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P0300 on FORD EDGE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
7
Most Affected
2017, 2018

What P0300 Means on Your FORD EDGE

Real FORD EDGE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"The component that has failed is the engine. It is available upon request to be inspected. I believe the safety issue lies in that the motor overheats and is possibly a fire risk. I have had my car engine inspected by an ASE mechanic and confirmed engine block needs replaced."

— 2017 FORD EDGE owner • ENGINE • Filed 03/11/2024

"Vehicle engine runs extremely rough and shakes the vehicle after starting the engine. White exhaust smoke is also observed and coolant levels are steadily dropping over time. A pungent unpleasant odor is present near the exhaust as well."

— 2017 FORD EDGE owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 06/26/2023

"The vehicle began making water sloshing sounds behind the dashboard and the check engine light came on. Upon inspection the mechanic found the car was very low on coolant. They had to add nearly 1 gallon back. The check engine light code was due to a cylinder misfire on start up."

— 2017 FORD EDGE owner • ENGINE • Filed 12/01/2022

"Coolant leak into cylinder. Manufacture defect. Known issue by Ford but will not cover any replacement as vehicle is out of warranty by 7000 miles. A 2017 with 67000 driven by a grandma 5 mph under the speed limit should not need a new engine. Engine light comes on. Misfires. Puffs of white smoke."

— 2017 FORD EDGE owner • ENGINE • Filed 06/01/2021

"My engine had to be replaced because coolant was leaking into cylinder 2. this is a known issue to ford and a recall should have been issued."

— 2017 FORD EDGE owner • ENGINE • Filed 06/17/2020

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0300 on FORD EDGE

85.7%
14.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2017
5
2018
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
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P0300 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026