NHTSA Complaint #11638016 — 2019 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 25-30 MPH into town, the contact noticed there was white exhaust smoke emerging from the tailpipe. The engine shut down. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB: 20-2234. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that water had leaked into the engine. The contact called the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the head gasket needed to be replaced and was unable to confirm any water in the engine. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, opened a case, and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.