Ford Edge
2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo 176 kW/240 hp 8AT, S-Max II facelift (2018-2023) / Galaxy III facelift
Strong Edge
238 hp diesel in the Edge: well powered for the large SUV. Capable, but no thrills.
Engine Weaknesses 7
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
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
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
The oil bath timing belt deteriorates and clogs the oil pump strainer with debris. The engine dies from oil starvation — bearings, crankshaft, camshaft, and turbocharger are destroyed.
Symptoms: No warning: oil pressure drops, engine runs roughly, then total failure. Belt itself may appear visually intact.
The 2.0 EcoBlue turbocharger sometimes fails before 50,000 km. Cause: belt debris in the oil circuit or excessively long oil change intervals block oil supply to the turbo bearing.
Symptoms: Whistling noise on acceleration, noticeable power loss, blue smoke. Turbo warning light may be absent.
Design-related uneven distribution of EGR exhaust gas causes excessive soot ingestion into the middle cylinders. Soot particles cause abrasive wear via piston rings — compression loss and engine replacement.
Symptoms: Rough idle, elevated oil consumption, white or black smoke, high fuel trim correction values in fault memory.
The NOx sensor in the SCR exhaust aftertreatment system fails prematurely. Fault code P20EE is typical. AdBlue consumption increases measurably as the system reverts to a base map. Sensor replacement is relatively inexpensive.
Symptoms: Check engine light P20EE, increased AdBlue consumption, occasional no-start after many km
Vehicle Weaknesses 7
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.
On the Edge II with LED cornering lights produced between December 2015 and March 2016, a software fault in the control module could cause a sudden total failure of both headlights. A software update to the headlight and BCM module fixes the fault.
Oil leaks at the cam cover gasket and oil filter housing are reported on the Edge II. Leaking oil dripping onto hot engine components can cause smoke and in extreme cases a fire risk.
The rear doors of the Edge II have poor sealing at the lower edge due to door mirrors pulled down excessively far. Moisture and road salt attack the door lower edge. The underbody rusts unusually quickly without protection treatment.
On the Edge II, adaptive matrix headlight control modules fail. Additionally, rear light units can allow water ingress, leading to corrosion on the bulb fittings.
The infotainment system in the Edge II tends toward a black screen, freezing, and reversing camera failures. Affected vehicles often require software updates or control unit replacements.
The spindle motor system of the Edge II's powered tailgate fails frequently. The tailgate can be neither opened nor closed via the button or remote control. The menu language can also change randomly with low battery voltage.
Reports & Tests
3969 owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2016–2024). Most reported: Engine (1484), Powertrain (881), Engine & Cooling (548).