2016 Ford Edge · symptom sheet
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing
- 128owner reports
- 72,853median miles
- $7,300median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Sep 18, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
398 of the 914 complaints on this car are about the engine. 128 of those describe engine failure.
Tick what matches of 128 reports
Engine failure 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 are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (124 reports) and the short block or long block (16 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
54 of the 128 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $5,000 to $8,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 62,000 and 90,000 miles, from the 74 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 2 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.
WHEN SERVICING A 2.7L OR 3.0L ECOBOOST ENGINE, IF THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY IS REMOVED, CORRECT REASSEMBLY IS CRITICAL TO PREVENT POTENTIAL ENGINE FAILURE.
SOME 2015-2016 EDGE AND 2016 MKX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.7L ECOBOOST ENGINE AND BUILT ON 10/29/2015 AND THROUGH 4/1/2016 MAY EXHIBIT A KNOCKING/TAPPING NOISE THAT CAN BE HEARD IN THE FUEL FEED TUBE THAT ATTACHES TO THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ON THE ...
What owners wrote
“2.0 Ecoboost coolant intrusion. Vehicle is now undrivable and was told the current engine cannot be repaired and a whole new engine is needed.”
Filed Aug 16, 2026
“Coolant intrusion into 2 and 3 cylinder, only 80,000 miles and the vehicle has been maintained religiously and we have to replace the engine!”
Filed Jan 26, 2026 · 80,000 miles
“My 2016 Ford with only 56,210 miles has developed a critical engine failure. The engine block due to a manufactuing design flaw has caused the coolant to leak into one of the cylinders. Dealership informed me I need a new motor at the cost of $7300.00. Ford will not stand behind the repair due to the age of my vehicle. It's in excellent condition other than the defective engine block.”
Filed Nov 1, 2025 · 56,210 miles
“Engine blew at 67,334 miles. Had complete new replacement. New engine blew at 116,239 miles”
Filed Sep 25, 2024 · 67,334 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 128 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.
Guide Taking it to a shop? How to describe this problem so it gets found
Other problems on this car
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 309 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 292 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 157 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