2017 Ford Edge Engine Problems

coolant intrusion #1 cyl causing misfire and poor running condition, hazard to drive in traffic, afecting power response, a new engine is the remedy see ford TSB 19-2346

NHTSA ID

11766543

Incident

Jul 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that there was a coolant leak in cylinder #2. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

NHTSA ID

11766457

Incident

Sep 2, 2026

Mileage

87,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle idled very roughly. The contact stated that the vehicle was quickly losing coolant after adding a pint of coolant to the coolant reservoir. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was scheduled to be diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 135,379.

NHTSA ID

11766180

Incident

Sep 17, 2026

Mileage

135,379 mi

99k miles on it, just got diagnosed with coolant intrusion and it needs an entire motor. My warranty company is refusing to pay for it due to MANUFACTURER FLAW AND DEFECT. So now I’m left paying a monthly car note on a car that’s sitting in my driveway. Single mom just lost her thought to be reliable transportation to take care of her family. Don’t have 10-11 grand to spend on it. Ford knows about this defect and isn’t doing anything about it.

NHTSA ID

11766162

Incident

Sep 1, 2026

Engine started with rough idle after setting and misfired. White smoke from exhaust consistent with coolant intrusion.

NHTSA ID

11766012

Incident

Sep 9, 2026

The engine has a manufacturing defect causing internal coolant intrusion into the combustion cylinders, exactly as documented in Ford Technical Service Bulletin TSB 19-2346. A certified Ford dealership inspected the vehicle and explicitly confirmed this engine block failure on official paperwork. The vehicle exhibits severe engine misfires, rough idling, low coolant levels, and a check engine warning light. This defect creates an immediate safety hazard due to the high risk of sudden, uncommanded loss of motor power and vehicle stalling while operating in active roadway traffic. The engine remains available for federal safety inspection upon request.

NHTSA ID

11765529

Incident

Sep 16, 2026

The engine has a manufacturing defect causing internal coolant intrusion into the combustion cylinders, exactly as documented in Ford Technical Service Bulletin TSB 19-2346. A certified Ford dealership inspected the vehicle and explicitly confirmed this engine block failure on official paperwork. The vehicle exhibits severe engine misfires, rough idling, low coolant levels, and a check engine warning light. This defect creates an immediate safety hazard due to the high risk of sudden, uncommanded loss of motor power and vehicle stalling while operating in active roadway traffic. The engine remains available for federal safety inspection upon request.

NHTSA ID

11765523

Incident

Sep 16, 2026

On August 31, the check engine light on my 2017 Ford Edge had a check engine light come on. I took the car into the original dealership that sold me the vehicle. The service department diagnosed the car with a coolant intrusion leak into the engine and would need a long block engine replacement. The car only has 31,000 miles on it and I was never made aware that this issue is longstanding with these vehicles with engines from 2015-2017. If I had been notified of this faulty manufacture issue, I would have taken the steps to rectify this issue before the problem arose.

NHTSA ID

11765394

Incident

Aug 31, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle lost motive power, hesitated, and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the engine overheated and there was a coolant odor inside the vehicle. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in the head gasket. The contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. 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 contact was informed that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

NHTSA ID

11765253

Incident

Jul 22, 2026

Mileage

71,000 mi

2.0 L Ecoboost the service engine light came on 04/30/26 by 05/20/26 I had to have my vehicle towed to the dealership on 05/27/26 my engine had to be replaced with no credit from Ford. After paying $8,044.49 I was able to pick up my vehicle on 06/16/26. During this 3 week period I also had to pay for a rental vehicle which was not reimbursed.

NHTSA ID

11765032

Incident

May 27, 2026

I have a coolant intrusion that requires a engine long block Ford State it's cost $10000 I'm in [XXX] I'm can't afford another car more less a 10000 repair bill which is Ford problem now mines.thanks for any help I can get INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11764893

Incident

Nov 20, 2025

There was no heat coming out of the air vents when the cabin temperature was set for heating and high temperature. There were no warning lamps or messages on the display, or any other symptoms. After two weeks of this issue, I took it to the dealer to have them investigate the issue. The dealer service representative immediately noticed the coolant reservoir was empty. They said it was not safe to drive and they needed to do an immediate diagnostic and inspect to determine the root cause. The next day they concluded there was a coolant intrusion in cylinder #3 upon completion of a thorough diagnostics and inspection. They said the only repair fix for this issue is to replace the entire long block (engine assembly).

NHTSA ID

11764677

Incident

Dec 15, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and experienced a loss of motive power. The engine vibrated, and black smoke emitted from the exhaust. The check engine warning light illuminated. Eventually, the vehicle stalled and was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in cylinders #1 and #2 after inspection. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was not covered under the manufacturer's extended warranty associated with the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 58,000.

NHTSA ID

11764459

Incident

Sep 15, 2024

Mileage

58,000 mi

Driving the suv, and experienced power loss. Getting on expressway, the motor was acting erratic, and check engine light was on and off. Took to Ford dealer and they said the engine was no good, coolant leak. So I went to other dealers and all said the same. Finally went to Langs Automotive, and they did a long block engine replacement. The suv has 60,000 miles! Without the replacement the suv was a danger to drive.

NHTSA ID

11764332

Incident

Jul 29, 2026

Took my 2017 Edge in for Check Engine light ON. Tech found Code P0302 & P0316 for misfire code. Followed TSB-22-2229 and inspected for coolant leak. Found coolant intrusion in cylinder #2. Assessed that a new engine is needed (long block repair/replace). Quoted $12,623.84 + tax. Advised that if I continue to drive my vehicle “it would not last long.”

NHTSA ID

11764292

Incident

Sep 14, 2026

Driving the car and it started to shake and smoke. Was at highway speed and it suddenly loss power and slowed. There is a known TSB from Ford for coolant intrusion and this is what is occurring.

NHTSA ID

11764007

Incident

Sep 11, 2026

Our 2017 edge with the 2.0 eco boost has been diagnosed with coolant intrusion into cylinder #2. Only repair is a new long block. It has 74000 miles.

NHTSA ID

11763965

Incident

Aug 3, 2026

Cracking in the engine blocking leaking coolant into the cylinder. Engine light came on misfiring and smell of coolant. Engine had to be replaced.

NHTSA ID

11763903

Incident

Dec 12, 2024

Cylinder misfire (e.g., Code P0301-P0304) Low coolant levels with no visible leaks Rough idle/shaking on startup Check engine light

NHTSA ID

11763780

Incident

Sep 10, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after an oil change, the service center informed the contact that the coolant level was low and that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was advised that the failure was possibly due to coolant intrusion into the engine. The failure mileage was 80,000.

NHTSA ID

11763666

Incident

Apr 21, 2026

Mileage

80,000 mi

Check engine light was coming on and off intermittently over a week or so and the car seemed to be running rough. I took it to the dealership, and they said there was coolant intrusion in the engine so I had to replace and pay for a new engine.

NHTSA ID

11763594

Incident

Nov 2, 2025

The vehicle overheated one time and was taken in to be looked at immediately. We received confirmation that there was a coolant leak due to Ford's faulty design of the engine. The engine needs to be completely replaced and only has 57,000 miles on it.

NHTSA ID

11763593

Incident

Sep 4, 2026

Experienced car can be rough on start. Check engine light came on in the process. I fear the reported possible premature head gasket failure perhaps cracks between the cylinders. Coolant might be migrating into the combustion chambers, leading to misfiring, corrosion, and total engine failure.

NHTSA ID

11763499

Incident

Sep 8, 2026

I read on my news feed today about issues with a 2017 Ford Edge that there are problems with coolant leaking into the combustion chamber and that we should report this to the NHTSA. We just traded in our 2017 edge that had this problem. In August of 26 I had a check engine light come on and the engine started running very rough, I had O'Reilly's hook up the diagnostic tool and it showed it needed a tune up. I put new coil packs and spark plugs in and this did not take care of the problem. I took the vehicle to Performance Truck Country in Woods Cross Utah, the found that there was coolant leaking into the #3 cylinder via a warped block. Please see attached document and pics. We would like to help in anyway for others who may have been affected, I am available by phone, text or email. Thank You,

NHTSA ID

11763435

Incident

Aug 14, 2026

I had an issue with the coolant intrusion and engine coolant over temperature warning. Has my car towed to my local Ford dealer and had to have a new engine out in. Ford customer service wrote down what I owed except for approximately $2761. The case with Ford is: CAS 40786472-F5V9C8. I think the whole thing should have been covered. If there is a recall I would like to be reimbursed. I have documentation of everything.

NHTSA ID

11763403

Incident

Jan 3, 2023