FORD EDGE 2.0 ECOBOOST ENGINE BLOCK FAILURE / LAWSUIT .

We own a Ford Edge with a turbo 2.0 ECOBOOST 4 CYL ENGINE and there is a major problem with these engines . They were modified to cool around the cylinders better by cutting a line between all Cylinders making a week spot to seal between the head gasket and block reducing the surface for the gasket to seal causing major engine failure and antifreeze in cylinders. Or car is verily in warranty and we are taking it to a dealership in the morning to see what there going to do . we do know there is a Lawsuit against Ford for this problem, our car only has 57,000 miles and is a 2018 watch the video to see what i did to check for antifreeze getting in the cylinder. #humo #tbts #youtubevideo @hitchinupmovinon8386
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[@user-it3gx6dw5u]

Had one. 2017 model Fusion. GREAT roadtrip vehicle. HUGE P.O.S mechanically.

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

We really haven't had any other problems except the engine and was lucky Ford put a new one in right before the warranty expired. Thanks for the comment

[@mviking39]

Mine is 2013, still going (3.5). My dad had to get the engine replaced in his (2.0). Thankfully ford stood by my father’s Edge and it didn’t cost him.

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

Thanks for the comment . We also came out lucky just only a week away from warranty expires but Ford came through and replaced the engine.

[@tonybradley2801]

Your 3.5 Edge also has a major problem waiting to happen. Ford put an internal water pump on them that works off the timing chain and when they fail they dump, and they will eventually fail all the coolant into the oil which can destroy the main bearings and engine. It is a major job to replace this water pump as you have to remove the front cover of the engine. Most mechanics say you have to remove the engine from the car making this is a $2,000+ repair if you cannot do it yourself. I traded my 2013 Ford Taurus with a 3.5 for a 2016 Ford Edge 2.0 ecoboost when I discovered this issue but now It seems I jumped out of the frying pan into the fire.

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

@tonybradley2801 Hi Tony our Edge has the 2.0 not the 3.5 but still was lucky with the warranty this is the old style 2.0 they went back with a different block earlier design which I understand was a great 2.0 they had no problems with.

[@draxarch8628]

My daughter's 2015 had a misfire in the 3rd cylinder. I thought I just needed to change the spark plugs but when I saw the coolant low I knew it was more.

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

Yep. Sounds familiar! Sorry you're having to deal with it too.

[@jenniferosborn1366]

I have a 2017 and i got it in 2018 within 2 weeks i had to have the block replaced because if a defect. I now within the last week am having issue with it draining coolant.

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

Did they put a new engine in it right after you bought it is what I'm seeing in your comment and now it has more problems again how many miles on your car now. I'm kind off worried that when they replaced our engine it may go out again. Thanks please let me know .

[@markwarnberg9504]

Makes one wonder if Ford and GM got their wiz-diz enginers together to see who could desighn thee worst engin.

[@ralfwalter3923]

I have a 2018 V6 still good BUT my 2018 Escape 2.0... getting an engine replacement this week for this problem. Warranty covered but they need to do better... this should be a full recall or a class action is going to happen.

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

I totally agree with that .

[@ObesePuppies]

Yes it should be a recall, I have the 2019 ford fusion titanium and as soon as it hit 67k miles the same issue happened to me, after 65k the warranty is invalid. I loved the car and took care of it just for that engine issue to happen to it.

[@danaschmid3670]

I hate that this happened to you!! We got very lucky that my car was still under warranty. I remember when Linus told me that the car needed a new engine (and how much it was going to cost). I literally broke down in tears in the middle of the kitchen!!! Linus is a retired mechanic, and always takes wonderful care of our vehicles.

[@draxarch8628]

2015-2020 to be sure lol

[@kennyhart2699]

Do you still have the car and adding coolant?

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

Yes we do Ford put a New Engine in it covered by warranty.

[@mikebennett703]

A tiny 2L in such a large and heavy vehicle like this is just begging for trouble. An suv like that should have a decent sized V6 at least. While the turbo makes up for displacement to a certain extent- at the end of the day you still have a highly stressed engine which will not last as long as a larger one will...

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

I agree with you but our Edge is only 2 wheel drive and gets 28 mpg 2.0 will boost to over 100mph so easy, I know that the turbo is most of that but I had a Chrysler LeBaron with a 4cyl turbo and it had over 250,000 miles on it so if the engine is maintained you should be able to get over 120,000 miles with ease. But Ford messed up.this engine trying to boost it to much and trying to keep it cool. We are still happy with the car but I think they should extend the warranty up to 100,000 miles because the day after they put the new engine in it it was out of warranty. Thanks for your comment and good luck if you own anything that has the 1.6 or 2.0 engine in it.

[@mikebennett703]

@@hitchinupmovinon8386 Thank You! I own a 2012 Ford Fusion sel with the 3.0 Duratec V6. It has been a great running car. I take care of it and plan on keeping it for the rest of my life lol! I prefer this older car over any new one nowadays..My daughter drives one with the 2.5L 4cyl. They both have been super reliable. Neither car has yet to show a check engine light and are over 126,000 miles. Knock on wood! 😂 The V6 car still has plenty of power and looks new. I am a bit dismayed at the modern trend of manufacturers installing small displacement engines with turbos into large vehicles. Turbo engines are high performance engines and require regular servicing even when driven gently. I can't see how such a small engine operates gently when it has to move such a large vehicle. I am not picking on Ford or this model Edge. It seems all manufacturers are doing this. I wish you all the best with your new engine. I understand Ford went back to the older duratec 2.0 block design. That is a great engine too. ✌

[@TheHunsAreDugShite]

Every NEW engine comes with a 60,000 3year manufacturers warranty so you'll be OK with new engine for next 3years!

[@mr.wilson8340]

@@TheHunsAreDugShiteTry 5 year 60K ace!

[@ScottGordon584]

We have the same issue bought our 2017 ford edge at a ford dealership in June 2023 within a month error code , had diagnosed told it need a new engine, we just got 1 $19k loan for the vehicle now we need another 7000 for a new engine. I am paying for the engine and then taking ford to small claims court to get my money back. find a ford edge forum many are doing the same to force a recall, 700,000 people are affected by this engine.

[@danaschmid3670]

Have you looked into joining the class action suit? Good luck to you!!!

[@joetalks.76]

I am in nearly the same situation. Bought a 2017 from a dealer last month. It only had 37k miles and thought I was getting a good deal. Fool me once and shame on me I guess. Didn't even make it a 1k miles before the check engine light came on. Changed the plugs and coils, still have the issue. Now we are out of the warranty window. Definitely going to look into this class action lawsuit. Please keep this conversation going, I would like to see what others are doing to address the issue. Especially those outside the factory warranty.

[@pscherry78]

We just found this issue with my wife's 2017 Ford Escape. It doesn't have warranty so I either replace the engine myself, replace the car, or wait for the lawsuit.

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

So sorry yours isn't under warranty...we were lucky that ours was just under the wire!!! Do a little research and see if Ford is fixing some that are out of warranty. Call your dealership and maybe get a phone number for Ford. Good luck! Also you might try replacing the head gaskets. It's a major job, but it solves the problem with some engines.

[@danieldewitt9428]

@@hitchinupmovinon8386 hate to bring bad news but the ford company is not fixing any cars out of warranty, I called and got told I was crap out of luck, and the head gasket may fix it for 10k miles but because of the engine heating and cooling with every time it’s used it’ll have the same problems very soon, I asked the local dealership and they said it would be best to just replace the engine, mine is currently sitting in my driveway unable to be used because it sucked every ounce of coolant into my motor and I’m afraid it’s hydro locked.

[@ScottGordon584]

replace the engine yourself and take ford to small claims, make sure you have all the documentation , grab the TSB for this issue as well it shows that they knew about the issue and refused to do the right thing and have a recall. you can sue them up to $10k in small claims.

[@pscherry78]

We just traded the car in on a brand new Mitsubishi. I do hope I can still be part of the class action and recover some of my money spent on cooling issues

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

Good luck!!!!@@pscherry78

[@danaschmid3670]

Luckily this was covered by my warranty. A new engine has been ordered and should be in soon!

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

Wonderful

[@kennyhart2699]

I noticed this video is 4 months old so what have you been doing, adding coolant or did you get it fixed

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

Ford replaced the engine the next week under warranty we were within 2 days of our warranty expiring. We were luck and I wanted get the news out about the problem with this engine . Thanks

[@TheEvandando]

Same car same problem how do you join the class action? Thanks for sharing

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

Hi We did have a link in the description but now it seems to be shut down. Looking into it looks like you should be able to call a lawyer and get info on this problem it is still going on and I'm so sorry your one the people that is stuck trying to get this taken care of. We got do lucky we only has 1 week left in warranty when I found the problem and Ford replaced the engine. Good luck Linus & Dana .

[@kenturner367]

I got a new replacement engine for my 2017 Escape after the first one failed for coolant intrusion. The new replacement engine was manufactured in March, 2023. SURPRISE!!!!! The check engine light has come on after 8k miles on the new engine! I took it to Autozone and the read the error. P0300, Random Misfire. Do you think it is possible that I have the same problem again and the new engine has also failed with coolant intrusion?

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

If it's the new block style the surface on the block where it meets the head should be different than the original giving it more surface for the Head Gasket to seal so it should of taken care of the problem but you never know what ford might have done because of all the warranty claims they are going to have to cover . So I'm really not sure but I would check with Ford Dealership or go right to a Representative for Ford .

[@probegt75]

My wifes 2015 2.0 uses coolant too but its not real bad. I have to add about a quart every couple months. Now it need a new valve cover gasket and it leaks gear fluid from the ptu. It has 150,000 miles and still runs pretty good all considering. I wouldn't be sad if i woke up one morning and the car was because someone stole it.

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

I hate that I would still look into the Class Action Suite and see what you can find out the milage really shouldn't matter I think because it's probably been burning antifreeze for a long time. Good luck.

[@aday1637]

I got 47K on the dodge. 6K on the toyota. no miles on the chevy. not sure any are good.

[@wti70]

Never buy a turbo engine from any car company....same with CVT's.

[@mviking39]

Is it possible to do that? I’ve been looking

[@jaybarnhart8920]

Boo

[@mr.wilson8340]

Very car company is going turbo. Get used to it or buy a horse.

[@andrewwolf4430]

Not so much the turbo. But the open deck block that allows the cylinders to move and fret the head gasket and then allow water into the cylinders

[@jaybarnhart8920]

2015 ford edge 2.0 sel. 159k miles and little coolant loss here n there. Change spark plugs every 30k miles and oil every 3-5k miles with lucas stabilizer. Have to add coolant here n there but it runs fine New tranny at 127k miles. Now changing that fluid every 25k miles

[@randellgribben9772]

good luck with that engine oil asphalt,, your variable timing solenoid will thank you for it... when it stops working and your engine does the same thig... it will be quite noisy when this happens

[@jaybarnhart8920]

@randellgribben9772 been changing oil with stabilizer every 3k miles since there is fuel dilution, runs so smooth and quiet. Original turbos, no turbo chatter . Doing that since 80k miles.

[@jaybarnhart8920]

@randellgribben9772 use stabilizer on all my vehicals. Not one single problem. Ever.

[@jaybarnhart8920]

There is a white sticker on the left side of motor, what does it say? VEP or Cleveland OH? Left side on top

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

It says VEP But this is the new engine that they put in not the original that went bad.

[@mikebennett703]

It means the new engine was built at the Cleveland engine assembly plant. Alot of great engines were built there!👍

[@namvet_13e]

That engine can be replaced by Ford with a new one with the new block design that doesn't have the slot between the cylinders. Any coolant loss on the new ones usually is indicative of a leaky oil cooler which can be repaired without having to replace the engine.

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

The Engine was replaced by Ford under warranty with the new block design and is running great now.

[@gizznajet1]

Wow. I wasn't so lucky. I'm 20k outside my warranty and stuck with a $5000 Bill. Hopefully I can sue. It's just not right for them to leave me hanging like this after paying it off.

[@Kusv583]

My ‘18 2.0 Edge with 105k miles started shaking at startup recently and after a couple days a check engine light is now on and it’s reading P0301 misfire. So it’s a misfire in cylinder #1. The coolant was low too. I added coolant and replaced the spark plug but after driving a couple days, check engine light is back on and coolant is low again 🤬

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

I'm sure it has the same block problem and you should look for the class action law suite and join it right away.

[@Kusv583]

@@hitchinupmovinon8386 Will do. Thanks

[@CamoAmmoWildlifeAdventures]

Head gasket most likely. Had same issue 2016 Escape. Their fix is a new long block. 12 grand. Won't even do head gasket

[@novaboy49]

I understand this was corrected in the 2020 models.

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

Not really sure but the engine they replaced it with was a different block with a different design at the head.

[@novaboy49]

That's where the problem is, the coolant channel on top of the block.@@hitchinupmovinon8386

[@newfie-dean5803]

You should not have an issue in the following vehicles if they are made AFTER the dates listed below. The dates below are from the Ford TSB about the problem and show that vehicles built before those listed dates could have the problem. 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ built on or before 8-Apr-2019 - 2017-2019 Escape built on or before 16-May-2019 - 2017-2019 MKC built on or before 18-Apr-2019

[@gt1900b]

Did Ford put a new short/long block in under warranty?

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

New complete long block the head and short block are different

[@kooljoe64]

I'm pretty sure they know about the problem an do nothing about it but Honda or Toyota

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

They pretty sure they did know there was a problem but I'm sure they didn't want to recall every car that had this engine in it but as I understand there is a class action suite against ford . Thanks for the comment

[@gizznajet1]

I wasn't so lucky. I was 20,000 Miles outside of my warranty. Hopefully I can sue to get my $5,000 back.

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

I'm so sorry that your car is out of warranty we got lucky but I do believe there is a lawsuit on this still. Good luck.

[@gizznajet1]

Thanks for responding and posting a link. I actually work on my own vehicles and never experienced anything like this. Just glad my girlfriend didn't have it on a long road trip. I'm starting to dislike Ford as much as I dislike Home owners Associations😂

[@gaylenegregg-6477]

It’s a ford when did they last build a motor worth anything yep the 300 six early 1960

[@CamoAmmoWildlifeAdventures]

Same problem with 2016 ford escape titanium. Bought brand new 7 miles on it, changed oil religiously. F,... .........FORD, won't buy another new one ever

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

Sorry to here about your car I know there has been quite a lot of bad engine in every manufacturer out there..it sad no quality control. Thanks for the comment

[@CamoAmmoWildlifeAdventures]

@hitchinupmovinon8386 If the heads and gasket could be fixed, I wouldn't even care as much. Their fix is a new long block @ 12grand. Car not even worth 12 grand

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

@CamoAmmoWildlifeAdventures We were lucky I guess caught it just in time. The warranty was almost out had 5 days left on it .. they replaced the whole engine but you never know if it's going to hold up also.

[@CamoAmmoWildlifeAdventures]

@hitchinupmovinon8386 every car I have ever had you could get heads machined and new head gasket installed for roughly 3 grand. Ford can fall off the map for all I care,.....I was looking at a new Ford truck before all this. Glad it happened before I bought another pile of trash.......Never Ford guy here now

[@alb12345672]

@@CamoAmmoWildlifeAdventures I'm considering a used 2016 Escape Titanium. Guess this is pass. I called Ford service to ask what they think just before I researched online, the service advisor said run. He also said they have trans and power steering issues when they get older, very costly. I have a Ford F150 with the 6.2L. Those are pretty indestructible. They cost a fortune used, for good reason.

[@jaybarnhart8920]

Change your spark plugs?

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

It had a blown head gasket plugs wouldn't help.

[@Thoth432Hz]

[“:For will not do anything about this situation, Ford Knowingly, Intentionally, and Maliciously, Sold Numerous Vehicles, with this Motor/Engine, having Knowledge and Knowing very well, that at some point, that this issue will arise.”]…

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

I don't really know that that's true but they replaced my engine under warranty and the car is running great.

[@TheTokzter027]

Ok so we are planning to buy a second hand 2017 ford escape titanium 2.0 engine with 110k mileage on it because we need a car to go to our job, it gas a carfax with continous maintenance and no major issue yet, should we go for it or just run?

[@danaschmid3670]

If it's got the 2.0 EcoBoost turbo, and the engine has not been replaced, I would not buy it!

[@TheTokzter027]

@@danaschmid3670 Ok so the dealer said that they will put in 36k miles of above and beyond powertrain warranty engine and transmission included, would it be enough? Appreciate the advice thanks

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

@@TheTokzter027 That would certainly help, but it's still a big chance to take. (Sorry it took so long to answer this. Linus had open heart surgery (quintuple bypass) two weeks ago, and that's all we've been concentrating on.)

[@TheTokzter027]

​@@hitchinupmovinon8386 not a problem, appreciate for taking the time to reply, apparently i backed out and selected another suv with a 70k mileage.. Hope he will recover soon and back to good health. Godbless 🙏

[@tomw.4255]

​​@@TheTokzter027 glad you didn't get it! The Ford Escape 2017, 2018, 2019 have the up and down grooves on the engine block and that is what the issue is. It's a faulty design and causes coolant intrusion and in many cases, the person needing to spend $6K to $8K on a new engine. It's also why you'll see many 2017, 2018, 2019 Ford Escape's in the 45,000 to 60,000 mile range, priced relatively lower. So, the buyer thinks, wow, what a deal!! No. Do not get those years, period.

[@f150bft]

Research it...there is a TSB on it.

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

Yes there is it is to replace the whole engine the head on the block was cut wrong and doesn't allow enough surface for the head gasket and it causes a antifreeze leak at gasket then it burns antifreeze and ruins the engine completely. I showed it inn the video. thanks

[@robertthomas5590]

Good luck.

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

Hi Robert we were very fortunate to have still been in warranty and Ford replaced the whole engine..

[@user-xd1gt9if2v]

Skrew ford

[@super20dan]

ecoboast is junk

[@hitchinupmovinon8386]

Ford ended up giving me warranty on the engine by replacing it with a newer style block with more head surface, I do understand they are really pushing alot of horsepower out of these small engines but everyone of the manufacturers have turbo boost engine now days and I would rather have a gas powered car or truck than a electric car my own opinion. Thanks for your comment.