2017 Ford Edge · symptom sheet

Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing

304owner reports
68,300median miles
$8,000median quote
0involved a crash

Newest report Sep 3, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

856 of the 1,319 complaints on this car are about the engine. 304 of those describe engine failure. Only misfire is reported more often on this car.

Tick what matches of 304 reports

a knocking or ticking noise first

the engine seized

the engine was replaced

153

it was covered by a warranty or extension

I was denied coverage

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (302 reports), the short block or long block (28 reports) and the turbo (8 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the engine covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Edge

DP26-008opened Sep 3, 2026

Engine And Engine Cooling · model years 2015 to 2018

Loss of motive power. Open.

NHTSA summary

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition on August 5, 2026, requesting a defect investigation into the 2.0 Liter EcoBoost engine on model year 2015-2018 Ford Edge vehicles. The petition alleges that engine coolant intrusion results in a significant loss of engine power, accompanied by an "Engine Coolant Over Temperature" warning message. The petition further alleges that after the vehicle has sat and cooled down, the engine runs roughly and generates a check engine light for a cylinder misfire. This defect petition is being opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11754989.

EA23-002opened Sep 29, 2023

Engine · model years 2021 to 2022

Loss of motive power. Closed oct 31, 2024, led to recall 24V-635.

NHTSA summary

On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) granted a Defect Petition (DP22001) and opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22007) to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with 2.7L EcoBoost engines. Complainants were reporting sudden engine failure while driving resulting in a loss of motive power, often without the ability to restart. During PE22007, the cause of engine failure and loss of motive power in the subject vehicles was determined to be intake valve fracture, and the full scope of vehicles affected by the subject defect was identified as all MY 2021-2022 Ford and Lincoln models equipped with either the 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engines, referred to as the “Nano” engine family. If an intake valve fractures in the subject engines, it may drop into the cylinder and contact the piston, often resulting in catastrophic engine damage. On September 29, 2023, PE22007 was upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA23002) to further investigate the subject defect across the full scope of affected vehicles. During EA23002, ODI visited Ford facilities to review technical information related to intake valve fracture in “Nano” engines, coordinated with NHTSA’s Vehicle Research and Testing Center (VRTC), and analyzed updated field data relating the subject defect. Forensic analysis of fractured intake valves demonstrated that the defective components exhibited “grinding burn” or out of specificatio

What owners paid

123 of the 304 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $6,000 to $9,000.

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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 56,000 and 80,000 miles, from the 182 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Engine light- P0301 Misfire Cyl # 1 Was told we needed a new engine at 59,351 miles.”
Filed Jul 12, 2023 · 59,351 miles

“Morning of 7/30/22 "check engine" light came on. Drove vehicle home (38 miles), brought into dealership 8/4/22. They informed me after running diagnostics that I needed a new engine at 67,223 miles. I brought vehicle back on 8/29/22 to have the engine replaced (it had been on backorder). Finally completed on 9/9/22 at the cost of $6,838.78.”
Filed Sep 12, 2022 · 67,223 miles

“I started experiencing a rough idle and engine misfire. The check engine codes indicated cylinder 3 misfire. Was advised several times to replace spark plugs and coils but after no success had further diagnostics that showed crack in cylinder 3 allowing coolant to leak into the engine. Required new engine at 96k miles.”
Filed Aug 30, 2022 · 96,000 miles

“Engine coolant leaking into engine and new engine required. Cost is $8000 for new engine. Car with only 49,886 miles”
Filed Aug 30, 2022 · 49,886 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 304 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.