2018 Ford Edge

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition on August 5, 2026, requesting a defect investigation into the 2.0 Liter EcoBoost engine on model year 2015-2018 Ford Edge vehicles. The petition alleges that engine coolant intrusion results in a significant loss of engine power, accompanied by an "Engine Coolant Over Temperature" warning message.  The petition further alleges that after the vehicle has sat and cooled down, the engine runs roughly and generates a check engine light for a cylinder misfire. This defect petition is being opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11647929.

On 9/8/2026 the engine lost power almost causing me to be rear ended. I had to pull over and drive home on side streets with my hazards on.This is from a coolant intrusion issue with the motor.

NHTSA ID

11776833

Incident

Nov 8, 2026

Engine began running with limited power, check engine light, misfire code on cylinder 3 Engine failure at 75000 miles, coolant intrusion on cylinder 3 diagnosed by certified mechanic shop. Safety put at risk due to lack of acceleration. During borecope inspection technician found coolant intrusion on cylinder #3, correlates with ford TSB 22-2229. Vehicle not inspected by manufacturer. At time of complaint, vehicle is available for inspection.

NHTSA ID

11776286

Incident

Nov 1, 2026

My 2018 Ford Edge has been diagnosed twice, once by a Ford Dealer and once by an independent mechanic, with an Engine Coolant Intrusion leak. The original diagnosis came in 2025 from the Ford Dealer with only 55,000 miles on the car. The dealership quoted on 2025 $9000 to replace the engine, out of pocket expense to me, and now in 2026 a $13,200 est. to replace the engine, still out of pocket expense to me. The car is not drivable at this time. A conversation with the Ford dealer where the car was purchased on 2022 left me with options to pay for the new engine out of pocket to call the car a loss and they told me to look into a new/different car. The dealer said they had no incentive to help me if I would not be willing to cover the majority of the cost if Ford would offer partial assistance. Reporting the issue as a part of the coolant intrusion leak probe.

NHTSA ID

11776232

Incident

Sep 4, 2025

One October 9, 2026, I took the my 2018 Ford Edge to the dealership (odometer reading 59,414 miles) because the check engine light was on. They performed a service to replace three spark plugs. About one day later, the check engine light came back on. I took the car back to the dealership service (odometer 59,678 mi) for the review on October 27, 2026. I was given a service report stating the engine needs to be replaced per tsb22-2229 coolant leaking into cylinders. At that point, I did some research on the internet and found this is a KNOWN problem for the 2018 Ford Edge with the 2.0L engine due to a flawed engine design. My engine has the potential to catch on fire or stop operating in unsafe conditions. I parked it before either situation could happen because my engine began to overheat.

NHTSA ID

11775940

Incident

Oct 26, 2026

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Engine experienced sudden loss of power due to internal coolant leak resulting in engine overheating while driving at approximately 55 MPH. This vehicle is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? An unexpected loss of propulsion while traveling at highway speeds or navigating traffic creates an obvious safety hazard for the driver, passengers, and other motorists. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. This vehicle's engine problem has been INSPECTED and CONFIRMED by a Ford dealership dealer as well as an independent service center. The Ford dealership confirmed that this issue is related to TSB-22-2229. Additionally, this is A DOCUMENTED AND PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED ENGINE PROBLEM by Ford dating back to 12 June 2019. Ford has issued multiple Technical Service Bulletins addressing coolant intrusion into the cylinders of certain 2.0-liter EcoBoost engines. Of particular relevance are: •TSB 19-2172, dated June 12, 2019. •TSB 19-2208, dated June 26, 2019. •TSB 22-2229, dated June 9, 2022. TSB 22-2229 specifically identifies coolant intrusion into the cylinders as a known condition affecting certain 2015–2018 Ford Edge vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine. The bulletin identifies symptoms including low coolant levels, white exhaust smoke, rough engine operation, and associated diagnostic trouble codes. More importantly, Ford's prescribed corrective action for vehicles meeting the specified criteria is replacement of the engine long block assembly. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes. There was also a MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) activated at the time of the incident, approximately 7:50 AM on 13 October 2026.

NHTSA ID

11775389

Incident

Oct 13, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine and the vehicle lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic arrived at the residence and diagnosed the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure, and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 100,000.

NHTSA ID

11775285

Incident

Apr 1, 2026

Mileage

100,000 mi

Coolant leak into the cylinders which has caused misfires & overheating. Vehicle no longer starts and has a complete engine failure. not even 75,000 miles have been put on the car.

NHTSA ID

11774441

Incident

Sep 20, 2026

The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of engine power, violent shaking on cold starts, and a low coolant warning light. A formal inspection has confirmed catastrophic internal coolant intrusion into the cylinders, requiring a complete engine long-block replacement. The official repair estimate from the shop is $9297.30 at 81,320 miles. This failure directly matches the manufacturing defect detailed in Ford TSB 19-2346 and is part of the open NHTSA investigation into 2015-2018 Ford Edge engine power loss. The threat of sudden engine failure while driving presents a severe highway safety hazard.

NHTSA ID

11773386

Incident

Sep 17, 2024

Customer Satisfaction Program 25N13 Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and 2016-2018 Model Year MKX Vehicles Rear Brake Flexible Hose Replacement

Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement

Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applicable master code for the accessory wireless keypad. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is not available, the "Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide" can be referenced and provides direction on how to retrieve the master code. This guide is located under the Workshop Manual tab > Accessories > Installation > Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide > PPT C > Step C2.<br /><br /> Note: The only available keypad for some vehicles from the assembly plant is the accessory wireless keyless entry keypad. The integrated wired keypad cannot be installed on vehicles not equipped from the factory with a wired keyless entry k

This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to:  Display operation concerns  Navigation inoperative  Voice recognition concerns  Phone connection issues  Dropped phone connections  Applink related performance  Travel Link not present or showing incorrect traffic  Slow system response NOTE: Ford has found some of the APIMs replaced and returned for inspection contained an outdated software level and the APIM did not require replacement. The customer concern may have been resolved by updating the APIM with latest level of software. The SYNC 3 universal thumb drive will be able to update the APIM software without the use of a scan tool and does not require the process to be monitored. Ford will be monitoring APIM replacements to confirm TSB directed software updates have been performed.

Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) or in Section 303-14 of the Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated to address this concern.

For 2018-2024 Edge and 2018-2025 Mustang vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the sun visor as the causal part, a new lower level part is available (DS7Z-9904132-A). It is not necessary to replace the sun visor assembly if only the clip is damaged.