Ford Edge 2
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
245 PS
2.0L EcoBoost Benzin
Strong EcoBoost Edge
Decent150–241 PS
2.0L EcoBlue Bi-Turbo Diesel
7 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Ford Edge 2 is available with 3 engine variants — from 150 to 245 hp. 2 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Ford 2.0L EcoBlue Bi-Turbo (Diesel, 150–238 PS) comes with 3 different engines: YLCB (2018–2024, Stay Away!) und YLCB (2018–2024, Stay Away!) und YLCB (2018–2021, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L EcoBlue Bi-Turbo!
The Ford 2.0L EcoBlue TDCi (Diesel, 179–211 PS) comes with 2 different engines: T8CC (2016–2019, Stay Away!) und T8CC (2016–2019, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L EcoBlue TDCi!
The Ford 2.0L EcoBoost (Benziner, 245 PS) has the EcoBoost-2.0-Edge (2.0L EcoBoost) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| PowerShift: sticking, oil loss, limp mode The 6-speed PowerShift dual-clutch gearbox (6DCT450) in the Edge II tends toward stiff gear changes, oil leaks, and limp mode. Regular gearbox oil changes every 50,000–60,000 km are crucial. Symptoms: Shuddering when pulling away, limp mode activation, reverse gear unavailable, oil patches under the vehicle. from 70,000 km | High |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 27 weaknesses have been documented for the Ford Edge 2 (2016–2024) — 20 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. 3 problem engines: T8CC (2.0L EcoBlue TDCi), YLCB (2.0L EcoBlue Bi-Turbo), EcoBoost-2.0-Edge (2.0L EcoBoost). Typical issues affect Gearbox, Electronics, Other, Cooling.
Edge (T8CC, 2016–2019) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Oil Bath Belt Clogs Oil Pump Strainer. Power: 179 PS.
Edge (T8CC, 2016–2019) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Oil Bath Belt Clogs Oil Pump Strainer. Power: 211 PS.
Edge (YLCB, 2018–2024) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Bi-Turbo Boost Control Failure. Power: 150 PS.
Edge (YLCB, 2018–2024) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Bi-Turbo Boost Control Failure. Power: 190 PS.
Edge (YLCB, 2018–2021) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Bi-Turbo Boost Control Failure. Power: 238 PS.
Edge (EcoBoost-2.0-Edge, 2016–2019) — Stay Away!: Low-pressure fuel pump (LPFP) failure, Hairline cracks in cylinder block (coolant loss), Hairline crack in cylinder block — coolant entering combustion chamber. Power: 245 PS.
What to watch out for with the Ford Edge? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee