2018 Ford Edge

I had my 2018 Ford Edge in Gerald Jones Ford Lincoln dealership services department at Augusta, GA on [XXX] (soonest appointment schedule available) due to check engine light turning on that I detected on [XXX] According to their diagnosis, my vehicle is now in need of total engine rebuild/replace. On [XXX], 12 days prior to the check engine light turning on, my vehicle was at the dealership for its regular maintenance (oil change, tire pressure, top off fluid, etc.) that also included a multi-point inspection. There were no engine issues detected on the vehicle 12 days prior. All of a sudden, 12 days later, the vehicle's engine light turned on and now in need of serious repair. This vehicle has less than 40k mileage. I did some research and based on submitted complaints online from other vehicle owners, I became aware that there are known issues to the engine design causing misfires and coolant leaking into the combustion chamber/engine that is specific to my vehicle's make and model. Ford has not issued a recall but many have reported similar if not exact problems I am experiencing. I reached out to the dealership's General Manager on [XXX] regarding my concerns. I also called his number on [XXX] and left a voicemail message. It has been 3 business days and I have not received any email response or callback from the General Manager. At the moment, I have the vehicle in my possession while I am trying to deal with the current situation. fINFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Right after I returned home from a 1500 mile trip on a Saturday, my car started having an issue starting. Once I got it started and drove to the store, the Service Engine Soon light came on so I returned home. I checked the owners manual & it said I could drive 50-100 miles so I did make some required stops on Sunday. Had an issue starting the car again. On Monday I called a repair shop & took it in to them on Tuesday morning. They diagnosed the problem as Engine Intrusion - an internal issue causing coolant getting into the engine. They found coolant on the pistons & the TSB says to replace the engine. I contacted Ford Customer service & they had me bring it to a Ford Dealer - who diagnosed the same issue. I have followed all of Ford's maintenance recommendations for my car. If the issue had happened while on my trip home, I would have hesitated to stop so could have risked my safety or others.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that coolant intrusion into the cylinders had damaged the engine, and the engine needed to be replaced. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 73,000.

Due to a Ford design flaw my car has experienced what is called "coolant intrusion". TSB 19-2346. My check engine light appeared, solid in color and I brought it in for service/check on [XXX] at Apple Ford in Shakopee, MN. Diagnostics showed a P0302 Cylinder 2 misfire detected. The car was running rough on start-up and idle but once warm would run fine. Replaced all spark plugs & boots as it appeared some corrosion occurred on them. On [XXX] in the AM I was leaving my house to go to work. I pulled out from my townhouse complex onto the road and my car would not accelerate leaving me in the middle of the road. I had to shift my car into neutral and back into drive to be able to move from the middle of the road. Thankfully no other cars were coming at the time to avoid a collision. Once I was back in drive my car would accelerate but the check engine light came back on. I brought it into the dealership on [XXX] and the same code came up P0302 of a cylinder 2 misfire. I was unable to be without a vehicle so I continued to drive it. Thursday the check engine light was no longer illuminated. It did not come back on. I decided to still have it checked as I did not want to be stuck in the middle of the road again unable to accelerate with my child in the car. Dropped it back off Friday night for them to diagnostic again on Saturday AM. I was then called and told I was needing to replace the entire engine due to the design flaw of Ford. Coolant was leaking into cylinder 2 causing the misfire. The only fix is to get a new engine. My car is currently at the Apple Ford Shakopee dealership awaiting the possibility to be fixed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

In 2015 Ford Motor Company made an engine block modication on the 2.0 Liter Ecoboost (USA made) engines in an effort to keep the turbo boosted engine running cooler. The engine was used till 2019 in Edge and Escape models. For 2020 to current year the engines were redesigned ending the problem. At the end of 2023 I began experiencing a rough idle at times, check engine light displaying, white smoke from the exhaust and intermittent stalling. I was advised by a Ford dealer that I had coolant in my #3 cylinder indicating the problematic block. Ford's TSB (#19-2346 12/19/19) fix was a new engine assembly and also stated itcould result in a engine fire. A estimate roughly $8800.00. I purchased the Edge September 2022 with 32,000 miles. Ford would not extend any warranty coverage since the 5yr drivetrain warranty had passed. Currently the like new Edge (40K miles) sits in my driveway because my daughter is affraid to stall in traffic again with her 7 year old with her. I researched and found the NTSB made Ford perform a recall on 2012-2015 1.5 liter ecoboost engines due to similar problems.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shuddering with white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the spark plugs; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into cylinder #2 and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

On [XXX], at a little less than 80,000 miles, the service engine soon light came on one day and my car ran rough. However, it went off for the next day and ran fine, but went back on a few days later and ran rough once again. I took it the Liberty Ford in Parma, OH on [XXX]. They performed an electronic engine diagnostics and determined that the vehicle did run rough and that there was a miss fire in cylinder 3. Based on the Ford bulletin related to this engine, they followed procedure and performed a tune up and replaced the cylinder. I was advised that the bulletin also indicated that there could be a coolant intrusion into the engine assembly. However, Ford requires the service department to follow the process and that is why they did the cylinder replacement. If the engine light came on again in the next few hundred miles, it could be the engine and I should bring it back in. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed and determined that the head gasket was cracked, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 79,500.

[XXX] 2018 FORD EDGE TITANTIUM: [XXX] Engine failure due to coolant intrusion into the cylinders of the Ecoboost 2.0 engine [XXX]. Coolant leaks into the cylinders which leads to corrosion of the piston, gasket, and other parts in the engine causing engine failures and misfires and eventually can trigger a full-blown fire. For this reason, there was a Ford ecoboost coolant leak recall. There has been no fire, but the Ford dealership states that the engine needs replacement due to coolant leaks into the cylinders. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle began to buck when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was slow to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact to add two bottles of fuel cleaner to the fuel. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The contact was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The VIN was not available.