NHTSA Complaint #11584766 — 2017 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the heater failed to operate. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the temperature gauge displayed that the engine was overheating. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact waited until the engine cooled down and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the coolant level was low and added coolant to the coolant reservoir. The contact was informed to monitor the vehicle for leaks, but no leaks were found. The contact stated that later while driving, the vehicle was shaking with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the heater was inoperable again. The contact checked the coolant level and discovered that the coolant was low. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who referred the contact to an engine specialist. The vehicle was then taken to the engine specialist, who diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the engine and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.