Ford Edge 2
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
The second-generation Edge is a refined, tech-heavy crossover that feels a class above its predecessor — quieter, better-finished, and available with everything from a 2.0 EcoBoost to the hot 335-hp Edge ST. The biggest buying warning carries over from the old car and gets worse: the AWD driveline. Both the PTU (power transfer unit) up front and the RDU (rear drive unit) at the back are failure-prone, run hot, and lack any real service interval. Replacing either is expensive, and a neglected one can grenade the whole system. On AWD cars, the condition of the PTU and RDU is the single most important thing to verify. Safety-related issues sit near the top of the list. There's a recall (15S18) for a Steering Assist Fault that can cause sudden loss of power steering, and recall 20S42 for a front brake hose that can rupture and dump pressure — confirm both are closed before purchase. The 8F35 eight-speed automatic suffers torque-converter shudder, felt as a low-speed shimmy. The water pump is chain-driven and buried inside the engine, so a failure means a major, four-figure job — and a failed pump can dump coolant into the oil. The rest is the usual modern-Ford mix. Panoramic glass roofs have been known to shatter spontaneously. The Edge ST is hard on brakes and warps rotors. Blend-door actuators tick and stop regulating cabin temperature. Valve-cover gaskets weep oil. Sync 3 freezes and reboots, and the adaptive headlights can fail. Buying tips: a FWD car with the 2.0 EcoBoost dodges the entire PTU/RDU problem and is the low-stress choice. If AWD is a must, inspect both drive units for heat and leaks and budget for service. Verify recalls 15S18 and 20S42 are complete — these are safety items, not optional. On higher-mileage cars, ask about water-pump history; it's the one repair that can total an otherwise-fine example. A clean FWD Edge II is genuinely good.
245 PS
Edge · Benzin
Strong EcoBoost Edge
Decent150–241 PS
2.0L EcoBlue Bi-Turbo Diesel
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Engine Overview
The Ford Edge 2 is available with 3 engine variants — from 150 to 245 hp.
Common-rail diesel with two-stage turbocharging for strong low-end punch and good top-end power. The more complex boost setup raises care effort: keep an eye on turbos, control and hoses. The DPF and AdBlue need long trips. The timing chain is durable. Gutsy, but technically more demanding to maintain.
- !! Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019) from 50,000 km
Continental injectors with a faulty internal coating (vehicles built Feb–Sep 2019). The coating delaminates and blocks the injector. Ford service action: free injector replacement (Ford TSB-20-2335). Affected vehicles: Transit, Ranger, Focus, Mondeo, S-Max, Galaxy, Edge.
Symptoms: Hesitation, poor idle, power reduction, increased fuel consumption, limp mode - !! DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion from 80,000 km
Faulty injectors generate excessive soot that prematurely clogs the DPF. On the high-output variant (190 hp), soot also blocks the low-pressure filter of the dual EGR system. Repair requires simultaneous replacement of injectors AND DPF (TSB-20-2335). Replacing the DPF alone does not resolve the issue long-term.
Symptoms: Fault codes P2002, P02EC, P02FA, check engine light, power reduction - !! Bi-Turbo Boost Control Failure from 100,000 km
The bi-turbo of the 2.0 EcoBlue 190 hp can fail to regulate boost correctly under high load (e.g. towing). Limp mode activates; fault code P2599 is typical.
Symptoms: Engine limp mode under full load, whistling on acceleration, limp mode activation, power loss
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Modern common-rail diesel with DPF and AdBlue injection, offered in several power outputs. The timing chain is considered durable; the SCR system with its NOx sensors is the typical weak point and can get costly. Short-trip use burdens the particulate filter, while longer drives keep it clean. Punchy, economical and well suited to high-mileage drivers.
- !! Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019) from 50,000 km
Continental injectors with a faulty internal coating (vehicles built Feb–Sep 2019). The coating delaminates and blocks the injector. Ford service action: free injector replacement (Ford TSB-20-2335). Affected vehicles: Transit, Ranger, Focus, Mondeo, S-Max, Galaxy, Edge.
Symptoms: Hesitation, poor idle, power reduction, increased fuel consumption, limp mode - !! DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion from 80,000 km
Faulty injectors generate excessive soot that prematurely clogs the DPF. On the high-output variant (190 hp), soot also blocks the low-pressure filter of the dual EGR system. Repair requires simultaneous replacement of injectors AND DPF (TSB-20-2335). Replacing the DPF alone does not resolve the issue long-term.
Symptoms: Fault codes P2002, P02EC, P02FA, check engine light, power reduction - !! Oil Bath Belt Clogs Oil Pump Strainer from 100,000 km
The oil bath timing belt disintegrates and clogs the oil pump strainer with debris particles. The engine dies from oil starvation — bearings, crankshaft, camshaft and turbocharger are destroyed.
Symptoms: No prior warning: oil pressure drops, engine runs rough, then total destruction. Belt itself may look intact visually.
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Turbocharged four-cylinder with direct injection that builds strong torque early and moves a heavy body with ease. The timing chain should be looked after with good oil. Typical points are care for the coolant circuit and, at high mileage, intake-valve carbon build-up from direct injection. Punchy and practical, but not especially frugal under load.
- !! Low-pressure fuel pump (LPFP) failure from 120,000 km
The in-tank low-pressure fuel pump is a known weak point across all 2.0 EcoBoost engines. A clogged fuel filter increases pump load until failure.
Symptoms: Stumbling and power loss under load, difficult starting, code P0087, sudden engine stall. - !! Hairline cracks in cylinder block (coolant loss) from 120,000 km
Older 2.0 EcoBoost engines show hairline cracks in the open-deck block at high mileages, with coolant ingress. The problem existed until around 2019; the newer block is more robust.
Symptoms: Coolant loss without visible leak, rough cold start, oil-coolant mix. - !! Hairline crack in cylinder block — coolant entering combustion chamber from 60,000 km
A design-series defect up to mid-2019: a hairline crack in the cylinder block between the cylinders allows coolant to enter the combustion chamber. Ford revised the block from mid-2019.
Symptoms: Coolant loss without external leak; rough engine running on cold start; white smoke from the exhaust; milky coolant.
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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 | |
| Power Transfer Unit (PTU) wears and leaks The AWD models' PTU sits next to the exhaust. The so-called lifetime fluid cooks from heat, breaking down so bearings and seals wear out. Result: whining, burnt smell, oil leak on the right side. Symptoms: Speed-dependent whining/grinding, burnt-oil smell, dark oil patch on passenger side, eventual AWD failure. from 120,000 km | High | |
| 8F35 Transmission Shudder (TSB 25-2154) 2019–2022 Edge with 8F35 automatic can shudder during acceleration up to 35 mph. TSB 25-2154 addresses torque converter vibration via PCM and transmission software update. Torque converter replacement for persistent cases. Symptoms: Shudder/vibration during acceleration up to 35 mph from 60,000 km | High | |
| Rear Drive Unit (RDU) whines and rattles The RDU with electronic clutch has long been considered underbuilt. Bearings and actuator wear out; on the facelift (2019+) it also rattles/clicks when approaching the car. AWD warning possible. Symptoms: Whining under load, clicking/rattle from the rear when unlocking, judder/shudder during slow turns, AWD malfunction message. from 100,000 km | High |
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Known Problems and Issues +
A total of 47 weaknesses have been documented for the Ford Edge 2 (2016–2024) — 29 engine-related and 18 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