2016 Ford Edge engine problems
302 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Ford Edge — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle shake while idling, and a check engine light indicating code P0302 (Cylinder 2 Misfire). After looking under the hood the engine cooling system was severely low on coolant, and a loud sloshing liquid noise could be heard behind the dashboard. The vehicle was brought to an authorized…”
filed Jul 15, 2026
“A month or so ago my car had a rough idle and the mechanic couldn't figure out why. Then last week my car lost power on the interstate, during rush hour. I'm lucky I didn't cause an accident as the loss of power was so sudden and all the traffic around me. Somehow I was able to safely pull over on…”
filed Jul 7, 2026
“Confirmed Coolant intrusion into the cylinder. Low coolant level, white exhaust smoke, runs rough, code P0303”
filed Jul 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Edge years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 Edge | 12 | 10% |
| 2021 Edge | 11 | 11% |
| 2020 Edge | 44 | 15% |
| 2019 Edge | 148 | 20% |
| 2018 Edge | 424 | 54% |
| 2017 Edge | 653 | 50% |
| 2015 Edge | 188 | 26% |
| 2014 Edge | 45 | 12% |
| 2013 Edge | 168 | 7% |
| 2012 Edge | 60 | 5% |
| 2011 Edge | 179 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford Edge
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.