2016 Ford Edge: won't start

Filed Sep 12, 2026 · Engine · MO

Recently purchased the vehicle, the following morning after purchased, the check engine light came on and I had it hooked to a computer scanner for it showed a cylinder 3 misfire. We also visually notice that the coolant level in the reservoir was somewhat low after sitting for several hours, so we filled the coolant reservoir to the appropriate line shown on the tank, but just between the afternoon when it was purchased , and that next morning there was no coolant that had leaked underneath the vehicle . The dealer that I purchased it from had the spark plugs, the spark plug wires and the ignition coils replaced. When I picked up the vehicle after those were replaced, I drove it for about a total of 40 miles before the check engine light came back on and upon starting, the vehicle started kind of rough like it wasn't igniting completely. Over the next day and a half upon each start whether it be a cold start or not, the vehicle started in the same way where it felt as though it was not getting a good ignition or fire but it would still start up. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealership where the technicians connected their diagnostic scanner and also did a pressure test where it reported to have coolant intrusion and would require a new motor . As I could not afford to replace it, since I just purchased the vehicle, I took it home and did not try to drive it but by the next morning, less than 24 hours, upon trying to start it, the vehicle would not start at all. The warranty that the vehicle had from the used dealership I purchased from unfortunately has a $500 max payout for repairs. It never overheated the few times I drove it, it only showed a small amount of white smoke out of the exhaust upon starting, but the coolant level has not really going down since putting the coolant in it the morning after I purchased. It currently has a little over 104,000 miles, I've had less than a week, driven it maybe a total of 100 miles, I don't have over $9,000 for a motor

Filed Apr 26, 2026 · Fuel system, Transmission · KY

While I was driving my car stopped accelerating on busy [XXX] . It was myself my son his girlfriend who is pregnant and her [XXX] son no indication there was a problem just heard a some kind of noise and it loses speed when try to accelerate it wouldn’t we where able to turn in to a gas station. I then cut the car off and when I tried to restart it the car wouldn’t start a week prior to this a wench did pop up on my dashboard when I looked in the manual it said that I need to take car to get looked at, at earliest convenience but a week. I have only had these vehicle seen December 2023 I paid cash for the vehicle and had warranty that was up to late last year the noise I heard sound like the same noise that when I purchased the vehicle maybe about 3 weeks later they had to fix something with the transmission maybe whatever wrong with it had something to do with that I know if we where on the highway we could have died I have had many cars that had mechanical problems but not none of them ever lost acceleration while driving my car will not start after I cut it off. Unknown what is going on with it just gave the details that happened on [XXX]. Before the malfunction the car started and drove fine until that noise and the car lost acceleration no messages appeared on the dashboard that day. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jan 15, 2026 · Fuel system · OH

Every time I fill my gas tank up the car acts like it will not turn over and gives me a battery error. I have a brand new battery in my car and key just replaced both December 2025. After turning the car off and waiting then hitting the start button the car will start up then shutter. After going down the road it's fine and doesn't have the issue of not starting.

Filed Sep 10, 2025 · Engine · KY

Check engine light came on. A friend of mine said she saw smoke from my rear exhaust. Ran codes came back as a misfire. Spark plugs; the cold idle had become a little rough. I was driving home from work 2 1/2 weeks ago and had to stop because a warning came across my screen about hot coolant or engine in red with exclamation marks.My daughters boyfriend came out where I stopped and changed my thermostat because one of the hoses was hot and one not showing it was stuck closed. I asked him to do my spark plugs at a later date. I took the car to Byerly Ford for a coolant flush because I realized I should have used the same coolant. I asked for spark plugs. They couldn't fit it in that day because I scheduled online. He asked if I could leave it overnight. I couldn't. I was then told it may be this bigger known problem if residue under spark plugs come back. He also asked if I had been topping fluid. I told him no. Last Friday night the bf changed my plugs. Residue under # 3. He asked why my coolant looked brown. He opened the cap and saw the coolant was low but good color and the container was stained. I bought the correct coolant. I called Monday morning to see if I could get it in that day. I was sent to voicemail of who is in charge of Engine work.I left a brief message as was requested. I haven't received a call back. Tuesday night (last night) after opening the cap to checking my coolant level and the level rose a bit; my car wouldn't start. I came across TSB#22-2229 which states safety concerns. This includes my cars year, make, model and engine type. I read of a class action lawsuit and recall, but when I look up my vehicles recalls this problem is not listed. I will be calling Byerly shortly to discuss me having my car towed up there for definitive diagnosis. My 2016 Edge has 90016.5 miles. I got new brake pads very recently as well as my the works oil change (no issues)and tires are newish.I have cared for this car with the expectation of twice the milage.

Filed Feb 12, 2024 · Engine · 72,000 miles · MI

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 stated that the vehicle was no longer able to be driven and would not start. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Filed Oct 25, 2023 · Engine · CA

My vehicle began to have a very low idle when first starting it. Within a week or so the check engine light came on. The day after the light came on, my vehicle almost didn't start up and so I took it to the dealership. I was told that my engine was no longer good due to coolant intrusion into the cylinder and that my car needed a new engine at less than 70,000 miles. My vehicle has been serviced and maintained by Ford since it was new. Ford agreed to pay for 40% of the total cost ($7,615).

Filed Jun 3, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · CA

My car has 66,000 miles on it. It was bought on 9-10-2016 brand new. On 5/21/23 my car would not start. I had it towed to my mechanic who diagnosed coolant intrusion in cylinder 2. I had it towed to the dealer after Ford confirmed it would be covered under TSB 19-2346 on 5-26-23. This Tsb-19-2346 affects thousands of cars, with the early ecoboost engines. The cars are suddenly catching on fire or seizing while being driven!!!! I had it towed to Ford who told me the Transmission was bad and it would be covered under Ford's #22N12 bulletin on 5-30-23. I was shocked the transmission was also bad! I than asked the dealer what about the motor? It's seized as I told you 4 days earlier due to coolant intrusion? The mechanic will check that also, I will call Ford again, re the motor. 2 days later, after I called the dealer, he verified the cylinder intrusion in #2. He informed me that it would not be covered! Now their giving me the run around re tsb 19-2346 bulletin. Which never was sent to any of the owners, of these dangerous cars! The Dealer is putting together a parts list, the cost is around 7,000! My car has been serviced at the recommended schedule. Ford's quality has gone from safe, to dangerous, unreliable and defective! I found both Tsb on the engine and transmission online. Along with hundreds of thousands of other affected consumers! This is unacceptable & unexcusable! Safety 1st is apparently now LAST With FORD!!! I will never buy another FORD! Ford knows about the ecoboost engines suddenly, starting on fire or seizing while being driven and is doing nothing about, these DANGEROUS CARS!!!

Filed Oct 17, 2021 · Engine · WA

A check engine light came on, I called Ford, told them what it was and took the earliest appointment was over a week away which they said was fine since it was just the regular check light. I Five days before the appointment, I started my car (push button), it didn't start, so I took my foot off the brake, waited a minute, put my foot back on the brake and tried starting it again, the car started but smoke started pouring out of the back of the car and the engine died. I had it towed to Ford and they said that coolant got into the fourth cylinder which ruined the engine, requiring an entirely new engine ($7000) on a six year old car Safety was put at risk because if this happened while I was driving instead of parked this could have caused a serious accident. This is a common problem among this model of car (and some other, similar models from Ford).

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · MO

Vehicle stalls out while driving and then won't start back up for several minutes. Issue is intermittent.

Filed Aug 28, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 1 miles · FL

When driving my 2016 ford edge on the street or on the highway the car hesitates 2 take off I have to press on the gas really hard before it starts to take off it shakes really bad and when you first start the car it's shaking and jerking when you put the car in drive it hesitates to move with this heart jerking motion and shaking then idles down and then the car will move but it still takes some force on the gas pedal for the car to move also I noticed a burning smell like oil or something and a very thick white smoke clouding out of the exhaust pipes this problem started 3 weeks ago as of today august 28th my ford edge will not turn over I've tried replacing the alternator the spark plugs ignition switch it will not turn over the car has been sitting in my driveway since last friday the check engine light a picture of a ranch and and a picture of a triangle with a caution sign in the middle has came on and then the car will no longer start

Filed Aug 6, 2017 · 14,280 miles · WI

Left a local business heading to another business on the other side of a fairly busy highway, when I pulled out in the intersection, car lost all power. Hill side assist light came on, wrench, car was running, but yet seemed disengaged as if it were in neutral or had no power going to transmission or wheels. Was able to coast to side of the street, where I restarted the car once with no change, shut car off again and left a bit longer before we starting, car cranked over very hard, did allow me to be able to get off the highway into the gas station, still not at this point running like it should, contacted local dealership service dept, after sitting approx 5 plus mins, car started, all dash lights went out except the engine light. Told to bring car in to be checked out asap. From what I've read on line this seems to be a fairly common problem,but a very dangerous problem. You have no idea when this is going to happen and all power seems to be gone and you coasting in busy traffic areas trying to get out of the other traffics way and prevent a accident. Very unhappy with our vehicle at this point, have lost a lot of faith in what I can expect, a person, family could easily be killed by the car performance. Also had a issue with many dash lights coming on after car had been parked at a business and restarted, this happened on 3/26/17, approx 12000 miles on car. Hillside start assist light came on, wrench, airbag symbol, stablity control, ABS lights and stayed on our whole trip home approx 14 miles, when car was shut off and restarted after a bit, all lights stayed off, garage informed, nothing done about this issue, also have issues at our local kwik trip car sometimes won't start, not detecting the key, seems they put out to strong of radio signals, key has to be placed by transmiter to get car to start.