2016 Ford Edge: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Oct 17, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · OR

Engine coolant issue, known problem for this model year of ford edge. Total engine failure at less than 60k miles. Engine light would come on and go off. Mild hesitation at start up. Went to leave one day and found vehicle would no longer start. Towed away and diagnosed with complete engine failure and coolant intrusion. Called Ford and was informed that while there was a service bulletin that directly acknowledged that these faulty engines are UNSAFE AS IS, they are not issuing any assistance to anyone who has an affected engine. This engine failure occurred apprx one week after visiting a Ford Dealership where they did routine recall work. We asked about our check engine light and because the light was not on while at ford they could not complete a check of the engine. During the other routine checks they did, they also claimed to have inspected the battery which at the time had terminal covers that were visibly overflowing with corrosion! We were not informed of this issue either. Cost to repair is about 10-14k, the value of the vehicle.

Filed Aug 27, 2024 · Engine · 14,500 miles · WI

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 became aware of Technical Service Bulletin: 22-2134, the federal safety agency ID Number: 10210392 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Equipment). The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that due to the failure being persistent, the short block needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was not included in TSB. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer had referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 14,500.

Filed May 28, 2024 · Engine · 78,000 miles · NE

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine misfired with white exhaust smoke and the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The contact discovered that the engine coolant reservoir was empty. The contact replaced the spark plugs and coil packs for cylinders #2 and #3 however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed and repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under a TSB for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2024 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · AR

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after several attempts after refueling. Once the vehicle was started, the vehicle sometimes hesitated and occasionally stalled while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the failure persisted and intermittently stalled during normal driving with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) solenoid valve was defective. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact a case number. The contact was then referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for additional assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2023 · Engine · 105,726 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle vibrated and hesitated with an engine misfire. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that a misfire had occurred in cylinder #3. Due to the design of the engine, the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,726.

Filed Sep 2, 2022 · Engine · 115,098 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle started to hesitate and felt bumpy. The check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that she noticed a light grey smoke coming from the exhaust pipe but faded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel rail pressure was too low and there was an internal leak from the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that a diagnostic test could not be performed due to no warning lights being illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed to call the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 115,098.

Filed Feb 14, 2022 · Engine · 86,000 miles · PA

The contact's wife owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking coolant. The contact also stated that the vehicle would shake and hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine light illuminated. The contact then used a code reader and discovered that there was a misfire on cylinder 3 due to coolant leaking into that cylinder. Upon further investigation, he discovered a service bulletin that was related to the failure. The contact discovered that the engine needed to be replaced due to the failure. The contact had spoken to the dealer and the manufacturer and was informed that there were no recalls on his vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2020 · Engine · 116,000 miles · MD

My 2016 ford edge started rough starting for a couple of weeks and then the engine light came on. Had the car scanned #2coil pack issue. Replaced spark plugs. Lasted a week. Engine light back on with rough start and when I would go from a stop it would hesitate. Scanned again #2 coil pack .replace #2 coil pack . Lasted almost a week. Engine light back on same problems. Replaced all the coil packs. Lasted 1 day. Then car overheated on the highway . I took it to the dealership to find out it needs an engine. Coolant is leaking into the #2 cylinder. Car has 116,000 miles and ford will not cover any of the repair.

Filed Aug 19, 2020 · Engine · 35,000 miles · PA

At 35,000 miles, when starting and then while running car started hesitating and check engine light came on. Initially dealer reported it was a spark plug and they replaced it only to have the same issue arise two days later. Back at the dealer an analysis showed that a leak in the cooling system caused fluid to enter into the 3rd cylinder which then cracked the engine. 7 weeks later a new engine was replaced. Only guaranteed for 1 year and original cause of issue (design flaw) not corrected so likely to happen again when out of warranty. Known technical service bulletin on this issue with numerous engine failures and re-failures including vehicle stopping when driving.

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