2017 FORD EDGE Complaints

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact observed an abnormal rumbling from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,026.

The engine is faulty, it has a radiator leak into the cylinders. Causing misfire, overheating, or even engine combustion.

I purchased my Ford Edge about 4 years ago at approximately 25000 miles from Tom Ahl in Lima Ohio. It currently has 73989 miles. I have been faithful in my maintenance of the vehicle. I started having rough start that last only briefly and made an appointment with my mechanic. He said the code was cylinder 3 and changed the coil pack. This did not resolve the problem. He then changed the spark plugs. Still did not resolve the issue. I took it to the Ford dealership which determined there was coolant leaking into the cylinders and the engine needed replaced. After doing some research, I learned this is a very common problem with the 2017 Ford Edge Eco boost 2.0 engine. Ford has know about the problem since 2010 and corrected it in 2020. Engines have failed and caught on fire due to this issue. I feel an engine should last longer than 73989 miles and it is a defect in the way the engine was built and cooled. I am filing this complaint in hopes that a recall will be issued. The replacement is costing me over 8000 dollars. I don't want to turn off the code and dump on some one else and I also cant afford to just junk the vehicle. So I am hoping for a recall. Many people have had to deal with this and if Ford had made it known, I would have never purchased this vehicle.

The 2017 Ford Edge is leaking coolant into the engine, and the dealership says that the only remedy is to replace the engine because it cannot be repaired but will need to be replaced. We bought this car brand new from the Ford dealership and did not expect to have a major repair cost so soon after the warranty ended. We have five more months to complete our car payments, and we also just purchased the Ford Maverick. This makes us feel uncertain about Ford. I also discovered that this problem has been known to Ford since 2010 and has not been corrected. We only took this car to the Ford dealership for service since we purchased it in 2017. This will cost us severl thousands to replace the engine. Warranty ended at 60 k and the vihecule is now at about 70k.

Power Steering System went out while driving. A warning light for the Advanced Traction System came on shortly before the Power Steering went out. This caused me to hit a curb creating a tire blowout. I got both problems fixed and the mechanic stated the issue with the power steering was that a wire for the system was resting on the catalytic converter, which caused the wire to melt and create the power steering failure. The mechanic replaced the wiring and replaced the mounting for the wiring to prevent it from resting on the exhaust system. The defect was only inspected by the mechanic that repaired the vehicle. No insurance or police since I was lucky enough to make it home.

Vehicle engine runs extremely rough and shakes the vehicle after starting the engine. White exhaust smoke is also observed and coolant levels are steadily dropping over time. A pungent unpleasant odor is present near the exhaust as well. Vehicle has been experiencing this issue since June 2022 and has progressively gotten worse. The check engine light was illuminated so a OBD-II code reader was utilized on July 2, 2022. The diagnostic codes P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0316, P1026, and P1285 were found. I have reason to believe that it is related to the issues related to the technical service bulletin (TSB) 22-2229. I am concerned about safety regarding this issue. My immediate concern falls on the poisonous gases produced when the engine is burning coolant putting the driver and others near the vehicle at risk. In addition, the vehicle is unreliable and the issue may cause other parts of the engine to fail. I believe this is a Ford design flaw and they should be held responsible. A certified Ford dealership in Colorado will be running diagnostic tests after it has been dropped off for an appointment scheduled on 7/10/2023 at 8:45am MST.

Had brake calipers replaced 3 weeks ago. Picked up vehicle and brake pedal was going to the floor. Dealer said it was air in the line. Get vehicle back and 2 weeks later I am driving I apply the brakes and the pedal goes to the floor and my vehicle barely stops. Almost hit the person in front of me. The warning light for Low Brake Fluid Comes on. I am told by the Dealer that the rubber brake line is leaking somewhere. Ford says that my vehicle is not a part of the recall on the Ford rubber hose issue. How is this not the same issue!

When starting my car the engine would putter for a bit before running smoothly. The engine light eventually came on and I took it to Sunshine Ford in Newburgh, NY. They told me there were two misfires when they hooked it up to the computer and they found coolant in cylinder one when they took the spark plug out. They told me I needed a whole new engine on my car with only 85,000 miles. I found out there is a technical service bulletin on this exact problem for my car and ford knows this is an issue. It should be a recall.

When starting the engine it would putter a bit before running smoothly. The engine light came on and I took it to Sunshine Ford in Newburgh, NY and they told me there is coolant in cylinder one of my engine and I need a new motor. They said there is a crack in the engine motor causing this. There is a technical service bulletin on this exact problem for this make and model. My car only has 85,000 miles on in. There should be a recall for this engine.

As I approached 50,000 miles on my car, I started to notice the car rumbling when I turned it on. Increasingly, I also started to hear the sound of water rushing towards the front of the car upon starting the vehicle as well as occasionally when I would brake while driving. On a few occasions, it took me several attempts to start the vehicle, or I would need to hold the push to start button for a longer period of time to start the car. Shortly after reaching 50,000 miles, the check engine light came on. I brought it to my local mechanic who told me the problem was caused by a 3rd cylinder misfire, which could be due to a possible cracked gasket. He suggested that I bring it to the dealership where I purchased the car, and that they would be aware of the issue, as it is a known issue in the 2017 Ford Edge. After investigating the issue and running a test to confirm, a mechanic at the Ford dealership in Danbury, CT confirmed the issue was related to a cracked gasket that was leaking coolant into the engine. Coolant leaking into the engine is obviously a very serious issue as the lack of coolant can cause the engine to overheat, smoke, and can even result in an engine fire. Fortunately, this issue has not caused an accident, so the police, manufacturer, or insurance representatives have not inspected the vehicle yet to my knowledge. The car is available for inspection upon request at Colonial Ford in Danbury, CT and is currently awaiting a response from Ford Corporation. Unfortunately, the car's 5 year warranty expired in October 2022, nearly 10,000 miles short of the alternative warranty. A Google search reveals many people have had this issue with the 2017 Ford Edge. A recall should be issued to prevent serious injury and potentially death due to the faulty pieces that were used by the manufacturer to build this engine. I am trying to work with Ford to cover the cost of repairs, but so far they have been unwilling to help as the car is outside of the warranty period.