NHTSA Complaint #11616469 — 2017 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing rough starts and there was an abnormal amount of white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that there was a misfire in cylinder #4. The mechanic replaced the spark plugs and the ignition coils; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to Firestone, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in the engine. The dealer determined that the failure was related to TSB Number: 22-2229; however, the vehicle was not covered under the TSB. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.