2017 Ford Edge: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Engine · PA

I am currently dealing with the coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 of the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. In the beginning of XXX at about 134K miles, the check engine light came on. I was at a stop light (.2 miles from my home) and I got a warning message telling me the coolant temp was high and engine power was reduced. When I got home, I saw that the coolant was low, but there has not been any leaks noticed in driveway, refilled and was fine for 2 weeks. During those 2 weeks, I was having a rough idle at start up, and white smoke coming from exhaust. Then on the way to work the engine was overheating. Pulled over and turned off on the side of a highway to let it cool. After 10 minutes, turned the car back on to continue to work (which was a mile away), also turned on the heat to pull from the engine, the air was cold until I started driving then it warmed. I am now having to fill the coolant every few days and having misfires while accelerating causing me to stall and then traffic approaching me having to slow to avoid hitting me. I purchased this vehicle used in XXX from a dealership in [XXX] and the carfax did not state any of these issues at the time of purchase. The only repair given is the TSB 19-2346, and no safety recall has been issued for this defect. This defect poses a safety risk as it can lead to sudden engine stalling, loss of power while driving, and potential engine fires due to overheating. There is a financial burden since this repair is costly and Ford will not help with the cost of this repair. Car warranties are denying claims because Ford as acknowledged this defect. And dealerships are still selling these used cars despite the issues and because it is not a recall, they are not held liable for these repairs or made to disclose the defect. This is a huge safety issue and financial burden. As I am now out of a vehicle THAT FORD NEW WAS A DESIGN DEFECT.

Filed Oct 9, 2026 · Engine · NC

I am currently dealing with the coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 of the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. In the beginning of XXX at about 125K miles, the check engine light came on. I was at a stop light (.2 miles from my home) and I got a warning message telling me the coolant temp was high and engine power was reduced. When I got home, I saw that the coolant was low, but there has not been any leaks noticed in driveway, refilled and was fine for 2 weeks. During those 2 weeks, I was having a rough idle at start up, and white smoke coming from exhaust. Then on the way to work the engine was overheating. Pulled over and turned off on the side of a highway to let it cool. After 10 minutes, turned the car back on to continue to work (which was a mile away), also turned on the heat to pull from the engine, the air was cold until I started driving then it warmed. I am now having to fill the coolant every few days and having misfires while accelerating causing me to stall and then traffic approaching me having to slow to avoid hitting me. I purchased this vehicle used in XXX from a dealership in [XXX] and the carfax did not state any of these issues at the time of purchase. The only repair given is the TSB 19-2346, and no safety recall has been issued for this defect. This defect poses a safety risk as it can lead to sudden engine stalling, loss of power while driving, and potential engine fires due to overheating. There is a financial burden since this repair is costly and Ford will not help with the cost of this repair. Car warranties are denying claims because Ford as acknowledged this defect. And dealerships are still selling these used cars despite the issues and because it is not a recall, they are not held liable for these repairs or made to disclose the defect. This is a huge safety issue and financial burden. As I am now out of a vehicle that I just purchased a year ago. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 8, 2026 · Engine · MI

Cylinder Coolant Intrusion I took my vehicle to Warren/ Sheldon auto repair shop in canton, MI They did a diagnostic test on it, they told me they found coolant in the engine, and I would need a brand new engine. If I would of not taken the vehicle to the auto shop, the vehicle may have caught on fire vector the condition it is in, because it would of overheated because of no coolant or was very low -due to a leak. A check engine light came on June 5th, 2026, and two days later I took it to the shop.

Filed Apr 1, 2026 · Engine · PA

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Yes, the engine (long block) is leaking coolant into the cylinder. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? This is a known problem with these vehicles. Some vehicles have locked up while driving or caught on fire. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? yes. Thousands of people have reported this problem with this 2.0 ecoboost engine (especially years 2015-2018) and ford has done nothing about it. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? The ford dealership. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? The check engine light has been coming on and off for the past year. We were told not to worry about it. It was nothing emergent unless it came on and started blinking.

Filed Jun 30, 2025 · Engine · 72,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the heating system was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the coolant reservoir was empty, and coolant was added to the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into cylinder #2. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the same assessment was made. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced and provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2025 · Engine · 87,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. In addition, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway and turned off. The vehicle was restarted and taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the failure was due to coolant intrusion. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

The 2.0 ecoboost engine 2017 Ford Edge Titanium coolant leaking into many places. White smoke coming from exhaust flooding into the streets I have been told the Long block issue as well. The vehicle was at an independent service center where it sat for over three weeks while they worked hard trying to find the issues. Finally they advised me to get a second opinion through Ford which I did for over $300 for the same inspection. They have given me an outrageous estimate of over $16,000 to repair the issues. This is a common issue with this particular engine. I have read numerous complaints since purchasing it . Ford needs to be held accountable for all these defective engines they have yet to recall these dangerous vehicles. My vehicle is currently sitting in storage because it is inoperable. I’m still making loan payments on this defective vehicle. I have reached out to Ford many times for assistance and they have turned me away. I will soon have to file a Lawsuit against Ford if they do not come forward and resolve this issue. I will never ever purchase another Ford.

Filed May 22, 2025 · Engine · 50,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had experienced rough idles upon startup, and there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipes. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic, who diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion in the engine cylinder #2. The contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and the local dealer were notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not eligible for related extended warranty coverage. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2025 · Engine · 82,070 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust, and the heat was inoperative. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinder, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,070.

Filed Mar 23, 2025 · Engine · IN

August 2024 check engine light illuminated and white smoke coming from exhaust. Upon inspection, it was determined coolant was leaking into a cylinder causing corrosion and intrusion of the coolant into the engine. The car had 111,426 miles with no warranty. I had the engine replaced at a cost of $5710. This was a known problem by Ford causing them to issue Technical Safety Bulletin 19-2208, but did not notify the consumers. There are several class action suits for this identical issue. The recent Ford recall of the 2.0 eco boost engine in other models should have also included the 2017 Ford Edge. Ford sold this vehicle knowing the coolant intrusion would cause critical engine failure while driving leading to possible catastrophic wrecks.

Filed Feb 24, 2025 · Engine · 55,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive coolant consumption. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where a tune-up was performed. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed a fluid leaking sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that spark plug #2 had failed. The dealer replaced all the spark plugs; however, the failure persisted. The dealer diagnosed that coolant intrusion in the fuel tank and the oil had caused the engine to fail. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2025 · Engine · 84,400 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact noticed white smoke coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,400.