NHTSA Complaint #11528169 — 2018 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the wiring harness had become loosened and was chewed up by the idler pulley, causing a shortage in the PCM and the fuel sensors. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving two weeks later, the vehicle made abnormal rattling sounds. The vehicle was taken to several Pep Boys, and an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rattling was coming from the engine; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact received notice of Ford Campaign Number: 22N12, which she related to the failure. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact to schedule an appointment for a diagnostic test; however, the parts were not available for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to Pep Boys, who diagnosed that cylinder #2 was misfiring. Additionally, the contact was informed that there was no coolant in the vehicle. The contact stated that she replaced the cylinder and spark plugs herself; however, the vehicle was still experiencing abnormal coolant consumption. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired at the owners expense of $650.