2018 ford edge sport12/25/2023 ![]() Vehicle Problems Find out what cars to avoid, view the latest problem trends, or keep up-to-date with the most recently reported problems. Contact us with any comments or concerns. Car Problem Resources Around the Site Information Find out more about us in the press or read stories from drivers who praise our work.The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. I now have payments on a car that needs an engine replacement for $8,100.Ĭ ® is an online automotive complaint resource that uses graphs to show automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by visitors to the site. The MIL (check engine light) came on 2 weeks after I purchased the car from the dealer and when I checked under the hood I found the coolant reservoir empty. I did contact the dealer I purchased the use car from and they said they couldn't do anything to help me. My car has not been inspected by the manufacturer but I called them and was told that they had no program available to help me. I took it in to a Ford dealer and they said I would need an engine replacement costing $8,100. This relates to safety in that the engine can fail or catch fire. This issue has been present in 2015-2018 Ford edge and occurs usually when the warranty expires. Ford has a TSB bulletin (TSB 19-2346) they sent out that requires a new engine replacement for this issue. The EcoBoost engine has coolant intrusion into the cylinders due to a design flaw in the engine where the head gasket fails. I have a 2018 Ford Edge SEL with a 2.0 L engine and 63,550 miles. I can provide this information upon request. I had to delete the pdfs in order to proceed. All systems okay at this time." I attempted to upload the repair invoices and it would not allow me to do so. ![]() The system is now operating normally at this time." Also, the "tech found car to have original battery and negative terminal was seized to negative post. Road tested the vehicle 20 miles to verify repairs. Cleared KAM valves of the PCM, and ran a misfire monitor profile correction relearn. Hooked up IDS and cleared all DTCS verifying they didn't come back. Vacuum filled colling system and filled engine with oil. ![]() Also replaced all other related seals, gaskets and non-reusable hardware and re-installed all components removed for repairs in the reverse order of removal and referring to TSB 22-2229. Removed then engine and replaced the long block assembly using all of the approved ford gasket removers, parts cleaners, shampoo and metal surface prep wipes to clean all related mating surfaces per the workshop service manual. Dealer noted the following repairs: Removed the spark plugs, used a borescope and found coolant has entered the cylinders. Ford Customer Care offered to cover 40% off the repair cost. ![]() Per the dealer, a customer case number was opened with Ford. At normal engine operating temperature, the cooling system was set to 20 PSI for 5 hours and the pressure dropped more than 4 PSI. The dealer confirmed it is "206" diagnostic condition code. The vehicle exhibits low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and runs rough with an illuminated check engine light. Ford has issues TSP 22-2229 regarding same issue with an open campaign. Ford dealer verified an independent auto repair shop diagnostic conclusion of coolant intrusion in cylinder 1. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply.AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |