2016 Ford Edge Engine Problems
Owners have filed 331 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2016 Ford Edge, 36% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 72,853 miles. The words owners use most often: “coolant intrusion” (21% of reports).
- 331engine complaints
- 72,853median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $8,500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 44%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 68 of 331 complaints (21%)
- White smoke: mentioned in 40 of 331 complaints (12%)
- Long block: mentioned in 33 of 331 complaints (10%)
- Leaking cylinder: mentioned in 22 of 331 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2016 Ford Edge at $8,500, and half of them between $7,400 and $9,450.
Based on 50 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2020–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 113 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 331 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Ford Edge engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 2 | 5% | 19,037 |
| 2023 Edge | 2 | 9% | 17,095 |
| 2022 Edge | 13 | 10% | 2,450 |
| 2021 Edge | 11 | 10% | 84,000 |
| 2020 Edge | 51 | 16% | 48,157 |
| 2019 Edge | 158 | 21% | 61,110 |
| 2018 Edge | 463 | 55% | 70,000 |
| 2017 Edge | 701 | 51% | 70,000 |
| 2016 Edge | 331 | 36% | 72,853 |
| 2015 Edge | 194 | 27% | 26,500 |
| 2014 Edge | 45 | 12% | 49,000 |
| 2013 Edge | 168 | 7% | 55,000 |
| 2012 Edge | 60 | 5% | 58,919 |
| 2011 Edge | 179 | 10% | 59,988 |
| 2010 Edge | 40 | 6% | 115,000 |
| 2009 Edge | 12 | 5% | 106,000 |
| 2008 Edge | 91 | 8% | 102,500 |
| 2007 Edge | 88 | 9% | 96,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine 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 engine ecoboost 2.0 needs a long block assembly due to coolant intrusion. This is a documented defect known to Ford but they refuse to reimburse replacement of the engine that can run over $9,000. This is a serious safety defect that can cause catastrophic damage or injury.
Hello, I'm on permanent disability and this my only car. it started with noticing white smoke coming out of the exhaust and a sweet smell. also noticed the coolant getting low and had to keep adding more in with no visible leaks. I pulled cylinder one plug and put a bore a scope down it and found a…
I own a 2016 Ford Edge with the 2.0 ecoboost engine and have problems with it burning antifreeze for quite some time. The first time it happened I was getting on the interstate and the temp gage went up and the vehicle went into limp mode. I have been driving around with the coolant recovery…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Ford Edges have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 331 owner complaints about engine for the 2016 Ford Edge (36% 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?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 72,853 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2016 Ford Edge?
Owners report a typical cost of $8,500 (half paid between $7,400 and $9,450), from 50 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2016 Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “coolant intrusion”, in 68 of 331 complaints, followed by “white smoke” (40).
Other 2016 Ford Edge problems
See all 2016 Ford Edge problems or engine problems across all Edge years.