2018 Ford Edge: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Jul 23, 2025 · Engine · 100,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle shuddered significantly and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine block was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred while idling at a stop sign. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine block was fractured, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2025 · Engine · 65,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that upon accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle shuddered. The contact stated that upon diagnosing the vehicle, the contact determined that there was coolant intrusion in the engine. An unknown local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was advised that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed Dec 11, 2024 · Engine · 52,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated while responding. The contact stated that the failure progressively worsened. The contact also noticed that the vehicle was experiencing excessive coolant consumption. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle experienced a rough start and was shuddering temporarily. Additionally, the contact stated while attempting to drive from a complete stop onto the road, the message "Caution - Coolant Temperature Overheat" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal again the vehicle was sputtering and was significantly sluggish. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to accelerate to 30 MPH after driving for 1 mile. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in the cylinders. 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 offered to partially cover the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

Filed Oct 22, 2024 · Engine · 117,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the sparks plugs were replaced; however, the failure progressively worsened. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the failure recurred, and the vehicle shuddered. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in the engine. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: 19-2346. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Filed Oct 4, 2024 · Engine · 60,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle shuddered and there was a temporary loss of automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the cylinder; and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2024 · Engine · 94,600 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at unknown speed, there was smoke coming from the exhaust pipe and the vehicle shuddered. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant intrusion into the cylinder. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,600.

Filed Aug 14, 2024 · Engine · 85,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle shuddered. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there was a leak in the exhaust manifold gasket. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was determined that there was coolant intrusion into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2024 · Engine · NY

I have a 2018 Ford Edge SEL with 36,460 miles on it. Problem began a few months ago on startup, engine would shudder for a few seconds then clear up, no check engine light came on. A few weeks later I experienced the same issue but the engine light came on! The repair shop changed the ignition coil, the spark plugs and the #2 cylinder injector! Vehicle ran well for a few weeks. While driving on [XXX] in Virginia the engine misfired and the check engine light came on, I found a Ford Dealership nearby and had them do a diagnostic check on the engine! I was informed by the service manager that the problem was “coolant intrusion” in the #2 cylinder! He provided me with the technical service bulletin #22-2229 which clearly states that to correct the problem “the long block engine assembly” must be replaced! Price quoted for this repair was $7,000 plus labor! My local dealership filed a claim with Ford, waiting to hear back from them, not holding my breath! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 19, 2024 · Engine · 58,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle shuddered, and the engine was misfiring. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring mostly during cold starts. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion in the cylinders. The dealer determined that the long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in an unknown recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2024 · Engine · 61,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shuddering with white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the spark plugs; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into cylinder #2 and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was advised to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2024 · Engine · 100,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling abnormally rough. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered, and an abnormal odor was detected, and white smoke was observed coming from the exhaust. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as coolant intrusion with coolant leaking into cylinder #3. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact was informed of Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2023 · Engine · 92,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and made an abnormal sound then lost motive power. The temperature gauge indicated that the engine was HOT. The contact stated that there was white smoke coming from the tailpipe. The check engine and low coolant warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.