Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2017 Ford Edge 2.0L EcoBoost VIN: [XXX] the federal safety agency Service Request: XXX I am submitting a formal vehicle safety complaint regarding a 2017 Ford Edge equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle has experienced recurring overheating problems, including at highway speeds. Multiple diagnostic and repair efforts have been undertaken, including replacement of cooling-system components and evaluation by an authorized Ford dealership. The case involves suspected coolant intrusion into the engine, a condition addressed in Ford Technical Service Bulletin 22-2229. I have sought assistance from Ford Motor Company and requested a technical review and goodwill consideration. I am concerned that this condition could cause unexpected engine overheating, loss of engine power, or engine failure while driving, creating a potential safety hazard. I respectfully request that the federal safety agency review this complaint, consider the available Ford diagnostic documentation, and evaluate its relevance to investigation DP26-008. Please assign an ODI Complaint Number and advise whether additional documentation is required. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2017 Ford Edge engine problems
913 complaints (66% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 72,000.
- owner complaints
- 913
- of this car's complaints
- 66%
- typical mileage
- 72,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Cooling system4
- Exhaust system1
- Engine1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Edge engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2017 Ford Edge engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Check engine light 602Engine failure 335Overheating 308Misfire 272Stalling 56Loss of power 55Won't start 17Knocking 9
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Loss of Motive Power
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition on August 5, 2026, requesting a defect investigation into the 2.0 Liter EcoBoost engine on model year 2015-2018 Ford Edge vehicles. The petition alleges that engine coolant intrusion results in a significant loss of engine power, accompanied by an "Engine Coolant Over Temperature" warning message. The petition further alleges that after the vehicle has sat and cooled down, the engine runs roughly and generates a check engine light for a cylinder misfire. This defect petition is being opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI number 11754989.
DP26008
What 2017 Ford Edge owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Engine failed due to EcoBoost coolant intrusion / loss of motive power. Repaired via extended warranty.
Vehicle was using coolant, engine overheating warning, whole vehicle violently shaking, could not accelerate/loss of power, got diagnosed with coolant intrusion on cylinder 1
My car abruptly displayed the message “engine coolant over temperature” and refused to drive. I had it towed and the cost to fix is significant. However when looking up recalls for this particular vehicle, I found that an investigation has been opened to potentially reach a recall decision regarding this exact issue. The mechanic further evaluated that the coolant was getting inside the engine. I will attach pictures of the estimate
While operating the vehicle, it experienced a sudden, unexpected loss of engine power, rough idling, and white smoke emitting from the exhaust due to internal engine failure. The vehicle’s check engine light illuminated, throwing codes P0301 for cylinder misfires, and P0316. A formal diagnostic inspection confirmed that this vehicle is suffering from the known manufacturing defect outlined in Ford Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 19-2346, which involves internal coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders. The open-deck engine block design allows engine coolant to breach the cylinder head gasket and flood the combustion chambers. This creates an immediate safety hazard on public roadways. The sudden loss of acceleration and severe engine shuddering occurred without warning while driving, exposing the vehicle and its passengers to a high risk of a rear-end collision in active traffic. Ford Motor Company has denied out-of-warranty or goodwill assistance to resolve this defect. This issue directly aligns with the ongoing the federal safety agency investigation into Ford EcoBoost coolant leaks and structural engine failures. I am filing this to request that the agency upgrade its current inquiry into a mandatory safety recall to protect consumers from catastrophic highway engine failure. Current Vehicle Mileage: 85,000 miles
Upon doing a drive with 60,000 miles my check engine light came on. Upon taking it in to a dealer in Chicago, I was told that it had a coolant intrusion defect and that I would need to replace the entire engine ~11,000 quote. I then took it to two seperate dealerships, and got a video of it. They both confirmed this. I contacted ford and they have refused to help in an form. The component is the engine block. I am completely scared to take it on the road. I don't know what will happen as it shakes on startup now. The problem was reproduced by both. I have not had it inspected by insurance. Warning lamp was an engine light.
Coolant Intrusion and or cracked long engine block When I’m driving my car wants to lose power for example turning in traffic my car acts like it wants to turn off mid turn sometimes do coolant leaking in my engine which I have no control over due to the way my engine was made I have cyclinder 3 misfire. If my car is doing it I’m sure I’m not the only one having this issue on FORD EDGE 2017 make of suv I took it to the shop and ofc they say I need a new engine for something they made why make the engine this way if at some point they will be cracked long block or coolant intrusion, my car losing power could cause an accident
Engine is leaking coolant into combustion chambers, causing misfire and check engine light to come on. This issue is a known issue by Ford, with multiple TSBs (I have found 19-2346 and 22-2229 so far) Error code on diagnostic was P-0302. This issue was found at North Brothers Ford in Westland MI. We were quoted over $8,000 to have this replaced. We were told that our family car cannot be driven safely because of this issue, as it can cause the engine to just die where it sits, which could be catastrophic.
Engine overheating. Coolant leak into the engine.
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.
Questions about the 2017 Ford Edge engine
Does the 2017 Ford Edge have engine problems?
Owners have filed 913 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Ford Edge, 66% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Edge engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 72,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford Edge engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 2017 Ford Edge problems
Brakes 209Transmission 149Driver assistance 54Fuel system 39Electrical 27Body 26Steering 24Visibility 21Lights 14Wheels 14Acceleration 13Airbags 11Seat belts 7Tires 3Locks 2Seats 2Suspension 2
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