NHTSA Complaint #11689980 — 2016 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the sound was like a metal-on-metal grinding sound. The sound was very loud, and the vehicle was shaking abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence and called a mobile mechanic to diagnose the vehicle. The mechanic advised the contact that the motor mount bolts on the passenger’s side had sheared off, and the engine had slipped out of position. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.