NHTSA Complaint #11623445 — 2017 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to a coolant leak intrusion. The local independent mechanic advised the contact that the failures might be related to TSB: 22-229. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired due to cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,265.