2018 Ford Edge: sudden loss of power

Filed Nov 9, 2026 · Engine · WI

On 9/8/2026 the engine lost power almost causing me to be rear ended. I had to pull over and drive home on side streets with my hazards on.This is from a coolant intrusion issue with the motor.

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 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 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 6, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · ID

My 2018 Ford Edge with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine has approximately 80,000 miles. The vehicle recently experienced a significant loss of engine coolant with no visible external leak found. The coolant level was extremely low when checked. While driving the vehicle, the engine began running very rough and the check-engine light started flashing, indicating a severe misfire. Because of the sudden change in engine operation and concern about possible engine damage or loss of power, I turned around and stopped driving the vehicle. It has not been driven normally since. The vehicle has not yet gone through Ford’s full diagnostic procedure for internal coolant intrusion. I am aware that Ford has issued TSB 19-2346 concerning coolant intrusion into the cylinders on certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge vehicles equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. Based on the severe coolant loss with no visible external leak and the subsequent misfire/flashing check-engine light, I am concerned that my vehicle may be experiencing the same condition. The vehicle is available for inspection. A Ford dealership recently inspected the vehicle for a separate flexplate concern and advised that it was not exhibiting the cracked-flexplate issue. The coolant-loss and engine-misfire condition occurred afterward. I am reporting this because a sudden severe engine misfire, overheating, or loss of engine power while driving could create a safety risk, especially if it occurs at highway speeds or in traffic.

Filed Sep 29, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · MO

Coolant intrusion, Ford service shop states it needs a new motor. This is a known issue and the vehicle is not over 100k miles. Driving on highway and loss of power, swapped spark plugs and ignition coil, check engine light turned back on a week later and engine overheated. White smoke and loss of coolant.

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 26, 2026 · Engine · AZ

Coolant leaking directly into the engine’s combustion chambers. Mechanical failure, not a simple leak: coolant crosses from the cooling jacket into the cylinders themselves, fouling combustion instead of regulating temperature. The defect traces to the engine block and cylinder head design, combined with a head gasket seal, inadequate. The resulting symptoms as a sudden, significant loss of power paired with an “Engine Coolant Over Temperature” warning on the dashboard, often followed by rough running once the engine cools and a check-engine light tied to a cylinder misfire. Stopped at a green light to turn left. When the oncoming traffic cleared. Hit gas and it almost stalled. Addition traffic approaching me had to slow down to avoid hitting me.

Filed Sep 26, 2026 · Transmission · GA

At a routine oil change visit, Akins Ford found the engine coolant low and added coolant. That had not happened before. Later, while my daughter was driving the vehicle, the check engine light came on and an engine warning message appeared. The engine lost power and the vehicle could not be driven normally. A scan tool read DTC P0303, cylinder 3 misfire detected. The vehicle was towed to Akins Ford in Winder, Georgia. On XXX Akins opened repair order 955703 and diagnosed a cylinder number 3 misfire caused by coolant intrusion into the cylinder. The dealer performed a borescope inspection and confirmed coolant in the engine. The dealer said the engine long block has to be replaced and estimated the repair at $9,051.31. The vehicle had approximately 83,931 miles. It is still at the dealership and has not been repaired. Ford issued Technical Service Bulletin 19-2346 on XXX, titled "2.0L EcoBoost - Coolant In Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke And/Or Illuminated MIL." It covers 2015-2018 Edge vehicles with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. It describes a low coolant level and a runs rough condition with DTCs including P0301 through P0304, states the cause may be coolant intrusion into the cylinder, and directs dealers to replace the long block engine assembly. My vehicle is within that range. My failure matches the bulletin on model year, engine, symptom and diagnostic code. I contacted Ford on XXX and asked for assistance. Ford denied assistance and said the vehicle was too old because it is more than six years old. The vehicle has under 100,000 miles. My Ford case number is [XXX]. I am reporting this as a safety problem because the engine lost power while my daughter was driving the vehicle. I understand the federal safety agency opened defect petition DP26008 on XXXcovering the 2.0L EcoBoost engine in 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. There was no crash, no fire and no injury. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 16, 2026 · Engine · TX

On September 11, 2026, my 2018 Ford Edge with approximately 126,000 miles began shaking and the check-engine light came on. There were no earlier warnings. I am concerned the engine could lose power while driving. I took it to a Ford dealership, where the advisor verbally confirmed coolant inside an engine cylinder and reported codes P0302 and P0316. The repair was quoted at $8,600 before taxes, and repair assistance was denied. The only other recent inspection was a registration inspection a few months earlier.

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.