2017 Ford Edge Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 266 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2017 Ford Edge, 19% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 75,054 miles. The words owners use most often: “coolant intrusion” (43% of reports).
- 266engine and engine cooling complaints
- 75,054median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 45%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 114 of 266 complaints (43%)
- Misfire cylinder: mentioned in 29 of 266 complaints (11%)
- Cylinders engine: mentioned in 23 of 266 complaints (9%)
- Satisfaction program 21N12: mentioned in 20 of 266 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 238 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 266 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 2017 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 2017 Ford Edge. While driving approximately 25 - 35 MPH, the engine was running rough, and the message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The contact turned off the vehicle and waited, but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that there…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle idled very roughly. The contact stated that the vehicle was quickly losing coolant after adding a pint of coolant to the coolant reservoir. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Ford Edges have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 266 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2017 Ford Edge (19% of the 1,374 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 2017 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 75,054 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2017 Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “coolant intrusion”, in 114 of 266 complaints, followed by “misfire cylinder” (29).
Other 2017 Ford Edge problems
- Engine problems (701)
- Power Train problems (148)
- Service Brakes problems (124)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (109)
See all 2017 Ford Edge problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Edge years.