The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start immediately, and several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was started, there was black exhaust coming from the exhaust pipes. The contact stated that there was a misfire while driving at various speeds and while the vehicle was idling. The temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The contact noticed coolant leaking into the reservoir. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the coolant reservoir was empty due to coolant intrusion in cylinder #1. The contact stated that DTC: P301 and P304 were retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.