NHTSA Complaint #11611264 — 2016 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that while refueling, the accelerator pedal had to be slightly depressed to prevent the vehicle from stalling. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that ignition coil #3 had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that after the repair, the vehicle would emit excessive exhaust fumes when accelerating and while starting the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was choking and hesitating while starting the vehicle. Additionally, coolant had to be added every other day. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact became aware of Technical Service Bulletin: 22-2134, NHTSA ID Number: 10210392 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Equipment). The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that due to the failure being persistent, the short block needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was not included in TSB. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer had referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 14,500.