2018 Ford Edge: engine failure

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 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 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."

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 8, 2026 · Engine · AL

Vehicle began a slight engine miss and acceleration hesitation occasionally. Over a year it began to be more often. I had the car in for maintenance several time to diagnose the problem but the engine light never came on there was no code. After another year it became worse and the engine light came. The mechanic says that a cylinder has water intrusion from the cooling system. The mechanic states that the vehicle needs a new engine. Research shows this is a common problem with this model engine. Ford has no fix currently for the engine. My mechanic says that a new engine is around $8,000-9,000.00.

Filed Oct 7, 2026 · Engine · OH

I own a 2018 Ford Edge with a 2l Eco Boost motor. I bought it 3 months ago. The car now has 39,000 miles on it and the engine started bucking and cutting out as I drove down the rode. I took it to the dealer and they said it is coolant intrusion. They have to replace the engine at a cost of $10,000. After reaching out to Ford they refuse to cover or even help cover the cost. The defect is a well known design flaw and is well documented on the internet. I think they need to be forced to recall these motors before someone gets killed or injured from the cars erratic behavior. When it happens its like the car slams on its brakes for a moment and it scares the crap out of you. I just paid $21,000 for this vehicle. Carfax was clean, no mention of any issues whatsoever.

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Engine · NY

Coolant intrusion on the engine block a manufacturers problem which now leaked into the engine block and the vehicle has 50,618 miles and needs a total engine replacement. This is a 2018 and it has internal engine failure, there is a lawsuit but I need my car now to get to and from work.

Filed Sep 27, 2026 · Engine · CT

Ref existing the federal safety agency DP26008 report Significant loss of engine power An "Engine Coolant Over Temperature" warning After the vehicle sits and cools, the engine can run roughly A cylinder-misfire check-engine light can appear. defect addressed by FORD TSB 19-2346/22-2229. The vehicle has only 78,000 miles and requires approximately $12,000 in engine replacement. Car is unsafe to drive due to intermittent engine stalling/lack of performance

Filed Sep 16, 2026 · Engine · IA

I had two incidents when I suddenly lost forward power. One was in town and lost power and was almost rear ended by another vehicle. Another incident was when I was on the interstate and lost forward power and had to get off the road because of the traffic until I could get forward movement again. I felt that this loss of power did put myself and others at risk. I also noticed rough idling and took it to the dealer. The first time, they could not get it to act up. Then I had an check engine light come on. I took it into the dealer and they replaced wires to different cylinder (cylinder 2 was affected). Less than a month later, I noticed surging while driving and then the engine light came on again. I took it back to the dealer and they notified me that it was coolant intrusion and needed a new engine at 52,000 miles. I felt unsafe in the vehicle with the surging and loss of power. Not only to myself but also to the other drivers on the road. I have since parked the vehicle out of concern.

Filed Sep 16, 2026 · Engine · MI

My 2018 Ford Edge Titanium experienced a catastrophic engine failure due to a known manufacturing defect involving coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The defect caused the vehicle to become inoperable and required a complete replacement of the 2.0L EcoBoost engine (Service Engine Assembly Part # J2GZ6006E) at 110,821 miles. The total out-of-pocket repair cost was $7,712.78. This sudden loss of engine power poses a severe safety risk on the road.