NHTSA Complaint #11694110 — 2017 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine was running rough. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, a fuel odor was detected while the vehicle was being started, and the contact was outside the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure resulted in poor fuel mileage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who performed a tune-up and replaced the spark plugs, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a second independent mechanic, who replaced another spark plug, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to a third independent mechanic, who determined that there was coolant intrusion into the cylinders, causing spark plug damage, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.