NHTSA Complaint #11582092 — 2016 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the RPMs were fluctuating, and the engine was misfiring. Additionally, the contact stated while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the head gasket was blown, there was coolant intrusion in cylinder #1, and the engine was misfiring. The mechanic determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in an unknown recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.