having a severe coolant leak into the engine. It trembles when I start it or when I am at a red light, white smoke leaks out of my exhaust when I first start my car after adding coolant. I am constantly adding coolant, mostly every other day because it burns it so fast. My vehicle alerts me if it is overheating when I am am low in coolant, which scares me to think of a fire. I don't have the money to fix such an expensive repair. I feel that this is Fords responsibility to fix such a big, dangerous and costly issue.

NHTSA ID

11741528

Incident

Nov 1, 2025

. 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!

NHTSA ID

11735661

Incident

Mar 1, 2026

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.

NHTSA ID

11731736

Incident

Mar 13, 2026

Head gasket has blown. No reason for it to. Car has just At 100,000 miles.

NHTSA ID

11730867

Incident

Jun 11, 2025

SYMPTOMS IS THE COOLANT DISAPPEARS RAPIDLY AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATS AFTER DRIVING FIVE MILES. ALARMS GO OFF. THE TEMPERATURE GAGE IN THE VEHICLE IS AT ITS MAX. IN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE IS WHITE SMOKE. THERE IS CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS. I HAVE LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE. IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, AND IS NOT DRIVEABLE. I HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF COOLANT INSIDE THE CYLINDER. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED FOR 2 YEARS WAITING FOR RESOLUTION. THE INFORMATION I HAVE RECEIVED FROM FORD IS THE ONLY WAY THEY WOULD FIX IT IS IF I HAD A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. THE COST ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC IS TO REPLACE THE LONG BLOCK OR REPLACE THE ENGINE RANGES BETWEEN $4000 AND $10,000.

NHTSA ID

11730011

Incident

May 20, 2024

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

NHTSA ID

11723488

Incident

Mar 3, 2026

Car kept misfiring and it sounded like water was running when the car was on. After multiple attempts to find a solution I took it to a Ford dealership to remedy the issue and it ended up needing a full engine replacement due to coolant leaking into the engine. The engine failed, they told me there was no way to prevent it because the seals were not fully sealing. Thankfully it did not cause for me but could have caused sudden loss of power, stalled acceleration on highways, failure of power steering and braking systems. The dealership acknowledged that it was an ongoing issue when they serviced it. Unknown. Not that I ever noticed however someone with more car knowledge MAY have been able to see warning signs.

NHTSA ID

11720566

Incident

Feb 7, 2022

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

NHTSA ID

11719676

Incident

Feb 20, 2026

Coolant leak with coolant intrusion into cylinder 2. This problem was reproduced by the dealer and we had to have a new engine installed.

NHTSA ID

11719604

Incident

Jan 3, 2026

Coolant intrusion into 2 and 3 cylinder, only 80,000 miles and the vehicle has been maintained religiously and we have to replace the engine!

NHTSA ID

11713490

Incident

Dec 29, 2025

Vehicle Information: Year/Make/Model: 2016 Ford Edge SE Engine: 2.0L EcoBoost Mileage at Failure: ~79,000 miles Description of the Problem: I am reporting a safety-related defect involving engine coolant intrusion into the cylinders on my 2016 Ford Edge equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. At approximately 79,000 miles, my vehicle experienced engine misfires and internal coolant loss. A Ford dealership diagnosed the issue as coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders caused by internal engine block failure, which required replacement of the engine block / engine assembly. Safety Concern: This failure presents a safety hazard due to: -Sudden loss of engine power -Risk of engine stalling while driving -Increased chance of breakdown in traffic -Potential loss of vehicle control in certain driving conditions An engine should not experience catastrophic internal failure at this mileage under normal operating and maintenance conditions. Known Pattern and Manufacturer Awareness: This issue is well-documented across numerous Ford vehicles equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine, including the 2015–2018 Ford Edge and other Ford models. Ford has issued multiple Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) addressing coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders due to engine block design issues, demonstrating manufacturer awareness of the defect. Despite this, no recall has been issued, and affected owners are often denied assistance once the vehicle is outside the warranty period. Request to NHTSA: -Review this issue as a potential defect investigation -Evaluate the frequency/safety implications of coolant intrusion failures in Ford 2.0L EcoBoost engines - Consider whether further action or recall is warranted to protect vehicle owners and the public

NHTSA ID

11713457

Incident

Jan 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low coolant warning light illuminated. The contact parked and inspected the vehicle and refilled the coolant reservoir. The coolant level was frequently low and consumed one gallon of coolant weekly. The vehicle was purchased as a used vehicle a year prior, and the failure began two months after the vehicle was purchased. A document was found in the vehicle from the previous owner which indicated that the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The dealer who performed the diagnostic test was contacted and confirmed the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was auctioned off by the previous owner. In addition, the contact researched and stated that it was a known failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

NHTSA ID

11710509

Incident

Feb 12, 2025

Mileage

60,000 mi

The contact owned a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that cylinder #3 needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred approximately two weeks later. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that all three cylinders needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred approximately a week later. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, where it was diagnosed that an unknown hose had leaked fluid into the engine, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, where the same assessment was made. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

NHTSA ID

11707464

Incident

Oct 20, 2025

Mileage

58,000 mi

Complaint Description: My 2016 Ford Edge 2.0L EcoBoost is experiencing a catastrophic engine failure due to "coolant intrusion" into the engine cylinders, a known manufacturing defect associated with the open-deck engine block design in this model year (referenced in Ford TSB 19-2346). The Failure: While driving at highway speeds (65+ MPH) on California freeways, the vehicle intermittently and suddenly enters "limp mode," drastically reducing power and acceleration without warning. This makes it impossible to merge safely or keep up with traffic, creating a life-threatening safety hazard for myself and other motorists. History & Diagnosis: The issue began in early 2025 with a Check Engine Light, which was initially misdiagnosed by a mechanic as a non-critical boost leak. The condition worsened significantly in Q4 2025, leading to dangerous stalls in power. A new independent inspection confirmed the root cause is not a boost leak, but internal coolant leakage into the engine block cylinders. This defect has caused permanent engine damage requiring a full engine replacement. The failure mode is identical to thousands of other complaints regarding the 2.0L EcoBoost engine, yet no safety recall exists to address the sudden loss of motive power.

NHTSA ID

11702621

Incident

Feb 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated. The driver became aware that the coolant level was low. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the failure was due to a misfire in cylinders #2 and #3. The contact stated that the spark plugs were replaced, and coolant was added, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that coolant was leaking into the engine. The mechanic informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact called an unknown local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and confirmed there was no recall coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

NHTSA ID

11700049

Incident

Oct 18, 2025

Mileage

80,000 mi