2016 Ford Edge Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2016 Ford Edge, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 83,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “coolant intrusion” (51% of reports).
- 89engine and engine cooling complaints
- 83,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Coolant intrusion: mentioned in 45 of 89 complaints (51%)
- Cylinder engine: mentioned in 16 of 89 complaints (18%)
- Smoke exhaust: mentioned in 13 of 89 complaints (15%)
- Starting check: mentioned in 6 of 89 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 82 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 89 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Ford Edge engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Edge | 3 | 3% | 8,000 |
| 2020 Edge | 3 | 1% | 75,000 |
| 2019 Edge | 34 | 4% | 58,924 |
| 2018 Edge | 178 | 21% | 78,000 |
| 2017 Edge | 266 | 19% | 75,054 |
| 2016 Edge | 89 | 10% | 83,000 |
| 2015 Edge | 24 | 3% | 108,000 |
| 2014 Edge | 7 | 2% | 86,000 |
| 2013 Edge | 12 | 0% | 85,002 |
| 2012 Edge | 5 | 0% | 92,000 |
| 2011 Edge | 18 | 1% | 40,447 |
| 2010 Edge | 15 | 2% | 23,000 |
| 2009 Edge | 4 | 2% | 50,250 |
| 2008 Edge | 11 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2007 Edge | 12 | 1% | 41,483 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the 2016 Ford Edge. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that coolant was entering the engine combustion chamber. The check engine light was illuminated, and the vehicle displayed DTC: P0301. The contact also referenced a scanner displaying code 4301. The contact stated that there was a sweet smell…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low coolant warning light illuminated. The contact parked and inspected the vehicle and refilled the coolant reservoir. The coolant level was frequently low and consumed one gallon of coolant weekly…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated. The driver became aware that the coolant level was low. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Ford Edges have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 89 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2016 Ford Edge (10% of the 923 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford Edge engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 83,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2016 Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “coolant intrusion”, in 45 of 89 complaints, followed by “cylinder engine” (16).
Other 2016 Ford Edge problems
See all 2016 Ford Edge problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Edge years.