Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2017 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the mechanic diagnosed that an ignition coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shuddering with blue smoke coming from the exhaust. Additionally, the contact also noticed that there was rapid coolant loss without a leak. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, where the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a local dealer for further diagnostic tests. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that another coil needed to be replaced. …
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 45-55 MPH, the A/C started blowing hot air and the vehicle was jerking. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that coolant was added to the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several times, and the oxygen sensors, the purge valve, the ignition coils, and the spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received a notice for Ford Campaign Number: 22N12, and the vehicle was taken to a second dealer, Hodges Ford (13452 GA-251, Darien, GA 31305), for the repair. …
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that an engine cylinder was misfiring. The mechanic replaced the cylinder; however, the failure reoccurred. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH, the vehicle made abnormal beeping sounds and decelerated unintendedly to 35 MPH. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that there was no coolant in the vehicle. The mechanic added coolant in the vehicle to determine whether coolant was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired and was returned to the contact. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The contact veered to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle for 5 minutes. …
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the heater failed to operate. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the temperature gauge displayed that the engine was overheating. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact waited until the engine cooled down and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the coolant level was low and added coolant to the coolant reservoir. The contact was informed to monitor the vehicle for leaks, but no leaks were found. The contact stated that later while driving, the vehicle was shaking with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the heater was inoperable again. The contact checked the coolant level and discovered that the coolant was low. …
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated upon the depression of the accelerator pedal. In addition, the contact stated there was a cloud of heavy white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe upon starting the vehicle. The contact initially called a local dealer and was informed that the vehicle could not be seen for two weeks before a diagnostic test could be performed. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test was performed and a tune-up was performed on the vehicle. Despite the repair, the check engine light returned to the instrument panel. A mobile, Ford mechanic arrived at the residence to perform various recall repairs to the vehicle and the contact described the issues experienced with the vehicle. …
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the ignition coils were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that upon scanning the vehicle with an OBD II scanner, the contact retrieved DTC codes related to sparks plugs and ignition coils. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive coolant consumption. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the coolant temperature warning light illuminated, and the engine started overheating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the head gasket was leaking coolant. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a tune up. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that after the vehicle was released, she noticed that the vehicle performed differently. The contact then stated that check engine and coolant warning lights illuminated, and white smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact then stated that she heard a loud noise under the undercarriage of the engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to contact a different dealer and was provided a case number. …
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while starting with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a misfire coming from the engine while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where the spark plugs, and ignition coils were replaced. Despite the engine repair, the failure returned, and the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic. The mechanic performed another diagnostic test and discovered that there was coolant intrusion into the engine. The vehicle was then taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with the same failure as the independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine long block needed to be replaced and the contact was provided an estimate for a new engine. …
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle received an oil change, and the contact checked the fluids. The contact stated that all the fluid levels were sufficient. The following day that the fianc checked the fluids, and the coolant level was low. The fianc refilled the coolant reservoir. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a cracked engine block. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under recall or special programs. The contact referenced Technical Service Bulletin: 22-229 (Engine Damage due to Coolant Leak); however the contact was advised that the Technical Service Bulletin was sent to the original owner of the vehicle. …
The contact's mother-in-law owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while her mother-in-law was driving at an undisclosed speed from a right turn into traffic, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle delayed accelerating as needed, almost causing a crash. The driver continued driving in the right lane. The contact stated that upon test-driving the vehicle the following day, the vehicle failed to accelerate and was undrivable. The contact stated that the vehicle later failed to start and was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously experienced excessive coolant consumption and was overheating. The vehicle was not repaired. …
NHTSA investigations
Loss of Motive Power
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.
Engine complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2017 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 902 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2017 Ford Edge, 66% of the model year's 1,374 complaints. The component named most often is cooling system (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2017 Ford Edge engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2017 Ford Edge, though it has 8 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Edge engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 72,000 miles, and 3% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to engine & cooling problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.