NHTSA Complaint #11487655 — 2017 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a tune up. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that after the vehicle was released, she noticed that the vehicle performed differently. The contact then stated that check engine and coolant warning lights illuminated, and white smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact then stated that she heard a loud noise under the undercarriage of the engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to contact a different dealer and was provided a case number. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant had leaked into the cylinder and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified again but the contact received no answer. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.