2018 Ford Edge engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 8, 2026ALEngine

   Vehicle began a slight engine miss and acceleration hesitation occasionally. Over a year it began to be more often. I had the car in for maintenance several time to diagnose the problem but the engine light never came on there was no code. After another year it became worse and the engine light came. The mechanic says that a cylinder has water intrusion from the cooling system. The mechanic states that the vehicle needs a new engine. Research shows this is a common problem…

   NHTSA complaint #11769842 · source
2. Filed Oct 7, 2026OHEngine

   I own a 2018 Ford Edge with a 2l Eco Boost motor. I bought it 3 months ago. The car now has 39,000 miles on it and the engine started bucking and cutting out as I drove down the rode. I took it to the dealer and they said it is coolant intrusion. They have to replace the engine at a cost of $10,000. After reaching out to Ford they refuse to cover or even help cover the cost. The defect is a well known design flaw and is well documented on the internet. I think they need to…

   NHTSA complaint #11769708 · source
3. Filed Oct 6, 2026NYEngine

   Coolant intrusion on the engine block a manufacturers problem which now leaked into the engine block and the vehicle has 50,618 miles and needs a total engine replacement. This is a 2018 and it has internal engine failure, there is a lawsuit but I need my car now to get to and from work.

   NHTSA complaint #11769451 · source
4. Filed Oct 6, 2026IDEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11769428 · source
5. Filed Oct 6, 2026WIEngine

   Engine rough idling, power compromised, check engine light on, determined coolant intrusion into engine which had to be replaced.

   NHTSA complaint #11769304 · source
6. Filed Oct 6, 2026114,700 miMOEngine

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that an independent mechanic became aware that coolant was leaking into cylinder #3. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, DTC: P0303 was displayed. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Action Number: DP26008 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,700.

   NHTSA complaint #11769257 · source
7. Filed Sep 30, 2026MOEngine

   Have water intrusion into engine which caused engine to overheat and started knocking as I was trying to get off hwy to safety from other hwy traffic. And ford knows about this issue and will not do nothing until if fails. Well I failed on me and put me in a unsafe zone when it did and now its out of warranty and ford wants to charge me thousands to repair thier flaw they know has issues and can put customers into danger areas when fails

   NHTSA complaint #11767964 · source
8. Filed Sep 29, 2026MOEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11767856 · source
9. Filed Sep 29, 2026PAEngine

   My 2018 Ford Edge Titanium (2.0L EcoBoost) is experiencing internal engine coolant intrusion - the defect described in Ford Technical Service Bulletin 22-2229 (June 10, 2022), which covers 2015-2018 Ford Edge 2.0L EcoBoost vehicles for coolant leaking into the engine cylinders. The engine loses motive power without warning: it revs but the vehicle barely accelerates, including at road speed - a sudden loss-of-power hazard in traffic. Symptoms began approximately 09/08/2026.…

   NHTSA complaint #11767714 · source
10. Filed Sep 27, 2026CTEngine

    Ref existing NHTSA 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

    NHTSA complaint #11767284 · source
11. Filed Sep 26, 2026TXEngine

    The coolant start leaking into cylinder#1 and cause a check engine light on and problems with the idle and engine performance, my care has only 40k mileage on it and the warantty already passed on it. Its a big ford fail of design or production and i want them to handle that. We can't buy expensive cars and not trust a big company like ford. I can't handle the repair cost out of pocket and i want to file an official complain against ford to carry all the repair cost and get…

    NHTSA complaint #11767132 · source
12. Filed Sep 26, 2026AZEngine

    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,…

    NHTSA complaint #11767121 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology