2016 Ford Edge: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Aug 27, 2024 · Engine · 14,500 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that while refueling, the accelerator pedal had to be slightly depressed to prevent the vehicle from stalling. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that ignition coil #3 had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that after the repair, the vehicle would emit excessive exhaust fumes when accelerating and while starting the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was choking and hesitating while starting the vehicle. Additionally, coolant had to be added every other day. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact became aware of Technical Service Bulletin: 22-2134, the federal safety agency ID Number: 10210392 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Equipment). The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that due to the failure being persistent, the short block needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was not included in TSB. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer had referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 14,500.

Filed Aug 18, 2022 · Engine · 74,350 miles · NV

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start properly for a few seconds. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she continued to experience the failure until August 10, 2022, when the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who associated the failure with TSB: 14-0180 & 19-2346. The contact called the local dealer and left a voicemail. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,350.

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Fuel system · 29,980 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford edge. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to bill marsh ford (408 w mile rd, kalkaska, mi 49646, (231) 258-9192) where it was diagnosed that there was a hole in the fuel line and it needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the fuel odor returned. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,980.

Filed Oct 26, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 60 miles · PR

Ford edge sel 2016 VIN * [xxx] 22,500 miles since I acquired it (he,she) has a problem of when I am traveling a highway and the speed comes to 60 MPH the engine is in discharge revolutionize raising a hill an evil enters(approaches) smell of gases of the interior of the car, I have to reduce the speed and open crystals of the car in order that the smell goes out and could be breathed well. I it have taken in 3 occasions two workshops authorized by ford for guarantee and they cannot find anything, they me inform that the computer does not reflect anything. The last occasion I asked them to realize a test(proof) of road with a scanner and they refused. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 31, 2017 · Engine · 2,066 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford edge. The contact noticed an abnormal exhaust odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the issue was more prevalent while using the air conditioning unit in the vehicle. The contact was diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning and sought medical attention. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the local dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 2,066.

Filed Jul 29, 2016 · Fuel system · 5,300 miles · OK

Vehicle mileage - approximately 5300 fuel level approx. 3/4 full fuel line connection separation, causing fuel starvation to engine, engine stoppage, loss of power steering and brakes. Enroute 25 july 2016 on us hwy 64 from durango, co to taos, nm, cresting 10,500 ft mountain pass, starting downgrade, vehicle started to misfire, fuel smell, fluctuating RPM between 1500 and zero, then engine stopped, losing power to steering and braking, making it difficult to safely pull to a stop. Fortunate to locate a level pull-off. Upon exiting vehicle, observed strong fuel smell, but no fuel leak in engine compartment or under vehicle. Opened fuel tank filler cap and vented with filler tool. Attempted to start vehicle without success, but strong fuel smell and fuel spill generated under the vehicle. Pushed vehicle away from fuel spill. Attempted to start vehicle a second time without success, generating another fuel spill from cover panel under lh passenger. Removed cover and found outboard of the two fuel lines separated at connection. Reassembled fuel line connection, believing the connection to be secure. Successfully restarted vehicle and re-secured cover panel. Proceeded to destination, but with approximately fuel level, indicating that approximately fuel level lost during fuel line separation. Upon reaching destination, removed lh cover panel to re-access fuel line connections. Pulled and released fuel line connection, reassembled connection, pressed the green locking tab and pulled connection to ensure it was secure. Upon return home 28 july 2016 dealer service technician inspected fuel line connections, found them secure, added tie wraps to both fuel line connections to prevent green locking tab from disengaging unless tie wraps are removed. 29 july 2016 call to ford customer service stated this was a non-issue since service returned vehicle to user.