2018 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was driving rough, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that there was coolant inside the engine and informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact's son owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. Upon investigation, the contact's son discovered that the coolant level was extremely low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where mechanic discovered coolant intrusion into several engine cylinders. The contact's son was then informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had also been taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed; however, the contact was provided the same information as the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the dealer. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was erratically shaking, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact checked the coolant level, and the coolant lever was low. The coolant reservoir was refilled. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak and engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling roughly. The contact stated that once the engine had warmed up, the vehicle ran smoothly; however, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated. The contact stated that the vehicle was lunging forward while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was coolant intrusion into the engine block and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH in a parking lot, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the engine went into LIMP Mode. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle after several minutes. The vehicle was taken to Pep Boys, where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs, and ignition coils had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to Pep Boys and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinder, causing a misfire in cylinder #3 and engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 22-229. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the heater was activated but failed to operate as needed. The message "Engine Coolant Overtemperature" was displayed. The contact added coolant to the coolant reservoir, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion in cylinder #3 and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that coolant was leaking into the cylinder and head gasket. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was only able to be driven for short distances. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and the independent mechanic who were nearby. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact smelled a sweet smell and became aware of white smoke coming from the exhaust. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and several codes were displayed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related to the failure of Technical Service Bulletin: 19-2172 (Coolant in Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer transferred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, a slushing noise was present coming from inside the driver’s side dashboard location. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that coolant was present inside the engine cylinders. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the blinking check engine warning light activated along with the message "Engine Coolant Temperature High". The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the vehicle was towed to the local mechanic and was later towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the coolant had mixed with the engine oil, causing severe damages to the engine. The contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not covered under the Extended Warranty coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.