2018 Ford Edge

4/2/23 the check engine light appeared on the dashboard of this 2018 Ford edge. It started to run rough on a cold start. A sweet smell, and a small amount of white smoke from the tail pipe. After several days of this morning being illuminated, an engine, coolant, overheat warning appeared on the dash. This caused the car to slow considerably. This vehicle was independently assessed at a Ford dealership at which time it was confirmed that there was coolant leaking into the engine, causing the engine to overheat. This is a significant safety hazard, potentially causing an engine failure or car fire. an engine failure or car fire. This causes a significant risk to the operator and passengers inside vehicle, as well as other occupants on the road. Should the engine fail. This car is available for additional independent assessment, if needed.

I own a 2018 ford edge sel whose flex plate has cracked. Ford has stated that their edge models between the years 2015-2018 have faulty flex plates, which are prone to cracking and shattering. I noticed a change one day in how the vehicle was running, and the next day heard the rattle coming from the engine. I took it to a shop I trust and with a quick inspection they determined that it was in fact, a broken flex plate. The estimated cost that was was quoted was at minimum $1640.00. I've contacted ford about the issue, which they've acknowledged, but because I'm over the milage for financial support from them, they refused to help me. This has put a massive strain on me due to the fact that the car is my only source of transportation, and beyond that, has caused me a loss financially due to its negative effect on my work.This is a serious issue that ford has publicly acknowledged, but refuses to take responsibility for. It is not only financially straining, but dangerous for anyone whose vehicle is affected by this faulty part. All I want is for the issue to be resolved, be reimbursed for the money I've had to pay out of pocket for the repair due to faulty parts that ford has already acknowledged. I ask that you take this complaint serious and hold the ford motor company accountable for the issues they have caused and acknowledged in these models.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered that coolant had leaked into cylinder #2, resulting in engine failure. The manufacturer was notified about the failure and a case was filed. The contact was transferred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

Check engine light came on, I read it with my code reader and it showed as a cylinder 3 misfire. I ordered spark plugs to replace to see if that was the issue. A few days later I noticed my heat would blow cold when I was idling. I checked under my hood and noticed that my coolant levels were extremely low. Bought coolant and filled my reservoir back up and checked it the next day, it was back down to the extremely low level. I ended up taking my vehicle to the mechanic and he told me that my coolant was leaking into my engine and that I should go back to the dealership I got the car from. Never in a million years would I have thought that my car troubles were going to be this expensive, especially considering that I just got the vehicle only 7 months ago! He also informed me that this was a known issue with Ford. After going back to the dealership, they told me I would need to replace my engine. Unlucky me, the warranty expired literally two weeks before this all happened. A case was opened up with Ford and they told me they could not do anything to help me and that I would have to pay out of my own pocket to fix this, EVEN THOUGH IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH FORD! After doing my own research on it, I see that several other people are having this same exact issue and are also having to pay out of their own pockets due to lack of help from Ford. Ford should be held liable for this, as it is their design flaw. Why are consumers forced to pay upwards of $5,500 out of their own pocket, on top of the cost of the vehicle, when this is obviously on Ford. A recall needs to be issued and Ford needs to reimburse the many people who have paid an ungodly amount out of their own pockets to fix this!

I've took my car to the dealership and been advise that I need to replace my engine. The most common issue is the coolant leakage into the engine. This leads to engine misfiring. I was advise from the dealership I ned to have my engine replacement. After researching, I see alot of compliants on the coolant leaking into the engine, this should be a recall.

We purchased this used vehicle, a Ford Edge Titanium with an Ecoboost 2.0 engine on January 19, 2023 from the Kia Store in Clarksburg, Indiana. During the first 30 days while still under dealership warranty the Check Engine Light (CEL) lit up. A scan at a local repair shop on January 31, 2023 indicated a misfire on Cylinder 3. (p0303) When the CEL lit up again tech at the Kia dealership examined the vehicle on February 06, 2023 and said that nothing appeared to be wrong with the vehicle. When the CEL lit up again and we took the car back to the local repair shop who recommended all new spark plugs. That repair was performed. A few days later the CEL lit up again and a new ignition coil for cylinder 3 was recommended and that repair was performed. Recently, the CEL has lit up yrt sgsom and we also noticed that the vehicle is consuming coolant. There are no leaks and no coolant on the floor. After some research I discovered that these 2018 Ford Ecoboost engines appear to have a significant deaign flaw. In 2017 Ford stopped using a "closed deck" design in favor of an "open deck" design. Since then coolant intrusion into cylinders, mostly cylinders 2 and 4 have become commonplace. I understand that in 2022 Ford actually sent our a service bulletin (I think that is what it was) about this design flaw. I also understand that Ford routinely declines to cover the repairs if the vehicle is out of warranty, which we are. Unfortunately the indicated repair is a long block relacement. When we puchased the vehicle we also purchased a 3rd party extended warranty. If and when we suffer a breakdown that requires a replacement engine, the extended warranty covers the costs. Above and beyond the engine replacement costs, if this engine fails while we are driving it, the results could be catastrophic for us and others on the road.

The vehicle is a 2018 Ford Edge and has less than 100k miles on it. Car was leaking coolant and we took it to the dealership where they told us it was leaking coolant into cylinder 4 and was possibly a cracked head. They had an adjuster, from the warranty company, inspected the vehicle and the adjuster stated we needed a new motor on 2/20/23 then 3 days later, 2/23/23, the warranty company contacted the dealership and told them they revoked the engine swap. They stated it must be damaged by an internally lubricated part. The dealership also put in an appeal to the denial. We've been having a constant battle with the warranty since February 4th. My car was in shop for 36 consecutive days and has yet to be fixed. The vehicle can overheat due to the constant leak of coolant and catch on fire or potentially blow up the entire motor while operating. We have been in emotional distress, extreme financial distress and its attempted child endangerment. I take my vehicle to and from work and to pick up my 2 year old son from daycare. If the engine was to blow, we could crash or get stuck and it could be fatal to both my child and I and my husband if he is driving.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate violently. The vehicle was immediately driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The cause for the failure was unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 53,000.