2017 Ford Edge Engine

Coolant intrusion into cylinder causing rapid corrosion of engine block.

See attached complaint

The contact's friend owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 35-45 MPH, the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine block was cracked. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Riverside Ford of Tulsa (745 W 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74107); and was diagnosed and determined that the engine block was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

**Incident Summary:** I am reporting an issue with my 2017 Ford Edge with an EcoBoost engine. The vehicle has 39,844 miles on it. The component that failed is the head gasket, which has warped due to coolant intrusion. This issue led to the necessity of a full engine replacement. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. **Safety Concerns:** The malfunction compromised my safety and the safety of others as it led to the car overheating and the check engine light coming on. These symptoms started during the summer. Overheating poses a significant risk, potentially causing engine failure while driving, which could lead to dangerous situations on the road. Moreover, the presence of coolant in the oil and exhaust fumes indicated severe engine damage, which could have resulted in a fire hazard if not addressed promptly. **Problem Reproduction and Confirmation:** The problem has been reproduced and confirmed by an authorized Ford dealership. They performed a detailed inspection and diagnosed that the engine needs to be replaced due to the warped head gasket and coolant intrusion. **Inspections:** The vehicle and the failed component have been inspected by the Ford dealership. No inspections have been conducted by police, insurance representatives, or other authorities. **Warning Signs:** There were warning signs prior to the complete failure. The check engine light started coming on intermittently over the summer, and the car began to overheat. These symptoms indicated an underlying issue, which eventually led to the discovery of the warped head gasket and coolant intrusion. **Assessment:** Based on the inspections and symptoms, it is clear that the coolant intrusion into the engine led to the head gasket's failure. This is a known issue with EcoBoost engines, and it caused significant damage, warranting a complete engine replacement.

I AM IN NEED OF A SECOND ENGINE REPLACEMENT SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW. SAME SYPTOMS AND SAME PROBLEM AS CONFIRMED BY FORD DEALERSHIP. COOLANT INTRUSION ON CYLINDER 3. CODES P0303 AND P0316. THIS IS A KNOWN DESIGN FLAW FOR THE 2.0 ECOBOOST ENGINE. A NEW ENGINE BLOCK WAS REDESIGNED IN 2019 TO ADDRESS THIS KNOWN PROBLEM. I FILED A CASE WITH FORD, BUT THEY SAY THERE IS NO ASSISTANCE FROM THIS KNOWM PROBLEM. FIRST ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH 20,000 MILES AND NOW AT 103,000 IT NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN $7,200. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AS ASKED BY FORD AND I HAVE ALSO RECEIPTS TO VALIDATE.

Coolant Intrusion on EcoBoost 2.0L engine, cylinders #2 and #3 due to head gasket failure. Failure is due to open deck coolant system on engine re-design which was done on 2017- 2019 model years. The engine redesign (to get more horsepower) required more cooling so they "channeled" coolant between the cylinders leaving very little space for head gasket to seal. The only "fix" (see their TSBs) is to replace the entire long block on the vehicle. This replacement long block is not the same design, but a instead is a new one which has been re-engineered specifically because of the faulty design mentioned above. The cost quoted to do this through the Ford dealer that sold the car when it was new is $7,608.12. Ford customer service has been asked for financial assistance and has refused to provide any financial support. The vehicle in question only has 59,652 miles on it. TSBs issued re this are: 19-2346 and 22-2229

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact proceeded to use a diagnostic scanner and retrieved a code for a misfire in cylinder #3. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was confirmed that the engine had experienced coolant intrusion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,920.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that during start up, the vehicle was shuddering and vibrating abnormally with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the purge valve and spark plugs but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The contact was advised that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 77,000.

Vehicle has the 2.0 EcoBoost Turbo engine. The original engine produced same issues, mechanic found coolant intrusion at around 78,000 mi and replaced it for around $6,000 out of pocket in March of 2023. Logged everything with the local Ford to ensure new engine warranty stayed intact. Now the replaced engine is experiencing the same and also more concerning issues. Starting in Late January early February 2025, engine has 19,000 mi, vehicle has around 97,700 mi. Vehicle issues began with rough idling & white exhaust at cold start. Vehicle began shutting off while driving. It would never show any signs beforehand, would be driving normally, and then suddenly vehicle shut off and losses all power. Happened 5 times to me going speeds averaging from 35-75, including 3 times on a highway. Took vehicle into shop multiple times to rule out issues. Mechanic noticed a leaking gasket (commonly known issue with this engine), knowing the engine had warranty it was towed to the local Ford dealership. Dealership said the engine was experiencing coolant intrusion. However, in order to even request for an engine replacement under warranty they would have to do an engine teardown at around $5,000 in labor out of pocket. This vehicle is unpredictable and has sat undriven since February 2025. Ford is doing everything to get out of fixing their manufacturing issue & to disprove the part warranty that no one will give me a copy of. This issue is also logged on the Service Bulletin 19-2346

engine coolant intrusion issues, white smoke when you start the car

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle slowed down and was losing motive power. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where the air filter was replaced; however, the failure persisted with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with combustion chamber failure and engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,500.

Engine light and warning light came on said engine coolant over temp, coolant leaking out, took it to ford dealership and they said the coolant is leaking into the cylinder and burnt the engine, said its a known problem thats been happening, they cant repair the engine, they have to replace the whole thing for $10,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire, and the vehicle then lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Check engine light came on intermittantly and would turn off. When it stayed on I took it into the dealer who diagnosed leak of coolant into number 3 cylinder, requiring a new engine. This happened at just above 65,000 miles. Car is starting and driving rough, some erratic acceleration and is worse every day.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start immediately, and several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was started, there was black exhaust coming from the exhaust pipes. The contact stated that there was a misfire while driving at various speeds and while the vehicle was idling. The temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The contact noticed coolant leaking into the reservoir. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the coolant reservoir was empty due to coolant intrusion in cylinder #1. The contact stated that DTC: P301 and P304 were retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Check engine light came on and I took it to the dealer. They determined there is a coolant intrusion and the fix is replacing the engine.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started losing coolant. The check engine warning light was illuminated. On another occasion, the engine started to overheat, and the coolant reservoir needed to be refilled weekly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a blown head gasket. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

The check engine light comes on due to coolant intrusion into the cylinder. The repair is to replace the engine! This issue has been affecting many Fords, resulting in the issuance of a Technical Service Bulletin.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.

2017 Ford Edge begin overheating. Diagnostic test revealed a cracked block & coolant consumption issues. This vehicle has a 2.0 Ecoboost with open block design. The diagnostic test was performed by Jones Automotive, Germantown TN. Since the vehicle isn't drivable, it has not been taken to a Ford dealership. What I've ended up with in a mixture oil and coolant with a sludge consistency filtering throughout the engine which is now a non-operational vehicle with ~ $5,000 payoff. As far as safety is concerned, this vehicle was in danger of the engine catching fire. The only warning received was the engine overheating which prompted me to take it our ship to determine the problem.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who observed a misfire in cylinder #2, due to coolant intrusion, causing engine damage. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 68,000.

The coolant was leaking into the cylinder. Engine made loud wheezing sound and car would not accelerate.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinder head, causing engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

I bought this 2017 Ford Edge SEL with the 2.0L Ecoboost engine as a used vehicle in 2022. It started to have unexplained coolant loss and a check engine light indicating a misfires in cylinders #2 and #3. The car was taken to a local Ford dealer who diagnosed it with "COOLANT INTRUSION CYLINDER #2" and they indicated that it was a known issue with this engine but Ford had not issued a recall. They also indicated that the defect creates a safety risk, because the lack of coolant created by the leaks causes overheating and can result in the cylinder head cracking, total engine failure, and/or engine fires. They said my only option was a complete engine replacement at my own cost.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine, which caused a crack in the cylinder. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,800.