Yo, what’s up Scottie!
I bought a 2016 Ford Edge SEL AWD back a couple years ago with 34,000 miles on it. Went with the V6 naturally aspirated motor compared to the V4 turbo charged motor. Sure the V6 according to Ford gets less gas mileage than the V4, but I’ve noticed when I’ve drove it on long trips, it gets anywhere from 26-28 mpg on the highway (win-win for me). What are your thoughts on this year of the Ford Edge? Is it a keeper for long term use when it comes to wear and tear and mechanic work? (Me and my dad both work on our cars together, still have a lot to learn from him.)
See below: I would not have gotten it. That engine alone (with water pump internal to the engine and driven by timing chain) is a dealbreaker. Even to replace the water pump (assuming it has not already damaged the engine - worst case) is a partial engine out operation, which will get very expensive.
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/postid/87912/
There was also a class action lawsuit against Ford for this:
https://www.ktmc.com/ford-lincoln-water-pump-engine-failure
This primarily impacted Ford products (with that engine, including also the 3.7L V6) in transverse engine layouts. But for longitudinal engine layout (like you find in RWD applications), the water pump was external to the engine (and of course not driven by timing chain).
Yes I would definitely go with naturally aspirated V6 for a long life just make sure the water pump is in good shape you never hear rattling noises and change your cooling every 3 or 4 years to make sure it lasts as long as possible
Thank you for the reply! Also sorry for the incorrect spelling of your name Scotty in the last message, haha, you can definitely tell I’m new here!
Been curious about the water pump in the Ford Edge’s when it comes time to change the timing chain. I know older models have had problems with the water pump leaking when the chain is replaced. Would you recommend me buying a new water pump so that I wouldn’t have to worry about the water pump leaking after the new timing chain is place on?
@Jterry0034 If you don't have the symptoms, you do not need to change the timing chain. Just do the oil change religiously.