Engine overheating warning light, Rough idling, Check engine light, all from …coolant leak from the engine block on my 2017 Ford Edge "coolant intrusion" in the 2.0L EcoBoost engines. I am looking forward to joining Ford EcoBoost class action lawsuit. Fir ford edge 2017
2017 Ford Edge engine problems
moderate 750 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100 · see engine across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
750
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
1fire
When does it fail?
Of the 750 engine complaints filed for the 2017 Ford Edge, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 16 model years of Ford Edge we track for engine problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 750.
Engine accounts for 59% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
Coolant in engine. Purchased used, put 3500 miles on car. Now 110208. Sitting at ford dealer, waiting for response from dealer who sold it to us with known issues. Took car in because heater was not working. There were not any warning lights on.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant loss. The dealer performed a coolant pressure test and determined that coolant was leaking into the head gasket. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine temperature gauge stated that the engine was overheated. Upon inspection it was discovered that the coolant level was low. Coolant was added but the failure reoccurred approximately one week later. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who determined that coolant had leaked into the cylinder…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the coolant had been escaping from the vehicle without warning. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a large amount of white smoke with a bluish hue began to emit from the exhaust pipe without warning. The contact then took the vehicle to McLarty Ford (3232 Summerhill Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503) where the mechanic…
While driving the vehicle on a major roadway in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, my vehicle suddenly stopped! It would not move forward or backwards. This was a definite safety issue and fortunately, the only cars around me were in the left and right lanes. I was in the middle lane and fortunately there was not a car directly behind me, or it would have run right into me. My vehicle went from…
My car had a check engine light on and I took it to the dealership to get it checked out and they said that coolant had leaked into cylinder 2 causing misfire and the whole engine needed replaced. The ford rep said it’s a common issue know with that specific engine. Coolant is very flammable and could’ve very easily started an engine fire.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated on occasion. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the cylinder block and that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
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Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2017 Ford Edge?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 750 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Across the 362 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most engine failures cluster between 60,000 and 92,000 miles, with the median around 74,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 60,000; a quarter make it past 92,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Ford/Edge.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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