NHTSA Complaint #11520578 — 2014 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle overheated. The contact veered to the side of the road and allowed the vehicle to cool down. The contact then continued driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the engine and on the spark plugs. The dealer diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. The VIN was unavailable.