2018 Ford Edge: Antifreeze leaking into engine
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2018 Edge report: antifreeze leaking into engine. CarComplaints.com lists 9 owner complaints, average mileage 86,150 miles.
NHTSA has 607 owner complaints for the 2018 Edge in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11773386 (filed 10/24/2026): “The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of engine power, violent shaking on cold starts, and a low coolant warning light. a formal inspection has confirmed catastrophic internal coolant intrusion into the cylinders, requiring a complete engine long-block replace…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11773261 (filed 10/23/2026): “I have a 2018 ford edge with the 2.0l ecoboost engine. currently the head gasket is cracked and coolant is constantly dripping out under hood. im constantly running out of coolant and my engine light is on.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: new engine block (9 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $8,760 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
Estimated repair cost: engine replacement (used or remanufactured engine)
Average shop cost
$1,435
Range $800–$2,225 (labor)
8.0–16.0 h × $100–$139/h estimated shop labor rate
Parts not included.
Average mobile mechanic cost
$2,150
Range $1,200–$3,335 (labor)
Shop labor × 1.5 (mobile convenience premium)
Parts not included.
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Same repair on other models: 2012 Chevrolet Traverse: Engine seized · 2014 Hyundai Sonata: Seized engine · 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe: Engine seized · 2018 Chevrolet Cruze: Engine failure · 2019 Ford Fusion: Coolant intrusion cracked short block · 2019 Nissan Pathfinder: Timing chain pieces ruined the engine
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