2016 Ford Edge transmission problems

Filed Oct 1, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · SC

On September 23, 2026, while driving my 2016 Ford Edge SEL with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine, the engine temperature began rising into the overheating range. The temperature fluctuated while the vehicle was moving and returned closer to normal when stopped. I checked the coolant and found it very low. Approximately 3/4 gallon of coolant was added. After driving approximately 20 miles, the temperature gauge remained normal. By September 25, the coolant reservoir was again nearly empty, indicating substantial coolant loss. The vehicle has also had a check-engine light for several months, a previously identified misfire code, and has recently been shaking/rough-running when started. I am concerned that continued coolant loss and overheating could cause the engine to overheat or fail while the vehicle is being driven, creating a safety risk to the occupants and other motorists. There has been no crash, fire, or injury. The cause of the coolant loss has not yet been confirmed because repairs have not yet been completed. The vehicle is available for inspection. It has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives regarding this issue.

Filed Sep 25, 2026 · Transmission · PA

Coolant intrusion in the engine, problem confirmed by dealer, engine has been replaced, engine manufactured in ford's cleveland plant

Filed Sep 1, 2026 · Transmission · FL

Transmission jumps from 2nd to 4th without warning and causes the vehicle to jerk into oncoming traffic

Filed Jul 13, 2026 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with bearing failure. The contact was informed that the bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed torque converter and transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The contact stated that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

Filed May 20, 2026 · Transmission · NC

Torque Converter fails causing transmission to be replaced. No engine light.

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 Apr 13, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · OH

Head gasket has blown. No reason for it to. Car has just At 100,000 miles.

Filed Apr 10, 2026 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to function as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the gear shifter seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed shifter cable bushing. The contact was informed that the shifter cable bushing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The repair was performed under recall the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train); however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission seized. The contact's service dog and the contact's disabled brother were stranded in the heat while waiting for the tow truck. The vehicle was repaired under warranty for the recall, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission seized. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed shifter cable bushing. The contact was informed that the shifter cable bushing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The repair was not covered under warranty. The contact paid out of pocket for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2026 · Transmission · NC

The vehicle developed a rattle at idle and noise from the transmission bell housing area. Lafayette Ford in North Carolina has confirmed the issue is caused by a cracked flexplate, which is a known defect covered under Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 22N12.

Filed Mar 11, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · KY

Transmission shuddering at low speeds. Losing acceleration getting on to highway. Hard shifting and slippage.