Ford Edge Complaints (2016)

926 consumer complaints on file.

#11562136December 27, 2023
STEERING
The contacts own a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing out of the garage, the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel, but the steering wheel failed to turn. The check engine warning light illuminated and stated that the "Hill Start Assist Not Available”, Steering Assist Fault Service Required, Service Advance-trac" message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the Auto Service Center and was not repaired due to parts not being available. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561470December 22, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a significant amount of white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant intrusion into the engine. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Manufacturer Communication Number: 19-2346. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 20,300.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561505December 22, 2023
ENGINE
Coolant is leaking into the engine cylinders and burning through coolant rapidly. The exact issue that is referenced in recall 20V469000. My vehicle is currently not eligible for this recall, based on a VIN search on Ford.com and from speaking to a Ford customer service rep. It's my understanding that this problem can lead to engine failure or fire which is a significant risk to me and my family. No warning lamps or messages came on at any point. I only realized that the coolant tank was completely empty once I noticed that my heater was blowing cold air and did some internet research. My local Ford Dealer (DeNooyer Ford, Vicksburg, MI) has inspected and diagnosed, confirming that this is indeed the problem and that the vehicle requires a long block engine replacement. The quote for replacement starts at $8,000. If further inspection is needed from NHTSA, the vehicle will be available until I am able to replace the engine or sell.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561014December 19, 2023
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
My 2016 Ford Edge with 86k miles encountered a well-known EcoBoost engine problem (TSB 22-2229) where there was coolant intrusion into the cylinder causing a rough start and codes P0302 (cylinder #2 misfire) and P1316 (misfire in first 1000 RPM). My understanding is that this problem can potentially lead to an engine fire. The dealership I bought the Edge from replaced the engine block at my expense, not because the block itself was damaged, but because the newer block doesn't cause the head gasket failure or leakage between the coolant system and the cylinders. I requested a buyback from Ford but it was denied with no explanation given other than the list of general criteria for denial. It would appear based on those general criteria that it was probably denied because the vehicle is out of warranty, I encountered problem after warranty expiration/18k miles, and only one repair job (replacing the engine) appears to have repaired it. But it is clearly a defective engine - only question is how long Ford has known about it. I requested just a refund of the repair cost (engine replacement), but that was also denied. Ford customer care said they would give me an extended warranty as a "goodwill gesture" but this does not cover the sunk cost of the engine replacement and they could not promise me it would cover this same problem if it occurred again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11558237December 3, 2023
ENGINE
Blown head gasket due to a engine defect in the 2015-2018 ford edges which can and has cause a car fire as coolant can enter cylinders and ignite, for has corrected this problem in newer models but has not informed or corrected this problems in these years
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11557221November 28, 2023
ENGINE
Ford Edge coolant leak causing engine failure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11557283November 28, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact's sister owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while her sister was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion in cylinder #3. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11557319November 28, 2023
ENGINE
Automobile overheats due to the loss of antifreeze coolant into the engine piston cylinder. This is a known 2016 Ecoboost engine problem where a crack develops in the engine block and the coolant leaks/intrudes into the piston cylinder. Sudden loss of power at any speeds when the engine overheats. Repair for this problem requires an engine replacement with a newer, redesigned version of the engine block.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11556986November 27, 2023
ENGINE
My 2016 Ford Edge equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine had coolant leak into the engine cylinders and my check engine light came on. Upon contacting Ford, they said it happens and I should be fine to take a 1,046-mile road trip to Colorado and back home. I then had my hometown mechanic look at the problem and he said I had a P0304 problem and that I need to stop driving the car immediately. He printed off the Technical Service Bulletin dated 06/26/2019. He said if I drove it, it would overheat and potentially catch fire. I immediately drove it to the Ford dealership I purchased this car from and after checking they said I needed a new engine, and I would pay approximately $4,700.00 right before the holidays. I rented a car for my trip and when I returned, I called the dealership on 11/14/23 and told them to put the new engine in as I can't afford this expense or another vehicle. The bill amounted to $5,955.80 and the difference the dealership said they would bill to Ford, and they would get reimbursed, but I had to pay $4,700.00. This was not on my radar, budget or understanding as the defect was known since 2019 and I had this car in to my Ford dealership for maintenance many times after this and not one word was mentioned about this faulty engine design. I am single mother with no child support. Shame on Ford!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11556342November 21, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact pumped the brake pedal before the vehicle came to a stop. The low brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the front passenger’s side brake hose was leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 86,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555318November 15, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact drove to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer the following day to be diagnosed. The dealer diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion in the cylinders, and that cylinder #1 was misfiring. The dealer determined that the engine long block needed to be replaced. The dealer sent a diagnostic report to the warranty company; however, the warranty company declined to cover the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555270November 15, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system was previously replaced. The contact stated that a month later, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering abnormally. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while coming to a complete stop. Additionally, there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had been illuminating intermittently. The contact's father and husband reset the check engine warning light several times, performed several inspections and tests, and replaced the fuel filters and air filters; however, the failure persisted. A certified Ford independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that there was coolant intrusion in cylinder #2. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11554484November 10, 2023
ENGINE
I own a 2016 Ford Edge SEL AWD Ecoboost with all of the symptoms of the TSB that Ford released on June 9, 2022 (2.0L EcoBoost - Coolant In Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke And/Or Illuminated MIL). I brought it for service at Palm Springs Ford in September and received a very large estimate (approx $13,000) to replace the engine, motor and transmission mounts, etc. This is not something that I had expected nor can afford at this time. I see no recall available for this issue. The vehicle is seven (7) years old with 75,932.4 miles and I cannot imagine that coolant leaks and engine failures are a normal feature for a car of this age and with this mileage. I planned to drive this car for several more years and I am disappointed in Ford’s lack of quality control/assurance.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11554253November 8, 2023
WHEELS
I went to have tires rotated and an alignment done to the 2016 Edge. The mechanic came in and told me we had a problem with the lug nuts have enlarged and they could not get them off and when they would get them off they would be damaged and not be able to put the back on the car. They had to force the tool on the lug nuts to get them off. Some of them the caps were loose when they got them off too. I had to spend 68.00 to get new lugs so i could get out of the place. They showed me and they were severely out of shape and were not safe. I am a widow who takes car of father and if we would have had problems on the road i would not of been able to change the tire. Something needs to be done about this. I checked the ford website and see manny people have complained over the same issue. So let me know what you plan to do about this dangerous issue!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11553949November 7, 2023
ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
I had my vehicle serviced (oil change, tire rotation, fluid levels topped off) before we took a trip to Florida from Massachusetts. On the way home from the trip we experienced no heat in our vehicle so we had the vehicle checked out thinking maybe the thermostat needed replacing. Instead the repair shop found the coolant level down by over 1 gallon. They performed a pressure check for leaks and found none. They informed me that there was a for the 2016 Ford Edge. We found an article on line that stated TSB [XXX] superseded TSB [XXX]. I then went to my Ford Dealer to explain the issue that we experienced the issues associated with that TSB and they informed me that my vehicle had no recalls. Ford informed me that it depended on build dates which seems odd when the issue covers several years of this make and model how can it come down to a single date. We got no warning lights lights just the white smoke from the exhaust as well as the loss of a lot of coolant. Looking for direction on how to proceed, I feel this should be covered by Ford because of the numerous issues reported as well as low mileage for the 7 year old vehicle. 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
#11553452November 3, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel became firm. Additionally, the temperature gauge was rising. The contact pulled to the side of the road and waited for the vehicle to cool down before taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was informed that the failure was due to coolant intrusion into the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11552997November 1, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle vibrated and hesitated with an engine misfire. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that a misfire had occurred in cylinder #3. Due to the design of the engine, the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,726.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11552536October 30, 2023
ENGINE
Coolant intrusion into engine causing sudden loss of power and overheating. Almost caused an accident, required tow services. Confirmed that this is a known manufacturer issue with the Ford ecoboost, but no remedy but to pay out of pocket for another potentially faulty engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11552216October 27, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard as the brake fluid warning light would appear on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics where the brake master cylinder, brake calipers, brake booster, and ABS system were all replaced; however, the failure returned soon after each repair. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics); however, the repair failed to correct the brake issue. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551769October 25, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and would not properly accelerate. Additionally, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust system with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that cylinder #3 was faulty, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but not assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 108,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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