I have had several warnings that my engine coolant is over temperature. Had shut down several time. I have the radiator fluid changed, and have white exhaust smoke, severe engine misfires, and persistent overheating. I am not even driving it right now. My car is definetely a part of the issues that is involved in this : Miller, et al. v. Ford Motor Company is a major consolidated class-action lawsuit centered on a catastrophic engine design defect in Ford’s four-cylinder EcoBoost engines. Absolutely rediculous. Register my car for updates on this lawsuit and engine replacement.
Ford Edge misfire problems
668 of the 14,136 owner complaints about the Ford Edge describe misfire or rough idle, most of them for the 2017 model year.
- owner complaints
- 668
- worst model year
- 2017
- typical repair cost reported
- $8,000
- typical mileage
- 77,000
By model year
Often reported together
Check engine light 448Engine failure 261Overheating 237Loss of power 64Stalling 60Fire or smoke 48Hesitation 20Shudder 13
Trouble codes mentioned
P0302 44P0316 32P0301 27P0303 26P0304 22P0300 13P0217 7P1299 6P1285 6P2111 2
What owners say
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
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.
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.
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.
My 2017 Ford Edge SEL, equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine, experienced a catastrophic engine failure at 66,897 miles due to coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders — a defect Ford Motor Company had already identified and documented in Technical Service Bulletin TSB 22-2229, issued in 2022. Warning symptoms: The check engine light began flashing accompanied by a rough cold start, noise on startup, and engine misfiring. These symptoms appeared suddenly and without prior indication of any mechanical issue. Component that failed: The 1.5L EcoBoost engine — specifically, coolant intrusion into the cylinder(s) caused by a known manufacturing defect. The failed long block engine is available for inspection upon request. Confirmed by dealer: Yes — confirmed by two separate authorized Ford dealerships. The first dealership initially misdiagnosed the failure as a spark plug and ignition coil issue ($830.66 charged for an ineffective repair). Ten days later the same dealership dispatched a technician who performed a coolant pressure test and borescope inspection, confirmed coolant intrusion consistent with TSB 22-2229, and recommended a complete long block engine replacement — waiving all fees, which I consider a tacit acknowledgment of the prior misdiagnosis. A second authorized Ford dealer subsequently confirmed the diagnosis and performed the long block engine replacement at a cost of $8,291.37. Manufacturer contact: Ford Motor Company Customer Service was contacted directly via live chat on July 19, 2024 (Case No. CXH-02371701-X1H6M4). Ford declined to provide any financial assistance, citing warranty expiration, and made no reference to TSB 22-2229 despite its existence in Ford's own OASIS dealer system. Safety risk: A sudden engine failure at highway speeds creates a significant risk of loss of vehicle control, inability to safely exit traffic, and potential collision — endangering the driver and other motorists. The engine misfiring and rough operation also c
"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."
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.
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.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.
Recall number 24V635000 · Recall details
Questions about the Ford Edge misfire
Which Ford Edge years have misfire or rough idle problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2017 (272 complaints), 2018 (195 complaints) and 2016 (116 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix misfire or rough idle on the Ford Edge?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $8,000 (median of 132 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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