2017 Ford Edge Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 703about this part
- Share
- 51%of 1,377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 703 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Ford Edge, 51% of the 1,377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“engine light came on. took to ford dealer , They stated that antifreeze was leaking in to cylinder. and that I needed a new engine. and that I should not be driving it because it could stall out or could catch fire. Ford has other ford engines doing the same problems . because of a seal . that they {ford} have been aware of. Codes from dealers code readers are reading number 4 cylinder messed up.”
NHTSA complaint #11626022, filed 2024-11, 117,377 miles“Around 70,000 miles my check engine light came on. My car has also been shaking upon acceleration, which has been up to this point, unable to be diagnosed. I took my car into a Ford dealership, and they said that coolant was leaking into cylinder 4, and that the whole engine will need to be replaced. They also said this is a known issue with this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11405942, filed 2021-04, 70,000 miles“Engine light on my 2017 EDGE came on when I started it. The car was shaking and running rough. Took it to dealer who said when they tried to replace the spark plugs, they broke on off. They then discovered the block cracked and coolant got into the cylinders. The only fix action is to replace the engine. This is a common problem that Ford needs to acknowledge.”
NHTSA complaint #11406879, filed 2021-04, 61,000 miles“My 2017 Ford Edge developed a crack in the long block of the engine. This led to coolant leaking into the block and causing the engine to idle roughly. The service engine light was constantly on and the long block had to be replaced. When I asked the mechanic if the new engine assembly was the same, he said that Ford had beefed the new ones up because they new they had problems with the old ones. Total cost was over $5300”
NHTSA complaint #11618180, filed 2024-10, 130,000 miles“Check engine light came on. I took to fox Ford dealership where I bought it for servicing. Diagnosed: coolant leaking into cylinders technical service bulletin 19-2346 2.0l ecoboost engine must be replaced I have owned the vehicle for 11 months. Ford company not willing to assist - denied request I sent proof that the vehicle was maintained well for the 11 months I have owned it.”
NHTSA complaint #11341871, filed 2020-07, 64,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10144200Jul 2, 2018Some 2015-2018 Edge vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost and 6F35 transmission may exhibit a rattle noise from the transmission bellhousing area while running. This may be the…
- 10140315Jan 8, 2018Some 2013-2018 Escape/Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.5L or 1.5L/2.0L/3.0L Ecoboost engine, 2015-2018 MKC/Edge/Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.3L/2.7L EcoBoost engine…
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- 10119671Sep 13, 20172017 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L GTDI, 2.3L GTDI, or 2.5L PFI engine will either be equipped with a diamond washer on each side of a smooth-faced crankshaft timing sprocket…
- 10095216Jan 27, 2017When servicing a 2.7l or 3.0l ecoboost engine, if the crankshaft pulley is removed, correct reassembly is critical to prevent potential engine failure. This includes installing a…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 | 13 | 10% |
| 2021 | 11 | 10% |
| 2020 | 51 | 16% |
| 2019 | 159 | 21% |
| 2018 | 471 | 55% |
| 2017 | 703 | 51% |
| 2016 | 334 | 36% |
| 2015 | 194 | 27% |
| 2014 | 45 | 12% |
| 2013 | 168 | 7% |
| 2012 | 60 | 5% |
| 2011 | 179 | 10% |
| 2010 | 40 | 6% |
| 2009 | 12 | 5% |
| 2008 | 91 | 8% |
| 2007 | 88 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Edge
266 complaintsBrakes
209 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
148 complaintsOther or unknown
84 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
43 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsWheels
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Edge
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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