The Lemon IndexCylinder 2 is not firing properly, so the engine runs rough and loses some power. Full P0302 page
63 owner complaints · the #1 code Ford Edge owners name · 27% of Ford Edge complaints that name a code (every car: 2.7%)
Middle of 70,000 miles · most between 62,000 and 89,000 (16 owners gave it)
Ford Edge owners named P0302 in 63 complaints to the U.S. government (NHTSA), most often on the 2017, 2018 and 2016 model years, at a middle of 70,000 miles. The part they name most is the engine (replaced or rebuilt) (36 complaints). Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
Ford Edge model years that report P0302
Owner complaints naming P0302, by model year. Raw counts: years that sold more get more complaints, so this is each model year's record, not a failure rate.
Mileage when it happened
70,000 miles is the middle of what 16 owners entered. Half were between 62,000 and 89,000 miles.
The mileage on the complaint form, when the owner gave one.
What owners say caused it or fixed it
The most-named part is the engine (replaced or rebuilt), in 36 of the 63 complaints (57%). 36 of those mention it being replaced or repaired, and 11 say the problem came back afterwards. Next: head gasket (27), spark plugs (20) and ignition coils (14).
- Engine replaced or rebuilt36 complaints36 mention a repair or replacement, 11 of them say the problem came back · what Ford Edge owners paid
- Head gasket or coolant in a cylinder27 complaints9 mention a repair or replacement, 1 of them says the problem came back · what owners paid
- Spark plugs20 complaints19 mention a repair or replacement, 11 of them say the problem came back · what owners paid
- Ignition coils14 complaints13 mention a repair or replacement, 7 of them say the problem came back · what Ford Edge owners paid
- Engine computer (ECM / PCM)3 complaints2 mention a repair or replacement, 1 of them says the problem came back · what Ford Edge owners paid
- Pistons, rings or valves3 complaints1 mentions a repair or replacement
12 complaints mention a recall and 19 mention a warranty.
Counted from the owners' own words: a part counts when a sentence names it with a cause or repair word. What owners wrote, not a diagnosis. A shop should confirm the cause before replacing parts.
Symptoms owners describe with P0302
71% of these complaints say the check engine light came on.
- Shakes, runs rough or misfires75%47 of 63 complaints
- Overheats44%28 of 63 complaints
- Stalls or shuts off16%10 of 63 complaints
- Loses power or goes into limp mode14%9 of 63 complaints
- Transmission slips or shifts hard5%3 of 63 complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults3%2 of 63 complaints
Share of the complaints naming P0302 whose text also describes each problem. A complaint can describe more than one.
Codes owners report with it
P0316 22 P0300 7 P0304 5 P0303 4 P0301 3 P0420 2
Other codes named in the same Ford Edge complaints, and in how many.
Repair costs
- Engine replacement$8,85014 bills · middle bill
- ECM (engine computer) replacement$2,0391 bill
- O2 sensor replacement$7041 bill
- Spark plug replacement$1931 bill
Repair bills owners named in these 63 complaints (17 in all). Owner reports, not a quote: costs vary by shop and region.
Ford Edge ignition coil replacement cost
Keep going
- P0302: meaning, causes and every car that reports it
- Ford Edge reliability by year
- 2017 Ford Edge problems and recalls
Other codes Ford Edge owners report
P0301 P0316 P0303 P0304 P2111 P0300 P1285
P0302 on other cars
Ford Escape (81) · Ford Fusion (35) · Honda CR-V (19) · Honda Accord (15) · Dodge Grand Caravan (14) · Honda Odyssey (12) · Jeep Wrangler (11) · Kia Soul (10)
The details
How we count
We read every owner complaint in the NHTSA file whose text names this trouble code, and count the ones filed about this model (matched by the make, model and model year on the complaint). Mileage is what the owner entered on the form.
Parts: a complaint counts for a part when one of the owner's own sentences names that part together with a cause word (failed, bad, diagnosed, caused by, leaking ...) or a repair word (replaced, repaired, new, reprogrammed ...). "Came back" means the same complaint also says the problem returned or the repair didn't fix it. These are counts of what owners wrote, not a diagnosis, and one complaint can name several parts.
Complaints are reports, not proof of a defect, and most owners never file one. Popular models get more complaints, so the counts are not a failure rate. The code meaning is the standard SAE J2012 definition in our own words, or the carmaker's meaning where we verified it for that make.
What P0302 means
Cylinder 2 is not firing properly, so the engine runs rough and loses some power. A flashing check engine light means the misfire is serious enough to damage the catalytic converter, so slow down and get it checked right away.
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
- Spark plug or ignition coil on cylinder 2
- Fuel injector on cylinder 2
- Vacuum leak near that cylinder
- Low compression (valve or piston ring problem)
Check the complaints yourself
NHTSA complaint numbers (search them at nhtsa.gov): 11772368, 11770725, 11769356, 11768231, 11767714, 11767161, 11765907, 11764673, 11764292, 11763221, 11762915, 11761385 and 51 more.
Quick answers
What does P0302 mean on a Ford Edge?
Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected. Cylinder 2 is not firing properly, so the engine runs rough and loses some power. A flashing check engine light means the misfire is serious enough to damage the catalytic converter, so slow down and get it checked right away.
Which Ford Edge years have the most P0302 complaints?
In complaints to NHTSA, owners of the 2017 (32), 2018 (18), 2016 (12) Ford Edge named P0302 most (63 complaints in all, 2007–2018). Raw counts, not a failure rate.
What fixes P0302 on a Ford Edge?
Owners most often name the engine (replaced or rebuilt) (36 of 63 complaints), then head gasket and spark plugs. That's what owners wrote, not a diagnosis: have a shop confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
At what mileage does P0302 show up on a Ford Edge?
Owners who gave their mileage reported a middle of 70,000 miles; half were between 62,000 and 89,000 (16 owners).
Can I drive my Ford Edge with P0302?
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints that name P0302 on the Ford Edge, counted by The Lemon Index; NHTSA recalls; repair bills owners named. Meanings: SAE J2012 in our own words. Owner reports, not a diagnosis or repair advice for your car.