NHTSA Complaint #11621190 — 2018 FORD EDGE

Recently, I had to replace the engine on my 2018 Ford Edge with only 73k miles on it. I spoke to an agent on July 10th with Case #: [XXX]. The total engine replacement cost was $7,700. Ford only covered $3,000, leaving me with the remaining balance of $4,700. I first noticed my check engine light was on in July, so I took it to the dealership (Tony Betten Ford, Grand Rapids, MI) to find out the engine block was cracked and needed to be replaced. The powertrain warranty only covers 5 years or 60k miles, and my vehicle is 6 years old with just over 73k miles, so it did not qualify. I should not have to replace an entire engine at this mileage, especially since other automakers' warranties are upwards of 100k miles. I've taken good care of this vehicle and bought it brand new (in 2018) and would expect better of a Ford Vehicle. Coincidentally, my brother also owns a 2018 Ford Edge. He had the EXACT SAME issue with his Edge around the same mileage (70k miles) and had to replace his engine too- This is clearly a known issue on these vehicles. Also, this is a current recall and known issue on 1.5L engine, so it's clearly an issue on 2L engine too. For the safety of all 2L engine owners, this should absolutely be a full recall. I've been a lifelong Ford vehicle owner and driver and I would hope the customer service from Ford would be to treat this as a recall and take care of this. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)