NHTSA Complaint #11488911 — 2017 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering as the check engine warning light flashed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where the spark plugs, the intake manifold, the engine coils and other unknown engine parts were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown fluid had leaked into the engine cylinder, which resulted in engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where the engine was replaced. However the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who informed the contact that were unable to duplicate the failure as there was no warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.