2017 Ford Edge · symptom sheet

Engine overheats or leaks coolant

718owner reports
71,000median miles
$8,000median quote
0involved a crash

Newest report Sep 8, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026

858 of the 1,322 complaints on this car are about the engine. 718 of those describe overheating, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2017 Edge.

Narrower sheets: Head gasket fails or coolant leaks into the engine (57 reports)

Tick what matches of 718 reports

the temperature gauge climbed into the red

247

coolant is disappearing or on the ground

705

white smoke from the tailpipe

100

the heater stopped blowing hot

155

the dealer found a head gasket or cracked block

215

the engine was replaced afterward

138

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the head gasket (57 reports), the coolant hose or reservoir (57 reports), the radiator (8 reports) and the water pump (7 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the engine covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 19, 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

176 of the 718 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 59,995 and 86,000 miles, from the 461 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“My truck is only 5 years with 54,500 miles and the engine light came on. Code 302 came up. I spent 400 to change the spark plugs and the ignition coil #2. Light went off and came back on. Next the dealership said the Coolant is leaking into the cylinders and I would need a new engine. $10,000. Contact Ford because we can't help you. My warranty just ended 45 days ago. Now What!”
Filed Jul 10, 2022 · 54,500 miles

“Per TSB 19-2208 coolant leaking into the engine - Diagnostic code P0303. Spark plug and coil were replaced and still pulled code P0303. Took to Ford dealer and Engine needs replacement 58543 miles.”
Filed Jul 7, 2022 · 58,543 miles

“After taking my vehicle to the shop, it was discovered that engine coolant is leaking into cylinder 3 causing a misfire. Was told that I will have to replace engine with 94,000 miles at a cost of $8500 of my own money. There is a TSB out there, but it is not covered by Ford. Extremely frustrating.”
Filed Apr 25, 2022 · 94,000 miles

“Engine encountered cold start misfire code 105.95, cylinder 1 misfire and misfire detected on startup, PO 301 and 316. Coolant leaking into cylinder, Ford TSB 19-2208 is to replace the Long Block Engine Assembly. Engine has 93511 miles and is not covered under warranty, will cost an exorbitant amount to replace. Ford should issue a recall due to the severity as this effects many different model engines.”
Filed Feb 25, 2022 · 93,511 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 718 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.