NHTSA Complaint #11511972 — 2017 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle nearly stalled. The contact observed a cloud of white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that the check engine warning was illuminated. Additionally, there was a message indicating a misfire in cylinder #4. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to Manufacturer Communication: 22-2229 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,559.