2019 Ford Edge engine and engine cooling problems

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure caused by coolant intrusion into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,330.”

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the engine overheated. Coolant was added to the coolant reservoir, and the driver was able to continue driving. Several days later, the heat became inoperable. Upon research, the failure was associated with TSB 19-2346. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a pressure test, but no leaks were found. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The message "Coolant Low" was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.”

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver noticed white smoke coming out of the tailpipe. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact's daughter was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was later taken to a local service center, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in cylinder #3 and cylinder #1. The contact stated that prior to arriving to the local service center, a warning message, advising that the engine temperature gauge and engine coolant temperature had risen, was displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.”

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact stated that the vehicle started jerking with white smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the engine was faulty due to coolant intrusion into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,867.”

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately start. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, while driving approximately 15 MPH the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in the engine cylinders. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 61,500.”

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact used a vehicle scanner to scan the vehicle. The contact retrieved DTC: P0446 (Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) vent control circuit malfunction). Additionally, the contact stated that the infotainment system was frozen and was inoperable, and there was rust underneath the hood because the vehicle was not equipped with a hood shroud. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.”