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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.

2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
81,217 miles

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2016 Ford Edge engine problems

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2016 Ford Edge Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #44

Jun 202024

Edge

  • 76,050 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 40 MPH, there was white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle, and the coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off for approximately 40 minutes and anti-freeze was added to the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,050.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #43

May 242024

Edge

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated when the vehicle was started there was a large cloud of white smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling and vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that coolant had intruded into the engine. The mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to TSB Number: 19-2346 Coolant in Cylinders (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

- Wyoming, MI, USA

problem #42

May 282023

Edge

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine misfired with white exhaust smoke and the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The contact discovered that the engine coolant reservoir was empty. The contact replaced the spark plugs and coil packs for cylinders #2 and #3 however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed and repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under a TSB for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

- Tekamah, NE, USA

problem #41

Mar 012024

Edge

  • 64,000 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 operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine temperature became elevated. The vehicle was taken to the local service center who diagnosed a misfire in cylinder #3. The spark plugs, coil pack, and the boot for cylinder #3 were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact was later informed that the engine had experienced coolant intrusion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 64,000.

- Sandy Springs, GA, USA

problem #40

Apr 142024

Edge

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the engine overheated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that there was coolant in the cylinder, which caused the head gasket to blow and that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

- El Mirage, AZ, USA

problem #39

Apr 242024

Edge

  • 139,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started jerking and then stalled. The contact stated that the engine and coolant temperature warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #38

Apr 192024

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, the temperature gauge began to indicate that the engine was overheating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that coolant was leaking into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Fanwood, NJ, USA

problem #37

Mar 202024

Edge

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the RPMs were fluctuating, and the engine was misfiring. Additionally, the contact stated while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the head gasket was blown, there was coolant intrusion in cylinder #1, and the engine was misfiring. The mechanic determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in an unknown recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

- Fontana, CA, USA

problem #36

Mar 042024

Edge

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine was misfiring, and the vehicle was jerking significantly while accelerating. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant intrusion in the engine. The dealer determined that the engine block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that it was a known failure; however, the vehicle was not covered under an unknown Ford Campaign Number. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

- Henryville, IN, USA

problem #35

Jul 012023

Edge

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, the engine overheated, and coolant was leaking from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant was present inside the cylinders. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #34

Mar 122024

Edge 4-cyl

  • 84,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine shuddered with heavy white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where an ODB scanner retrieved information of a misfire in cylinder #4. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was discovered that coolant had leaked into cylinder #4. The dealer determined that the engine long block needed to be replaced and diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #33

Nov 012023

Edge

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the coolant low warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that cylinder #3 was misfiring. Additionally, coolant was leaking from the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #32

Jan 012023

Edge

  • 61,000 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, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion in the cylinders. The mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was also determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

- Rosamond, CA, USA

problem #31

Apr 072023

Edge

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that the vehicle was vibrating and was idling roughly. The contact stated that the check engine warning was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the coolant reservoir was refilled weekly. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer however, the dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the failure was probably caused due to coolant leaking into the engine block and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: 19-23246 - Coolant in Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke And/or Illuminated MIL (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer able to be driven and would not start. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

- Evart, MI, USA

problem #30

Dec 082023

Edge

  • 84,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was running rough with white smoke coming from the exhaust system. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an Auto Parts store and diagnosed using a handheld scanner and it was determined that there was a coolant leak into cylinder #2. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local 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 contact researched online related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: 19-2346 Coolant Intrusion into Cylinders (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

- Brockway, MI, USA

problem #29

Dec 202023

Edge

  • 20,300 miles
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.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #28

Nov 062023

Edge

  • miles
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.

- Lincoln, CA, USA

problem #27

Nov 092023

Edge

  • 113,000 miles
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.

- Redding, CA, USA

problem #26

Nov 012023

Edge

  • 84,000 miles
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.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #25

Nov 152023

Edge

  • miles
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.

- Yuba City, CA, USA

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