2016 Ford Edge · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 292owner reports
- 78,000median miles
- $7,037median quote
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Sep 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
444 of the 914 complaints on this car are about the engine. 292 of those describe misfire. Only overheating is reported more often on this car.
Narrower sheets: Engine misfire (110 reports)
Tick what matches of 292 reports
Misfire on other Edge years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2020, 2021, 2022.
What this problem usually is
These reports start with the check engine light. Many describe the engine running rough or shaking at idle, a P0300-series code, or a catalytic converter code. A worrying number say the light was flashing. Owners often list ignition coils or spark plugs already replaced, and the light coming back afterward.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the spark plugs (41 reports), the ignition coils (26 reports) and the sensor (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the engine covers the 2016 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Edge
Loss of motive power. Open.
Loss of motive power. Closed oct 31, 2024, led to recall 24V-635.
What owners paid
68 of the 292 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $5,000 to $8,361.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 63,000 and 92,000 miles, from the 185 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 13 service bulletins or notices for the 2016 Ford Edge that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Some 2016-2017 Edge/MKX, 2017 Continental/Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine and built on 1-Apr-2016 and through 1-Jan-2017 may exhibit white or blue smoke from the exhaust, rough idle in neutral or park at normal operating ...
Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025.
Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025.
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What owners wrote
“Loss of power from the engine due to misfiring on cylinder 1 caused by a coolant intrusion.”
Filed Sep 21, 2026
“I keep having to change first coils and spark plug because the coolant is slowly leaking into the cylinder.rough engine start.”
Filed Sep 18, 2026
“Slow coolant loss and cylinder 2 misfire. Causing car to rough idle after a cold start when sitting over.”
Filed Sep 15, 2026
“2016 Ford Edge Titanium with 58800miles, brought to Ford Dealership with check engine light on, diagnosed with blown cylinders/engine failure, requiring engine replacement. Replacement quote is $9900. Out of warranty, no customer support assistance, less than 60000miles. Known engine issues with 2.0 Ecoboost by Ford, but no recall.”
Filed Oct 8, 2024 · 58,800 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 292 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 309 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 157 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 128 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 81 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 30 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 29 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 29 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 28 reports