2018 Ford Edge engine problems

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Engine · VA

One October 9, 2026, I took the my 2018 Ford Edge to the dealership (odometer reading 59,414 miles) because the check engine light was on. They performed a service to replace three spark plugs. About one day later, the check engine light came back on. I took the car back to the dealership service (odometer 59,678 mi) for the review on October 27, 2026. I was given a service report stating the engine needs to be replaced per tsb22-2229 coolant leaking into cylinders. At that point, I did some research on the internet and found this is a KNOWN problem for the 2018 Ford Edge with the 2.0L engine due to a flawed engine design. My engine has the potential to catch on fire or stop operating in unsafe conditions. I parked it before either situation could happen because my engine began to overheat.

Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Engine · PA

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Engine experienced sudden loss of power due to internal coolant leak resulting in engine overheating while driving at approximately 55 MPH. This vehicle is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? An unexpected loss of propulsion while traveling at highway speeds or navigating traffic creates an obvious safety hazard for the driver, passengers, and other motorists. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. This vehicle's engine problem has been INSPECTED and CONFIRMED by a Ford dealership dealer as well as an independent service center. The Ford dealership confirmed that this issue is related to TSB-22-2229. Additionally, this is A DOCUMENTED AND PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED ENGINE PROBLEM by Ford dating back to 12 June 2019. Ford has issued multiple Technical Service Bulletins addressing coolant intrusion into the cylinders of certain 2.0-liter EcoBoost engines. Of particular relevance are: •TSB 19-2172, dated June 12, 2019. •TSB 19-2208, dated June 26, 2019. •TSB 22-2229, dated June 9, 2022. TSB 22-2229 specifically identifies coolant intrusion into the cylinders as a known condition affecting certain 2015–2018 Ford Edge vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine. The bulletin identifies symptoms including low coolant levels, white exhaust smoke, rough engine operation, and associated diagnostic trouble codes. More importantly, Ford's prescribed corrective action for vehicles meeting the specified criteria is replacement of the engine long block assembly. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes. There was also a MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) activated at the time of the incident, approximately 7:50 AM on 13 October 2026.

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Engine · 100,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine and the vehicle lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic arrived at the residence and diagnosed the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure, and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · ID

Coolant leak into the cylinders which has caused misfires & overheating. Vehicle no longer starts and has a complete engine failure. not even 75,000 miles have been put on the car.

Filed Oct 24, 2026 · Engine · NY

The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of engine power, violent shaking on cold starts, and a low coolant warning light. A formal inspection has confirmed catastrophic internal coolant intrusion into the cylinders, requiring a complete engine long-block replacement. The official repair estimate from the shop is $9297.30 at 81,320 miles. This failure directly matches the manufacturing defect detailed in Ford TSB 19-2346 and is part of the open the federal safety agency investigation into 2015-2018 Ford Edge engine power loss. The threat of sudden engine failure while driving presents a severe highway safety hazard.

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · NY

I have a 2018 Ford Edge with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. Currently the head gasket is cracked and coolant is constantly dripping out under hood. Im constantly running out of coolant and my engine light is on.

Filed Oct 21, 2026 · Engine · AZ

While driving our 2018 Ford Edge we noticed a sudden loss of power, hesitation, white smoke during operation and a loss of coolant. Vehicle idles poorly and sometimes dies when stopped at stop lights.

Filed Oct 20, 2026 · Engine · NM

The 2018 Edge has been having Engine misfires for at least 3 months. Edge has had rough starts in the AMs - Check engine has gone on and off. Two main concerns is that the issue with the 2.0 Eco boost is the coolant intrusion into cylinders causing a whole engine replacement. Currently the 2018 Edge only has 65,723 Miles Ford has quoted the repair at a cost of 11k I was prompted to take vehicle in because when I was driving on the Highway at 65mph the engine gives gives you a message the car is going to overheat - so it will automatically reduce engine power to not crack the engine block but not great when you are travelling at a high rate of speed.

Filed Oct 20, 2026 · Engine · VA

Check engine light appeared, heat stopped working, and received alerts for overheated coolant for 5 second intervals before it would disappear. Mechanic evaluation: Technician performed diagnostic inspection due to multiple engine fault codes, overheating, and engine misfire conditions. Upon inspection, technician found evidence of an internal cylinder head gasket failure allowing engine coolant to leak into the combustion chamber and cylinder wall area. Coolant intrusion into the affected cylinder is causing improper combustion, resulting in engine misfire, especially during initial start up. The internal coolant leak can also contribute to coolant loss, overheating, and internal engine damage.

Filed Oct 20, 2026 · Engine · IN

"I am reporting a severe, known manufacturing defect involving internal coolant intrusion on my 2018 Ford Edge 2.0L EcoBoost, which has caused total engine failure and rendered the vehicle entirely unsafe and completely inoperable. The vehicle began throwing codes P0300 (Random Misfire), P0302 (Cylinder 2 Misfire), and P0303 (Cylinder 3 Misfire) due to liquid coolant flooding the combustion chambers. The engine is now completely locked and will not start, stranding me at home with no transportation. This is a critical safety issue. Liquid coolant leaking into active engine cylinders poses an immediate risk of sudden engine stalling while driving, loss of motive power in traffic, and potential engine fire hazards. This failure matches Ford's own Technical Service Bulletin (TSB 22-2229), proving Ford has long-standing knowledge of this hazardous design defect. When I contacted Ford Motor Company corporate customer service for emergency assistance and towing to a dealership, Ford explicitly refused to assist me and instructed me to contact class-action plaintiff's attorneys instead. Ford is actively refusing to remedy a severe, known safety hazard for a stranded consumer. I request that the federal safety agency escalate its investigation into Ford EcoBoost coolant intrusion to force a mandatory safety recall before this defect causes a serious highway accident."