2016 Ford Edge Engine Problems

Which parts fail

• Exhaust system
  1
• Engine
  1

Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1810%
• 25k–50k
  158%
• 50k–75k
  5630%
• 75k–100k
  4625%
• 100k–150k
  4424%
• 150k+
  53%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2016 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a rattling sound under the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to Auto Zone where it was placed on a diagnostic machine and the contact was informed that the vapor canister was faulty. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine long block had cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that prior to the failure, she had notified the dealer that she had lightly tapped the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle quickly accelerated without warning. The contact applied extra pressure on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle however, the contact lightly struck the bumper of another vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. …

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that while refueling, the accelerator pedal had to be slightly depressed to prevent the vehicle from stalling. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that ignition coil #3 had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that after the repair, the vehicle would emit excessive exhaust fumes when accelerating and while starting the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was choking and hesitating while starting the vehicle. Additionally, coolant had to be added every other day. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. …

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle vibrated abnormally with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that two weeks later, while starting the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust, with an abnormally sweet odor coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Most recently, the contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle jerked and stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle restarted, and the contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. …

Faulty engine design leads to head gasket failure, engine misfire and stall. Engine stall can cause loss of vehicle motive and braking by loss of vacuum assisted braking. Dealer just completed service on this vehicle and reported the failure after completing repair on another defective part, the flexplate assembly. After completing repairs advised it likely has coolant intrusion issue. Did not inform customer about the TSB showing FORD determined the block is defective and should be replaced at customer cost. Ford has known about this issue since about 2011. These engines need to be recalled. Repair data available to mechanics and on popular video sites show that Fords updated block removes two water paths that interfere with head gasket seating on 2015 - 2019 Ford Edge 2.0L EcoBoost engines. …

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning; however, the contact was able to coast the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that approximately 3 years later, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while idling at a stop light, he depressed the accelerator pedal and the engine stalled without warning. The contact then stated that after approximately one hour, he was able to restart the vehicle; however, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. …

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 contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that the vehicle was vibrating and was idling roughly. The contact stated that the check engine warning was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the coolant reservoir was refilled weekly. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer however, the dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the failure was probably caused due to coolant leaking into the engine block and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: 19-23246 - Coolant in Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke And/or Illuminated MIL (Engine and Engine Cooling). …

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 contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while cold starting the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become a recurring failure. Additionally, the temperature gauge was indicating that the engine was HOT. The contact checked the coolant level and noticed that the coolant level was very low. The contact was adding a quart of coolant every several weeks. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was coolant intrusion into the engine block and that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was informed by the mechanic that the failure was related to Technical Service Bulletin Number: 19-2346 Coolant Intrusion Into the Cylinders (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the engine was being replaced. …

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that the coolant level was low. The coolant reservoir was below the recommended coolant level. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for additional coolant maintenance and inspection. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started sputtering after refueling. The engine warning light was illuminated and was turning on and off. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, to be diagnosed. The dealer used a camera and determined that there was coolant leaking into the engine. The dealer determined that coolant was leaking into the engine block and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …

NHTSA investigations

Engine complaints in other Edge years