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.
We purchased our first Ford Edge 2 1/2 years ago. We had it (1), yes 1 day and the engine started knocking. We took it to our Ford dealer and they determined the engine had failed. They searched and found us another car just like the one we had and switched it out with no problem. Then just one month ago the same thing happened to the replacement car. Exact same problem. They are estimating the repair from $7,000 to $9,000. This is completely outragous. Our dealer is one of the largest in the state, have done all the services (on time) and we even know the owners. Can anyone give me advise on my next step? I have called them and advised them to do the repair. The car is still worth more than the repair will be but (HOLLY MOLLY)!!!!!!!
Update from Jan 1, 2022: Well the cost was $7,300. They couldb't find the original size block so they had to use a long block. This is so bad business, Come on FORD. I have called a lawyer but my options are looking low. FORD needs to man up and pay their part for the problem. I had to take a note for the money. Never again FORD. You guys are out of my life and i'm telling everyone i know, inluding my local news room.
Well seems this is a common problem with a recall fix for some years of the Edge. This 2016 year should have been included in the recall to avoid this sudden failure of the flexplate/flywheel.
Check engine (2.0 L ECOBOOST) light came on intermittently and then would go off intermittently. Mileage on car is around 44,000. After taking it to my local shop it was determined that the number 3 cylinder was misfiring. New coil and spark plug seem to fix the problem. However, about a month later the number 2 cylinder started misfiring. Took the car to the dealer where car was purchased. They appear to have a good reputation and techs that are competent (my son has dealt with them for a few years and is happy). The service manager gave me a call after a tech evaluated the engine.
The conclusion: the engine needed to be replaced, covered under the manufactures warranty, and it would take about 2 weeks. It was reported that the problem was due to a faulty head gasket or something of that nature. The dealer indicated I could have a loner during the repair time. If the engine is replaced but the problem with this 2.0 L engine is a design flaw, then the next replacement may be on me. Ford needs to get on top of this problem - it appears to have been hanging around for a few years.
Update from Feb 2, 2021: Took car to dealer and the tech determined the block was cracked. The engine was covered by warranty and will be replaced by a new engine. Hope the new engine does not have the same engine flaw and can get me at least 70,000 miles. I have not found any information indicating Ford has redesigned the block so that the 2.0 liter engine is more reliable. When I purchased this 2016 Ford Edge on September 19, 2019 I was unaware the 2.0 liter engine had an unusual percent of cracked block problems. I went back and looked in Consumer Report and the engine appeared to be reliable based on their reporting methods. I should have looked on carcomplaints.com sooner.
- Curtis D.,
Salt Lake City, US
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We purchased our first Ford Edge 2 1/2 years ago. We had it (1), yes 1 day and the engine started knocking. We took it to our Ford dealer and they determined the engine had failed. They searched and found us another car just like the one we had and switched it out with no problem. Then just one month ago the same thing happened to the replacement car. Exact same problem. They are estimating the repair from $7,000 to $9,000. This is completely outragous. Our dealer is one of the largest in the state, have done all the services (on time) and we even know the owners. Can anyone give me advise on my next step? I have called them and advised them to do the repair. The car is still worth more than the repair will be but (HOLLY MOLLY)!!!!!!!
Update from Jan 1, 2022: Well the cost was $7,300. They couldb't find the original size block so they had to use a long block. This is so bad business, Come on FORD. I have called a lawyer but my options are looking low. FORD needs to man up and pay their part for the problem. I had to take a note for the money. Never again FORD. You guys are out of my life and i'm telling everyone i know, inluding my local news room.
- wavewalker, Culver, US