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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2016 Edge is starting to show a similar trend to the prior model year of the engine stalling while driving, which owners report is typically caused by low-mileage problems with the throttle body. This is typically considered a safety defect.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,340 miles

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2016 Ford Edge Owner Comments (Page 7 of 13)

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problem #126

Jun 072023

Edge

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My 2016 Ford Edge with a 2.0L engine has a crack in the upper compartment of #1 cylinder. This is allowing coolant intrusion in to the cylinder causing a misfire. Ford has issued a service bulletin for the issue 22-2229. My vehicle has 89615 miles on it, and has been properly maintained over the years. This seems like from a quick google search is a wide spread problem with these vehicles. Will there be a recall or some type of relief from the cost of this repair?

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #125

May 212023

Edge

  • miles
My car has 66,000 miles on it. It was bought on 9-10-2016 brand new. On 5/21/23 my car would not start. I had it towed to my mechanic who diagnosed coolant intrusion in cylinder 2. I had it towed to the dealer after Ford confirmed it would be covered under TSB 19-2346 on 5-26-23. This Tsb-19-2346 affects thousands of cars, with the early ecoboost engines. The cars are suddenly catching on fire or seizing while being driven!!!! I had it towed to Ford who told me the Transmission was bad and it would be covered under Ford's #22N12 bulletin on 5-30-23. I was shocked the transmission was also bad! I than asked the dealer what about the motor" It's seized as I told you 4 days earlier due to coolant intrusion" The mechanic will check that also, I will call Ford again, re the motor. 2 days later, after I called the dealer, he verified the cylinder intrusion in #2. He informed me that it would not be covered! Now their giving me the run around re tsb 19-2346 bulletin. Which never was sent to any of the owners, of these dangerous cars! The Dealer is putting together a parts list, the cost is around 7,000! My car has been serviced at the recommended schedule. Ford's quality has gone from safe, to dangerous, unreliable and defective! I found both Tsb on the engine and transmission online. Along with hundreds of thousands of other affected consumers! This is unacceptable & unexcusable! Safety 1st is apparently now LAST With FORD!!! I will never buy another FORD! Ford knows about the ecoboost engines suddenly, starting on fire or seizing while being driven and is doing nothing about, these DANGEROUS CARS!!!

- Orange, CA, USA

problem #124

Feb 272023

Edge

  • miles
When you start the car it acts as if it wants to bogg down and stall out going down road. Took car to ford and they said, "oh, we have a service bulletin on this car for coolant getting into the engine causing engine to over heat or misfire, it is a defect in the 2.0 ecoboost engines, and we have to replace your engine for 7,600." This is in multiple vehicles, class action law suits, engines over heating, some catch fire. Ford needs to be investigated for defective motors in these vehicles.

- Albany, GA, USA

problem #123

Apr 122023

Edge

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a rattling sound under the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to Auto Zone where it was placed on a diagnostic machine and the contact was informed that the vapor canister was faulty. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine long block had cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that prior to the failure, she had notified the dealer that she had lightly tapped the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle quickly accelerated without warning. The contact applied extra pressure on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle however, the contact lightly struck the bumper of another vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was previously included in The Customer Satisfaction Program for 22N12 and NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that on another occasion after refueling the vehicle, she noticed that the fuel gauge reading failed to display correctly. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty, and no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #122

Feb 282023

Edge

  • miles
2-28-2023 Engine Failed on Ford Edge 2016. Car failed on freeway I-91 South in Hartford, Connecticut--engine seized. Informed Car was Diagnosed with Engine Failure Due to Coolant Intrusion Was provided by Balise Ford a replacement/repair cost of engine of approx. $6,750 3-6-2023 Learned Ford Aware of Issues with design defect in engine causing coolant intrusion into the cylinders and causing engine block failure Ford Motor Inc., issued Service Bulletin 2222-29 to the Ford Service Stations Globally, which warned of the issue. Service Bulletin outlined the defect was causing engine failure and in some cases, igniting the engine (causing vehicle fires) As a consumer, I have a right to know if the part replaced was a newly designed part, or of one with the same design flaw. The defective part, as outlines in Ford-??s Service Bulletin 2222-29 issued Globally to Ford service stations, this part has cause failure and seize of engine while operating cars, as well as ignited fires in autos. Ford Motor Corp. not providing, nor Ford Dealership Service Station providing the following: An official document, in writing, Warranty Information in Official Document As promised by Ford Corporate, Two-Year (2) Full Coverage, Full Replacement Cost of Engine, regardless of miles In writing, details of the engine component replaced in our Ford Edge Was the same engine that failed, and outlined in Ford-??s Service Bulletin 2222-29 placed in my car" Or, was a newly designed engine component placed in my car, not the same component/design that caused the engine failure"

- South Hadley, MA, USA

problem #121

Apr 012023

Edge

  • miles
The radiator fluid was disappearing. Could not find a leak. Took it to the dealer and they indicated that the fluid was leaking into #2 cylinder from a crack in the engine long block. Therefore, if the vehicle was continued to be driven it could cause a potential fire. Ford has a TSB on this vehicle( TSB # 22-2229 and 22-2133. It is now undriveable and Ford has not done a recall. Cost to repair is $8,600!!!!!! Ford dealer says it is a manufacturer defect.

- Jefferson City, TN, USA

problem #120

Apr 192023

Edge

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Coolant leaking in cylinders, white exhaust smoke, rough idle, coolant smell, diagnostic trouble code P0303 due to misfire. Safety hazard due to risk of engine failure or engine fire.

- Billings, MT, USA

problem #119

Dec 012022

Edge

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that vehicle had failed to accelerate upon a cold start as the check engine light appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed a crack in cylinder #1 which caused coolant to leak into the engine. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer and the diagnostic result was confirmed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the manufacturer agreed to cover a portion of the repair. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #118

Apr 062023

Edge

  • miles
Check engine light came on. Ford dealership diagnosed as coolant leaking into cylinder, compromising the integrity of the engine. Fix: replace engine. This is a common and known problem with the EcoBoost engine. This could have caused an engine fire or catastrophic engine failure while driving.

- Quincy, IL, USA

problem #117

Mar 212023

Edge

  • miles
My 2016 Ford Edge Titanium had a blown brake line so I took it in for repairs which is where I discovered that there was a head gasket leak and that the coolant reservoir was empty, and the axil was leaking. There were no puddles or other obvious indicators that there was anything wrong with the head gasket. No engine lights/codes were showing up. The mechanic at the Ford Dealership quoted me $5k to fix the head gasket and $10k for all of the repairs to include the brake line and 4 new tires. I have owned this car for 4 years and have had it serviced regularly.

- Center Point , IA, USA

problem #116

Feb 122023

Edge 4-cyl

  • 79,274 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated the engine was misfiring. The contact stated cylinder #3 coil and spark plug was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer stated that coolant was leaking into the engine, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that they are aware of the failure and that there was no recall associated with the failure. The failure mileage was 79,274. The contact stated that the engine was replaced and Ford covered a portion of the repair costs.

- Hauppauge, NY, USA

problem #115

Dec 302022

Edge

  • miles
This vehicle only has 71,000 miles on it. Car began running rough, then Engine light came on. I took it to a local repair shop and was discovered to have Cylinder Mis-fire P0304 code. There was also white smoke coming from the tailpipe. They looked into the cylinder and saw that coolant had breached the cylinder. They found a Technical Service Bulletin for this exact problem, https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10162071-0001.pdf. The fix is to replace the engine, which rough estimates indicate upwards of $8,000. This issue should be an official recall. I-??ve noticed many complaints on this site referencing the same issue.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #114

Nov 162022

Edge

  • miles
My 2016 Ford Edge SEL AWD 2.0L (65,000 Miles on engine) Ecoboost Engine started to experience a rough idle on a cold start, which would run normal after about 15 seconds, I also noticed the smell off coolant and a low level coolant in the reservoir but could not find a leak. These symptoms went on for about a month, then one day the engine light popped on while driving. I attached my Code Reader which resulted in a P0302 Engine Misfire Code. I attempted to remove the #2 spark plug. The spark plug was seized in the engine head. After research on-line. I found out this is a known issue by Ford for this engine. Engine coolant leaking into the cylinders (a design flaw which was corrected in 2019 for new vehicles). Technical Service Bulletin 22-2229. For Motor Company is only repairing vehicles under warranty. So consumers like myself that trusted the Ford name/product are being stuck with the repair bill. My repair bill is $6,563.29, this was for a New Engine Long Block which is Ford Motor Company's recommended fix for their flawed design or their engine. The effected engines include 1.5L, 1.6L and 2.0L Ecoboost engines.

- Hudson, WI, USA

problem #113

Nov 232022

Edge

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning; however, the contact was able to coast the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that approximately 3 years later, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while idling at a stop light, he depressed the accelerator pedal and the engine stalled without warning. The contact then stated that after approximately one hour, he was able to restart the vehicle; however, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that his complaint was logged and then was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Garnet Valley, PA, USA

problem #112

Aug 152022

Edge

  • miles
I had check engine light come on August 2022. Car was rough running at the start up and outputted white smoke. September 2022 brought to Ford Service Department, error code for piston misfire. They changed the spark plugs. Check engine light came back on in October 2022. Brought back to the Ford Service Department, engine leaking coolant and told I need a new engine. Repair is scheduled for December 2022. The mileage is 48,347 and regularly maintained/serviced.

- Owatonna, MN, USA

problem #111

Mar 162021

Edge 4-cyl

  • miles
Engine malfunction due to engine coolant leaking in to #2 cylinder. Check engine warning light came on intermittently. Car didn-??t pass New York State Emissions test. Car can-??t be re-registered in NYS without passing Emissions test. Had car towed to Ford Service Center for diagnosis. Ford diagnosis - car engine and assembly needs to be replaced with re-designed long block engine for an estimated repair cost of $6637 plus tax. Ford is not covering engine defect that resulted in engine coolant leaking into #2 cylinder causing misfire and engine check warning light to come on. Due to this design fault, Ford should issue a recall on our 2016 Ford Edge as the car is unsafe to drive. Ford should cover the cost of the engine repair, parts and labor, due to this design fault.

- Hemlock, NY, USA

problem #110

Sep 302022

Edge

  • miles
The engine needs replacing. With no warning my check engine light came on. Car had trouble starting and then progressed into smoke coming from tailpipes. Took car to Ford dealer. Told need new engine, there is a flaw in engine block allowing coolant to leak into cylinders. Car has only 72000 miles. Could have resulted in fire if I continued to drive it. Ford needs to issue a recall on these engines immediately.

- Paducah, KY, USA

problem #109

Aug 192022

Edge

  • 49,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking and was unable to accelerate properly. The contact stated that after waiting for the shaking to cease, the vehicle drove as needed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was determined to be a faulty head gasket that was leaking coolant. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer confirmed the report from the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

- Wenatchee, WA, USA

problem #108

Aug 172022

Edge 4-cyl

  • 49,375 miles
Check engine light turned on after the whole car rumbled and seemed to struggle to start. Took car into dealership to get code checked out and it was a misfire. We made the next available appointment at the dealership which was over a month later, but were told to not bring in the car again unless another misfire happened before the appointment. More misfires started occuring and more frequently about 2 weeks later, since the dealership had no availability, I brought the car into my own mechanic who told us it was a coolant leak into cylinders 2 and 4 causing the misfires, it was most likely a head gasket issue. Finally brought it to the dealer appointment who went radio silent unless we called for almost a week. They intially stated that Ford would cover the costs since its a known issue with the engine in this model and year, but they didn't initially take a photo when they reproduced the coolant leak and had trouble reproducing it again. They eventually reproduced the coolant leak but back tracked that Ford would cover the costs of the known issue, since it was past the 5 year warranty. The codes were P0302, P0304, P0316, which were misfire in cylinder 2, misfire in cylinder 4 and random misfire. The cause is a known head gasket problem with the engine, and that Ford did not recommend a head gasket replacement but a brand new engine due to known issues with the 2.0L 4 cylinder engine. Our car has under 50,000 miles on it, however it is past the 5 year warranty period as stated earlier, so Ford won't help cover any repairs with their known defect in their engine. The contact stated that the actual vehicle mileage was approximately 49,375 when the incident occurred.

- Wenatchee , WA, USA

problem #107

Sep 012022

Edge

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 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 and the dealer on separate occasions to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that coolant was leaking in the engine block to cylinder #3 and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Omaha, NE, USA

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