2018 FORD EDGE Complaints

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 50 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power, and decelerated to 30 MPH. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, with the “Low Coolant” message displayed. The contact restarted the vehicle and continued driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that coolant intrusion into the engine had caused engine damages and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

We have had 2 seatbelts in this vehicle fail. The drivers seat belt would not pull out all of the way and was replaced under warranty. The rear left (drivers side) seatbelt has now failed in a similar way. The belt is stuck retracted and will not pull out. The part is back ordered with no estimate of availability. I have never had a seatbelt fail and to have 2 fail on the same vehicle raises concerns.

I bought the car and 2 days later the check engine light came on so I took it to Wendle Ford Town in Spokane Washington and I was told that the Engine was leaking antifreeze into the cylinders so I became concerned that if it was doing that then it could cause the Engine to overheat or stop unexpectedly because of overheating and cause an accident

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine light had illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was advised that the coolant intrusion was responsible for the failure and that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant leaking into the engine and the cylinder was cracked. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed there was no recall on the VIN for the failure. The manufacturer offered to assist with the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

Car has a defect that causes coolant to leak into the engine’s cylinders, which can caused corrosion, oil dilution and contamination, and engine failure. Ford failed to disclose these defects and created a safety risk, because the lack of coolant created by the leaks caused overheating and resulted in total engine failure. Car is available for inspection. Mechanic has confirmed car needs a new engine. See attached. Car has not been inspected by any others. ' The car has multiple error codes indicating failure.

Slips out of gear when starting up again from stop then back in gear suddenly causing jerky start

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle was abnormally shaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with 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 and a case was filed. The contact referenced Technical Serviced Bulletin: 22-2229; however, the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the program. The failure mileage was approximately 57,900.

Coolant intrusion to engine cylinder bay which leads to misfires, white smoke and constant lagging, jerking and rough starts. Dealership confirmed new engine is required to remedy this issue.

The car has 64,000 mi on it. They had to change the long block because of coolant infusion into the number 2 cylinder. They denied my lifetime warranty because I had the oil changed at the dealership twice at 6 months and 2 weeks. I had the oil changed religiously at 5, 000 or less miles at the dealership where I bought the car, Ricart Ford. Also they denied it because I changed the cabin air filter on my own.