2018 Ford Edge

Hello, I have had this Ford edge for about two years. My first year it started giving me problems so I took it in and they told me that I needed a whole new engine which is shocking because I just got it, as I saved for money they told me it should last a little bit longer, so I held it off for a little bit and recently it started to jump every time I was at a stoplight or a stop sign and sometimes just completely shut off, so I took it in again and they told me that I need a whole new engine and that there are no recalls on my car so I did some research and I’ve noticed that a lot of people have problems with the exact same thing that I do on their 2018 Ford edge. I’m really just hoping that there is something that can be done.

Computer error P0304 - misfiring in cylinder 4. Diagnosed with a coolant leak into the cylinder. Potential Safety Issues: Loss of Power: A misfire can cause sudden power loss, particularly during acceleration or at high speeds, increasing the risk of accidents, especially in traffic or on highways. Engine Stalling: If the misfire worsens, the engine may stall, leaving you unable to control the vehicle, which is dangerous in busy areas or intersections. Overheating Risk: Coolant intrusion into cylinder 4 (as noted in TSB 22-2229) can lead to overheating if the cooling system is compromised, potentially causing engine failure or fire hazards. Catalytic Converter Damage: Persistent misfires can overheat and damage the catalytic converter, potentially leading to a fire risk under the vehicle. Beyond this, it is my 17 year old daughter driving this car and she could be stranded some place unsafe due to not starting or in the middle of traffic while driving. It has been inspected by a mechanic to confirm the leak. Ford's issuing of a TSB on this issue (TSB 22-2229) - calls for a new engine. Ford knows they have made faulty engines in these cars and refuses to help cover the cost of replacement.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle and inspected the vehicle. The contact noticed that the oil was milky. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a misfire and a coolant leak into cylinder #1. The contact was informed that the coil packs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact researched and determined that the symptoms indicated that the failure was caused by a blown head gasket. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle was not drivable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

The coolant system leaked into the engine causing over heating while driving on the interstate causing the engine to stop running while passing a having to pull to the side of the road while cars were dodging me and I was almost rear-ended by a semi-truck. We took it to a independent service center and it was confirmed. This car was sold to me by a Martinez Auto Sales person names Luis Ramirez. He told me the car was in good condition. I got 30 miles off the lot before the occurrence. I took the car to a independent service center and have later found that the car was confirmed to have this issue by Team Ford in Dennison IA on August 15th 2024. My incident took place on [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #2. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 77,500.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that upon accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle shuddered. The contact stated that upon diagnosing the vehicle, the contact determined that there was coolant intrusion in the engine. An unknown local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was advised that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

My check engine light came on. Took it to my mechanic. Had a misfire on cylinder 1. Replaced coil and spark plugs. Check engine light came back on. Replace coil again. Check engine light came back on. Engine now needs replaced because of a coolant intrusion issue. Ford is aware and has posted a TSB 19-2346, but will not assist with it getting replaced.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that there was coolant inside cylinder #2. The contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 56,016.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal coolant odor inside the vehicle, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with coolant intrusion into the cylinders and advised the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 64,300.