Hi. I’m new here so please have a little patients with me. I will likely flood this forum with questions and hopefully we can get some answers going. Its never my intent to sound ignorant or rude. Thanks. So here goes. I normally buy a model of vehicle that is new to me used, due to maybe not loving it and not wanting to buy brand new spend more money, and then decide its not for me. So 6 weeks ago I was hunting for a vehicle that could check all the boxes and still function for my lifestyle. I also have a 2014 F150 5.0L for big jobs which is likely going to be up for sale soon as I have an old 79 Chevy 1-ton 4X4 for truck duty. After looking at tons of vehicles mostly trying to stick with ford. I have owned every model starting with “E” except the Edge. I gave it a try. I test drove, and purchased a 2018 Titanium. LOVE IT! The ride is refined (at least coming from a guy driving an F150 and a 40 year old 1 ton Chev) The leather seats seem a tick above other leather in different makes. I love the pano roof especially in the great white north, lets a lot of sun in to warm it up. Plenty of cargo room, TONS of back seat room. Love it! So more to the point, After 3 days of ownership, my MIL came on. The car was running pretty rough but I am old school and know that buying a used vehicle will require a few things to make it “less used.” My local mechanic who could be a Dodge spokesman actually praised the Edge. Said its a great vehicle, rarely gets complaints etc. So I discussed replacing the plugs and coils (I know replacing coils is over-kill) He said sure lets do it. So in the meantime, the car was running worse and worse and I decided to bring it back to the dealer. Where, after tests, they determined there was coolant leaking into the cylinders. Ford required them to run a pressure test, pull the plugs, and even take pics of the inside of the cylinders. They did. The dealer had some kind of certification backed by Ford. Ford seemed slow to respond, but the dealer kept on them and finally got the approval to replace the long block. By an act of God, the dealer had a long block on site. The engine was replaced. Boom. Done. During this time, I researched and found this is a semi-common problem with some 2.0L ecoboost engines. The Service Manager handles all the “big jobs” like this and was extremely awesome (I am a long time customer) and discussed the situation with me explained the factory warranty on the new engine, etc. He explained Ford corrected the design flaw in 2020 and since my new engine was produced in late 2021, the design flaw would be corrected and this engine should not suffer the same catastrophic loss. I find it a miracle that the engine went in the certified warranty period and that the dealership has been so consumer focused (they have always been that way).
Curious to know if anyone has also experienced the same issues. Also curious if this could have any effect on the turbo (Im new to ecoboost engines) or the cat?
The transmission is typical when cold but I know they can be quirky but otherwise seems solid.
My thoughts are just that I bought this thing knowing that using my F150 as a daily with gas prices is just not prudent and having the old 1-ton, I plan of selling the F150.
This Edge is so perfect in every way. Ride quality, fit and finish. Room especially in the back seat. Its not too tall, but not too short. I’m just over-all very impressed and just fishing for some good advice, some answers to my questions and other impressions you all have of the 2015-2018 Edges. I was told 2023 would be the last model year, and if the engine issue truly was resolved, and the consensus is that they are a solid, robust car otherwise, I’d like to buy a brand new 2023 and drive it as long as I can. I really can’t say enough good things about it. Based on sales numbers it seems a lot of people really overlook this great vehicle.
Sorry my post was long. But new here and just wanna get it all out and attract some good advice and answers. Thanks in advance!