2016 Ford Edge: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Mar 11, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · KY

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

Filed Jan 12, 2026 · Transmission · TX

taking off from a stop, turning at slow speeds, taking off into a turn when the power is transferred to the rear axel the entire rear end of the vehicle shakes, shutters, judders, pops, chunks until power stops going to rear drive. (AWD). Ford dealership performed and charged me several services that did not fix the problem. I have now taken it to a another shop. The tech has mentioned that he found a service bulletin for this problem. I have searched but have not found the bulletin.

Filed Mar 19, 2024 · Engine · 84,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine shuddered with heavy white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where an ODB scanner retrieved information of a misfire in cylinder #4. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was discovered that coolant had leaked into cylinder #4. The dealer determined that the engine long block needed to be replaced and diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Nov 15, 2023 · Engine · CA

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system was previously replaced. The contact stated that a month later, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering abnormally. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while coming to a complete stop. Additionally, there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had been illuminating intermittently. The contact's father and husband reset the check engine warning light several times, performed several inspections and tests, and replaced the fuel filters and air filters; however, the failure persisted. A certified Ford independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that there was coolant intrusion in cylinder #2. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 18, 2023 · Engine · MA

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered, and the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust tip. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the engine had overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that there was coolant leaking into the cylinder and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact stated that no assistance has been offered and no repairs have been made yet.

Filed Jun 29, 2023 · Engine · 67,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while accelerating while making a left or right turn, the brake pedal was depressed, and the contact heard liquid rotating coming from the hood of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R), the vehicle started to shudder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant had leaked into cylinder #2. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided information for TSB Number: 22-2133 to repair the vehicle. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2022 · Engine · 70,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started to shudder and shake with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and determined that the coolant level was extremely low. The contact stated that the coolant level was topped off however, the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who diagnosed the failure as a coolant leak entering the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.