2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
73,240 miles

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problem #147

May 162025

Edge

  • 84,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the following morning the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the head gasket was blown, causing coolant to leak into the cylinders. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 84,000.

- Jonesboro, GA, USA

problem #146

May 012025

Edge

  • 62,553 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced rough driving, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that as an independent mechanic, he had diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion in the engine cylinder #2, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 62,553.

- New Bloomfield, PA, USA

problem #145

Apr 012023

Edge

  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at speeds over 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the pressure sensor on one of the cylinders needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred approximately 8 months later. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that there was coolant leaking into the cylinders, and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

- Swansea, IL, USA

problem #144

Jul 312024

Edge

  • 100,234 miles
The contact called on behalf of her son, who owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while her son was driving on the highway at 60 MPH, there was white smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle lost automotive power; however, there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a coolant intrusion into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,234.

- Point, TX, USA

problem #143

May 032025

Edge

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was driving rough, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that there was coolant inside the engine and informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Round Lake Beach, IL, USA

problem #142

Apr 012025

Edge

  • 68,000 miles
The contact's son owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. Upon investigation, the contact's son discovered that the coolant level was extremely low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where mechanic discovered coolant intrusion into several engine cylinders. The contact's son was then informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had also been taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed; however, the contact was provided the same information as the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the dealer. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

- Stoney Beach, MD, USA

problem #141

Apr 082025

Edge

  • 59,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was erratically shaking, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact checked the coolant level, and the coolant lever was low. The coolant reservoir was refilled. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak and engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

- Mesa, WA, USA

problem #140

Mar 142025

Edge

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling roughly. The contact stated that once the engine had warmed up, the vehicle ran smoothly; however, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated. The contact stated that the vehicle was lunging forward while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was coolant intrusion into the engine block and 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 file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

- Lock Haven, PA, USA

problem #139

Feb 132025

Edge

  • 96,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH in a parking lot, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the engine went into LIMP Mode. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle after several minutes. The vehicle was taken to Pep Boys, where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs, and ignition coils had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to Pep Boys and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinder, causing a misfire in cylinder #3 and engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 22-229. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

- Selah, WA, USA

problem #138

Apr 012025

Edge

  • 73,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the heater was activated but failed to operate as needed. The message "Engine Coolant Overtemperature" was displayed. The contact added coolant to the coolant reservoir, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion in cylinder #3 and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

- Burlington, WA, USA

problem #137

Apr 102025

Edge

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that coolant was leaking into the cylinder and head gasket. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was only able to be driven for short distances. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and the independent mechanic who were nearby. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Lee, IL, USA

problem #136

Feb 142025

Edge

  • 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact smelled a sweet smell and became aware of white smoke coming from the exhaust. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and several codes were displayed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related to the failure of Technical Service Bulletin: 19-2172 (Coolant in Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer transferred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

- Bethel, ME, USA

problem #135

Mar 012025

Edge

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, a slushing noise was present coming from inside the driver-??s side dashboard location. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that coolant was present inside the engine cylinders. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Ventura, CA, USA

problem #134

Mar 172025

Edge

  • 81,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the blinking check engine warning light activated along with the message "Engine Coolant Temperature High". The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the vehicle was towed to the local mechanic and was later towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the coolant had mixed with the engine oil, causing severe damages to the engine. The contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not covered under the Extended Warranty coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.

- Mooresville, MO, USA

problem #133

Jan 152025

Edge

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that on one occasion the warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that on several occasions, the temperature gauge warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a crack in the engine block and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

- Deep Run, NC, USA

problem #132

Feb 192025

Edge

  • 98,500 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a flaw in the engine design. The contact stated that coolant was leaking into the engine, causing engine failure. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because it was not under recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who provided the same diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,500.

- Dade City, FL, USA

problem #131

Mar 072025

Edge

  • 146,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the spark plugs had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into cylinder #4, causing the engine to fail. The contact was informed 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 referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

- Manvel, TX, USA

problem #130

Dec 102024

Edge

  • 98,000 miles
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.

- Council Bluffs, IA, USA

problem #129

Feb 182025

Edge

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was started, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion and engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

- Marion, VA, USA

problem #128

Feb 012025

Edge

  • 48,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while having a routine inspection at the local dealer, the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that there was an oil leak to the oil pan gasket that needed to be replaced. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

- Aston, PA, USA

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