NHTSA Complaint #11644465 — 2018 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to activate the heater however, only cold air was blowing out of the vents. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the engine block. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.