Power loss, PowerShift gearbox and electronics on the Ford Edge

Engine / equipment

Ford Edge 2.0 TDCi bi-turbo (210 and 238 hp)

Period mentioned

2016–2020

Symptoms

Sudden loss of power when overtaking with a warning light on; with the PowerShift gearbox, rough shifts, reverse that will not engage, judder when pulling away, gearbox oil leaks and limp mode; a “check adaptive headlights” warning; a tailgate that opens by itself.

Possible cause described

The German guide mostly blames the power loss on a faulty oil-pressure switch. The PowerShift wet dual-clutch gearbox (6DCT450, only with the 210 hp diesel) has known problems; at high mileage the usual diesel items fail (sooted injectors, particulate filter, dual-mass flywheel, turbo, EGR). The adaptive headlights fail because of their control unit, and the tailgate is fixed with software. There were two recalls: LED cornering lights (built December 2015 to March 2016) and the air-conditioning compressor mounting (up to 20/4/2018).

Check for the garage

Read the codes and check the oil-pressure switch; test the PowerShift cold and hot and look for leaks; the guide recommends changing the gearbox oil every 50,000–60,000 km. Check both recalls by VIN.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database