NHTSA Complaint #11477418 — 2018 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 50-55 MPH and overtaking another vehicle, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle hesitated to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle the next day, the vehicle experienced a rough start. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the sparks plugs were replaced and the check engine warning light was reset. However, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where the check engine warning light was reset; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking into cylinder #2. The contact stated that the failure was associated with Ford Technical Service Bulletin Number: 19-2208. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.