P0303 on FORD EDGE
What P0303 Means on Your FORD EDGE
Real FORD EDGE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"Coolant leaking in cylinders, white exhaust smoke, rough idle, coolant smell, diagnostic trouble code P0303 due to misfire. Safety hazard due to risk of engine failure or engine fire."
"Car has over 89000 miles and maintained regularly. I am the only owner and kept in garage. Check engine light came on which had a code of P0302, P0303, P0304. Mechanic confirmed coolant has leaked into cylinder and has caused crack with his borescope. Only fix is an entire engine replacement."
"My check engine light came on, checked vehicle with code reader and code p0303 & p0316 showed. when vehicle started when cold, it would chug and stall out at times. vehicle was brought to dealership. they found coolant was getting into the #3 cylinder. therefore requiring a new long block."
"Bought my car used with 100000 miles. Was maintained of every 3000 miles by a ford dealer before i bought it. When i got it and as i was driving home there was a check engine light that popped up for a misfire in cylinder 3 (p0303) and no coolant in the reservoir."
"March 9, 2025 Big O installed 4 new tires on my 2017 Ford Edge w/Eco boost engine. March 22, 2025 engine light came on while driving. Because I just had it at Big O, I took it back to them to check. March 24, 2025 Big O diagnosed my car when code P0303 came on."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0303 on FORD EDGE
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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