Ford Edge Complaints (2018)

850 consumer complaints on file.

#11746480June 25, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The check engine light came on while the vehicle was being driven during a vacation. This happened after the vehicle had a maintenance-required tune-up performed by the dealership on May 19, 2026. The vehicle was not having performance issues at the time, but I did not want to drive home with the check engine light on. The very next business day, I took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. The dealership advised me that the vehicle had coolant intrusion involving cylinder 4 and that the engine would need to be replaced. Because this was a serious diagnosis, I then took the vehicle to another reputable automotive repair shop for a second opinion. That shop also advised that the engine needed to be replaced due to the coolant intrusion issue. This creates a safety concern because coolant intrusion can lead to misfires, engine damage, overheating, loss of power, stalling, or engine failure while the vehicle is being driven. I was more than 250 miles from home and had to avoid driving the vehicle because of the risk of further engine damage or possible failure on the road. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The issue was inspected by the dealership and by an independent automotive repair shop. No crash, fire, injury, or death occurred. The check engine light came on while driving during a vacation. No other warning message is known at this time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11746506June 25, 2026
ENGINE
Approximately 3–6 months ago, my 2018 Ford Edge (2.0L EcoBoost, ~86,650 miles) began exhibiting symptoms including repeated coolant loss requiring frequent top-offs with no visible external leak, a check engine light with misfire codes, and rough idle and rough running conditions. I brought the vehicle to a Ford dealership for diagnosis. The dealership confirmed coolant intrusion into the engine cylinder, consistent with the known defect described in Ford Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) #22-2229. The recommended repair per the TSB is a full long-block engine replacement, quoted at approximately $13,000. This issue affects 2015–2018 Ford Edges equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine and is the result of a documented design flaw in which channels scored into the cylinder head allow coolant to degrade the head gasket seal and enter the cylinders. Ford redesigned the engine around 2020 to address this flaw but has not issued a recall or provided remediation for affected owners. My vehicle is out of warranty and Ford has declined to cover the repair despite acknowledging the defect in the TSB. I am filing this complaint to add to the documented record of this defect and urge NHTSA to investigate and require a recall. Coolant intrusion can lead to complete engine failure, overheating, and fire risk — posing a serious safety hazard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11746261June 24, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Known ford edge issue, coolant intrusion, that occurs due to bad design of the engine block and related cooling issue. Engine nearly locked up while driving without warning or notice on highway, bad stuttering.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11745436June 21, 2026
POWER TRAIN
A torque converter positioning sensor component stuck off
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11744683June 17, 2026
ENGINE
The check engine light came on 2 weeks ago, and I have had rough cold starts since then. Brought my car to the dealership after Autozone scanned the code and told me I need new spark plugs and an ignition coil. The mechanic at the Ford dealership determined that Coolant is leaking into the cylinders - I am being told I need to replace the whole engine. Apparently, this is a very common issue with my car, as well as many other Ford models
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11744602June 16, 2026
ENGINE
The engine continually exhibits cylinder #2 misfiring, disappearing coolant, and rough idling. Efforts have been made, but these issues relate directly to a cracked block allowing coolant into the combustion chamber. The car has about 93,000 miles on it and has been meticulously maintained, but still the issues are getting worse and more frequent.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11744304June 15, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have a 2018 Ford Edge where the liftgate will not open at all from any method—key fob, interior button, or the hatch button. This appears to be a mechanical or electrical failure, and I’m concerned it may be a defect and a potential safety issue since the trunk cannot be accessed. It has had many Safety recalls reguarding a lot of issues, the rear view camera is in the same area, so they fixed my camera but they wouldn't fix the trunk not opening, I feel this is major safety issue, should I get pinned in my car while in an accident, on day in where I live in [XXX] and it's 110 outside with my mom or my kids, it could cause us to lose our lives. It's clear they know it's a problem, it a known issue but they are doing nothing to fix, because I purchased the car used and the warrenty for them was over in 05/08/2026. This dangerous, and not something I as the buyer/drive caused. I wasn't in accident, I wasn't in flood, I did not cause this damage and they should fix. Espcially knowing they already have problems with this area on the car. However, they want me to go get the car checked for transmission issues cause there a recall on that on my car, Customer Satification Number 22N12. I am asking for Help. There are no lights on, no messages from the car it just stops randomly working. This has been going for about 4 months. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743474June 11, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The part behind the dashboard touchscreen for the radio went bad, they call it the APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module). It allows us to see the screen when in reverse among other things. They are incredibly common to go bad on certain model years of ford vehicles. Very expensive to fix as the module is programmed per VIN. The screen does not work, just stays black the entire time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743494June 11, 2026
ENGINE
The car is a 2018 Ford edge titanium 2.0L Eco Boost engine.After 75,600 miles the check engine light came on. After a local auto repair shop diagnosed the problem as a coolant contamination in cylinder 3, I was instructed to take the car to a Ford dealer because a new engine was needed. The dealer confirmed the coolant intrusion in cylinder 3 and a new engine has been ordered. After calling Ford Care, I was told that this is a known problem but because my warranty had expired there was nothing Ford would do. So I will need to spend $8,500 for the new engine and installation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743295June 10, 2026
ENGINE
This 2018 Ford Edge of 65, 775 miles was loosing antifreeze, releasing white smoke out exhaust and would throw codes of overheating issues etc. Took vehicle to Pettus Ford in Fredericktown, Missouri for diagnostic of codes. It was noted that these codes are all related and owner must get a new engine to fix the problem. No other remedy was suggested. This seems to be a none problem with this year of vehicle with no recalls noted to date. There were a few different warning lamps that were displayed to notify owner.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742991June 9, 2026
ENGINE
I bought the car may 1st. MAY 3RD the check engine light came on. Dealership changed spark plugs. Next day light came on again. Then the engine over heating warning light came on. Coolant looked low but went took cap off and air hit coolant level came back up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742092June 4, 2026
ENGINE
Car keeps overheating and mis firing causing the car to break down on the side of the road, coming to find out that the engine is having head gasket failure without warning, check engine light doesn't appear to after the fact, causing my 82 year old mother stranded on the side of the road
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741688June 2, 2026
ENGINE
The 2.0L EcoBoost engine in my 2018 Ford Edge Titanium experienced head gasket failure due to Ford’s known cylinder channel design defect present in 2015–2019 EcoBoost 2.0 engines. Ford scored channels between cylinders in an attempt to improve cooling, which allows coolant to degrade the head gasket and mix with engine oil. Symptoms included white smoke from the exhaust, coolant loss, rough idle, and a check engine light prior to failure. The coolant-oil contamination caused engine performance degradation and risk of sudden failure while driving, endangering myself and other motorists. The engine drained all coolant unbeknownst to me while driving, causing the car to overheat and causing damage to the head gasket. Car had to be pulled over and towed to a shop. Head gasket was repaired, but the issue continued and more coolant was found in the engine oil in 2026. Coolant constantly has to be replenished after driving. The failure was confirmed by an independent mechanic. The vehicle has not been inspected by Ford or NHTSA. Ford has not issued a recall for this known defect despite widespread reports from 2015–2019 Edge, Fusion, and other EcoBoost 2.0 owners experiencing identical failures. I am filing this complaint to contribute to the pattern of evidence needed to compel a formal NHTSA investigation and potential recall action.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741356June 1, 2026
ENGINE
I have a 2018 Ford Edge supposedly bought "brand new" was advertised "brand new" but later find out it wasn't because dealership had titled it to themselves as a loaner. A few weeks ago my check engine light came on and my husband had it checked and was a cylinder 2 fault code. He took it to our local mechanic and he said he looked with scope and saw coolant in the cylinder. My car now sits at the Ford Dealership in Albemarle and has been diagnosed with the coolant intrusion issue and I have to pay for a engine. My calls to Ford were useless, they refused to help even though this issue was well known to them and I was never informed or I would have traded this vehicle in a long time ago. The service rep at the dealership said I was looking at about $7400 out the door plus an issue with "fluid leaking" on both front wheels, which is another $1000. She also said she would advocate on my behalf with Ford to see if they will cover any of this $$$ repair. We are waiting to find out their response. I have a line of credit set up to pay for this but really can't afford to put money into this lemon. I am disappointed in Ford as a Ford Mustang was my first car and my husband and I have bought several brand new and used vehicles over the years. We were life long Ford people but Ford doesn't stand behind well known (to them) defective engines so we are no longer. My choices are 1) pay $8500 to have the repairs fixed, 2) Ford assisting me with paying for the engine replacement 4) Selling/trading my vehicle to avoid the expensive repair and only getting between $2000 and 3000. Either way (unless Ford helps me) I am out around $7400-$8500! Most of all I feel like I've been driving around blind to the fact that a fire could have resulted. I frequently have my grandchildren in my car and it could have been devastating. Or my engine could have blown in the middle of heavy traffic putting us at risk of collision and the task of somehow getting it out of the road safely.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740838May 29, 2026
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2018 Ford Edge 2.0L EcoBoost. Vehicle CEL came on, took it to the dealership for diagnostic and report indicated a known TSB 22-2229 to apply to my vehicle's condition. Trouble code P0302. White exhaust smoke, misfire at start up, low coolant levels, runs rough. Dealer performed a borescope inspection and found the engine long block has internal fluid leak. My safety, my kids, and others on the road were put as risk because at any given moment, the car could have overheated, stalled and caused an accident. The engine is available for inspection upon request. Prior to the CEL, the car began shaking and blowing white exhaust smoke. Now I'm left with no car as a single mom trying to make ends meet. Ford won't help to pay $13K for a new engine with a known manufacturing defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740533May 28, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION
See attached document for complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11739826May 24, 2026
ENGINE
Error code, cylinder 2. This is 2018 Ford Edge 2L ecoboost and personal mechanic looked in cylinder and saw small amount of coolant. The car is sitting at Ford dealership in Albemarle NC at this time for full diagnostics. The car has mostly been parked since getting error code but husband said coolant is full, oil looks normal, is not cloudy and car drove fine to dealership. We are hoping this will be a minor (not replace the whole engine) fix. But I am bracing for worst, and scared it is the "well known to Ford" coolant intrusion issue due to defective engines in models 2015-2018. If so I hope Ford will do the right thing. My husband and I have been life long Ford customers, but if I have to pay for that engine with no assistance from them I will never owl another Ford. This seems to be a chronic issue with these engines. Im not sure exact date we got the error code but sometime in April. I can probably get exact date my husband had it checked from parts store if need be. I bought this car brand new (although it was technically NOT new. It was advertised and sold as new but I later found out it had been previously titled to dealership...but this is another story). I changed oil regularly, with full synthetic and I am in my late [XXX] and drive accaccordingly. This vehicle has been well taken care of. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738656May 18, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the head gasket needed to be replaced; the independent mechanic made the contact aware of an unknown technical service bulletin associated with the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a different independent mechanic where it was diagnosed once again that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738263May 16, 2026
ENGINE
2018 Ford Edge 2.0l ecoboost engine that has a design flaw that allows coolant to leak into the cylinders and destroys engine. Approximately 65,600 ish miles and it was just diagnosed with coolant intrusion and new engine is needed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738146May 15, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. There was an abnormal swishing sound detected. The check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where a video was sent to the contact displaying coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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