NHTSA Complaint #11542035 — 2018 FORD EDGE

The contact's wife owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had persisted. The contact stated that there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe while starting the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the coolant temperature warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart and would respond as needed after cooling off for approximately 20 minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic determined that cylinder #3 was misfiring due to coolant intrusion. The mechanic related the failure to TSB Number: 19-2208. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under the TSB. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.