The problem is #4 cylinder misfire. We are senior citizens and we are appalled that Ford has not taken effective steps to rectify the fact that they have been selling vehicles with Ecoboost engines that are fatally flawed. Due to Ford's bad design, inevitably, the coolant breaks down the head gasket allowing coolant to intrude on the cylinders causing the engines to fail. Ford previously came up with a purported fix that included coolant sensors installed on the engines which has had no significant impact on the issue. The only recognized solution for this issue is to replace the engine with Ford's redesigned engine that we understand is now installed on newer models of the Edge. Ford must step up and effect a recall of all of their vehicles that use this Ecoboost 2.0 engine.
Update from Mar 25, 2023: After replacing all sparkplugs, the Check Engine Light continued to light up and we took the vehicle back to the garage who then installed a new ignition coil on Cylinder #4. After the new ignition coil was installed the Check Engine Light again lit up and if cleared comes on again after a few days.
Update from Mar 25, 2023: Our 2018 Ford Edge Titanium with Ecoboost 2.0 engine continues to consume coolant. There is no coolant on the floor or dripping off anything under the hood. We fear that this may be the beginning stages of coolant intrusion into the engine, most likely into Cylinder #4. We also fear that this may end up causing the engine to fail.
It is entirely possible that these conditions may lead to engine fire or a loss of control when the engine fails while we are driving the vehicle. These are potentially significant safety issues. Again, Ford should recall all vehicles using these engines and replace them with engines of the newer design. Failing that, Ford should treat customers with Ecoboost 2.0 engines like they treated Ford customers who were driving vehicles with Ecoboost 1.0 engines. I read comments written by a lady whose Ecoboost 1.0 engine was replaced by Ford at 85,000 miles.
Update from Apr 6, 2023: A friend on a Facebook Group directed me to TSB 22-2229 (Technical Service Bulletin) You can get a copy on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. These bulletins are available now due to legislative action; previously, they were only available to the automotive industry. This TSB addresses issues with the Ford Ecoboost 2.0 engine in the 2015 – 2018 Ford Edge and the 2017 – 2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape and MKC vehicles equipped with the 2.0L Ecoboost engine.
In the description of the issue the TSB refers to “low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) [aka, Check Engine Light or CEL]. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may include P0300, P0301 – P0304, P0316, P0217, P1285 and/or P1299 stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). THIS MAY BE DUE TO COOLANT INTRUSION INTO THE CYLINDER. TO CORRECT THE CONDITION, FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE LONG BLOCK ENGINE ASSEMBLY. (Capitals added by me for emphasis) Note this TSB is dated June 2022.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The problem is #4 cylinder misfire. We are senior citizens and we are appalled that Ford has not taken effective steps to rectify the fact that they have been selling vehicles with Ecoboost engines that are fatally flawed. Due to Ford's bad design, inevitably, the coolant breaks down the head gasket allowing coolant to intrude on the cylinders causing the engines to fail. Ford previously came up with a purported fix that included coolant sensors installed on the engines which has had no significant impact on the issue. The only recognized solution for this issue is to replace the engine with Ford's redesigned engine that we understand is now installed on newer models of the Edge. Ford must step up and effect a recall of all of their vehicles that use this Ecoboost 2.0 engine.
Update from Mar 25, 2023: After replacing all sparkplugs, the Check Engine Light continued to light up and we took the vehicle back to the garage who then installed a new ignition coil on Cylinder #4. After the new ignition coil was installed the Check Engine Light again lit up and if cleared comes on again after a few days.
Update from Mar 25, 2023: Our 2018 Ford Edge Titanium with Ecoboost 2.0 engine continues to consume coolant. There is no coolant on the floor or dripping off anything under the hood. We fear that this may be the beginning stages of coolant intrusion into the engine, most likely into Cylinder #4. We also fear that this may end up causing the engine to fail.
It is entirely possible that these conditions may lead to engine fire or a loss of control when the engine fails while we are driving the vehicle. These are potentially significant safety issues. Again, Ford should recall all vehicles using these engines and replace them with engines of the newer design. Failing that, Ford should treat customers with Ecoboost 2.0 engines like they treated Ford customers who were driving vehicles with Ecoboost 1.0 engines. I read comments written by a lady whose Ecoboost 1.0 engine was replaced by Ford at 85,000 miles.
Update from Apr 6, 2023: A friend on a Facebook Group directed me to TSB 22-2229 (Technical Service Bulletin) You can get a copy on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. These bulletins are available now due to legislative action; previously, they were only available to the automotive industry. This TSB addresses issues with the Ford Ecoboost 2.0 engine in the 2015 – 2018 Ford Edge and the 2017 – 2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape and MKC vehicles equipped with the 2.0L Ecoboost engine.
In the description of the issue the TSB refers to “low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) [aka, Check Engine Light or CEL]. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may include P0300, P0301 – P0304, P0316, P0217, P1285 and/or P1299 stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). THIS MAY BE DUE TO COOLANT INTRUSION INTO THE CYLINDER. TO CORRECT THE CONDITION, FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE LONG BLOCK ENGINE ASSEMBLY. (Capitals added by me for emphasis) Note this TSB is dated June 2022.
- Michael R., Scottsburg, IN, US