The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine light had illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was advised that the coolant intrusion was responsible for the failure and that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the fa…
2018 ford Edge engine problems
moderate 467 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
467
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 14 most recent
Car has a defect that causes coolant to leak into the engine’s cylinders, which can caused corrosion, oil dilution and contamination, and engine failure. Ford failed to disclose these defects and created a safety risk, because the lack of coolant created by the leaks caused overheating and resulted in total engine failure. Car is available for inspection. Mechanic has confirmed car needs a new …
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant leaking into the engine and the cylinder was cracked. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. …
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the temperature gauge increased rose to an elevated level. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing coolant. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant and water intrusion in cylinder #3, which ca…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving and coming to a complete stop, the heater started blowing cold air. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the oil. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle …
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle in the morning, the vehicle was idling rough with an abnormal amount of smoke coming from the exhaust. The contact stated that after the engine had warmed up, the rough idling ceased; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was dia…
Engine light came on with a P0303 code denoting a cylinder misfire. Dealer say engine needs to be replaced. I researched this online and this is happening to hundreds of people who purchased a 2017 - 2018 Ford Edge with a 2.0 ECO Boost engine.
The coils kept popping up check engine light. And turns out it was an injector failing, and cause my car to jerk a lot, and not accelerate when needing. My car would almost try to stop accelerating while on highway and jerk so much that it felt like I was going to wreck on the middle of a freeway.
Have had to fill up coolant 2x a week. Starting to smoke real bad on start up. Leading me to believe I’ve got a coolant intrusion on my hands
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle was abnormally shaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was …
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2018 ford Edge?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 467 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?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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