2017 Ford Edge Engine Problems

Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2017 Ford Edge 2.0L EcoBoost VIN: [XXX] NHTSA Service Request: XXX I am submitting a formal vehicle safety complaint regarding a 2017 Ford Edge equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle has experienced recurring overheating problems, including at highway speeds. Multiple diagnostic and repair efforts have been undertaken, including replacement of cooling-system components and evaluation by an authorized Ford dealership. The case involves suspected coolant intrusion into the engine, a condition addressed in Ford Technical Service Bulletin 22-2229. I have sought assistance from Ford Motor Company and requested a technical review and goodwill consideration. I am concerned that this condition could cause unexpected engine overheating, loss of engine power, or engine failure while driving, creating a potential safety hazard. I respectfully request that NHTSA review this complaint, consider the available Ford diagnostic documentation, and evaluate its relevance to investigation DP26-008. Please assign an ODI Complaint Number and advise whether additional documentation is required. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11775957

Incident

Jan 7, 2026

Engine failed due to EcoBoost coolant intrusion / loss of motive power. Repaired via extended warranty.

NHTSA ID

11775759

Incident

Sep 15, 2026

Vehicle was using coolant, engine overheating warning, whole vehicle violently shaking, could not accelerate/loss of power, got diagnosed with coolant intrusion on cylinder 1

NHTSA ID

11775618

Incident

Apr 15, 2026

My car abruptly displayed the message “engine coolant over temperature” and refused to drive. I had it towed and the cost to fix is significant. However when looking up recalls for this particular vehicle, I found that an investigation has been opened to potentially reach a recall decision regarding this exact issue. The mechanic further evaluated that the coolant was getting inside the engine. I will attach pictures of the estimate

NHTSA ID

11775612

Incident

Oct 31, 2026

While operating the vehicle, it experienced a sudden, unexpected loss of engine power, rough idling, and white smoke emitting from the exhaust due to internal engine failure. The vehicle’s check engine light illuminated, throwing codes P0301 for cylinder misfires, and P0316. A formal diagnostic inspection confirmed that this vehicle is suffering from the known manufacturing defect outlined in Ford Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 19-2346, which involves internal coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders. The open-deck engine block design allows engine coolant to breach the cylinder head gasket and flood the combustion chambers. This creates an immediate safety hazard on public roadways. The sudden loss of acceleration and severe engine shuddering occurred without warning while driving, exposing the vehicle and its passengers to a high risk of a rear-end collision in active traffic. Ford Motor Company has denied out-of-warranty or goodwill assistance to resolve this defect. This issue directly aligns with the ongoing NHTSA investigation into Ford EcoBoost coolant leaks and structural engine failures. I am filing this to request that the agency upgrade its current inquiry into a mandatory safety recall to protect consumers from catastrophic highway engine failure. Current Vehicle Mileage: 85,000 miles

NHTSA ID

11775388

Incident

Oct 8, 2026

Upon doing a drive with 60,000 miles my check engine light came on. Upon taking it in to a dealer in Chicago, I was told that it had a coolant intrusion defect and that I would need to replace the entire engine ~11,000 quote. I then took it to two seperate dealerships, and got a video of it. They both confirmed this. I contacted ford and they have refused to help in an form. The component is the engine block. I am completely scared to take it on the road. I don't know what will happen as it shakes on startup now. The problem was reproduced by both. I have not had it inspected by insurance. Warning lamp was an engine light.

NHTSA ID

11775369

Incident

Jun 1, 2026

Coolant Intrusion and or cracked long engine block When I’m driving my car wants to lose power for example turning in traffic my car acts like it wants to turn off mid turn sometimes do coolant leaking in my engine which I have no control over due to the way my engine was made I have cyclinder 3 misfire. If my car is doing it I’m sure I’m not the only one having this issue on FORD EDGE 2017 make of suv I took it to the shop and ofc they say I need a new engine for something they made why make the engine this way if at some point they will be cracked long block or coolant intrusion, my car losing power could cause an accident

NHTSA ID

11775040

Incident

Oct 23, 2026

Engine is leaking coolant into combustion chambers, causing misfire and check engine light to come on. This issue is a known issue by Ford, with multiple TSBs (I have found 19-2346 and 22-2229 so far) Error code on diagnostic was P-0302. This issue was found at North Brothers Ford in Westland MI. We were quoted over $8,000 to have this replaced. We were told that our family car cannot be driven safely because of this issue, as it can cause the engine to just die where it sits, which could be catastrophic.

NHTSA ID

11774725

Incident

Oct 30, 2026

Engine overheating. Coolant leak into the engine.

NHTSA ID

11774619

Incident

Sep 21, 2026

I am currently dealing with the coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 of the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. In the beginning of XXX at about 134K miles, the check engine light came on. I was at a stop light (.2 miles from my home) and I got a warning message telling me the coolant temp was high and engine power was reduced. When I got home, I saw that the coolant was low, but there has not been any leaks noticed in driveway, refilled and was fine for 2 weeks. During those 2 weeks, I was having a rough idle at start up, and white smoke coming from exhaust. Then on the way to work the engine was overheating. Pulled over and turned off on the side of a highway to let it cool. After 10 minutes, turned the car back on to continue to work (which was a mile away), also turned on the heat to pull from the engine, the air was cold until I started driving then it warmed. I am now having to fill the coolant every few days and having misfires while accelerating causing me to stall and then traffic approaching me having to slow to avoid hitting me. I purchased this vehicle used in XXX from a dealership in [XXX] and the carfax did not state any of these issues at the time of purchase. The only repair given is the TSB 19-2346, and no safety recall has been issued for this defect. This defect poses a safety risk as it can lead to sudden engine stalling, loss of power while driving, and potential engine fires due to overheating. There is a financial burden since this repair is costly and Ford will not help with the cost of this repair. Car warranties are denying claims because Ford as acknowledged this defect. And dealerships are still selling these used cars despite the issues and because it is not a recall, they are not held liable for these repairs or made to disclose the defect. This is a huge safety issue and financial burden. As I am now out of a vehicle THAT FORD NEW WAS A DESIGN DEFECT.

NHTSA ID

11773148

Incident

Sep 24, 2026

My 2017 Ford Edge SEL, equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine, experienced a catastrophic engine failure at 66,897 miles due to coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders — a defect Ford Motor Company had already identified and documented in Technical Service Bulletin TSB 22-2229, issued in 2022. Warning symptoms: The check engine light began flashing accompanied by a rough cold start, noise on startup, and engine misfiring. These symptoms appeared suddenly and without prior indication of any mechanical issue. Component that failed: The 1.5L EcoBoost engine — specifically, coolant intrusion into the cylinder(s) caused by a known manufacturing defect. The failed long block engine is available for inspection upon request. Confirmed by dealer: Yes — confirmed by two separate authorized Ford dealerships. The first dealership initially misdiagnosed the failure as a spark plug and ignition coil issue ($830.66 charged for an ineffective repair). Ten days later the same dealership dispatched a technician who performed a coolant pressure test and borescope inspection, confirmed coolant intrusion consistent with TSB 22-2229, and recommended a complete long block engine replacement — waiving all fees, which I consider a tacit acknowledgment of the prior misdiagnosis. A second authorized Ford dealer subsequently confirmed the diagnosis and performed the long block engine replacement at a cost of $8,291.37. Manufacturer contact: Ford Motor Company Customer Service was contacted directly via live chat on July 19, 2024 (Case No. CXH-02371701-X1H6M4). Ford declined to provide any financial assistance, citing warranty expiration, and made no reference to TSB 22-2229 despite its existence in Ford's own OASIS dealer system. Safety risk: A sudden engine failure at highway speeds creates a significant risk of loss of vehicle control, inability to safely exit traffic, and potential collision — endangering the driver and other motorists. The engine misfiring and rough operation also c

NHTSA ID

11773052

Incident

Jul 19, 2024

The component that has failed is the engine and it is available for inspection. The vehicle on multiple occasions has had loss of power while driving. The most recent incident was when I was driving 100 miles on interstate 81 and could not go more then 60 miles an hour. I had multiple semis and vehicles that had to go around me as the speed limit was 70. It also had severe loss of power going over mountains to go home. It also would shudder upon starting up and constantly lost antifreeze. I took the vehicle to Stuckey ford Bellefonte service shop and they confirmed coolant leaking into cylinder 2 and that it needed a new engine. They performed a multi-point vehicle inspection and a visual inspection. Stuckey Ford has inspected it and confirmed it. I called Ford customer care head quarters and quoted them the Ford technical service bulletin TsB19-2346 and they refuse to take ownership of the faulty engine. I also talked to Stuckey ford in Bellefonte and they stated they could not do anything to correct the faulty engine except charge me $8,000 for a new engine. Previously the check engine light came on. New coil packs and spark plugs were installed but this did not fix the problem. It often shuttered while starting up. When a scan tool was placed on it the codes were P0316, P0302, P0300 which means misfire cylinder 2, misfire first 1000 revolutions per minute, turbo over boost out of parameter.

NHTSA ID

11770725

Incident

Sep 28, 2026

2017 Ford Edge 2.0L EcoBoost with 114,500 miles. Permanent P0303 code due to documented engine block coolant intrusion defect.

NHTSA ID

11770573

Incident

Sep 21, 2026

My 2017 ford edge titanium 2.0 ecoboost has lost power and my coolant warning goes on. My check engine light stays on OBD scanner states p0301 cylinder one misfire. I have taken the spark plug out of cylinder 1 and did a coolant compression test and can clearly see coolant leaking onto cylinder 1. I do have a video of this as well.

NHTSA ID

11770397

Incident

Oct 1, 2025

I am currently dealing with the coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 of the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. In the beginning of XXX at about 125K miles, the check engine light came on. I was at a stop light (.2 miles from my home) and I got a warning message telling me the coolant temp was high and engine power was reduced. When I got home, I saw that the coolant was low, but there has not been any leaks noticed in driveway, refilled and was fine for 2 weeks. During those 2 weeks, I was having a rough idle at start up, and white smoke coming from exhaust. Then on the way to work the engine was overheating. Pulled over and turned off on the side of a highway to let it cool. After 10 minutes, turned the car back on to continue to work (which was a mile away), also turned on the heat to pull from the engine, the air was cold until I started driving then it warmed. I am now having to fill the coolant every few days and having misfires while accelerating causing me to stall and then traffic approaching me having to slow to avoid hitting me. I purchased this vehicle used in XXX from a dealership in [XXX] and the carfax did not state any of these issues at the time of purchase. The only repair given is the TSB 19-2346, and no safety recall has been issued for this defect. This defect poses a safety risk as it can lead to sudden engine stalling, loss of power while driving, and potential engine fires due to overheating. There is a financial burden since this repair is costly and Ford will not help with the cost of this repair. Car warranties are denying claims because Ford as acknowledged this defect. And dealerships are still selling these used cars despite the issues and because it is not a recall, they are not held liable for these repairs or made to disclose the defect. This is a huge safety issue and financial burden. As I am now out of a vehicle that I just purchased a year ago. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11770100

Incident

Sep 7, 2026

I am reporting a loss-of-coolant and rough-running condition consistent with coolant intrusion into the cylinders, the defect described in Ford TSBs 19-2208, 19-2346, 22-2133, and 22-2229, and the subject of NHTSA defect petition DP26008. The engine has unexplained coolant loss with no visible external leak. It also has a rough start. A stored diagnostic code was present; I believe it was P0302, signalling a misfire in cylinder 2 and P0316, signaling misfire detected on start up. No crash, fire, or injury. I am reporting before a total loss of power because these failures are described as occurring while driving. In August, I brought the vehicle into my local Ford dealer for an oil change, described the coolant loss, rough start, an almost overheating situation, and the known 2.0L EcoBoost coolant-intrusion defect, and asked them to perform the cooling-system pressure test and spark-plug inspection in Ford’s TSBs. They refused the test, stating it sounded like a car they saw the week before. They also refused to note on the repair order that they had refused it. No OASIS campaign printout was given to me. Ford has acknowledged this failure mode in service bulletins. The specified repair is a long-block replacement. There is no Edge 2.0L customer-satisfaction program equivalent to the 1.5L short-block program. I want the defect investigated as a safety defect because coolant intrusion can cause misfire, overheating, and loss of motive power, all of which can be safety issues if they happen on the road in traffic.

NHTSA ID

11769356

Incident

Aug 24, 2026

Coolant intrusion in cylinder 3. Rough idle at start up. 79,000 miles

NHTSA ID

11769000

Incident

Jun 1, 2026

2017 Edge with the 2.0L Eco boost coolant leaking into engine cylinder causing the engine to be inoperable.

NHTSA ID

11768530

Incident

Sep 30, 2026

Coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 of the 2.0L EcoBoost engine, confirmed by an independent mechanic. In early July 2026, at about 107,100 miles, the check engine light came on. The engine ran rough and shook on cold starts, and a scan showed misfire codes P0302 and P0304. The coolant reservoir was almost empty, but there was no external leak: cardboard under the engine stayed dry overnight. Coolant gurgled behind the dash after each cold start. I logged the engine with an OBD-II data logger over several cold starts. After the car sat about 32 hours, cylinder 2 misfired 4 times in the first 9 seconds after start-up and then ran clean. After about 21 hours parked, it did not misfire. That pattern fits coolant leaking into the cylinder while the car sits. On July 15, 2026, an independent mechanic confirmed coolant intrusion into cylinder 2: - The cooling system was pressurized to 24 psi and dropped below 20 psi overnight. - A borescope showed antifreeze pooled on top of the cylinder 2 piston. - On restart, the engine blew a puff of white smoke with an antifreeze smell. - The scan showed P0302 and P0316 (misfire during start-up). Safety risk: the coolant loss had no visible source, so the only warnings were the check engine light and a low reservoir. Coolant in a cylinder can lead to engine damage or loss of power while driving. The vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer did not inspect it. I paid $6,500 to replace the engine at an independent shop, completed in August 2026. My data logs, the borescope photo, and repair records are available on request. This is the coolant intrusion problem described in NHTSA defect petition DP26008.

NHTSA ID

11768231

Incident

Jul 9, 2026

Coolant Intrusion issue due to defective build

NHTSA ID

11767993

Incident

Sep 30, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. While driving approximately 25 - 35 MPH, the engine was running rough, and the message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The contact turned off the vehicle and waited, but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and it was determined that there was a misfire in cylinder #3 caused by coolant intrusion. The contact was informed that the long block needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

NHTSA ID

11767538

Incident

Sep 1, 2026

Mileage

80,000 mi

Engine is misfiring due to coolant intrusion leak issue. The only solution is full engine replacement. A check engine light with code P0303 was shown. The car occasionally runs rough and coolant was observed to be low.

NHTSA ID

11767313

Incident

Aug 1, 2026

I am writing to formally demand a permanent resolution and full coverage for a severe manufacturing defect on my 2017 Ford Edge (VIN: [XXX]). Ford shop has repeatedly failed to properly diagnose this vehicle, costing me over $2,023 in useless repairs [image_S6uQaz.png, image_qhJEm9.png, image_1tAQVw.png].Here is the undeniable timeline and evidence of your shop's malpractice:First Visit (Invoice #XXX): I paid $1,072.67 for code P0036 [image_S6uQaz.png]. Ford team replaced the downstream O2 sensor and updated the PCM software per TSB 18-2212A [image_S6uQaz.png]. Ford invoice stated the "Complete Vehicle Check Up" was OK [image_S6uQaz.png]. The light came back on immediately.Second Visit (Invoice #XXX): I paid $950.95 because the vehicle was shaking [image_qhJEm9.png, image_1tAQVw.png]. Ford team replaced all 4 spark plugs and the #2 ignition coil [image_qhJEm9.png, image_1tAQVw.png]. Fordclaimed the issue was fixed. The light came back on again.The Absolute Proof (XXX): After experiencing another violent cold-start shudder, I took the vehicle to XXX Garage for an independent inspection. They found codes P0302 (Cylinder #2 Misfire) and P0316 (Misfire on Start-Up) [image_qhJEm9.png]. Upon opening the hood, the engine coolant level was found to be severely below the minimum line, completely empty at the bottom of the reservoir.Your technicians completely missed or ignored the root cause twice. This is a textbook, documented case of the notorious Ford 2.0L EcoBoost Coolant Intrusion / Engine Block structural defect. The burning coolant poisoned the O2 sensor during my first visit, and fouled the brand-new Cylinder 2 spark plug overnight during my second visit.Because your shop repeatedly misdiagnosed a known factory defect while taking thousands of dollars from me, I demand the following:Full engine replacement (Short Block/Long Block) covered 100% under Ford's Customer Satisfaction Program 21N08 or via dealer goodwill assistance at zero INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.

NHTSA ID

11767161

Incident

Sep 24, 2026

My 2017 Ford Edge EcoBoost, with approximately 118,824 miles, began experiencing rough starts accompanied by white exhaust. On one occasion, the vehicle also experienced a loss of power while being driven. Shortly afterward, the check engine light illuminated. My husband took the vehicle to AutoZone to have the diagnostic code read, and the code indicated an engine misfire. We then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for further diagnosis. We were informed that the engine had a cracked cylinder block that was allowing coolant to intrude into the engine. As a result of this failure, the vehicle is now undrivable. We obtained multiple repair estimates and were advised that a complete engine replacement is the only repair option. The estimates we received ranged from approximately $7,000 to $12,000. I contacted Ford Customer Relations directly to report the engine failure and request assistance. Ford opened a case, but the case was closed quickly without a physical inspection of my vehicle or any apparent investigation into the cause of the engine failure. Ford declined to provide assistance. I am concerned about the safety implications of this failure, particularly because the vehicle experienced a loss of power while being driven on one occasion before becoming undrivable. The diagnosis we received was a cracked cylinder block resulting in coolant intrusion into the engine, and the only repair option presented to us was complete engine replacement. I am filing this complaint so that NHTSA has a record of my experience and can consider it along with other reports involving coolant intrusion, loss of power, and engine failure in 2015–2018 Ford Edge vehicles equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine.

NHTSA ID

11766940

Incident

Jul 21, 2026

My engine is currently suffering from coolant intrusion due to the Ford Engine design. My engine suffers from mis-fires and rough idling on start up, constant engine coolant over-temperature while driving, and consistant need to add engine coolant to the cooling system every few days.

NHTSA ID

11766904

Incident

Dec 31, 1969