2018 Ford Edge Powertrain & Transmission Problems

Brought vehicle in with check engine light on and vehicle codes P0741 and P1744 appeared. Torque converter needs to be replaced along with transmission.

Original transmission failed at 83,000km. August 2023. Replacement FORD crated transmission and new cooler installed at FORD dealership for a cost of approx $11,000 Canadian dollars failed 25 months later. Oct 2025. FORD would not honour 36 month advertised replacement parts warranty. Car was not abused and driven by retiree.

The problem began in early August 2025 when the check engine light came on and the vehicle misfired. A Ford mobile technician inspected it before 8/23/25, confirmed Diagnostic Code P0303 (Cylinder 3 Misfire), but said it was likely just a bad ignition coil. Based on that, I went to Midas on 8/23/25 for a tune-up and coil check. On 9/29/25, the check engine light returned and for the first time the coolant over-temperature warning illuminated. Midas confirmed coolant intrusion into Cylinder 3: borescope and pressure test showed leakage, leak-down test failed with air entering the coolant reservoir, and visible coolant loss was present. At 80,445 miles, the engine was deemed unsafe and required full replacement. Hawk Ford confirmed no warranty extensions or programs applied. The repair cost was $10,500 out of pocket. This defect matches Ford TSB [XXX] , is widely reported in EcoBoost engines, and creates a serious safety risk since the vehicle misfires, overheats, and may stall while driving. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

My 2018 Ford Edge (VIN [XXX] ) suffered a premature transmission failure at 105,415 miles. Just 389 miles earlier, Ford performed Customer Satisfaction Program 22N12 (flexplate/torque converter/pump replacement), for which I paid $1,669 as my 50% share. Less than two months later, the same dealer diagnosed the transmission as failed due to the forward clutch being stuck and quoted $6,955 for replacement. Ford’s maintenance schedule does not require transmission service until 150,000 miles, so this failure is premature and unreasonable. A transmission failure at highway speed could cause sudden loss of power, greatly increasing the risk of a crash. This issue appears related to Ford’s known flexplate defect (CSP 22N12) and raises concern of broader transmission reliability/safety problems in affected vehicles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The car has been having a chemical smell when it starts. I recently was driving from San Antonio, Texas to Austin, Texas and received a warning that my car was overheating. The warning went off immediately and I continued driving it. A few days later, I got an oil change and was told that I had no coolant in the vehicle. They filled the coolant for me. I continued driving the car. This week, the car was shaking pretty violently when I turned on the ignition. I proceeded to drive it and it drove normally. The following day, a check engine light came on. I took it in to see a mechanic that day and they confirmed that I had a coolant intrusion problem caused by the 2.0L Eco boost engine which is defective and allows coolant to escape into the engine injectors. Ford is not taking any responsibility for this and says that it is not under warranty so there's no programs they can offer me. Ford should issue a recall of this defective product to avoid injuries or accidents.

I’m having an issue where there’s a sudden loss of all power while driving at highway speeds, forcing me to slowly move to a safe spot while trying not to get hit by other cars. Once I’m safely stopped, I have to turn the vehicle off and back on, and then the power is restored—but the problem can randomly happen anytime at speeds over 65–70 mph. No codes are showing. A repair shop couldn’t find the issue, and even the dealership says everything is fine and just tells me to keep driving it. Sometimes it happens twice in one day, and other times I won’t see it for a week.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that at start-up, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the flex plate, flywheel, and transmission pump were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

This car hesitates, engine light indicates misfire. Dealer confirms coolant leaking into the engine. I find out now this is a well known and widespread problem with Ford engines in this era. The car is unsafe to drive due to impending sudden and complete engine failure.

Computer error P0304 - misfiring in cylinder 4. Diagnosed with a coolant leak into the cylinder. Potential Safety Issues: Loss of Power: A misfire can cause sudden power loss, particularly during acceleration or at high speeds, increasing the risk of accidents, especially in traffic or on highways. Engine Stalling: If the misfire worsens, the engine may stall, leaving you unable to control the vehicle, which is dangerous in busy areas or intersections. Overheating Risk: Coolant intrusion into cylinder 4 (as noted in TSB 22-2229) can lead to overheating if the cooling system is compromised, potentially causing engine failure or fire hazards. Catalytic Converter Damage: Persistent misfires can overheat and damage the catalytic converter, potentially leading to a fire risk under the vehicle. Beyond this, it is my 17 year old daughter driving this car and she could be stranded some place unsafe due to not starting or in the middle of traffic while driving. It has been inspected by a mechanic to confirm the leak. Ford's issuing of a TSB on this issue (TSB 22-2229) - calls for a new engine. Ford knows they have made faulty engines in these cars and refuses to help cover the cost of replacement.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the power train, wrench, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping once the transmission was in 5th gear. The contact stated that while the warning lights were illuminated, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating, and the vehicle was struggling to drive forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the torque converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The clutch was repaired, but not the torque converter. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign 18V390000 ( Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,890.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly jerked with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there were metal shavings inside the torque converter, which caused the transmission to fail. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

Coolant intrusion into cylinder 1 due to failure noted in TSB 19-2346

Fly wheel and flex plate broke causing the car to lose power. The car then stopped having use of the transmission so was unable to move the car.

Vehicle began to rough idle, and then while driving the vehicle MIL came on, as well as a "Engine overheat throttle limited" error. Pulled over and vehicle would not move. Tried to power cycle the vehicle and would not start back up. Had it towed to dealer and was told this was the long block coolant intrusion problem that leader to my engine completely failing. I was made aware of Ford TSB 19-2346, and told the repairs would be $9200. After googling around, this is a common problem on these 2018 ford ecoboost engines and Ford obviously knows there is a problem that could cause accidents or engine fires. Luckily my kids were not in the car, otherwise this could have been catastrophic due to the loss of power while driving. I called Ford support and they told me that Ford has no programs to help affected customers. There should be a Recall and Ford should be forced to replace or repair affected engines as this will get someone killed if they lose power or have an engine fire while driving.

Slips out of gear when starting up again from stop then back in gear suddenly causing jerky start

I took my vehicle in for a check engine light to the dealership. It has been diagnosed with coolant intrusion. There is a current recall but I’ve been told my vehicle isn’t in it even though this is what is wrong with my vehicle

I am told my torque converter clutch is slipping, and I am recommended to replace my torque converter and pump despite the vehicle having only 64,000 miles driven. Transmission parts are failing despite having a relatively young car. The vehicle was inspected at a Ford dealership and a diagnostic was performed to find this defect. I have investigated if there is an open recall for my VIN and none appear, although the torque converter on 2018 Ford Edge Titanium vehicles have recalls on them. Prior to the failure, a wrench icon as well as the check engine light were turning on and off between uses of the vehicle. These icons both turned off prior to bringing my vehicle to the dealership, indicating to me that there was no longer an issue present, though the dealership stated through their diagnostic that there indeed was still an issue with the transmission.

I have approximately 53000 miles on my vehicle. The Engine light turned on end of Aug. So I took it to a service center. They said the message code was P306 & P0316. They inspected and said the cylinder is misfiring, coolant has gotten into the cylinder, and the gasket is mush. The engine is rough running and told me to take it to Ford, I will need a new engine. In searching this problem I found a TSB 22-2229 & an NHSTA 19-2208, 19-2172. Ford can't get me in until end of September to verify. I've found several references to this problem causing an engine fire, I also found a class action suit recently filed in California for this problem. Ford has not issued a recall for this problem and I don't understand. They redesigned the engine in 2021 as they knew it was a faulty design. I didn't know that. I don't have another vehicle to drive, meanwhile I'm making car payments on it. Ford won't provide a car for me to use. I don't want to drive my car with [XXX] knowing this problem could cause harm to me, them and others. Please advise. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Coolant leak into cylinder causing engine to misfire, caused by warped cylinder head. Chapman Ford and CarShop have inspected and confirmed this issue and have indicated it is a common, recurring issue with Ford engines. Ford issued a service bulletin about this specific problem in 2019. In August 2019, the engine light went on, “misfire in cylinder #2”.

While driving the vehicle transmission shifts are radically intermittently on up shift when traveling highway speeds no problem when decreasing speed at highway speed and increasing speed sometimes the vehicle lurches or jumps then when coming to a stop when you're downshifting it seems to be third gear through first gear the transmission violently jerks as it's downshifting to the point where you can almost lose control. It seems a lot like a safety recall on the 2017 edge dealing with the torque converter