2017 FORD ESCAPE Problems & Recalls
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cabl...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-oper...
It is only the low beams, but every couple months, the passenger side goes out. Then within 3 weeks to 2 months later the driver's side goes out. This has been happening since a month after I bought the car in 2021. This does not matter if they are changed individually when one of them goes out or i...
I bought my 2017 Ford Escape from Cocoa Ford in Cocoa, FL on 8/23/2025. Less than a month after purchase, I noticed the coolant was low, and that the engine was making a weird noise. I also had the check engine light come on two different times and after using an OBD reader, I got code P0303. Afte...
This is related to the class action lawsuit 2:20-cv-01796-DAD-CKD Miller v. Ford Motor Co. Concerning alleged engine defects in Ford vehicles, specifically focusing on issues like excessive oil consumption and premature failure in certain EcoBoost engines. My engine has developed symptoms regardin...
Two different things are happening with my car. 1) the paint is chipping and has caused corrosion on the body. Apparently this is a known issue but the peeling/chipping has gotten worse and will keep doing so until it is fixed. 2) car keep running hot and losing coolant but no leak to be found even ...
Two different things are happening with my car. 1) the paint is chipping and has caused corrosion on the body. Apparently this is a known issue but the peeling/chipping has gotten worse and will keep doing so until it is fixed. 2) car keep running hot and losing coolant but no leak to be found even ...
While driving vehicle at night on [XXX] to Richmond, VA my headlights both stopped working completely. The only way I could see was by turning on my high beam headlights. The high beam headlights worked fine. There was no warning lights, no sounds, the interior lights and everything interior was ...
Vehicle is slowly losing collant, and when I park I get a strong smell of collant. I took vehicle to have collant flushed and was took system was ok. From what I have researched is that there is a history of coolant entering engine cylinder because of defective engine and causeing engines to event ...
Engine failure due to multiple coolant failures, due to poor design of the long engine block. Ford removed and replaced the long block in full, but it was out of warranty. There are multiple class action lawsuits against Ford for the defecting engine block design. There was only 49,187 miles on...
Ford Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) number is 21-2269. The engine block is leaking coolant into the cylinders which causes the engine to report over heating.
Coolant intrusion on the 2.0 ecoboost engine diagnosed by a ford dealer service center and a well documented issue. The coolant intrusion causes the engine to misfire rendering the car unusable and a potential road hazard.
Known coolant leak into the cylinders that ford won’t cover
Coolant in cylinder 2 due to crack in cylinder wall at head gasket due to thin sealing surface
While driving at a constant speed on the highway, the transmission shifted down a gear and revved into very high RPMs. I was dramatically slowing down despite pressing on the gas pedal. The car didn't provide any power and just revved while I had cars next to me going at highway speeds. Managed to g...
While driving at a constant speed on the highway, the transmission shifted down a gear and revved into very high RPMs. I was dramatically slowing down despite pressing on the gas pedal. The car didn't provide any power and just revved while I had cars next to me going at highway speeds. Managed to g...
While driving at a constant speed on the highway, the transmission shifted down a gear and revved into very high RPMs. I was dramatically slowing down despite pressing on the gas pedal. The car didn't provide any power and just revved while I had cars next to me going at highway speeds. Managed to g...
Coolant intrusion on 2.0L Ecoboost Engine Car started running rough, oil light came on. Palmetto Ford Charleston SC indicated engine needed replacement due to coolant intrusion. This same dealer replaced the Turbo Wastegate 10/17/2025. 12/17/2025 the car ran rough.Service Bulletin 19-2346 seems t...
Stalled at Traffic lights when stopped and finally told engine coolant leak at 89K miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH and attempting a right turn, the “High Temperature - Fire Risk” message was displayed, and the vehicle independently shut off while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact started to merge the vehicle into a ...
Mileage: 88,344
Coolant leakage, intrusion into the engine block. This is a KNOWN issue by Ford. They have issued technical service bulletins to address it (attached), but those programs were only offered for a limited time and are expired, even though they know the issue exists. Also, owners were not notified of t...
Coolant leaking into engine. Known problem they say they won’t fix
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that soon after the engine was replaced by the dealer under warranty, the vehicle started to hesitate and jerk while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure worsened, and the contact initially calle...
Mileage: 3,000
05/03/2025 - My Escape has the 1.5L 4-cylinder engine failed at 118763 miles. Local Ford Dealership installed new Short Block. 09/11/2025 - Engine failed at 122742. Local Ford Dealership installed new Short Block.
Coolant leaking into the engine and blowing white smoke
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and there was a misfire coming from the engine. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the ...
Mileage: 95,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and there was a misfire coming from the engine. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the ...
Mileage: 95,000
The vehicle has experienced consistent overheating issues and coolant leak this Fall. My mechanic searched and realized that there were hundreds of thousands of vehicles that experienced engine performance issues traced to coolant intrusion—a known problem in certain Ford 2.0L EcoBoost engines (mo...
In 2023, at around 77,000 miles the engine block in my moms 2017 Ford Escape Titanium (2.0L EcoBoost) cracked due to coolant intrusion and we had to have it replaced. Although the engine was replaced, the replacement engine was the same model, just from 2016 instead of 2017. The engine is still runn...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving or starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light would unexpectedly illuminate. The contact also stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive coolant consumption, which required the coolant reservoir to be refill...
Mileage: 157,236
I have a major engine failure on the 1.5L ecoboost engine. The engine failed away from home (at Costco) and had to arrange a ride home. Towed to the dealer where they diagnosed a coolant intrusion into #3 cylinder which locked the engine. Researched this and found out that this is a known defect. Fo...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered abnormally while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intru...
Mileage: 122,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered abnormally while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intru...
Mileage: 122,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the warning light for the engine overheating was illuminated. In addition, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The contact parked and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle w...
Mileage: 88,000
Passenger side dash is seperating round the airbag area
Coolant leaking into cylinder, causing white vapor to come out of the exhaust. Keep needing to fill the coolant reservoir.
Coolant intrusion in my 2017 Ford Escape Titanium presents a serious safety hazard that warrants an immediate recall. When coolant leaks into the engine’s cylinders, it can lead to sudden engine misfires, stalling, loss of power, or complete engine failure while the vehicle is in motion. This crea...
Coolant intrusion in my 2017 Ford Escape Titanium presents a serious safety hazard that warrants an immediate recall. When coolant leaks into the engine’s cylinders, it can lead to sudden engine misfires, stalling, loss of power, or complete engine failure while the vehicle is in motion. This crea...
Ford on 12/4/25, diagnosed there is a coolant leak into the engine from the spark plugs, coolant was low when towed in and had rough idle. I know there is a class action suit against ford right now for this very problem with the 1.5, 1.6, and 2.0 engines. The vehicle started overheating and check en...
Passed a truck and when I looked in the mirror I noticed blue smoke. As I was returning home noticed a lack of power and then check engine light came on. Was missing out on cylinder #2, so replaced plugs. Ran ok for a bit but started missing again and check engine light came back on. Called the Ford...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the side of the on-ramp whe...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the side of the on-ramp whe...
While driving my 2017 Ford Escape, which only has 75k miles on it, a red warning light came on indicating an engine problem and to pull over safely. I was at a red light at a busy intersection when this happened. When it turned green I started driving trying to get into a parking lot safely. My ca...
Internal transmission failure
Coolant intrusion/engine-block design flaw - car shakes, white smoke , leaks all coolant
I began receiving a notification labeled "Engine fault, service now" a few weeks prior to the incident. I took my car to a mechanic and everything checked out fine, so the code was cleared and did not return. A few weeks later, I was changing my oil and noticed my engine coolant appeared extremely l...
continues to roll when parked engine has been replaced twice grinding when putting in park
continues to roll when parked engine has been replaced twice grinding when putting in park
continues to roll when parked engine has been replaced twice grinding when putting in park
The engine failed due to coolant leaking into the cylinders. Sarasota Ford confirmed that coolant intrusion caused internal engine damage and the engine could not be repaired. The vehicle was purchased only 18 months ago and has been maintained per manufacturer guidelines. This appears to match a k...
An “engine fault check engine now” Came up. We quickly brought our 2017 Ford escape into our near by Ford dealership. Mechanic says a P2601 code came up, which is related to coolant to Aux pump performance. They found reservoir leaking a reservoir spiderd hose down to oil cooler. Found coolant r...
My check engine light came on. So I decided to get a code reading from auto zone. Once code scan I received error code p0303. I then decided to replace all coils and spark plugs, then the check engine light goes out for a couple of days. I decided to take to a local shop they tell me a hose was lo...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle sputtered with the messages “Engine Fault Service Now”, and “High Engine Temperature – Stop Safely” displayed. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but the failure recurred. The...
Mileage: 86,000
I was informed by the Ford Dealership that I needed new engine. I have spoke to 2 mechanics ( my local mechanic who has 2 Ford Escape with engine failures and the other mechanic from DCH Ford who had 3 engine failures) I see there is no recall but with 5 Ford Escape engine failures that I am aware o...
Coolant intrusion into cylinders at 81,000 miles has damaged engine and transmission pump, requiring replacement of both. Appears this is a known issue with both 2.0L and 1.5L engines.
Coolant intrusion into cylinders at 81,000 miles has damaged engine and transmission pump, requiring replacement of both. Appears this is a known issue with both 2.0L and 1.5L engines.
Coolant intrusion into cylinders at 81,000 miles has damaged engine and transmission pump, requiring replacement of both. Appears this is a known issue with both 2.0L and 1.5L engines.
Ford dealership states the engine needs to be replaced at a cost of 10K due to coolant in the engine oil as a result of failure of the #4 cylinder. The service advisor stated “ It’s actually a pretty common thing on these engines”. This issue was discovered during a routine oil change by Rober...
Coolant leak causing overheating and rough driving issues. Check engine light stayed on, along with other warning lights. The engine ran terrible. I rely on a Ford vehicle to transport myself and my children safely. This issued cause me to pull over on busy highways and interstates to let the engine...
Purchased In-10/31/24- 2017 Escape ES 2.5 LTR Echoboost: 11/13/24-Oil change,Wipers,headlights, recall buching,11/24 transmission mount, clicking noise, transmission chokes 11/23-check engine lights, 12/10- headlights, car auto shut off 1/23/25- new tires, studdars Accel, loosing power, cylinder 2 m...
Purchased In-10/31/24- 2017 Escape ES 2.5 LTR Echoboost: 11/13/24-Oil change,Wipers,headlights, recall buching,11/24 transmission mount, clicking noise, transmission chokes 11/23-check engine lights, 12/10- headlights, car auto shut off 1/23/25- new tires, studdars Accel, loosing power, cylinder 2 m...
Purchased In-10/31/24- 2017 Escape ES 2.5 LTR Echoboost: 11/13/24-Oil change,Wipers,headlights, recall buching,11/24 transmission mount, clicking noise, transmission chokes 11/23-check engine lights, 12/10- headlights, car auto shut off 1/23/25- new tires, studdars Accel, loosing power, cylinder 2 m...
I have a 2017 Ford Escape with an EcoBoost engine. My car was running a little bit rough and the check engine light turned on. I made an appointment with an independent service location that I trust to diagnose the issue. After reading the computer code, which noted a cylinder misfire, they noticed ...
My 2017 Ford Escape Titanium with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine is experiencing unexplained coolant loss. After topping off the reservoir, coolant disappears within days, yet there are no visible external leaks. The oil appears milky and frothy, suggesting coolant intrusion into the oil system. This poin...
Had a coolant leak at 67,000 miles, and the only indication I had was the heat in my car stopped working. I assumed it was a thermostat issue, dismissed it, and continued driving for months like that since it was the summer. Where I live, it's pretty mild in the summer so I wasn't driving with AC or...
I live in NYC my transmission went bad on the road
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while taking the vehicle in for a routine tire rotation, the dealer informed the contact that the lug nuts were swollen, and the tires could not be rotated. The contact's wife purchased a tool to remove the lug nuts and purchased replaceme...
Mileage: 74,800
Like so many other with the ford escape from 2017 I experience a coolant leak into engine head causing overheating. With only 115,000 miles and the clear amount of vehicles with the same issues its quite disappointing there is nothing ford motor company is doing, when its clearly a manufacturer defe...
Due to a known issue with the casting of the engine block, there is coolant inside of my engine. When my mechanic looked at it, he found a known issue with the block being cast incorrectly. The only work around is a new engine, but the engine that fits my car, will just have the same issue. Ford kno...
While driving the car- the front end started to shake and the check engine light came on. Took it to our local Ford dealership and the advised that it was a cylinder 2 misfire when they diagnosed. They advised that the engine block is porous and the coolant slowly leaks into the engine which is ca...
While driving the car- the front end started to shake and the check engine light came on. Took it to our local Ford dealership and the advised that it was a cylinder 2 misfire when they diagnosed. They advised that the engine block is porous and the coolant slowly leaks into the engine which is ca...
While driving the car- the front end started to shake and the check engine light came on. Took it to our local Ford dealership and the advised that it was a cylinder 2 misfire when they diagnosed. They advised that the engine block is porous and the coolant slowly leaks into the engine which is ca...
There is coolant intrusion on the engine.
Backup Camera display had lines then went blue and black. Backup camera no longer detected
vehicle idled rough and then check engine light came on. Took to ford dealer in Stillwater, OK and they told me coolant was low, vehicle is leaking coolant into cylinder one and needs a new engine block for $9700. Asked about adding coolant and was told without the repair it would just go straight i...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate and decelerate. The vehicle was taken to a nearby mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator and alternator belt had failed and needed to be replaced. The alternator ...
Mileage: 107,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate and decelerate. The vehicle was taken to a nearby mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator and alternator belt had failed and needed to be replaced. The alternator ...
Mileage: 107,000
The motor in my 2017 Ford escape has knocked since purchasing the vehicle. The coolant degas tank was completely empty upon inspection indicating it leaked somewhere. The engine is blown and the technician states it’s due to sludge in the engine. Given that I have kept up on vehicle maintenance an...
I bought this car on 05/30/25 and there is now a Coolant infusion into the engine which has made the car undrivable. The repair at my local Ford delaership is $7500.00. Ford has refused to assist in the repair or help in any way. I am now out of a vehicle due to this known issue Ford has
Engine stopped working
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the tailgate unexpectedly opened while driving. The contact stated that the tailgate could be opened manually or with the key fob. The contact stated that depressing the button near the tailgate failed to open the tailgate. The tailgate aj...
Mileage: 65,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the tailgate unexpectedly opened while driving. The contact stated that the tailgate could be opened manually or with the key fob. The contact stated that depressing the button near the tailgate failed to open the tailgate. The tailgate aj...
Mileage: 65,000
The seat stopped working. The ford almost gave out on me multiple times today. On the highway and twice on the road. Apparently this vehicle has been recalled plenty of times. It has something to do with bush wiring. The seat will not adjust or move forward and the windshield wipers don’t work. I...
The seat stopped working. The ford almost gave out on me multiple times today. On the highway and twice on the road. Apparently this vehicle has been recalled plenty of times. It has something to do with bush wiring. The seat will not adjust or move forward and the windshield wipers don’t work. I...
The seat stopped working. The ford almost gave out on me multiple times today. On the highway and twice on the road. Apparently this vehicle has been recalled plenty of times. It has something to do with bush wiring. The seat will not adjust or move forward and the windshield wipers don’t work. I...
Coolant Infusion Into Engine , Powertrain Light Issue Turns On But & It Stated To Replace Spark Plugs/ Coil Overs But Coolant Still Dissapates From Coolant Resevior
Coolant Infusion Into Engine , Powertrain Light Issue Turns On But & It Stated To Replace Spark Plugs/ Coil Overs But Coolant Still Dissapates From Coolant Resevior
My 2017 Ford Escape with has 37000 miles and I was told I need a new engine
After having brought the car for service multiple times due to “cylinder misfires” & having been told to replace spark plugs, power packs & get a “tune up” the latest mechanic report states there is coolant leaking into the engine, and the engine needs to be replaced. There is a known Techni...
Engine started to over heat and leak/burn coolant
Engine light came on while in traffic. Took Ford Escape to Tire Discounters, they replaced spark plugs and wires. Drove 200 miles, engine light back on. Not knowing problem and taking it to Grimer Tire, found out engine was cracked. Called several mechanics and found 2017 Ford Escape have coolant ...
Engine light came on while in traffic. Took Ford Escape to Tire Discounters, they replaced spark plugs and wires. Drove 200 miles, engine light back on. Not knowing problem and taking it to Grimer Tire, found out engine was cracked. Called several mechanics and found 2017 Ford Escape have coolant ...
I purchased a used 2017 Ford Escape SE with EcoBoost engine (2.0L) at 58,000 miles in April of 2024. In September 2024, the check engine light came on, followed shortly thereafter by overheating of the engine. This overheating would cause the engine to go into limp mode on the highway, which happene...
the infamous coolant intrusion into a cylinder I no longer have a working car, im a nursing student this sucks!
My 2017 Ford Escape with 55K miles (never missed a scheduled oil change since bought) was diagnosed with "coolant intrusion" . When the car broke down there were no prior indications that something was wrong, totally out of the blue. The dealership told me I would have to pay for a new engine becaus...
Check engine light came on and car was idling rough. Took to auto repair shop and was quoted almost $12,000 to fix problem. Code P0316, P2601 and P0302. Misfire in cylinder 2 due to coolant leakage. My entire engine needs to be replaced. I will now need to purchase a new car. I just found out this h...
I just purchased a 2017 Ford Escape with under 44,000 miles in August 2025 only to find out cylinder 3 has a coolant intrusion allowing coolant to enter on top of the piston. This can cause a fire!!!! I was told I need a new engine!!! Ford needs to pay for this because it's a known defect with these...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehi...
Mileage: 47,500
2017 Ford Escape Eco Boost 2.0 Bought used, immediately experienced what everyone else has according to the well documented design flaw in these engines, coolant leaked into cylinder 3. eventually destroyed turbo, ( major safety concern ) potential fire could have occurred, ultimately this caused me...
My 2017 ford escape has a manufacturer defect. The casting was bad on this particular motor causing coolant intrusion which has been confirmed by an authorized ford mechanic. This is making my vehicle non drivable.
I just purchased a car with under 45,000 miles and was told by the dealership that it needs a new engine because it is leaking coolant into the engine. This is a known problem with these cars.
Coolant intrusion causing misfire on cylinder 2 and misfire on startup.
Known issue from Ford with coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 and maybe cylinder. Addressed through TSB 22-2232. Purchased car in February 2024 with 77k on it. Dealer won't repair the issue. Needs a new redesigned engine. Dealer only covers the issue if it's under the original warranty with less than...
Code for camshaft timing and cylinder 2 misfire. Scoped coils and performed relative compression test. Dead cylinder on number 2. Recommend manual compression test and cylinder leak down test to identify cause of low compression Performed manual compression test and confirmed cylinder has 0 compre...
Code for camshaft timing and cylinder 2 misfire. Scoped coils and performed relative compression test. Dead cylinder on number 2. Recommend manual compression test and cylinder leak down test to identify cause of low compression Performed manual compression test and confirmed cylinder has 0 compre...
The contact’s daughter owns a 2017 Ford Escape. While the contact’s daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 17 MPH. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road where a family member was able to tow the vehicle back to the residence. The ...
Mileage: 134,975
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that coolant was leaking from the vehicle. The engine warning light was turning on and off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to the power booster. The vehicle was repaired, but the failur...
Mileage: 52,930
Engine coolant leaked into oil, car needs new engine. Research shows that this is a design flaw on Ford and needs to be remedied asap.
My check engine light came on. Ford dealer diagnostics reveal coolant has leaked into the cylinder and ruined the engine. Now the engine needs to be replaced altogether. There is no crack in the engine block that the dealer sees and there have been no previous issues with the head gasket or cylinder...
When starting the engine ran very rough. Took it do a repair place to get checked out and they scoped the cylinder and found that the engine block cracked leaking coolant into #3 cylinder. Unrepairable. Requires a new engine.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning illuminated. The contact’s son reported that the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally, and he pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated tha...
Mileage: 77,900
My 2017 Ford Escape SE has the original 2.0 engine, 90857 miles, no accidents. A widely known Ford engine defect called “coolant intrusion”marked by engine error code P0301, causes the car to consume coolant and overheat without notice. Issue is documented in TSV-22-2229 replacing TSV 22-2133. ...
Coolant leaking into cylinders 2 and 3. Engine overheating.
I have a 1.5L ecoboost engine in my 2017 Ford escape. Known now for it's design flaw allowing coolant to enter the engine and cause catastrophic damage. This has happened to my vehicle and it is not covered under any recall.
After visiting the mechanic 4 times in a month and half and having my spark plugs and ignition coils changed 4 times, they found my 2017 Ford escape had a coolant intrusion which was affecting the engine. Every time I turn on my car it shakes uncontrollably and when it runs it occasionally shakes o...
After visiting the mechanic 4 times in a month and half and having my spark plugs and ignition coils changed 4 times, they found my 2017 Ford escape had a coolant intrusion which was affecting the engine. Every time I turn on my car it shakes uncontrollably and when it runs it occasionally shakes o...
Ford Dealer found Coolant Intrusion into cylinder 4 with 2.0L Ecoboost engine at 82,000 miles for 2017 Ford Escape. This is a well known issue that had recall issued in 2022. Ford offered no resolution or support for repair estimated at $8,000 to a well know engine flaw.
While driving on the highway, car started to shutter and sputter. Engine light came on, then started flashing putting the car into limp mode and I was almost rear ended by a tractor trailer. I took the car to my local mechanic and he said cylinder 3 misfire. He went to check the plug and coil, coil ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering intermittently. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. There was no warning light...
Mileage: 134,003
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering intermittently. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. There was no warning light...
Mileage: 134,003
I have a coolant leaking issue, that has harmed my engine and QuickLane at Bill Brown Ford in Livonia, recommended an engine change. There is a class action lawsuit about this, so it is a known defect.
I have a coolant leaking issue, that has harmed my engine and QuickLane at Bill Brown Ford in Livonia, recommended an engine change. There is a class action lawsuit about this, so it is a known defect.
Engine intrusion. Crack in block is allowing coolant to leak into the engine and am now being told a complete engine repair is needed. Even though it's a known issue with Technical Service Bulletin 22-2229 they are saying we need to pay the whole thing and is not covered under any recall issue and...
Coolant leaking into the motor, Ford won't cover it because it was not manufactured in a certain plant. This issue is very common in these eco boost engines.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 25-30 MPH uphill to the residence, the vehicle shuddered violently and went into LIMP Mode. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, ...
Mileage: 29,000
My engine is done from coolant infusion in cylinder 2. It is available for inspection upon request. Because of this known issue my engine could have stopped at anytime allowing for endless ways my family and I could have been killed. I found out about this issue when I took my car into Kerry Ford fo...
The check engine light came on and is still on at this time. I was told that there is coolant in the cylinders of the engine. I was informed that the engine has to be replaced. I purchased the SUV a year ago with 60,000 miles on it and I have added another 1,000 miles. So far I have been lucky i...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle intermittently sputtered. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine, causing engine failure. Th...
Mileage: 144,000
My Ford Escape 2017 at 77,000 was diagnosed with coolant intrusion, causing catastrophic damage to the engine & requiring a total engine rebuild. This is a known issue identified by Ford in CSP 21N12 by Ford and TB 22-2134, but Ford has refused to subsidize any repairs because the car warranty is ov...
My Ford Escape 2017 at 77,000 was diagnosed with coolant intrusion, causing catastrophic damage to the engine & requiring a total engine rebuild. This is a known issue identified by Ford in CSP 21N12 by Ford and TB 22-2134, but Ford has refused to subsidize any repairs because the car warranty is ov...
I am having to replace the engine for the second time in 3 year due to a design defect where the antifreeze is leaking into the cylinders and burning up the coolant and possibly cracked the head.
I own a 2017 Ford Escape. Recently, my car issued a Engine Failure Service Now message. In inspecting the check engine code, it was discovered that coolant was intruding into the cyclinder(s.) Upon researching, this is a know problem to a series of Ford vehicles in a certain date range. It was l...
Coolant leak in engine as described in Ford customer service program 21N12. [XXX] ). The fact that this was not a recall or covered past November 2022 is quite frankly irresponsible and despicable from the Ford motor company. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5...
I have taken my car to 4 different service technicians/mechanics and I have been told that there was nothing wrong with my car only for the issue to increasingly get worse. Two of the mechanics, including the Ford dealership, charged me diagnostic fees of $120 and $175. They both confirmed that the ...
Issue of coolant leaking into the engine which will need engine replacement.
Issue of coolant leaking into the engine which will need engine replacement.
ABS light and traction light is on then hill assist information comes on then the 4 wheel drive disabled comes on then for minutes later comes back on and says abled. It’s been going on for sometime now but now when I am driving it seems like it just shuts off and then starts again and at times it...
ABS light and traction light is on then hill assist information comes on then the 4 wheel drive disabled comes on then for minutes later comes back on and says abled. It’s been going on for sometime now but now when I am driving it seems like it just shuts off and then starts again and at times it...
My car was diagnosed with coolant incursion into cylinder #2. This has been noted as a defect by Ford on their service bulletin TSB 22-2229 which informs to replace the engine long block. My engine was initially just running rough with poor gas mileage. Now the engine is dying while I am driving ...
The ford escape 1.5L ecoboost engine was built with a flaw that causes coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders. This caused an overheat in my engine and cracked the small engine block. I am aware now that this is a known issue that ford has a service bulletin for, but has not issued a recall. A ...
engine overheating allegedly caused by an internal engine coolant leak
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in cylinder #2 and the engine. The contact was informed that because of t...
Mileage: 153,963
My 2017 Ford escort is showing signs of Coolant incursion into the engine block. This is a known issue by the Ford Motor Company and Ford refuses to do anything to fix the issue.
Coolant infiltration in engine. Lost of power White smoke from the exhaus Do not start Use a lot of cooler liquid Many missed fired Burned coolant odor Check engine light Engine shaking I am from Québec Canada
Engine failure do to leaking coolant into the engine that is a known problem with the 2017 2.0l eco boost engines
Water intrusion severe in both taillight assemblies with normal rain. Safety issue due to water dimming or completely blocking out the bottom light Car has less than 40k miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the engine overheated. The message to "Immediately Pull Over" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where coolant was added. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagno...
Mileage: 83,000
1-The piston of cylinder 1 exploded due to the coolant leak in the engine (. 87000 miles) 2- Regarding the Explosion, it caused a movement to the left and we ended up going the wrong way. 3- Confimed by a mechanical garage center 4- No, we just call FORD to prevent but just said after warranty and t...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle independently downshifted and decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road and hitchhiked to he...
Mileage: 230,000
#2 cylinder is misfiring caused by coolant leaking into engine block. There is a technical service bulletin 22-2322 describing the issue and the recommended repair. To solve the issue the short block & head gasket must be replaced
My car has been diagnosed by the dealership with a coolant intrusion issue. This is triggered by a "check engine light" warning on my dashboard. The dealership advised me to replaced the whole Engine Block due to some crack or something, thus the coolant intrusion. The amount to pay is $10K++ CAD. ...
I bought a used 2017 Ford Escape Titanium in Jan, 2025. The car had no issue at time when bought it. But a few weeks ago, the engine starts to have issue, after the engine starts for a couple minutes, the idle dropped and run rough with the engine check on. The fault code reading P0302, #2 Cylider ...
My 2017 Ford Escape 1.5 Liter has an engine that failed due to antifreeze intrusion as confirmed by a Ford service center, where it is currently located. The vehicle is 8 years old and has approximately 125,000 miles. This problem (engine failure due to antifreeze intrusion) was addressed by Ford C...
When using automatic start stop I get a message to put in park and restart.
For the last few months, the vehicle has been to the mechanic for engine running rough and misfire. Each time the cylinders were replaced and on my belief that the issue was finally was solved the vehicle again have the same issue. The mechanics thought that the parts used were defective and replace...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and jerked while attempting to accelerate. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was i...
Mileage: 75,629
My engine is internally leaking coolant. I consistently smell a sweet smell. I consistently have a service engine soon light on and it has a P0301 code. My car is only at 63,450 miles. My mechanic informs me the rememdy requires a complete long block replacement.
Flaw in the design of cooling of the gaskets. Coolant incursion because the wall built to thin.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was violently shaking with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who detected a burning odor while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was diagno...
Mileage: 83,000
Previously reported coolant leaking into cylinder 1. Ford knows of this issue, there is a technical service bulletin addressing it (attached), but Ford refuses to take responsibility for it or pay for repairs. I was driving my car when backfires started and then engine stopped. Could not get engin...
Check Engine light came on at approx 93,000 miles. Diagnosed as needing tune up. After dealer replaced spark plugs, check engine light came on again. Took it back and they told me coolant was in the #2 cylinder. They replaced spark plug, but couldn't tell me why coolant was in cylinder. Check engine...
Engine warming light came on, codes P0301 and P0316. Brought the vehicle into a Ford dealership and was told it is coolant leaking into the engine, and has been a very common problem, and even had a Customer Satisfaction program that existed for it that is now expired. (CS21N12). Was told engine nee...
This happened to all of my tires that were not even 3 years old yet. I purchased my used vehicle from Anderson Nissan in Lake Havasu City AZ a year and a half ago. The Scorpion Perilli Tires 235 45/R19 on my vehicle seemed to be like new. Starting in December is when I started to have problems my...
We were going down the road and my car started shaking within the engine area, pull over and it felt like my car was going to stall out, but it still ran very roughly. Took it to a service mechanic and they said it was a blown engine, due to coolant getting into engine. A engine light did come on at...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a cracked cylinder. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The veh...
Mileage: 88,199
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH with her partner, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she and her partner became worried. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with cool...
Mileage: 82,038
Engine slowly started consuming coolant into the cylinders. After starting the engine, the engine would run rough until coolant was burned from the cylinders. A month or two later the engine lost compression and needs to be replaced. From what I've investigated on the internet, this is a known pr...
Coolant is leaking into the piston cylinder 4-mainly (and 2). It’s leaking because of the imperfection in the block. In the new engines, the imperfection has been fixed
I bought this vehicle march of 2024 it had 59880 mile or so on it.it now has 65220 miles in it and it started blowing white smoke and is running rough took it to my mechanic and they said it needs a new engine.i had the water pump replaced because it was loosing antifreeze.well I had no idea that t...
Parasitic draw in battery that Ford can't find reading for. Paid almost 1k in parts they suggested ' may' work along. Did not work and told us not to call corporate because they'll just tell us to go back to dealer. Then engine throws a p0303 code. Cylinder 3 seems to have the death sentence these c...
Parasitic draw in battery that Ford can't find reading for. Paid almost 1k in parts they suggested ' may' work along. Did not work and told us not to call corporate because they'll just tell us to go back to dealer. Then engine throws a p0303 code. Cylinder 3 seems to have the death sentence these c...
I bought my 2017 Ford Escape when it was brand new. It has been excellently maintained and has had no issues. 2 weeks ago the idle seemed rough, but got better when driven. Had diagnostics done and codes indicated spark plugs issue. Replaced spark plugs, but rough idle (misfire) continued. While att...
My 2017 Ford Escape has a coolant intrusion/ engine failure. Check engine light came on. The car started shaking. Took the car to a service center and they confirmed it was due to engine failure due to a coolant intrusion. They checked and the code received was cylinder 2 misfire. I did some researc...
Please reference the following vehicle and review the two attached documents which are all listed below: 2017 Ford Escape Black Style: SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4 cyl. Turbo 6A) VIN: [XXX] Style: SE Sport Utility 4D Engine: 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, 2.0T Transmission: Auto, 6-Spd w/SelShft Drivetrain: 4...
Please reference the NTSB tracking # 11683952 and review the two attached documents which are all listed below: 2017 Ford Escape Black Style: SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4 cyl. Turbo 6A) VIN: [XXX] Style: SE Sport Utility 4D Engine: 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, 2.0T Transmission: Auto, 6-Spd w/SelShft Drivet...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic with CarMax, who diagnosed that the engine was failing due to a coolant leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The v...
Mileage: 97,000
2017 Ford escape purchased new, and always maintained. This vehicle has a 2.0 EcoBoost engine. The mileage on the car is 26,340. We experienced the same problem that was reported on EcoBoost engines where the coolant leaks into the cylinders which leads to Engine failure. The engine temperature li...
Within 2 days of initially experiencing an engine shudder during acceleration on 2017 Ford Escape 2.0L Ecoboost with 44,000 miles, the car was diagnosed with coolant leaking into the engine cylinder. Ford TSB 19-2172 requires an engine long block to remedy the situation. Many others have reported th...
Coolant in the engine leak with 1.5 L Ecoboost. Only have 73,900 miles on car. Just bought car last March. Still have 3 and 1/2 years of payments. Vehicle is non drive able right now. Check engine light on. Engine malfunction came on and took to mechanic right away. Mechanic confirmed coolant...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the head gasket was crac...
Mileage: 124,000
To: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Subject: Engine Failure in 2017 Ford Escape Titanium at 137,000 Miles – Known Issue Not Under Recall Make & Model: 2017 Ford Escape Titanium VIN: [XXX] Mileage at Failure: 137,000 miles I am filing this complaint to report a complete e...
MY 2017 Ford Escape with the 2.0L EcoBurst engine is experiencing a check engine light...I took it to my mechanic and Ford on separate occasions and but found that there is coolant leaking into the cylinders covered by Technical Service Bulletin 19-2436...Ford issued a Customer Satisfaction (21N12)....
My 2017 Ford Escape is leaking water from the radiator and it is probably going to the engine. From what I've researched, this is a chronic problem with Ford Escapes that causes engine failure, which is very expensive to repair.
While driving the shifting became sluggish and the vehicle would surge/catch when shifting then while driving home the Escape just quickly slowed and stopped on a busy road. We could not get it to go forward, so we shifted to reverse in traffic to get the car off to the side of the road. The car w...
My car is having a coolant intrusion/ head gasket failure. There is a recall already for my car which was code CSP 21N12 for this issue. Yet when I put in my VIN for CSP coverage it shows no recalls for my vehicle. I have a 2017 ford escape eco boost 1.5L. It matches the make , year, and engine for ...
My car is having a coolant intrusion/ head gasket failure. There is a recall already for my car which was code CSP 21N12 for this issue. Yet when I put in my VIN for CSP coverage it shows no recalls for my vehicle. I have a 2017 ford escape eco boost 1.5L. It matches the make , year, and engine for ...
My car is having a coolant intrusion/ head gasket failure. There is a recall already for my car which was code CSP 21N12 for this issue. Yet when I put in my VIN for CSP coverage it shows no recalls for my vehicle. I have a 2017 ford escape eco boost 1.5L. It matches the make , year, and engine for ...
I'm Sept 2024 there has been coolant intrusion in the engine. A known flaw that Ford is aware of and has a technical service bulletin out for this issue but, after contacting Ford, they will not help with engine replacement. We were still in our payment period and have had to change jobs to accommod...
Pelc Tire of Fairhope Alabama identified a crack that has formed between the tread and the sidewall that traverses the circumference of the entire tire on all four tires. They said this is a safety hazard to me and that these tires are very new to have formed this crack. They recommended replaceme...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine was running rough and idling rough, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine was fau...
Mileage: 102,173
Component: BRAKE BOOSTER While driving on the interstate (at 80mph), check engine light came on and vehicle struggled to maintain power to stay at speed, would downshift for power to get back but as soon as it up shifted speed would drop again. My fuel mileage also dropped drastically as well as fo...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to shift properly and lurched forward while attempting to change gear. There was no warning light initially illuminated. Additionally, while the contact’s son attempted to drive t...
Mileage: 68,693
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while receiving regular maintenance, the mechanic informed the contact that the lug nuts were swollen and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that after researching the issue, the contact became aware th...
Mileage: 95,000
My check engine light came on and the code received was cylinder 2 misfire. The mechanical shop I took my car to ran a diagnostic and said my spark plugs were cracked and needed replacing. They were replaced and some says later my coolant reservoir was empty. They topped it off and told me to come b...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that coolant intrusion into cylin...
Mileage: 45,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. A code scanner was used and retrieved a code for a misfire in cylinder r#3. Upon additional inspection, the contact became aware of excessive coolant consumption. One day,...
Mileage: 91,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak and engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be re...
Mileage: 36,000
I own a 2017 Ford Escape with the 2.0 L Ecoboost engine. My car has around 85,000 miles on it and has been well maintained. Recently, the check engine light came on and I immediately went to the local garage to determine what was going on. The garage reported that the error code indicated a misfi...
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - engine cyl 4 misfire, coolant intrusion How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? engine instability and potential for failure Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer ...
Drove around normally last week, and on Saturday with no issue. Monday morning, I started my car and could feel a rough idle. The check engine light was flashing. The idle returned to normal and the check engine light turned off. I drove to work, and the car sat for 9 hours. Afterward, there wa...
Car displayed CEL and was losing coolant with no visible leaks. Read about coolant intrusion issue and took car to dealer with around 104,000 miles. Dealer said no problem found with car. Finally decided to try a new head gasket. Metal between cylinders on block and head show no problems, but sealin...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 65 MPH, the message "Engine Overheating - Please Pull Over" was displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the co...
Mileage: 73,400
The vehicle's check engine light came on and my local independent mechanic confirmed that the cause was coolant leaking into the vehicle's cylinders. The mechanic advised that this is an extremely widespread and well-documented problem with Fords from this era, and advised me to reach out to Ford f...
Engine lost compression in one cylinder. I was able to get it off the road and have it towed home. The problem was confirmed by an ASE certified technician at an independant service center, There were no warning lights or messages regarding this problem. Independent service shop Did the inspection o...
Purchased car 4 months ago. 80k miles on it. About 88k miles, engine fault code kicked in along with check engine light. Code was for a misfire on cylinder 4. Started loosing coolant, roughly putting in a gallon every week and a half. Thought it was a faulty cap, so replaced the cap. Vehicle began r...
Transmission failed rapidly like many other vehicles with 6f35 transmissions. Sometimes the car goes forward in reverse, sometimes the car goes backward in drive. Car loses the transfer of engine power to the transmission randomly, and also comes back randomly. The car behaves erratically and incred...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle shuddered abnormally, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure due to coolant intrusion into cylinders #2 and #...
Mileage: 91,784
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the ABS sensor lights was illuminated. Additionally, the engine block was previously replaced and there were unknown failures with the windshield wipers and windows operating previously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who...
Mileage: 65,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the ABS sensor lights was illuminated. Additionally, the engine block was previously replaced and there were unknown failures with the windshield wipers and windows operating previously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who...
Mileage: 65,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the ABS sensor lights was illuminated. Additionally, the engine block was previously replaced and there were unknown failures with the windshield wipers and windows operating previously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who...
Mileage: 65,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance, the independent mechanic discovered that the coolant reservoir level was low. The mechanic added coolant to the coolant reservoir however, two days later the coolant level was low again....
Mileage: 103,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a diagnostic test was performed. The diagnostic test discovered coolant intrusion into cylinder#2, ca...
Mileage: 58,000
The check engine light came on in my 2017 Ford Escape, and a diagnostic scan revealed a C4 misfire code. My local mechanic replaced all the spark plugs, which turned off the check engine light. However, the diagnostic test still indicated a misfire. The car ran fine for three days, but on the fourth...
My vehicle recently generated engine codes p0302 and p0304. Taken to the dealer for a diagnostic which indicated water intrusion into cylinders. Ford has issued a TSB indicating this is a known defect for this style engine due to modifications to increase cooling led to failures in the engine bloc...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked, stalled, and hesitated while accelerating. Additionally, on several occasions, the vehicle failed to immediately start. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic, who diagnosed the veh...
Mileage: 75,000
The contact’s friend owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his friend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The engine idled roughly, and there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact, an independent mechanic, diagnosed ...
Mileage: 105,000
Our 2017 Ford Escape SE FWD 1.5L Ecoboost overheated on two separate occasions, on the second occasion the car also began to shake, and we took it to Pep Boys for evaluation. After the diagnostics were done, they told us it had to go to the dealership because it was serious and they could not handle...
I recently took my car to the dealership due to a check engine light. The troubleshooting discovered that there is coolant in the combustion chamber and will now require a new engine. My car has ~76K miles so it's disheartening to know that a new engine is needed. I've read that this is a known prob...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a misfire coming from the engine intermittently while depressing the accelerator pedal. The failure persisted and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on...
Mileage: 55,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was shaking erratically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak and engine failure. The cont...
Mileage: 67,742
My 2017 Ford Escape began leaking transmission fluid in May of 2025. I had it assessed at my local engine and transmission exchange shop and they found that the leaking was coming from the font main seal and the front pump bushing of the transmission was damaged. The only fix to ensure that this iss...
My 2017 Ford Escape began leaking transmission fluid in May of 2025. I had it assessed at my local engine and transmission exchange shop and they found that the leaking was coming from the font main seal and the front pump bushing of the transmission was damaged. The only fix to ensure that this iss...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced paint chipping on the roof of the vehicle near the front windshield causing a visibility and safety concern for the driver. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was of...
Mileage: 67,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced paint chipping on the roof of the vehicle near the front windshield causing a visibility and safety concern for the driver. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was of...
Mileage: 67,000
I was told the head gasket was leaking coolant fluid into the engine and the engine needs to be replaced. I have only driven 37,000 miles on it, always treated on time and only in Ford dealerships. I found out Ford knew about that problem and did not issue a recall or extend the warranty on that iss...
My check engine light came on and my mechanic found codes P0300 and P0316 for engine misfires. Upon further inspection, they found coolant leaking onto cylinders, which they deemed could be a failed head gasket, cracked cylinder blocks, or a cracked engine block, which does include a warranty extens...
My check engine light came on and my mechanic found codes P0300 and P0316 for engine misfires. Upon further inspection, they found coolant leaking onto cylinders, which they deemed could be a failed head gasket, cracked cylinder blocks, or a cracked engine block, which does include a warranty extens...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while stopped at a red traffic light, the contact noticed an abnormal sound coming from the front end of the vehicle, and there was an abnormal odor inside the cabin. Additionally, the contact stated that the A/C system and heating system ...
Mileage: 137,300
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while stopped at a red traffic light, the contact noticed an abnormal sound coming from the front end of the vehicle, and there was an abnormal odor inside the cabin. Additionally, the contact stated that the A/C system and heating system ...
Mileage: 137,300
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion. Upon further investigation, the contact rel...
Mileage: 88,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, white smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe, and the engine overheated while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the used...
Mileage: 91,000
Engine light illuminating due to a known issue by Ford due to coolant leaking into the engine. Could potentially lead to fire within the engine. Ford has confirmed although they are aware of the issues, there are no recalls to fix the issue and we must pay for it on our own
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle occasionally failed to start after several attempts. In addition, the engine overheated with the "High Engine Temperature - S...
Mileage: 100,000
The engine has a coolant leak into cylinder number 2 causing a misfire which was diagnosed by an auto repair business. The vehicle has 39,960 miles on it and Ford is saying that it would require a new engine at my cost of $8,000. Not acceptable with a known issue with this engine. I am scared to dri...
I am reporting a serious engine and reoccurring defect in my 2017 Ford Escape (1.5L EcoBoost), which poses a safety risk due to recurring cylinder misfire and engine failure.This issue aligns with Ford's known TSBs 19-2346 and 22-2134, and DTCs P0302 (Cylinder 2 Misfire) and P0316 (Misfire on Startu...
Engine block/head gasket failed prematurely (approximately 75,000 miles) allowing engine coolant to enter the cylinder leading to engine failure/replacement.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH in a parking area, the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheating, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine and the low coolant warning lights were illuminated. The v...
Mileage: 98,000
Engine light came on and then 3 days later, the car would not drive. Got the car inspected and found out the coolant is leaking into the engine.
Engine light came on and then 3 days later, the car would not drive. Got the car inspected and found out the coolant is leaking into the engine.
Coolant leak into an engine cylinder.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and was inspected. The contact co...
Mileage: 94,500
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that an abnormal, rumbling sound was coming from the vehicle at start-up, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and a tune-up was performed on it. Despite the tune-up, the failure persisted. The veh...
Mileage: 67,895
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that an abnormal, rumbling sound was coming from the vehicle at start-up, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and a tune-up was performed on it. Despite the tune-up, the failure persisted. The veh...
Mileage: 67,895
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine coolant system failed due to coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders, a known defect in the 1.5L EcoBoost engine. This caused white exhaust smoke, engine misfires, overheating, and ev...
Engine failure. Engine was confirmed by a dealer to have engine failure from coolant intrusion into the cylinder body. Check engine light appeared before failure occurred.
Coolant leaking unknown source
My car began throwing codes for a Cylinder 2 misfire in October of 23. We did a tune up. Within a few months, same issue. By Oct of 24 my head gasket needed replaced. Now it is August of 25 and I am having the same issue and signs that the head gasket is bad again. I am told by dealers this is due t...
My car began throwing codes for a Cylinder 2 misfire in October of 23. We did a tune up. Within a few months, same issue. By Oct of 24 my head gasket needed replaced. Now it is August of 25 and I am having the same issue and signs that the head gasket is bad again. I am told by dealers this is due t...
I have a 2017 Ford Escape and just had it in the Ford dealer for inspection and was informed that all of my lug nuts are swollen a;nd stripped and need replacement. I checked online and found that this is a recurrent issue with Ford vehicles where the lug nuts can swell due to a two-piece design w...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the transmission downshifted and upshifted intermittently, and the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to slow down and exiting the highway, t...
Mileage: 150,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the transmission downshifted and upshifted intermittently, and the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to slow down and exiting the highway, t...
Mileage: 150,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while attempting to drive from a complete stop on several occasions, the vehicle sputtered and stalled. The message "Engine Fault - Service Now" was displayed. The contact ...
Mileage: 80,065
Check engine light came on for a fouled spark plug. When taken to repair shop, technician discovered that coolant was leaking into an engine cylinder. This is a known manufacturers defect that Ford Motor Company refuses to accept responsibility (see Ford Technical Service Bulletin 19-2208 - attach...
I discovered, after my Ford Ecoboost engine light came on, that my engine needs a total replacement with only 67,000 miles on the engine. I have learned that it was a KNOWN design flaw by Ford Motor Company since 2020, the year I purchased my vehicle slightly used with 20k miles. The engine can o...
I discovered, after my Ford Ecoboost engine light came on, that my engine needs a total replacement with only 67,000 miles on the engine. I have learned that it was a KNOWN design flaw by Ford Motor Company since 2020, the year I purchased my vehicle slightly used with 20k miles. The engine can o...
I bought a used 2017 Ford Escape Titanium in September of 2024. Around a month and a half later, the check engine light came on and had the code P0302. The check engine light has been intermittent since then. My car only has 56,558 miles on it and it is a 2017 so this has been extremely frustrating.
I am loosing coolant into the engine, most likely into cylinder#2, spark plug is seized in the block, I have to add coolant every 3-4 days to prevent overheating.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while at a complete stop at a red traffic light, a driver walked up to the contact and informed the contact that there was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact noticed an abnormal sweet odor coming from the ...
Mileage: 137,000
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? 1.5L short block, due to coolant intrusion to the cylinder bores How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The engine could stop running. I drive with two small children so their safety...
coolant leaking into engine causing overheating
My engine died at 63,000 miles. I'm thinking it's a coolant leak issue that I've read about online. I am severely disappointed.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed due to coolant intrusion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer w...
Mileage: 88,000
The contact's mother owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her mother was driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The message "Engine Fault" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with...
Mileage: 27,000
Started having issues with the power of the engine, white smoke from exhaust, and loss of coolant. Apparently there are multiple TSBs about this problem, and has been discovered to be an engine design failure for several models under Ford and Lincoln and it is still not a recall. This issue is know...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The power steering assist message was displayed; however, the driver continued driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it wa...
Mileage: 59,555
On Sunday, 7/6 the check engine light came on. The vehicle was dropped off at a Ford dealership for review and it was determined that a coolant leak into cylinders causing internal damage to the engine. Recommendation is to replace the main engine assembly (long block) at $10,000. Which is more t...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not fully diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the engine had failed, and th...
Mileage: 20,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 30-35 MPH, the vehicle was running rough on several occasions. The service light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was like Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer wh...
Mileage: 121,764
Coolant intrusion in engine. My Ford escape has only 89,000 miles, it looks brand new. It’s a manufacturer defect, the local Reno Ford is charging $9,000 to fix it. Why is not a recall from Ford? Thank you
The contact's wife owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that approximately one year ago, the engine was misfiring, and the vehicle was shuddering when the vehicle was started. The contact stated that his wife had not seen any warning lights illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an...
Mileage: 90,000
My vehicle has been suffering coolant intrusion into the engine, specifically the cylinders, causing significant damage and leading to my vehicle overheating. After discovering the issue at my mechanic, I found out there was a recall for my specific vehicle for this issue, but my VIN was not include...
[XXX] Car began to run rough as if it had bad gas and the engine would not idle smoothly. When I got into the vehicle the next day the instrument panel flashed lights and the vehicle stalled. I had it towed to the repair shop thinking it was overheating due to a bad thermostat. I was told that the e...
I own a 2017 Ford Escape with approximately 102,000 miles. I am the original and only owner and have had regular maintenance done on my vehicle the entire time I've owned it. After a recent 9-hour road trip, I experienced sudden engine failure with no prior warning signs. My local dealership has dia...
There is an issue with the type of engine used in these vehicles where coolant leaks into the engine causing cylinder misfires. This is a known issue that has not been issued a recall. I have had a complete repair done in the past involving the complete reconstruction of the engine, however after ...
This vehicle has had multiple issues with starting. But now there’s a “Steering Assist Fault” that clearly ford is aware of but has decided that manufacturing this vehicle anyway was the way to go. The vehicle won’t start again now because of this issue. What happens is the vehicle loses its...
This vehicle has had multiple issues with starting. But now there’s a “Steering Assist Fault” that clearly ford is aware of but has decided that manufacturing this vehicle anyway was the way to go. The vehicle won’t start again now because of this issue. What happens is the vehicle loses its...
This vehicle has had multiple issues with starting. But now there’s a “Steering Assist Fault” that clearly ford is aware of but has decided that manufacturing this vehicle anyway was the way to go. The vehicle won’t start again now because of this issue. What happens is the vehicle loses its...
NO VISBLE COOLANT LEAKS, HAVE TO REFILL ANTIFREEZE RESEVOIR WEEKLY, MISSFIRING #2 CYLINDER AS RESULT, IGNITION COIL FOR THAT CYLINDER AND PLUG WORK FINE
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start in the morning as expected. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that coolant intrusion into various cylinders had resulted in damages to the engin...
Mileage: 150,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge displayed that the engine was overheating. The coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was ...
Mileage: 93,993
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine was faulty due to coolant...
Mileage: 55,000
Without warning my car started not allowing me to go over 40 mph without a very violent jerking under the drivers side floor board. The jerk of the wheel would not allow the car to speed up. And then eventually upon driving my car immediately came to an abrupt stop and would not move forward any far...
Without warning my car started not allowing me to go over 40 mph without a very violent jerking under the drivers side floor board. The jerk of the wheel would not allow the car to speed up. And then eventually upon driving my car immediately came to an abrupt stop and would not move forward any far...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Midas where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in cylinder #1, causing engine fai...
In 2024 the vehicle was brought in for a P0012 code, rough idling, loss of power, and hesitation when accelerating. The cam phasers were the culprit which were replaced along side multiple gaskets, and the timing belt. The tensioner was not replaced at that time. One year the vehicle is performin...
Coolant intrusion at only 56,000 miles due to defective engine design. Engine replacement is the only remedy. This has been happening to cars with as little as 20,000 miles. Ford knows about it, there is a TSB that says the repair is "replace engine." At a cost of ~$10,000. Ford can't be allowed to ...
Engine is being less powerful and losing coolant like crazy, looked up what issue is and these engines are known to leak coolant into the engine, in the long run ruining the engine, mine is misfiring and running awful at this point, tried to have ford do something and they acknowledged it’s an iss...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was coolant intrusion in cylinder #2, causing en...
Mileage: 56,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to restart but was undrivable. The vehicle was towed to Fir...
Mileage: 92,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to restart but was undrivable. The vehicle was towed to Fir...
Mileage: 92,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle remotely, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started manually, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where ...
Mileage: 69,900
Coolant intrusion into engine causing the car to over heat and break down multiple times. On going issue unable to be repaired by multiple mechanics for a year and a half. Coolant leak confirmed during diagnostic using a scope.
The problem with my 2017 Ford Escape began in June 2021 (mileage 65652) when the engine warning light came on and there was white exhaust smoke. Our local mechanic tried various actions to determine why the engine light was on, such as performing a GDI treatment for carbon buildup, but over the su...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the driver's and passenger's side taillight housings were filled with water. The contact stated that when the trunk was opened, some of the water in the driver's side taillight ho...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling at several different gas stations, the engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact added fuel cleaner to the fuel ...
Mileage: 120,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling at several different gas stations, the engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact added fuel cleaner to the fuel ...
Mileage: 120,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling at several different gas stations, the engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact added fuel cleaner to the fuel ...
Mileage: 120,000
The engine block of this vehicle is suspected of having a coolant loss/coolant intrusion fault per my independent, certified mechanic. Issues began about a year ago, before 70,000 miles. Several trips to the Ford dealer did not yield any helpful information. This issue started with an occasional mis...
Known issue with coolant intrusion into EcoBoost engines
I have been noticing radiator fluid loss the past few months along with a recent engine light coming on so I took my Ford Escape to Vanderhyde Ford Dealership in Cedar Springs Michigan and they were going to do a leak check on the cylinders to see if antifreeze was leaking but they were only able to...
At 51,000 engine needs replaced due to defect that causes coolant to leak into engine. Vehicle has a very slow start when stepping on the accelerator due to no compression from the coolant leak into the piston. White smoke would come from exhaust when accelerating. When pulling out into traffic c...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the ...
Mileage: 120,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the ...
Mileage: 120,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "Engine Fault Service Immediately" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advi...
Mileage: 23,114
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the engine was faulty due to coolant intrusion. The contact was informed that the ...
Mileage: 78,000
Component/System Involved: Engine – Coolant Intrusion into Cylinder #4 Vehicle: 2017 Ford Escape Titanium 2.0L EcoBoost; mileage 47k. My 2017 Ford Escape Titanium with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine experienced engine misfires and sudden coolant loss. Upon inspection, it was confirmed by a Ford-authorize...
Check engine light illuminated. Produced codes 012, 014, 1299. Took to have it check out. Coolant level was low. Codes were cleared and a day or two afterward, check engine light came back on with same codes.
We are having a problem with the fuel injector system and maybe the fuel pump. It seems that there is not enough fuel getting the the engine and while on the road it seems like it wants to stall or something. I have had 2 different mechanics do a OBD and nothing shows up. There is no engine light th...
The coolant leaks into the the cylinders. I bought this car June 7th 2025 and was told it was being sold as is due to hail damage. I have no issue with cosmetic problems but I come to find out that there is major defect with ford escapes. My vehicle started to overheat with my children in the car so...
The coolant leaks into the the cylinders. I bought this car June 7th 2025 and was told it was being sold as is due to hail damage. I have no issue with cosmetic problems but I come to find out that there is major defect with ford escapes. My vehicle started to overheat with my children in the car so...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating abnormally, and the engine became overheated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine head gasket was blown and recommended that the en...
Mileage: 55,000
My 2017 Ford Escape has been exhibiting recurring transmission and torque converter-related issues, especially during low-speed driving. The vehicle frequently hesitates when accelerating and experiences sudden reductions in power, creating unsafe driving conditions in traffic and on inclines. These...
Coolant leaking into cylinder of the engine. Recommendation from the dealer is that the engine has internal damage and replacing the main engine to fix it (long block). Cost estimate provided is; $10,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. The contact stated that vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with coolant intrusion int...
Mileage: 80,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine. In addition, the vehicle vibrated, and the transmission was shifting rough. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The ve...
Mileage: 66,000
Check engine light came on and engine began to run rough. After inspection by Ford Dealer, it turns out this was because of a known issue with 2017 Ford Escapes. Continuing to drive could cause catastrophic engine failure or engine fire. This issue was diagnosed by Crossroads Ford of Apex, NC, whe...
Transmission total catastrophic Internal failure. Parts of the transmission broke loose internally and came out the side of the bellhousing. Total replacement cost is over $5000 and parts are unavailable due to frequency of issues with these transmissions.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the engine was faulty due to coolant intrusi...
Mileage: 34,500
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, there was an excessive amount of white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The...
Mileage: 66,900
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding a serious safety defect in the Ford Escape equipped with the Ecoboost engine, which is known to suffer from internal coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders. This defect poses significant safety risks, including engine misfire, sudden loss of pow...
The engine light came on while driving, and the car immediately started sputtering and producing a lot of smoke. Luckily, I was able to pull over safely and turn off the vehicle. After the car cooled off, I inspected the oil level and noticed it was low. I had my partner bring me new 5W20 oil, and I...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle experienced a rough idle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed due to coolant intrusion and ne...
Mileage: 34,397
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle vibrated and jerked. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter and the pump for the torque converter had failed and need...
Mileage: 111,500
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the message to pull over at the earliest safe warning light illuminated. The contact immediately drove the vehicle to the dealer. The contact was informed that there was coolant was leaking into the engine and engine ...
Mileage: 79,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle sputtered and the engine was running rough. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the spark plugs had failed and needed to be replaced. The spark plugs...
Mileage: 81,277
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and was running abnormally rough. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the contact became aware of smoke coming from the exhaust. The contact stopped and park...
Mileage: 82,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine was faulty due to coolant intrusion, and that ...
Mileage: 98,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on three occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was jumpstarted on each occasion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that on two occasions when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light...
Mileage: 150,000
The contact’s daughter owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the contact’s daughter attempted to start the vehicle, and the vehicle lost power with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was...
Mileage: 115,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylind...
Mileage: 91,000
It stopped at a red light with no warning. It would only drive 5 miles per hour. The temp gauge was topped out. Mechanic said that it was leaking fluid in the cylinder and cracked the head. Having to get a new engine. I’ve read that this is an ongoing problem with Ford. Should not have to pa...
The brakes locked up and was red hot had to poor water on them, had our shop put new brake pads ,rotors ,new hoses on rotors and brake calibers on it. It got so hot it melted the hose .Not even 2 weeks later it has done it again. So shop started all over with new pads ,rotors,hoses ,calibers ,and Ma...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling rough with smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The coolant level was constantly low despite adding coolant once every 3 days. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The deal...
Mileage: 111,768
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a handheld diagnostic machine was used...
Mileage: 112,453
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a handheld diagnostic machine was used...
Mileage: 112,453
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot(H). The vehicle was steered to a side parking lot and turned off and coolant was added to the coolant reservoir. The vehicle was then taken to a...
Mileage: 76,623
ford coolant intrusion problem. had to replace motor i. 90,000 miles on escape cost $7950.00 plus $150.00 to have it diagnosed.
High engine temperature warning continuously on. Engine temperature gauge always shows highest reading, even after sitting overnight. Coolant was empty. Added coolant. When driven, does not shift out of first gear and is a little shaky when trying to drive. Mechanic says a new engine is needed ...
Vehicle suddenly overheaded and stalled to 5 mph. Mechanic states that there is a coolant leak that damaged the engine. Apparently, this is a known issue that Ford refuses to acknowledge. I have researched this a lot and it seems to be a very common problem. This was extremely dangerous as my [X...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the dealer discovered coolant intrusion into the engine block, causing engine damage. The vehicle was not ...
Mileage: 26,406
I own a 2017 Ford Escape with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine. The engine began exhibiting symptoms of coolant intrusion into the combustion chamber. A certified Ford dealership confirmed the diagnosis after inspection and advised that the engine needs to be replaced or rebuilt due to this issue. This def...
I own a 2017 Ford Escape with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine. The engine began exhibiting symptoms of coolant intrusion into the combustion chamber. A certified Ford dealership confirmed the diagnosis after inspection and advised that the engine needs to be replaced or rebuilt due to this issue. This def...
I own a 2017 Ford Escape with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine. The engine began exhibiting symptoms of coolant intrusion into the combustion chamber. A certified Ford dealership confirmed the diagnosis after inspection and advised that the engine needs to be replaced or rebuilt due to this issue. This def...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the message "Service Engine Soon" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact used the Ford App and became aware of a failure with the transmission. The vehicle was taken to a deal...
Mileage: 78,083
1. On [XXX] the coolant leaked into the engine cylinders causing complete engine failure. Yes, it is available for inspection. 2. On [XXX] my [XXX] son was driving with my [XXX] son and the engine overheated, nearly burning them both when they tried to release the pressurized coolant reservoir. 3...
1. On [XXX] the coolant leaked into the engine cylinders causing complete engine failure. Yes, it is available for inspection. 2. On [XXX] my [XXX] son was driving with my [XXX] son and the engine overheated, nearly burning them both when they tried to release the pressurized coolant reservoir. 3...
Coolant leak
I am reaching out regarding a serious issue with my 2017 Ford Escape SE AWD (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle has developed a coolant leak that appears to be internal, which has led to concerns about engine performance and potential long-term damage. After researching this issue, I discovered that coolan...
I am reaching out regarding a serious issue with my 2017 Ford Escape SE AWD (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle has developed a coolant leak that appears to be internal, which has led to concerns about engine performance and potential long-term damage. After researching this issue, I discovered that coolan...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle started shuddering. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was later illuminated. The vehicle was...
Mileage: 68,200
Consistent coolant leakage and milky build-up under engine oil cap. On start-up, intermittent rough idling, as well as check engine light indicating a misfire with cylinder 2. Vehicle is available for inspection. My safety has been put at risk previous as I was driving and received a notification to...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine...
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon attempting to reverse, the back over prevention camera screen display failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the message "Rear-view Camera Not Available" was displayed; however, there was no warning light illuminated. Th...
Mileage: 160,000
coolant intrusion... the car is not unsafe and the Ford Dealership said that I need an engine. The care has 130,000 miles. I can't believe it. I have all of my maintenance up to date. They are telling me my car has a manufactory defect. I no longer have transportation. How unfair is this.
My vehicles check engine light came on. Capital Ford of Raleigh NC picked up the vehicle to check the status. I received a phone call later that day from Capital Ford informing me I need a new engine. Capital Ford admits it is a Ford issue. The coolant is leaking into the engine. I have been told th...
1.5 engine failure due to coolant intrusion into the cylinder.
Powertrain suddenly failed with no prior issues displaying red Powertrain failure light- car will not move or shift, has high RPMS and has loud revving/screeching sound
Powertrain suddenly failed with no prior issues displaying red Powertrain failure light- car will not move or shift, has high RPMS and has loud revving/screeching sound
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken a dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrus...
Mileage: 49,582
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the engine. The mechanic determined that the engine n...
Mileage: 81,034
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined there was coolant intrusion into several cylinders, resulting in engine damage. The contact was ...
Mileage: 90,000
Check engine light came on. Took car to dealer. Coolant leak inside of the cylinders / chambers of the engine.
The car currently has a coolant infiltration. It is an active recalls on the same model manufactured just 5 months earlier. The car currently has white smoke coming out of the exhaust and the engine has been running roughly. The check engine light came on with a code reporting misfire cylinder 3, wh...
Cool ain’t leak causing rust in engine. Ford admitted to me that this has been an issue with this year model and make.
COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO THE CYLINDERS AND HAS SEIZES UP SPARK PLUG #4. BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE MY CAR CAN CATCH FIRE WHILE DRIVING IT, I ONLY HAVE 77,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE AND THE FORD SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME I NEED A NEW ENGINE AT THE PRICE AT THE PRICE $11,000.
My car has been popping up engine fault service now. I went to my local mechanics and my car is exhibiting low coolant level but no signs of leak. They think it is internally leaking and causing spark plug number 4 to have blue corrosion and constant being replace.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic determined that coolant intrusion into several cylinders had cau...
Mileage: 107,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, while attempting to start vehicle, there was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as int...
Mileage: 51,000
Engine coolant mixing into engine and oil and coolant mixing and leaking internally. Ford service has determined the only fix is too replace the entire engine. Diagnosis codes: P0303 and P0316 with a repair estimate of $9,620. The reason I brought the SUV in for service is the Check Engine Light ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and jolted temporarily, and the message "Change Transmission Fluid" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The check engine warning lig...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and jolted temporarily, and the message "Change Transmission Fluid" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The check engine warning lig...
I have 2.0L Ecoboost engine. I received a code indicating that cylinder 4 was misfiring. I changed the plugs and coils. Misfire code is still there. Upon researching issue I noticed that the coolant levels were low and found that the coolant was leaking into cylinder 4. Upon turning over the vehicle...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and det...
Mileage: 94,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and det...
Mileage: 94,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that coolant intrusion into several cylinders had resulted in damages to the engine. The contact was informed...
Mileage: 102,000
Coolant intrusion. Ruined the engine. No help from Ford. Engine started overheating with my kids in the car. Could have started on fire. Ford obviously knows the issues with this vehicle, but since it's over the miles, due to my job I travel, they will not fix. Engine barely runs. Engine faul...
Bought this car back in December from a used car dealer started misfiring went engine light came on for other things as well as misfires fixed the other things misfiring still happening took car to a different garage was told it’s a head gasket done my own research the head gasket is getting repla...
Coolant intrusion inside the engine it was a designed flaw for the 2017 Ford escape a very, very very common issue the whole engine needs to be replaced
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. Additionally, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was ...
Mileage: 48,000
The contact's mother-in-law owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with cylinder #2 failure...
Mileage: 25,782
Rear passenger door latch no longer latches. The broken pawl spring tab in the door latch causes the door to not be able to close and stay closed. I see recalls for Ford Escapes up to 2016. It has not been inspected by a dealer No warning lamps or any other indicators before it broke. I shut the doo...
Ford engine 2.0L coolant leaking into cylinders. Known issue from Ford and unwilling to support any repairs or replacement. Have confirmed issue with dealership and was given a $9000 estimate to replace the engine. The latent engine defect will cause the engine to fail during driving operations l...
The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle began to jerk and hesitate while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission ne...
Mileage: 88,000
A known issue with these ford escape, the torque converter and transmission system is failing. The torque converter started shedding metal flakes into the transmission and now making the transmission system not work properly.
Check engine light was on, took to dealer maintenance / service department. Appearing beginning roughly May 2025. Engine, cylinder #4, visual inspection shows coolant inside cylinder, code #p0304 was active. safety at risk for potential engine failure. Landmark Ford Dealer (Portland, OR) confirm...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was coolant intrusion into several cylinders, resulting in engine damage. The contact was informed...
Mileage: 115,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a misfire in cylinder #3 due to coolant intrusion. The dealer determined that the engine short block needed to be re...
Mileage: 72,000
This began may of 2023. I had a 2017 ford escape and at 50,000 it had to get a whole new transmission. I have also purchased a new engine for this escape that has the same issues.
This began may of 2023. I had a 2017 ford escape and at 50,000 it had to get a whole new transmission. I have also purchased a new engine for this escape that has the same issues.
This began may of 2023. I had a 2017 ford escape and at 50,000 it had to get a whole new transmission. I have also purchased a new engine for this escape that has the same issues.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for an inspection, and the contact was informed that the engine was faulty due to coolant intrusion, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was noti...
Mileage: 60,258
Coolent intrusion through cracked engine block. White smoke and loss of power. Ford says the engine needs to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illumina...
Mileage: 144,000
its loosing coolant and throwing a code for mis fire spark plug
My wife was driving when power steering went out . Power steering assist fault shows on the dash. She was almost in an accident due to it going out suddenly. This is incredibly unsafe. It shows no recall yet the same issue happened twice in our 2009 ford escape as well as many complaints filed for ...
The Ecoboost 2.0L 4 cylinder engine failure due to a coolant intrusion and it is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and requires a new engine block with an estimated total $8,790 worth of repairs at only 84,189 miles on the odometer.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from the engine compartment and exhaust. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that th...
Mileage: 65,000
About my 2017 Ford Escape 2021 engine failed and was replaced. 2025 transmission failed. Repairs cost too much! Car is now junk. $500 to junk it! Body and interior are fine. Ford Escapes as I now understand, are a terrible car from what I have witnessed, read AND heard from others. Ford is not...
About my 2017 Ford Escape 2021 engine failed and was replaced. 2025 transmission failed. Repairs cost too much! Car is now junk. $500 to junk it! Body and interior are fine. Ford Escapes as I now understand, are a terrible car from what I have witnessed, read AND heard from others. Ford is not...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the second cylinder was misfiring due to coolant intrusion. The dealer determined that the engine long block needed to be repl...
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the contact noticed an abnormal, rough sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure mainly occurred upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken...
Mileage: 107,789
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after her grand-daughter had started the vehicle, the vehicle experienced a rough idle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine va...
Mileage: 85,426
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle misfired. The contact stated that the failure recurred upon starting the vehicle and had persisted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was d...
Mileage: 50,671
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal, loud rattling sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure, ...
Mileage: 58,000
Ford knows about a manufacturing flaw on their engine. I have a coolant leak that caused white smoke to come out of my exhaust while I warm up my car in the garage. I immediately had a mechanic look at it and was told my car is not drivable until I have a head gasket replacement. I am an avid backpa...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing rough starts. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Parts Store and was diagnosed with a misfire coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken ...
Mileage: 41,000
When driving the vehicle it suddenly lost all acceleration power. I coasted to side of road and opened hood to determine the vehicle was on fire from rear of engine bay. I then proceeded to offload what I was able from behind the vehicle of my tools for my job. There was no over heat warning or o...
When driving the vehicle it suddenly lost all acceleration power. I coasted to side of road and opened hood to determine the vehicle was on fire from rear of engine bay. I then proceeded to offload what I was able from behind the vehicle of my tools for my job. There was no over heat warning or o...
Engine began misfiring while driving, and received a check engine light. Brought to a mechanic, who confirmed that coolant had begun leaking into the engine cylinder, consistent with Ford TSB 22-2229. Total engine replacement recommended, but Ford refuses to cover the replacement under warranty, or ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the liftgate switch failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the liftgate switch was activated to unlatch and open the liftgate; however, the liftgate failed to open as intended. The contact stated t...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed...
Mileage: 87,000
Cylinder 2 has coolant intrusion causing a misfire spark plug and ignition coil have already been replaced after a few days half a gallon of coolant is lost no external leaks coolant is going into cylinder 2 fouling the plug on cylinder 2 causing the vehicle to go into limp mode because the coolant ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked and vibrated abnormally, and started to decelerate unintendedly. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with coolant...
Mileage: 58,000
Coolant intrusion ruined block. Overheated on interstate. My family and I had to wait on side of interstate for many hours in 100 degree weather with nothing to drink. We were sunburnt and dehydrated by the time we got to a motel that evening. Vehicle was towed to Pep Boys. Had to pay for a motel ro...
Misfired on ignition. Diagnostics ran. replaced all spark plugs, coils and gasket. Engine coolant flushed and exchanged. 1 week later misfiring again. 2 diagnostics run...conclusion was coolant intrusion. Upon researching this problem I have discovered many Ford Escapes have this same issue. N...
Misfired on ignition. Diagnostics ran. replaced all spark plugs, coils and gasket. Engine coolant flushed and exchanged. 1 week later misfiring again. 2 diagnostics run...conclusion was coolant intrusion. Upon researching this problem I have discovered many Ford Escapes have this same issue. N...
COOLENT INTRUSION INTO THE CYLINDER WHICH CUSE THE CAR STALL AND STOP DURING DRIVING IN TRAFIC ON THE HIWAY. FORD COMPANY IS AWARE OF THE ISUE AND REFUSE TO ISSUE A RECALL.
Rear power liftgate fails to lift, close or lock properly.
The vehicle began shaking when the engine was turned on and the acceleration was not reliable. It was then accessed by a dealership and found that the engine needs replaced due to coolant leaking into the engine. The dealership told me the vehicle is not safe to drive. The vehicle has been maintenan...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the engine, c...
Mileage: 77,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed th...
Mileage: 49,000
The contact called on behalf of her husband, who owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that her husband was approaching a stop sign at 5 MPH, and upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal with both feet in order to b...
Mileage: 50,000
Apparently coolant leaked into the engine causing engine failure. No warning! No fix except to replace the engine for $9,500.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to a dealer for an oil change, the contact was informed that the coolant level was low and that there was a coolant leak somewhere in the engine. The contact was advised to monitor the coolant level because the cont...
Mileage: 188,415
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the earliest available date to diagnose the was 10-14 days. The vehicle was taken to the Dicky's Doghouse, where it was di...
Mileage: 102,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the en...
Mileage: 112,513
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving under 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted to the side of the road each time and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determin...
Mileage: 116,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started shaking and vibrating, and the vehicle started to decelerate. The vehicle was later driven to the local dealer and was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant...
Mileage: 71,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the passenger's side front end of the vehicle hit a cow and was significantly damaged. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated after the crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and back pai...
Mileage: 150,000
The engine suddenly failed mid-driving, began sputtering and became very weak. It would stutter at intersections or when trying to accelerate and became quite scary to drive. I was on a major freeway heading home when this happened. Upon taking it to a dealership for analysis, they reported a well k...
I am writing to formally express my deep dissatisfaction and concern regarding a serious mechanical failure in my 2017 Ford Escape, which has associated with safety issues. The issue began with a check engine light accompanied by a diagnostic trouble code indicating a misfire in cylinder 2. Upon fur...
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 66,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 199,000.
Mileage: 199,000
COOLANT IS LEAKING/RUNNING ONTO ENGINE CAUSING DAMAGE. VEHICLE INSPECTED BY SUTTON FORD, MATTESON, IL AND ADVISED A LONG BLOCK ENGINE REPLACEMENT.
Coolant is leaking into the cylinder. Overheating. It's the known ecoboost coolant intrusion
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle experienced rough idling. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine was dama...
Mileage: 65,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle sputtered for thirty seconds. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine, an...
Mileage: 66,000
Coolant is disappearing. It isnt in the oil and nit leaking under vehicle. It is going into cylinder and burning off causing vehicle to miss and shudder while driving. There is 117,000 miles on my vehicle. I keep oil changed every 5,000 miles. I can smell coolant intermittently and have to keep pull...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was...
Mileage: 90,000
Coolant is leaking into the cylinders, causing misfire. Per this document that you guys posted: "Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12", this is a known manufacturing defect in the engines that are in the model of car that I am driving currently. This is a safety issue and an environmental issue. Cool...
Coolant is leaking into the cylinders, causing misfire. Per this document that you guys posted: "Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12", this is a known manufacturing defect in the engines that are in the model of car that I am driving currently. This is a safety issue and an environmental issue. Cool...
Coolant is leaking into the cylinders, causing misfire. Per this document that you guys posted: "Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12", this is a known manufacturing defect in the engines that are in the model of car that I am driving currently. This is a safety issue and an environmental issue. Cool...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine misfired with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the cylinders, causing engine failure. T...
Mileage: 34,755
When driving highway speeds the check engine light started flashing then a large whoosh sound and the car lost power. I had to have it towed to a repair shop and sure enough the engine blew. Had to replace it, cost $5120 and the car is only worth $7500
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed and turning away from the curb, there was a snap, and the steering wheel became horizontal regardless of the efforts to manually center it in its normal position. The vehicle continued...
Mileage: 92,000
2017 Ford Escape, have had less than 1 year. Transmission failure. Stopped at traffic light, would not move forward when pressed gas pedal. After a few seconds it jerked hard and went into gear. I was able to get to a parking lot out of traffic. Had vehicle towed to Ford dealership where they ran di...
I took my 2017 Ford Escape to the dealer for a check engine light (code P1450) that was due to an evaporative emissions problem. While checking for this issue, they found that there was coolant incursion into the combustion chamber of one of the cylinders. It is interesting that they checked for t...
Coolant leaking in #2 cylinder needs long block replacement
Coolant issues, calipers needing replaced/seized but maintenance has always been up-kept and done at dealer, odor from turbo.
Coolant issues, calipers needing replaced/seized but maintenance has always been up-kept and done at dealer, odor from turbo.
Coolant issues, calipers needing replaced/seized but maintenance has always been up-kept and done at dealer, odor from turbo.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle started to shake abnormally. Additionally, while shifting from fourth to fifth gear, there was a violent clunk coming from the transmission. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle...
Mileage: 85,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle started to shake abnormally. Additionally, while shifting from fourth to fifth gear, there was a violent clunk coming from the transmission. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle...
Mileage: 85,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that there was coolant leaking into the spark plugs. The spark plugs were cleaned. The contact stated that the check engine warning...
Mileage: 61,000
Coolant intrusion into cylinders causing engine misfires, spikes in engine temperature, and issues with car starting. The check engine light came on as I started the car, and the engine shuddered as if misfiring. As I was driving the vehicle to get the issue checked out, the vehicle’s extreme te...
Coolant leaking into engine, brought to Ford dealership for repair. Was charged for repair. Less than two months later the same problem occurred. Took vehicle back to same Ford dealership for repair. Was told needed new head gasket. Ford would not refund me for the first repair made and I had to ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine needed to be replaced...
Mileage: 85,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had been illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were...
Mileage: 65,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the dealer was servicing the vehicle, the dealer noticed that coolant was leaking into the engine. The dealer diagnosed that the head gasket had failed, causing coolant to leak into the engine cylinder, and the spark plugs were damaged. T...
Mileage: 101,800
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was started, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to a dealer several times for maintenance or service, and the contact inquired about the cause of the white smoke....
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was started, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to a dealer several times for maintenance or service, and the contact inquired about the cause of the white smoke....
After having head gasket replaced a year ago. Coolant leaked again into cylynder 3 causing white smoke to come out of exhaust. Ford Dealer looked at car and said the engine was designed wrong... engine needed to be replaced. the headgasket replacement cost 3,000 and now new engine is 7,000
Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12 Ford Motor Company P. O. Box 1904 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 June 09, 2022 Certain 2017-2019 Model Year Fusion and Escape Vehicles Equipped with a 1.5L GTDI Engine – Short Block Replacement After Coolant Intrusion REF: REF: Customer Satisfaction Program 19B37 - S...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the 9-1-1 Assistance and seat belt warning alerts activated. The contact stated that the key fob sensor intermittently failed to recognize the key fob inside the vehicle with the message "No Key Detected" di...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the 9-1-1 Assistance and seat belt warning alerts activated. The contact stated that the key fob sensor intermittently failed to recognize the key fob inside the vehicle with the message "No Key Detected" di...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormal vibrating sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted. The vehicl...
Mileage: 73,786
White smoke coming out of the exhaust with unusual smell. Check engine light with a misfire reading. Consistent with known coolant intrusion issue with the 1.5 Ecoboost engine.
I am writing to formally file a complaint against the Ford Motor Company concerning a serious issue with our 2017 Ford Escape equipped with the EcoBoost engine. The engine suffered a catastrophic failure at approximately 120,000 miles with no previous warning. Upon inspection by a certified mechani...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Ikon Motorcars Group, where the water pump and the temperature gauge sensor were ...
Mileage: 77,000
I was driving on the interstate when all of a sudden I lost all power, the car started shaking violently, it started leaking and burning oil. I brought it to my local shop and they confirmed that cylinder 3 had a catastrophic failure and it can no longer create any pressure. There were no warning...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D), the vehicle failed to move as intended. The contact stated that the "Service Transmission Now" message was displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not...
Mileage: 129,000
2017 Ford Escape with 2.0L EcoBoost engine. Experienced rough engine/shutter and check engine light (MIL) came on. Code scanner found P0302 for PCM. Took to dealership and they found coolant intrusion into cylinder requiring a full engine replacement. They quoted almost $10,000 to fix. This is ...
Coolant is leaking into the cylinder bores of the engine, potentially causing overheating and engine failure. Its unfair to me that I would have to throw $6,000 into a vehicle that going to cost me literally half of what I would be paying off for the vehicle itself.... obviously got the car at a use...
I was driving home from work going through a small town so I was only going 45 MPH when my engine started to rattle and smoke started to come out and I was able to immediately pull off the road safely. I noticed straight away that the engine was leaking and would not turn back on. When I had my vehi...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a mechanic inspected the vehicle and used a scanner to scan the vehicle. The mechanic informed the cont...
Mileage: 54,500
White smoke runs very rough, misfires constantly. Put over $600 new parts myself but cylinder 2 has the leak into it. It's only getting worse and worse.
The engine block has coolant leaking into cylinder 1. This is a known defect with the engine that ford acknowledges but refuses to fix. My car has less than 75,000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was shaking slightly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the...
Mileage: 85,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was shaking slightly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the...
Mileage: 85,000
low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or may run in a rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) with only diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301-P0304, P0316, P0217, P1285 and/or P1299 stored in powertrain control module (PCM). This is due to coolant...
The windshield paint on both sides is chipping and may cause distraction or paint on windshield making it not possible to see. There was a recall for this---my VIN was not included on recall.
The windshield paint on both sides is chipping and may cause distraction or paint on windshield making it not possible to see. There was a recall for this---my VIN was not included on recall.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact used a diagnostic scanner to retrieve DTC: P0302 (cylinder #2 misfire). The contact replaced the spark plugs and the ignition coils; however, the check engi...
Mileage: 68,000
We own and have owned a 2017 Ford Escape Eco-drive for over 5 years. We have just learned from two different local mechanic shops that coolant is leaking into cylinder #2 and presenting a check engine light error code (P0302). This is caused by some sort of internal engine crack. We have been tol...
2022 - driving to Maine from NJ in June. Transmission failed with no warning in traffic on [XXX] in Connecticut, almost caused a large accident and killed my girlfriend and I (car suddenly stopped moving in the middle lane). - Repaired at Colonial Ford in Danbury Connecticut. Receive repaired car 7...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated to start as intended; however, the vehicle then functioned as needed after being started. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Upon further investigation,...
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated to start as intended; however, the vehicle then functioned as needed after being started. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Upon further investigation,...
Mileage: 60,000
While driving, the transmission shuddered and jerked. I took the car to my garage, where it was diagnosed as needing a new transmission. At the time it had 98,258 miles. The transmission was replaced on 9/1/2023. In September, 2024, the transmission fault message and the check engine light came on...
Catastrophic engine failure; unless it could happen very quickly, the vehicle likely will not be available for inspection. As background, our family purchased this vehicle used from a MI dealer in July 2023. It was a trade-in by the previous owner, and the dealer did not disclose any known issues. T...
Catastrophic engine failure; unless it could happen very quickly, the vehicle likely will not be available for inspection. As background, our family purchased this vehicle used from a MI dealer in July 2023. It was a trade-in by the previous owner, and the dealer did not disclose any known issues. T...
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - The engine's coolant is leaking into the second cylinder, causing unsteady performance and leading to engine failure. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - In the short term,...
The contact's wife owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine was idling rough. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion i...
Mileage: 44,800
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that there was scoring in cylinders 1-4 due to coolant intrusion. The contact was informed that the head gasket was blown due to not being properl...
Mileage: 102,000
Our engine has quit working due to the much publicized coolant intrusion issue by Ford and the Escape model vehicle. I called Ford customer service and they would do nothing to help with the expensive engine repair left but what is being called on the internet as a faulty design. It appears to be ...
Engine lost near complete power on highway witrhout warning, nearly causing multiple accidents.
I have a 2017 Ford Escape. Have owned the car for 4 months and it's already experiencing transmission issues i.e. hesitation, slipping etc. Took it the repair shop and found other issues (turbocharger, thermostat, water pump). They claimed they didn't see anything wrong with the transmission. Car ra...
I have a 2017 Ford Escape. Have owned the car for 4 months and it's already experiencing transmission issues i.e. hesitation, slipping etc. Took it the repair shop and found other issues (turbocharger, thermostat, water pump). They claimed they didn't see anything wrong with the transmission. Car ra...
2017 ford escape titanium needed a rebuilt transmission due to it slipping gears while driving. slipping would occur between 1000-2000 RPM at speeds between 40-60 MPH. this problem caused my car to have to get towed to a dealership to have fixed because my car would not accelerate.
My warning light went off for misfire in plug 3, then proceeded to set off warning light that temperature was too hot to stop immediately. Took to mechanics, something with the coolant system and it blew my motor. Second motor put in, it was not compressing correctly now waiting on 3rd motor. Also ...
My warning light went off for misfire in plug 3, then proceeded to set off warning light that temperature was too hot to stop immediately. Took to mechanics, something with the coolant system and it blew my motor. Second motor put in, it was not compressing correctly now waiting on 3rd motor. Also ...
My check engine light came on and the mechanic said it was spark plugs. I had it fixed and then it came on a week later and they said they didn’t know what it was. A week later all my panel was flashing telling me to pull over immediately. I almost got in an accident while trying to pull over in...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion and the engine needed to be replaced. The ...
Mileage: 106,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion and the engine needed to be replaced. The ...
Mileage: 106,000
My engine was replaced 80,000 miles ago for a coolant intrusion. In April, I had a check engine light. Ended up being for a misfire. Using a borescope, we were able to confirm that there was coolant in cylinder 3, confirming another coolant intrusion.
Check engine light on, running rough on startup. Diagnosed as Coolant Intrusion in Cylinder No. 2 as result of engine warpage.
Automatic transmission failure burnt smell started coming from the engine compartment but didn't see anything because the engine air filter was on the way but after removing it there was a leak coming from the top of the transmission vehicle only has 129,598 miles and I was in the highway when I not...
Check engine light activated and taken to mechanic. Diagnosed as multiple spark plug misfires in engine cylinder caused by engine coolant leaking into cylinder. White smoke from exhaust seen when starting car. Coolant levels dropping quickly; approx 1 gallon per month. With multiple misfires, sta...
Bad engine design flaw causes the cylinder sleeve to become unattached and it rises up , damages the head gasket and ruins the engine. There have been multiple repairs of this year engine in escapes in our area. A very well known defect.
The Check Engine light was going on and off. I took it into a repair shop and they told me there was a coolant leak in the engine and a full engine repair needs to be done. After looking this up, I came to realize this is a very common issue with the make and model and ford refuses to pay for it.
Escape 2.0 Liter check engine light turned on. Code was cylinder misfire. Diagnosis was no issues with spark plugs. However coolant was low after having been checked and topped off during an oil change 2 weeks prior. Technician performed leak test and identified coolant intrusion in number one cyl...
My Ford Escape has had coolant leak into engine block, causing damage to cylinders and cylinder misfires, detailed in this service bulletin: [XXX] . The car has been checked by my mechanic, who confirms the problem. Dealership acknowledges that this problem is real and has had many customers who ha...
My Ford Escape has had coolant leak into engine block, causing damage to cylinders and cylinder misfires, detailed in this service bulletin: [XXX] . The car has been checked by my mechanic, who confirms the problem. Dealership acknowledges that this problem is real and has had many customers who ha...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon driving into the driveway, the vehicle abruptly shut off without warning. The contact called an independent mechanic and was to bring the vehicle for an inspection. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abno...
Mileage: 59,000
The transmission went out and completely immobilized the car while driving. My wife was driving the car on a 45mph public road, approached a roundabout that had a single entry lane where she attempted to enter. After trying to safely enter the roundabout, then engine revved but the car did not move....
Vehicles transmission, with no warning indicator lights, or any indication whatsoever, failed on me at a busy intersection and nearly caused me and others to be in a possibly fatal accident. It's my knowledge that Ford knowingly produced this 6F35 transmission with a flawed design and with poor engi...
Morning of April 25, 2025 heard unusual engine sound on 2017 Ford Escape, Eco Boost Engine. Evening - check engine light came on. Next morning took to dealer. "Diagnostics: retrieved code P0303, cylinder 3 misfire, pressure test cooling system, cylinder #3 has coolant intrusion, recommend engine ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and parked in a safe location. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in...
Mileage: 45,000
The contact's husband owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact was informed that upon starting the vehicle, a message indicating high engine temperature was displayed, stating to pull over as soon as possible. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked for a long time after the failure. Additionally...
Mileage: 61,000
I own a 2017 Ford Escape equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. I am experiencing a known issue related to engine coolant intrusion into the cylinders, which has been reported by many owners and acknowledged by Ford through Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12. This issue involves coolant leaking in...
The 2.0 Motor in my 2017 Ford Escape had a Check Engine light displayed for Engine Misfire on the #2 Cylinder after the OEM Scanner was run for the reason the Check Engine light was on by the Auto Mechanic at my workplace. I ordered the replacement cylinder and sparkplug, and it was replaced. I am n...
coolant leak into two pistons which in past ford escapes could cause the engine to overheat and potentially catch fire. was checked at the ford dealer on 04/24/2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The check engine warning light was blinking. Upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The ...
Mileage: 101,261
I am writing to report a serious and potentially dangerous issue with the transmission in my 2017 Ford Escape (6F35 model). On April 13, 2025, at approximately 83,800 miles, my vehicle began exhibiting alarming symptoms, including slipping, jerking, hesitation, and delayed acceleration. A dashboard ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a misfire from the engine and the engine was overheating. The engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled off the highway and observed that the engine temperature gauge was returning to...
Mileage: 105,000
Getting a misfire code P0302 due to a coolant leak. I know it's a coolant leak due low coolant in reservoir. The check engine light comes on and off intermittently and the exhaust blows white smoke at start up.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the...
Mileage: 61,970
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion into the engine....
Mileage: 64,700
We were informed by a tech that we had a coolant leak. The leak was soo bad that it was causing damage to the engine and seems to be a common issue with fords made around 2017. We are now unfortunately paying for the car although the damage to the engine has left us with a car we cannot drive.
Coolant Intrusion on my 2017 Ford Escape Ecoboost that requires a new engine.
Low coolant levels, running in rough condition with P0300, P0302 codes stored in the PCM. Confirmed presence of coolant intrusion into cylinder bores.
Bought car from DriveTime, October 23, 2023. Problems started happening in June 2024. Have detailed list. Have spent over $5,000 in repairs. There is a warranty that has covered some repairs. The 2 major issues have been a transmission replacement and most recently an engine replacement. The m...
Bought car from DriveTime, October 23, 2023. Problems started happening in June 2024. Have detailed list. Have spent over $5,000 in repairs. There is a warranty that has covered some repairs. The 2 major issues have been a transmission replacement and most recently an engine replacement. The m...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started on several occasions, the check warning light illuminated. The vehicle was shifted into reverse(R), and the vehicle shuddered and jerked before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted each time. The cont...
Mileage: 113,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was a hard shift in the transmission when accelerating and decelerating. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking abnormally while being started. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, there was white smoke ...
Mileage: 88,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was a hard shift in the transmission when accelerating and decelerating. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking abnormally while being started. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, there was white smoke ...
Mileage: 88,000
Was driving home from work in the highway when all of a sudden my check engine not only comes on but is blinking meaning immediate issue and pull over. I went from 65MPH to all of sudden misfiring and having minimal acceleration power and having to pull over as safely as possible without hurting any...
The car just stopped in the middle of the road with no warning and I had to have the car towed. The transmission shop had to rebuild the entire transmission.
Coolant intrusion verified by Ford dealership (at 90k) which should fall in line with their recall but am being told to pay for repairs out of pocket. symptoms appeared around 36k miles and I took it to dealership to inspect and they told me they could not reproduce and could find no faults.
I was driving on I 95 and my check engine light came on, then the transmission light came on followed by No hill assist light.As I was driving home all of a sudden without warning my SUV dropped to 10 miles an hour while driving at at speed of 55 miles per hour.. For safety reasons I pulled over ...
I was driving on I 95 and my check engine light came on, then the transmission light came on followed by No hill assist light.As I was driving home all of a sudden without warning my SUV dropped to 10 miles an hour while driving at at speed of 55 miles per hour.. For safety reasons I pulled over ...
I was driving on I 95 and my check engine light came on, then the transmission light came on followed by No hill assist light.As I was driving home all of a sudden without warning my SUV dropped to 10 miles an hour while driving at at speed of 55 miles per hour.. For safety reasons I pulled over ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle was idling roughly. Additionally, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated with an engine misfire. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The...
Mileage: 80,833
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal roaring sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was rough to start. The vehicle failed to start on the third attempt. The service engine soon warning light was flashing. The light became ...
Mileage: 75,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the cylinders and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehic...
Mileage: 105,000
Coolant leaking into cylinder (number one). Multiple spark plug misfires and losing coolant that could overheat engine. Technical bulletin from Ford states the entire engine needs replacing.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant intrusion into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The contact res...
Mileage: 131,919
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant intrusion into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The contact res...
Mileage: 131,919
Vehicle has a rough idle when started and then runs well. Had check engine light. Took it to Ford dealer for service and they say it has coolant intrusion in the number one cylinder. They want $7,500 for new motor. The vehicle has 84,000 miles out of warranty.
Recently I was driving my car and it gave me an overheating warning I got out of the car to check and I noticed coolant disappearing and when I checked the oil it was a milky substance which indicates a blown head gasket due to the way they designed the short engine block. There have been many issu...
Coolant leaking into the cylinders. This issue is linked to the engine's open deck cooling design, which can cause premature gasket failure or cracks between cylinders. Coolant is leaking into the cylinders and Ford knew about the design defect and did not issue a recall. Request NHTSA issue a rec...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service warning light illuminated. Additionally, the heating system stopped blowing hot air. The contact stated that upon checking the coolant level, the contact noticed that there was no coolant in th...
Mileage: 77,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehi...
Mileage: 28,000
I have owned the car for 2 years. Routine maintenance performed. Around the end of March 2025, beginning of April 2025 the check engine sensor came on. I brought it to a shop, Pep Boys. They called within the hour to tell me the head gasket was shot due to coolant getting in the engine. I have ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart, but the failure persisted. The check en...
Mileage: 96,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle hesitated, stalled, and was shaking and vibrating abnormally. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and waited for towing assistance. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it w...
Mileage: 83,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle hesitated, stalled, and was shaking and vibrating abnormally. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and waited for towing assistance. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it w...
Mileage: 83,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the heater became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that coolant needed to be added to the coolant reservoir. The vehicle was r...
Mileage: 64,000
Blown Head. Is available for inspection. Check engine light came on and private mechanic noted cylinder 2 issue. Shortly thereafter car seized.
I’m reporting a safety concern related to engine failure in my 2017 Ford Escape SE. My vehicle is showing signs of coolant intrusion, including white smoke from the exhaust, a sweet chemical smell, and rapid coolant loss with no external leaks. A diagnostic tool confirmed a possible blown head gas...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 65-70 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 40 MPH and shuddered violently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact...
Mileage: 76,000
Coolant leaks into engine cylinders
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound emanating from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the w...
Mileage: 35,000
The contact called on behalf of the owner of the 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his mother-in-law was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and the engine overheated. Additionally, the contact stated that the message to “Pull over and turn off the ...
Mileage: 90,826
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH and while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated while responding. The powertrain malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right of the road and left the vehicle unoccupied ...
Mileage: 140,000
Coolant leak. Originally had my transmission rebuilt in January 2025. My coolant overflow was completely empty, and upon filling it to the max, the next day it was below the minimum line on the overflow. I filled my coolant overflow on 3/23/25, and now it's completely bone dry again.
A very known issue of coolant intrusion to 2.0L ecoboost engine. Ford even admits they know and have redesigned replacement engines, but has consumers pay over 8K to put redesigned engine in! Absurd! Engine can lock/seize at anytime. Which can ultimately cause death by wreck if car quits unexpectedl...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a misfire coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The mechanic contac...
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the engine overheated while driving at various speeds and was consuming an excessive amount of coolant. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Weed Family Auto...
Mileage: 90,274
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon attempting to accelerate from a stoplight, the transmission failed to shift into gear, and the contact was forced to pull over onto the side of the road. There were no warning lights illuminated; however, the message "Transmission Fa...
Mileage: 170,000
Engine coolant leaks into the engine and it shuts down. Happened 3 times. We repaired not knowing it was same issues and now it broke down again on the highway. Now the mechanic says "you need a new engine". Perfect service records.
I purchased this vehicle very recently, and it has only 46,620 miles on it. However, the engine completely failed. I had it inspected by a licensed mechanic, and the diagnosis showed serious internal engine failure, including no compression and a blown head gasket. The repair estimate is over $6,00...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. T...
Mileage: 120,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. T...
Mileage: 120,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brakes engaged unintendedly, and the vehicle came to an immediate stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The engine did not turn off, and the contact stated that there was no traffic nearby during the failu...
Mileage: 123,601
Check engine light came on and code said cylinders 1 and 2 were misfiring. Took it to dealership and were told coolant leaked/intrusion that has ruined the engine. Dealership stated that Ford is aware of the problem that is due to a design flaw but has yet to rectify the problem for customers. This...
Engine block problems , fluid leakage.
Engine block problems , fluid leakage.
The contact's wife owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine long block resulting in engine failure. The vehicle was not re...
Mileage: 93,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. The contact stated that after a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact became aware that the engine oil level was extremely low. No warning l...
Mileage: 78,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting and driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle hesitated with a misfire in cylinder #2. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the engine needed ...
Mileage: 70,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting and driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle hesitated with a misfire in cylinder #2. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the engine needed ...
Mileage: 70,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact's daughter stated that while driving 40 MPH around a bend, the brakes failed to function as intended. The contact's daughter depressed the brake pedal, but the brake pedal seized. The contact's daughter had to depress the brake pedal with force. The v...
Mileage: 126,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact's daughter stated that while driving 40 MPH around a bend, the brakes failed to function as intended. The contact's daughter depressed the brake pedal, but the brake pedal seized. The contact's daughter had to depress the brake pedal with force. The v...
Mileage: 126,000
Our engine light came on in our 2017 Ford Escape Titanium with 51,917 miles on it on February 3, 2025, so we immediately visited our Ford dealer. The codes were P0302 and P0316 for misfire. Repairs completed included spark plugs, induction kit, air intake cleaner, sealant belts and gaskets, brake cl...
Transmission failed turbo failed electrical systems failed.
Transmission failed turbo failed electrical systems failed.
Transmission failed turbo failed electrical systems failed.
Block has crack in it and is losing coolant and running rough. I found out that is a problem with lots of 2017 Ford Escapes.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the coolant inside of the coolant reservoir was extremely low, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the message "Transmission Error" was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local indep...
Mileage: 96,044
The contact 's daughter owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while performing an oil change on the vehicle, the contact noticed that the coolant level was abnormally low. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the cylinder....
Mileage: 74,035
My 2017 Ford Escape 2.0 liter has a crack in the engine block and coolant leaking into the #1 cylinder. My car was diagnosed at Columbia Ford in CT. My car has < 80,000 miles and needs a new engine! No recalls found at this time. I did contact Ford and am waiting to hear back. This is a known prob...
Coolant intrusion, a defect where coolant leaks into the engine's cylinders, causing misfires and engine damage.
A design problem with the 2017 Ford Escape Ecoboost 2.0 turbo engine causing a coolant intrusion. As a result, my car check engine light is on. The car cannot pass smog. I have to refill the coolant daily. This coolant intrusion problem is a known design defect as such their needs to be a recall iss...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the gear shifter indicator failed to display the correct gear that the gear shifter was shifted into. The contact stated that there was a message for a transmission issue; however, the contact was unsure what the message indicated. The veh...
On February 3,2025 I was driving car on highway when engine's red light came on. I called local Ford dealership and they said to drive car in to them. On February 19, 2025 after they performed inspection I was told engine light came on due to " long block due to coolant intrusion into cylinder #2".
Engine failure. Known Ford engine problem due to antifreeze intrusion into the engine.
coolant leak and intrusion into cynlinder. resulted in spark plug corrosion, siezed spark plug, unable to remove
January 2, 2025, I took my car to Huntley Ford for a Complete Multi Point Inspection and oil change. It passed on all accounts. One of the many items checked was the Transmission Fluid. It was marked Good. March 25, 2025 (3 months later) I took my car back to Huntley Ford for a vibration / noise. Th...
The engine has a coolant leak to the engine block. Faulty engine design.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that during the initial start-up, the vehicle shuddered for a while before running properly. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure due to coolant leaki...
Mileage: 53,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was slow to accelerate. There was white smoke coming from the exhaust, with the check engine warning light illuminated and flashing on and off. The vehicle was taken to a loc...
Mileage: 136,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was slow to accelerate. There was white smoke coming from the exhaust, with the check engine warning light illuminated and flashing on and off. The vehicle was taken to a loc...
Mileage: 136,000
My engine died due to coolant leaking into the cylinder due to a manufacturing defect that FORD had known about for many years but about which we, the drivers were not warned. This could have happened on a busy freeway and been very dangerous.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant leaking into the cylinders. The dealer determined that t...
Mileage: 78,500
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The check engine warning light became illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while leaving her property. The vehicle was restarted, and there was an abnorma...
Mileage: 85,000
The driver seatbelt will not lock when fully extended or in the event of an accident. This will be the third time that I will have had to have this repair done. Ford warrants the part for 5 years or 60,000 miles. I am out of the five year window but I just turned 60,000 miles. Repair will cost upwa...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine before the vehicle stalled. The engine over-temperature warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted; however, while driving ...
Mileage: 117,200
Had the motor replaced in 2021 for cylinder 3 misfire , i had the car parked in my driveway & i go to start the car & the temperature is immediately going to hot. I had the car diagnosed and the motor is blown once again. My car is well taken care of with oil changes & maintence.
Issues described in Ford Technical Service Bulletin 22-2229. 2.0L EcoBoost - Coolant in Cylinders, white exhaust smoke and/or illuminated malfunction indicator light.
Issues described in Ford Technical Service Bulletin 22-2229. 2.0L EcoBoost - Coolant in Cylinders, white exhaust smoke and/or illuminated malfunction indicator light.
I was driving from Colorado to Moab, Utah in Feb 2025 when my car’s engine started making a ticking noise. It had only about 80,000 miles on it at the time and had never had any major issues in the past. I’ve only ever taken it to the Ford service department for regular maintenance and they do a...
Coolant leak caused head gasket to leak on cylinder which consistently washed the car's spark plug. This caused the cylinder walls to become washed out which has caused significant damage to the car's engine. The consistent washing of the spark plug has caused the car to not be able to accelerate b...
Car started to jump while accelerating, then wouldn’t shift or move. Mechanic stated that the torque converter let go and filled the transmission with steel. He also stated that the transmission shop said they are doing on average 2 of these transmissions per week for the same problem.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle started shaking. The check engine warning light became illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a misfire in cylinder #3. The spark plugs and coi...
Mileage: 78,940
I was driving stopped at a red light and when the light turned green and I proceeded my car continuously jerked and would not pick up speed then it would go and start jerking while in the middle of traffic putting me and others at risk for possible pile up multi accidents.Given no warning just out i...
I was driving stopped at a red light and when the light turned green and I proceeded my car continuously jerked and would not pick up speed then it would go and start jerking while in the middle of traffic putting me and others at risk for possible pile up multi accidents.Given no warning just out i...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving with the cruise control activated, the vehicle experienced hard shifting and shuddering, with a pinging sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that th...
Mileage: 78,000
I tried to accelerate pulling out of a parking lot and there was a whizzing sound and no acceleration. I pulled to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle and restarted it. I got up to 55 mph and the transmission service light came on and it de-acelerated. I ended up going 20 mph for the ...
It is a coolant leak into the engine which can cause the car to catch on fire. The car is not drivable without a new engine.
Coolant Intrusion on Cylinder 2 after previous recall was done to "correct" the issue, engine block replacement required. The vehicle suddenly without warning or indication started sputtering at freeway speeds then proceeded to stall. The vehicle was previously inspected by Ford Motor Company 5 mont...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that there was coolant intrusion into the engine and that the eng...
Mileage: 69,000
The engine failed while i was driving through mountains. The car shut off and would not shut back on. The check engine light had been on for about 2 weeks
The engine failed while i was driving through mountains. The car shut off and would not shut back on. The check engine light had been on for about 2 weeks
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was vibrating abnormally upon starting and while accelerating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local AutoZone, where a diagnostic test retrieved DTC: P0304. The contact was...
Mileage: 144,000
Coolant is leaking into the engine (1.5 liter Ecoboost) in my 2015 Ford Escape (less than 50,000 miles). After the check engine light came on recently (within the last week) the code was read by a local auto repair shop and a Ford dealer. Both confirmed (codes P0302, P0316). I initially went to my ...
My engine has been affected by the coolant intrusion issue laid out in 21N12. I am over the 85k mileage, so Ford is unwilling to help. I have 115,026 miles and the engine has bearing failure, I’m assuming due to the coolant dilution of the oil. There is metal in the oil due to the poor oil quality...
While driving in traffic, engine power became sluggish and had high vibration. Had to pull to side of road on busy highway. Took to dealer who diagnosed coolant leaking into cylinder causing mis-fire and high coolant temp reading.
I recently had my engine go on my 2017 Ford escape se due to a coolant intrusion into the cylinders. Ford refused to help me in any way.i have seen online lots of complaints and a few different class action lawsuits claiming that Ford knew about the flawed design on the head gasket. The did a recall...
2017 short block was replaced in the engine. Only to find out recalls for engine coolant has been leaking into the engine again. Year models built Sept 17, 2015 to year April 8,2019 at lewyviell Kentucky. Ironically my car was made at this location where the cars have been recalled from March 25, 2...
2017 short block was replaced in the engine. Only to find out recalls for engine coolant has been leaking into the engine again. Year models built Sept 17, 2015 to year April 8,2019 at lewyviell Kentucky. Ironically my car was made at this location where the cars have been recalled from March 25, 2...
As has happened to many others, a coolant intrusion destroyed the engine. The engine was replaced around 60k miles. Now around 84k miles, my transmission needs to be replaced. Ford is telling me that a new engine and new transmission for a 2017 car with 84k miles on it is something they see. The Cus...
As has happened to many others, a coolant intrusion destroyed the engine. The engine was replaced around 60k miles. Now around 84k miles, my transmission needs to be replaced. Ford is telling me that a new engine and new transmission for a 2017 car with 84k miles on it is something they see. The Cus...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was misfiring and hesitating to respond. Additionally, there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The v...
Mileage: 159,000
Steering rack and pinion failure, should not be happening at this low of miles and have read of similar cases with ford's rack and pinion of this style. Pulls hard to other lanes and almost causing accident or crash, extremely unsafe. You can hear it now when car is in park (or moving) and you turn ...
No warning lights turned on but antifreeze just started spraying out everywhere without warning and car was not overheating or showing any signs of overheating emptying the entire contents of the radiator and the antifreeze reserve.
No warning lights turned on but antifreeze just started spraying out everywhere without warning and car was not overheating or showing any signs of overheating emptying the entire contents of the radiator and the antifreeze reserve.
Coolant intrusion into the cylinders
Known issue with 2.0L Ecoboost Ford Escape 2017 motors. Coolant is leaking into cylinder causing misfire, white smoke and rough driving. Also, engine light is on and sometimes flashing when driving is particularly rough. All of this has been checked and diagnosed at a repair shop.
Vehicle misfires. I have taken this vehicle to my mechanic for the same issue 3 times. Each time it has be diagnosed as cylinder 3 problem. My mechanic did an investigation and found that this particular engine has been identified as a problem motor with coolant leaks into the motor, causing failure...
Engine block suffered coolant intrusion into #2 cylinder. Engine died suddenly. Car was losing coolant at alarming rate for weeks/ months ahead of time.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine made an abnormal rattling sound, and the vehicle lost motive power. There was thick white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The check engine warning light flashed but had not remained ill...
Mileage: 105,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the intended destination despite the failure. The vehicle was then dri...
Mileage: 52,000
Need a new motor at 60,000 miles. Iv never missed an oil change
Need a new motor at 60,000 miles. Iv never missed an oil change
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The failure had gotten progressively worse over time. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to...
This is an issue in general. I caught issue early on, but am now out a car. Engine has a known defect by Ford Motor Company that they refuse to recall. They have acknowledged this defect, but only slightly extended the warranty to fix issue. Any cars with this engine design will eventually fail. ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and then to a dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with coolant intrusion int...
Mileage: 120,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the "Engine Overheating Shut Down" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle remained at the residence. A dealer was contacted, and the dealer made t...
Mileage: 86,741
My check engine light came on (again) on my Escape (less than 80,000 miles). The cause appears to be coolant intrusion which I found can lead to engine failure, engine damage, misfires, corrosion and even potential fires. I understand this is a design flaw that well-known by Ford.
Design defect that allows coolant to leak into the cylinders and cause engine failure.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and lost motive power. In addition, while attempting to depress the accelerator ...
Mileage: 124,000
Vehicle was quoted a 7400 dollar engine repair for a coolant intrusion issues from a defect in the engine block. The dealership stated that the engine could fail if the engine wasn’t replaced in ample time
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the engine fault warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to Technical Service Bulletin: 19-2375 or 20-2100. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where i...
Mileage: 87,000
A previous NHTSA complaint was filed on [XXX] regarding a critical steering issue in the vehicle, indicated by the error message "Steering Fault Assist." Following this complaint, the vehicle was inspected by Ford, which determined that the power steering column, including the rack and pinion, requi...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound emanating from the engine compartment, prompting the to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechani...
Mileage: 39,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound emanating from the engine compartment, prompting the to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechani...
Mileage: 39,000
My car has yet to hit 90k miles. 2017 ford escape. Recently my check engine light came on. Cylinder 3 misfire. Replaced the spark plugs and it went off. Came back on a week later. Same code. Replaced the ignition coils and went off. Came back on almost a week later again. Same code. Took it to ford ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her daughter was operating the vehicle, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehic...
Mileage: 83,000
Check engine light came on at 104,000 miles (after a recent 100K mile tune up) Independent mechanic diagnosed 2 issues: a P0301 Cylinder 1 misfire detected. Also a P0316 Cylinder 1 misfire detected on start-up. Mechanic pressurized cooling system, let sit, and then pressure dropped to 10 PSI. We we...
Coolant leaked out, and ran hot. Refilled coolant and it didn't leak out but still runs hot. Mechanic said the car runs hot as soon as it’s turned on; coolant is leaking into the cylinders or warped cylinders causing engine block cracks. Another problem is when I get fuel and start the car back up...
Coolant leaked out, and ran hot. Refilled coolant and it didn't leak out but still runs hot. Mechanic said the car runs hot as soon as it’s turned on; coolant is leaking into the cylinders or warped cylinders causing engine block cracks. Another problem is when I get fuel and start the car back up...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his wife was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle hesitated. In addition, while attempting to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The “Engine Fault - Service Now” warning light was illuminated. The contact s...
Mileage: 16,821
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his wife was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle hesitated. In addition, while attempting to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The “Engine Fault - Service Now” warning light was illuminated. The contact s...
Mileage: 16,821
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that a technician noticed coolant leaking into the engine. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to O'Reilly's and t...
Mileage: 109,000
Oil is leaking into my cylinder 3 and 4. I’ve been reading all over that a lot of people are having issues with same thing on there ford escape.
Cylinder 3 is leaking coolant please reference claim 11643983
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine made an abnormal beeping sound and then unexpectedly shut off. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the "Engine Fault Service Now" message was displayed. The vehicle was restarted, but ...
Mileage: 138,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that a mobile mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the vehicle with a misfire in cyl...
Mileage: 101,854
Regarding 2017 Ford Escape: Coolant is intruding into the firing cylinder. In my case it was cylinder #3 and was confirmed by KeyScales in Leesburg, Florida. Upon speaking with a Ford Motor Company representative, they told me it was a known problem but no recalls have been issued by NHSTA even th...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was advised that coolant intrusion had been found in the short block of the engine, and that the short ...
Mileage: 111,390
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, she noticed the water meter gauge was lower than normal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into cylind...
Mileage: 100,511
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while her daughter was driving out of the school parking lot at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic...
Mileage: 98,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while her daughter was driving out of the school parking lot at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic...
Mileage: 98,000
Coolant intrusion into the engine block. Dealer says engine needs to be replaced
2017 ford escape we were taking a 4 hour drive car made some strange noise check engine light came on well half way to our destination car began spitting and sputtering we pulled into a car part dealer and began changing things spark plugs air filter car continued to read mis fire we drove home car ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while parked and attempting to start the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while attempting to depress the accelerator pedal and failed to respond as needed. The contact stated th...
Mileage: 91,271
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while it was raining the windshield wipers became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the catalyt...
Mileage: 120,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while it was raining the windshield wipers became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the catalyt...
Mileage: 120,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while it was raining the windshield wipers became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the catalyt...
Mileage: 120,000
Coolant is leaking from the system into the cylinder causing a check engine light and cylinder misfire.
My 2017 Ford Escape had the check engine light come on, on Dec 15 2024, and then it went away. It came back on on Jan 7, 2025 and I took the car in to Ford and they told me after doing a pressure test on the coolant, that I need a new engine. The cost is $9800. There was a cylinder 3 misfire and ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine briefly shuddered before returning to normal functionality; however, the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an ind...
Mileage: 97,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start after refueling. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the vehicle shut off while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be restarted and respon...
Mileage: 88,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate and shake while depressing the accelerator pedal. The shaking of the vehicle forced the contact to pull over. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated ...
Mileage: 57,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was running roughly. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant in the cylinder. Additionally, the engine block was cracked. The vehicle wa...
Mileage: 50,262
Oil in coolant reservoir via engine. Engine replacement.
At 69,500 miles, my check engine light came up on and the engine began running rough. I also saw that the coolant reservoir was low. I refilled the coolant and it was immediately low again. This is the same coolant intrusion that is a known issue with the ford ecoboost engine in the Escape.
The contact's husband owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and lost motive power while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The transmission wa...
Mileage: 62,798
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started to lose power. The contact was able to continue driving and the check engine warning light was later illuminated. The contact stated that upon inspection, the contact discovered that the coolant reservo...
Mileage: 100,000
Check engine light started flashing and engine started stuttering. It is available for inspection. Safety was compromised because vehicle would not go above 35-40 mph. Engine has been inspected by the dealership and needs to be replaced. There was no prior warning.
Transmission failed at 96,000 miles requiring replacement Cracked/bad cylinder block at 110,000 requiring replacement Ford knows of engine problem (Technical Service Bulletin 22-2322) will not assist with repair Repair invoices available upon request
Transmission failed at 96,000 miles requiring replacement Cracked/bad cylinder block at 110,000 requiring replacement Ford knows of engine problem (Technical Service Bulletin 22-2322) will not assist with repair Repair invoices available upon request
My daughter told me our 2017 Ford Escape Titanium’s engine light came on. She said the engine was sputtering and losing power. I scheduled an appointment with Ford the next day, and paid for them to do a diagnostic on the vehicle. The vehicle has 105k miles on it. They said the engine had cool...
Check engine light flashing, took to a local mechanic and need the whole engine replaced due to an internal coolant leak. Coolant level was low so the car overheated. Couple days later it was empty again
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The contact state...
Mileage: 90,000
I was advised by the Ford dealership that my engine needs to be replaced due to a coolant leak into the engine. This is a known issue for this vehicle. This car has a little over 98k miles on it. There is a board post about this issue TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 2.0L EcoBoost - Coolant In Cylinders,...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive coolant consumption, which required the contact to add coolant to the vehicle daily. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was white smoke coming out of the exha...
Mileage: 143,000
My vehicle leaks coolant and shakes while accelerating. It sometimes struggles to accelerate at all as it steadily misfires. This would put me and my family at risk even when trying to leave our driveway or turn off our street. The leaking coolant has been confirmed by a dealer and independent servi...
Prior to May 2022, both of the quarter panel mounted tail light assemblies on my 2017 Ford Escape SE started taking in water due the seals on the tail lights failing. Soon after those started failing the same thing began happening to the tail light assemblies on the hatch. I have replaced all 4 ta...
The vehicle was bucking and shaking after turning the key in the ignition. It lurched and drove shakily, and the next time the vehicle was started, the engine failed to begin running, and an "engine fault" light instructing the driver to "service now" was displayed. At this time, a loud, liquid slos...
Both low beam head lights stop working while driving. This is the third time in 18 months this has happened. The temporary fix has been to replace an electrical harness that has been burnt from heat. I understand a safety recall has been issued for other Ford Escapes with this condition.
Upon a routine visit to my ASC certified mechanic it was found that the rear axle AND water coolant pump were close to failure which would cause loss of steering for the former issue and a catastrophic engine failure due to overheating in the second,. Vehicle has a clean title and an odometer readin...
After almost a year of problems, the Ford Dealership just diagnosed the car with coolant intrusion. It will cost $8000 for a new engine. This is a known Ford Escape 2017 problem, and Ford won’t do anything about the issue. Right now it’s available for inspection, but I’m going to have to get...
Missfire from coolent leaking in engine
Vehicle stopped in roadway. Bad transmission at 64k miles.
I own a 2017 Ford Escape SE 2.0L, and my mechanic recently diagnosed my vehicle with coolant intrusion into the engine. This issue has caused potential risks to the engine’s performance and longevity. I discovered that many other Ford Escape owners have reported the same issue online, particularl...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started to shudder. The contact stated that after releasing the accelerator pedal the vehicle to respond normally. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted while driv...
Mileage: 85,000
It has a known defect that causes coolant to leak into the engine's cylinders, which can cause corrosion, oil dilution, and contamination, which results in engine failure. Ford failed to disclose these defects creating a safety risk, because of the lack of coolant created by these leaks causes overh...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that there was a misfire coming from the vehicle. The driver was able to pull over safely. The check engine warning light was illumin...
Mileage: 152,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that there was a misfire coming from the vehicle. The driver was able to pull over safely. The check engine warning light was illumin...
Mileage: 152,000
Transmission went out at 65,000 miles. Son was inn the middle of traffic got a message the stop driving immediately and the car started running rough. two codes P2703 and P2704. these are for solenoids. Had trouble getting out of traffic and off the road and almost got hit by another car. He was abl...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light was flashing. The contact pulled over, opened the hood, and noticed that there was oil all over the engine compartment. The contact stated that the engine oil was leaking from the vehicl...
Mileage: 87,430
Coolant leaking into the cylinders, white smoke out of the tail pipe, and now Ford is saying this is a known issue but no recall is taking place. The car is undriveable. This is the second engine in this vehicle.
Vehicle have an engine light went in for service It was leaking coolant in number 3 cylinder Due to a bad design on Engine needed to replace hole engine
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that during a State Inspection, the contact was informed that coolant was leaking into the engine. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated after the Inspection. The independent mechanic stated that the engine needed t...
Mileage: 54,000
During the month of September 2024 my Ford Escape Ecoboost developed a rough idle. I took it into our Ford dealership for evaluation. The diagnosis was that coolant had leaked into the cylinder #3 due to a head gasket failure and that I would need to have the engine long block replaced at an estim...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact stated that unknown warning lights illuminated, and an audible chime sounded. The contact merged to the side of the road and the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle ...
Mileage: 110,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact stated that unknown warning lights illuminated, and an audible chime sounded. The contact merged to the side of the road and the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle ...
Mileage: 110,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a Ford mobile mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and recommended that the spark plug and ignition coil be replaced. The parts were replaced; however, the failure persisted...
Mileage: 108,258
To whom it may concern, We purchased a 2017 Ford Escape Titanium Ecoboost used approximately 3 years ago. Since, September of 2024 we have been having issues with the car. Some of the issues involved overheating due to internal coolant / antifreeze loss that allows coolant to enter into the cylind...
Check engine light Cylinder 1 misfire Runs rough Coolant found in cylinder one Coolant leaking from cylinder head
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting up the vehicle, there was an abnormal shaking coming from the engine. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated, and drove at a reduced speed. The check engine warning light was illuminated...
Mileage: 55,000
Engine failure due to coolant intrusion. Vehicle is currently at Parks Ford Dealership in Wesley Chapel Florida. Per service department the estimate to replace is $20,000.00. The vehicle had been in to Phil Long Ford October 2022 for the bushing replacement recall and I was not informed of the Tech...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving out of town at 65-70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle jerked and vibrated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact continued driving 35 MPH to the destination. The check engine warning light illumina...
Mileage: 75,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine was overheating. The contact was unaware of a warning light being illuminated. The contact added coolant to the coolant reservoir; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to Worrall Carb...
Mileage: 82,000
Our 2017 Ford Escape had the check engine light on. We took it to a Ford dealer. They said there is an issue where the coolant is leaking into the engine and we need the engine replaced. They quoted us $12000 to fix the issue. Looking online this is a known issue with Ford Escapes. Ford should be h...
The temp warning light came on our 2017 escape - temp gauge always remained on normal - had it towed to the Ford dealer in Texas. Service writer said it is the head gasket since there is no external leak but, coolant was low. Engine will have to be replaced at the expense of $12,000. I mention the r...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train); however, the repair failed to prevent the failure. The contact stated that one year after the recall repair, while attempting to drive uphill, her grandson noti...
Mileage: 53,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted; however, the vehicle unexpectedly reversed after shifting to drive(D). The vehicle was towed to a ...
Mileage: 104,000
The contact called for an elderly friend who owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his friend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined there was coolant intrusion in cylinder #4, causing an e...
Mileage: 44,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the messages "Engine Hot - Stop Safely" and the "Engine Fault" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced, and ...
Mileage: 81,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the messages "Engine Hot - Stop Safely" and the "Engine Fault" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced, and ...
Mileage: 81,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, "The High Engine Temperature" message was displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and waited for AAA to tow the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was...
Mileage: 54,143
Brakes have failed twice and been repaired. Several sensors have failed and been repaired. The engine failed and had to be totally rebuilt. The vehicle has only 45000 miles. Minor, but paint has peeled down to bare metal. The engine has just been repaired by dealership - it was a bear to get th...
Brakes have failed twice and been repaired. Several sensors have failed and been repaired. The engine failed and had to be totally rebuilt. The vehicle has only 45000 miles. Minor, but paint has peeled down to bare metal. The engine has just been repaired by dealership - it was a bear to get th...
Brakes have failed twice and been repaired. Several sensors have failed and been repaired. The engine failed and had to be totally rebuilt. The vehicle has only 45000 miles. Minor, but paint has peeled down to bare metal. The engine has just been repaired by dealership - it was a bear to get th...
Coolant leaking into the cylinders, available for inspection Engine could fail suddenly, overheat Problem confirmed by a dealer service center Known problem with the 2017 Escape and other model years No check engine light, no codes when tech checking problem, car shaking when coming to a stop light
Transmission just stopped in the middle of me turning at a red light to get off the road. No lights. No warnings. Apparently that’s normal according to a Ford repair person. I was almost killed. Car wasn’t parked when in park. Car jumped and engine revved when on the brake. Car wouldn’t revers...
Failure of defective and dangerous head and tail lights - total of six. Luckily, I identified the problem before a serious accident. This was previously reported without details or supporting documentation under NHTSA Complaint 11600823 by a family member. The uploaded documents show the actions ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, she noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was vibrating. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that...
Mileage: 60,000
The contact's partner owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon the start of the engine, the vehicle would shake when idle and while driving as the check engine light appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they discovered a misfire in cyl...
Mileage: 83,000
Mechanics told us there is coolant leaking into the engine because of a crack in the engine because of a flawed engine design.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as coolant intrusion leaked into the cylinder which caused the ...
Mileage: 119,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact's son replaced the ignition coils and spark plugs, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer,...
Mileage: 77,700
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plug failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, t...
Mileage: 59,000
January 8, 2025 To the NHTSA: My wife, [XXX] and I, [XXX] , have a 2017 Ford Escape. We have been informed that our vehicle has a defective lower-engine block that is resulting in coolant seeping into the engine cylinders, which causes the engine to overheat. This damage can also result in the en...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 35 MPH, the engine stalled, and all of the warning lights were illuminated. The contact proceeded to pull over onto the side of the road where she attempted to restart her vehicle however the vehicle failed ...
Mileage: 176,510
My 2017 Ford Escape experienced the same engine issue noted by many with Ford Escapes from 2012-2019. There is an issue where the engine block cracks and coolant leaks into the engine, ultimately requiring the engine and many other components be replaced. Our vehicle was serviced by Ford in July 20...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving on the highway at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that her daughter was able to pull over onto the side of the road and restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle was driving at a reduced speed...
Mileage: 60,800
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 65 MPH, the engine hesitated prior to stalling and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact proceeded to pull over onto the side of the road, where the contact attempted to restart the vehicle...
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering and then lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with a cracked engine due ...
Mileage: 52,488
Coolant intrusion. Ford “knows” of the issue but refuses to help. Engine needs replaced.
The coolant was leaking into the injectors. Now my engine is totaled.
Coolant intrusion leak in 2017 ford escape. Common issue. Message display high engine temperature and fan is turning high.
The engine blew up while driving down the road full of traffic. Smoke bellowed out of the back. I managed to move over 2 lanes to get out of the traffic into a parking light where it died. It could have been much worse as no one was hurt no colisions. we had it towed to by son's house who confirmed ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the contact noticed an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the check e...
Mileage: 80,209
My 2017 Ford Escape has a 1.5L EcoBoost engine that has been leaking fuel into my cylinders. My mechanic says I'm lucky it didn't cause a fire while I was driving it. Due to the damage, I now have to replace my long block engine, quoted at $11.2K. A week after I bought the car in late May 2024, the ...
My 2017 Ford Escape has a 1.5L EcoBoost engine that has been leaking fuel into my cylinders. My mechanic says I'm lucky it didn't cause a fire while I was driving it. Due to the damage, I now have to replace my long block engine, quoted at $11.2K. A week after I bought the car in late May 2024, the ...
My 2017 Ford Escape has a 1.5L EcoBoost engine that has been leaking fuel into my cylinders. My mechanic says I'm lucky it didn't cause a fire while I was driving it. Due to the damage, I now have to replace my long block engine, quoted at $11.2K. A week after I bought the car in late May 2024, the ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, with an engine misfire. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with co...
Mileage: 122,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, with an engine misfire. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with co...
Mileage: 122,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH on the highway, the vehicle stopped unintendedly. The engine fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufactu...
Mileage: 96,000
98 thousand miles Vin [XXX] I am the owner The car is being worked on at the Red engine company in Olney Maryland. The engine is in the state of repair For 2 weeks. I bought the car at white Marsh Ford dealership 4 yrs ago. Had extended Warranty, which has expired. I called ford 3 weeks ago ab...
My ford escape was diagnosed 12/31/2024 with a slight coolant intrusion. The dealership said my escape would require a new short block engine at the tune of $7555.28. I still owe $5800. I bought my car 12/2020 from a ford dealership with 3rd party extended warranty with 45k and now vehicle has 7...
My ford escape was diagnosed 12/31/2024 with a slight coolant intrusion. The dealership said my escape would require a new short block engine at the tune of $7555.28. I still owe $5800. I bought my car 12/2020 from a ford dealership with 3rd party extended warranty with 45k and now vehicle has 7...
My ford escape was diagnosed 12/31/2024 with a slight coolant intrusion. The dealership said my escape would require a new short block engine at the tune of $7555.28. I still owe $5800. I bought my car 12/2020 from a ford dealership with 3rd party extended warranty with 45k and now vehicle has 7...
At 29,314 miles, we experienced total engine failure where cylinder #2 failed and the whole engine failed and needed replaced. This car had impeccable maintenance and engine failure was not due to lack of maintenance. This was an issue with the engine itself and should not have happened.
In January 2024, the check engine light came on and we had an ignition coil and spark plug replaced. Less than a week later, the check engine light came back on and diagnostics showed a "misfire" on the same coil. The technician noticed the coolant was empty, refilled and found coolant entering th...
Coolant is leaking internally into motor. All gaskets, seals, hoses and radiator are operational with no issues. This is a hazzard and could/will result in damage and potentially serious harm. Dealer has indicated everything checks out and leak is internal intrusion. This is a known issue with Fo...
mode code P0316 (random misfire), coolant leaks into #1 and #3 cylinders, requires long block engine replacement.
After 97,000 trouble free miles, the engine quit working. I took the car into the nearest Ford dealer service department. They concluded there was coolant intrusion to the cylinders, and I need to replace the motor with a long block. After looking into my issue I find this is a common and well docum...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at various speeds, the transmission was slipping into gear, and the vehicle started to jerk while accelerating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the vehicl...
Mileage: 55,000
Sept. 2024, while driving my 2017 Ford Escape, four-cylinder Eco boost engine 2 L down the highway, without warning all the dash lights came on and the engine quit running leaving me stranded on the side of a very busy highway. I had not noticed any engine problems at all until this moment. After a ...
The contact's wife owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assist...
Mileage: 70,000
I had recently brought an SUV that came with no manuals for that vehicle. Which is important and crucial, but the scariest part and a life-threatening way. It came with no brake fluid at all. I was shocked, and you put my life and my son in danger. I will file a complain with Federal Trade Commissio...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 70-75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The front of the vehicle began to jerk. The contact was able to pull over to a rest area before the engine seized. The vehicle failed to crank up. The contact used a scope to see i...
Mileage: 48,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 70-75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The front of the vehicle began to jerk. The contact was able to pull over to a rest area before the engine seized. The vehicle failed to crank up. The contact used a scope to see i...
Mileage: 48,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact inspected the vehicle and refilled the coolant reservoir. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it...
Mileage: 98,000
The Nuna Revv we own is a rotating convertible car seat. When we first installed the car seat, we heard metallic rattling from inside the car seat and base when driving. I went to inspect the car seat and found excessive movement between the car seat and the base. This motion is well over a quarter ...
The Nuna Revv we own is a rotating convertible car seat. When we first installed the car seat, we heard metallic rattling from inside the car seat and base when driving. I went to inspect the car seat and found excessive movement between the car seat and the base. This motion is well over a quarter ...
The car experienced a sudden loss of boost power and, at the same time, and MUCH more concerning and dangerous, a total loss of brake power assist. The brakes were firm (hard), but had ZERO power assist, and I could barely stop the car at idle in my driveway, much less on a highway or open road. I t...
The car experienced a sudden loss of boost power and, at the same time, and MUCH more concerning and dangerous, a total loss of brake power assist. The brakes were firm (hard), but had ZERO power assist, and I could barely stop the car at idle in my driveway, much less on a highway or open road. I t...
Engine fault popped up on the instrument panel on 12/16/2024. Diagnostic said misfire on cylinder 3, replaced the plug and coil pack and topped off the antifreeze.Two days later vehicle overheated and started blowing white smoke out of the exhaust, antifreeze was totally gone. Took it back to the me...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting and driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced rough idling. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer, who determined that there was coolant intrusion...
Mileage: 50,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The message that the engine was overheating was displayed, and the audible alarm was sounded while driving at approximately 35 MPH. The contact stated that the heater failed to operate as ne...
Mileage: 62,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and then lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechan...
Mileage: 90,400
Transmission failed and burned after only 80,000 miles. Bought car used and only drove for 30,000 miles before it failed. I almost crashed on a busy road. The issue was confirmed by 2 service centers. Only 1 warning light saying oil change required the same day appeared.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, an abnormal white smoke came out of the exhaust pipe. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the message "Overheating" was displayed, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to ...
Mileage: 149,000
Vehicle burns out low beam headlights at a rapid rate. I’ve been the only owner of this car, and have replace the headlights 8 times in 168k miles. I do not drive abundantly at night, primarily during the day. In the span of the past two weeks I have replaced the headlights twice. I have come to a...
Transmission went out. No warning. 145,000 miles. No lights on dash, nothing. Complete failure. Car started whining when accelerating out of nowhere, jerked really hard, and then failed completely. Have had it serviced and maintained regularly and always at the dealer. Ford is aware of the problem o...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The contact stated that the coolant had leaked out of the coolant reservoir. The vehicle was eventually taken ...
Mileage: 108,000
Vehicle overheated due to low coolant level. Coolant was escaping cooling system and penetrating the 1.5L engine block, which required engine removal and replacement of short engine block and cylinder heads. My case#: CXH03199782 Ford issued a Technical Service Bulletin (#20-0010) which covered t...
Coolant intrusion cylinder 4 no indicator light extremely low coolant level. A pressure leak down test was performed and it's getting in through the head gasket/cylinder wall.
Coolant intrusion cylinder 4 no indicator light extremely low coolant level. A pressure leak down test was performed and it's getting in through the head gasket/cylinder wall.
Took it to a mechanic was informed I had coolant leak into the 2nd rear cylinder cracking the head. Which caused the car to prematurely overheat and stall randomly on the highway. Was notified there is a issuse with coolant leaks with this model from the mechanic for the 2017 ford escape ecoboost mo...
Vehicle currently has 86K miles. The transmission is being replaced for the SECOND time. Replaced for the first time 2/17/23 at 63206 miles (invoice included). The dealer also informed me that coolant is leaking into the engine block pursuant to Ford Technical Service Bulletin 22-2229 [XXX] ) but I...
Vehicle currently has 86K miles. The transmission is being replaced for the SECOND time. Replaced for the first time 2/17/23 at 63206 miles (invoice included). The dealer also informed me that coolant is leaking into the engine block pursuant to Ford Technical Service Bulletin 22-2229 [XXX] ) but I...
2017 Ford Escape 1.5 ecoboost with only 50,571 miles. The engine failed as did the brakes due to the booster breaking off at the engine cam. I called Ford Motor Company and they asked me to take it to a Ford dealer because they have a customer service program on that engine which extended the power ...
2017 Ford Escape 1.5 ecoboost with only 50,571 miles. The engine failed as did the brakes due to the booster breaking off at the engine cam. I called Ford Motor Company and they asked me to take it to a Ford dealer because they have a customer service program on that engine which extended the power ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, the dealer informed the contact that there was coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired d...
Mileage: 84,749
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinders an...
Mileage: 62,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinders an...
Mileage: 62,000
2017 Ford Escape SE Ecoboost engine. Engine gasket broken. Vehicle only has 78,000 miles on it. Just out of the original warranty range. Consequently piston pieces ended up in the oil pan, ruining my engine. Dealership wants us to pay for it, $11,000. This is a common manufacturer problem that I've ...
My vehicle is a 2017 Ford Escape Titanium with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine with 57,315 miles. Check engine light came on and the Diagnostic Trouble Code came back P0301 so I took it to my highly trusted mechanic Aloha Auto Center in September for the repair of replacing the ignition coil and spark plugs....
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The coolant level was low. The contact cleared the check engine warning light. The contact stated that coolant was entering the cylinder and pistons. There was...
Mileage: 32,000
2017 Ford Escape SE Ecoboost engine failure. Check engine light came on, engine did not overheat, but continued to misfire and make strange noises and motions during idling. After diagnostics, it was seen as a coolant leak issue, they later found pistons in my oil pan. Cost is $11,000 and they won't...
2017 Ford Escape SE Ecoboost engine failure. Check engine light came on, engine did not overheat, but continued to misfire and make strange noises and motions during idling. After diagnostics, it was seen as a coolant leak issue, they later found pistons in my oil pan. Cost is $11,000 and they won't...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate, and the vehicle was driving rough. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that there was coolant inside the engine. The vehicle was later taken to th...
Mileage: 62,000
Internal coolant leak into engine
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an engine misfire. Additionally, the contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the DTC code was cleared...
Mileage: 82,000
Check engine light came on while normal driving on highway and car immediately started running rough, power cutting out, engine sputtering. I immediately exited highway & pulled into a Ford dealership that was right off the highway. They hooked up a code reader & got a P0301 code error, misfire in c...
Mileage: 138,771
Check engine light came on while normal driving on highway and car immediately started running rough, power cutting out, engine sputtering. I immediately exited highway & pulled into a Ford dealership that was right off the highway. They hooked up a code reader & got a P0301 code error, misfire in c...
Mileage: 138,771
2017 Ford Escape Titanium with 2.0 engine and 61,000 miles. Just had to replace the whole engine due to coolant leaks from engine block cracks. Extremely heavy smoking and very rough idling and driving. Will be picking up repaired vehicle tomorrow (12/10/24) after it being in garage for over a week....
Car had error code P0301. Took car to Ford dealer and was told there is a known defect with the 2.0 liter Ecoboost engine, (Ford TSB 22-2229) regarding coolant leak into the engine cylinders. There is no fix, and Ford recommends replacing the entire engine at a cost of over $8,000. I have called ...
-PURGE VALVE SOLENOID REPLACED TWICE FOR EVAP SYSTEN, CODE 1450 OCCURED 01/05/2021 & 05/14/2021 AND -LEAK IN RADIATOR, UNKNOWN IF BLOWN GASKET. RECEIVED MESSAGE “HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE STOP SAFELY” WITH ZERO RADIATOR FLUED IN TANK OCCURED 11/2/202. THIS HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED BUT I HAVE B...
-PURGE VALVE SOLENOID REPLACED TWICE FOR EVAP SYSTEN, CODE 1450 OCCURED 01/05/2021 & 05/14/2021 AND -LEAK IN RADIATOR, UNKNOWN IF BLOWN GASKET. RECEIVED MESSAGE “HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE STOP SAFELY” WITH ZERO RADIATOR FLUED IN TANK OCCURED 11/2/202. THIS HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED BUT I HAVE B...
In October, 2023 and issue with car just shutting off (no warning) in middle of road. Garage said possibly a thropple. After that nothing. October 2024 car shutting off again in middle of road . Garage can not find the problem. Meter just goes wacky. Please check in to this. Awaiting your re...
UNKOWN Was Driving my sons car to dealership, because there was an oil leak and transmission fluid leak. I checked the levels before i left and made sure everything was up to the required levels. After leaving it, I got a call a few days later and they told me they were surprised the car didn't cat...
Mileage: 113,658
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust. In addition, the contact stated that the coolant level was low. The contact stated that occasionally when the vehicle was started, there was white smoke comi...
Mileage: 72,000
Our 2017 ford escape is experiencing an engine coolant intrusion and causing issues with vehicles handling a performance. Our vehicle is well maintained and only 72000 miles on it. This is a known issues with the eco boost engine and is currently a class action lawsuit against ford for other vehicle...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe at start-up. The contact stated that the check engine and "Vehicle Overheating" messages were displayed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where a diagnostic test was p...
Mileage: 67,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the engine, causing head gasket failure. The contact was informed that t...
Mileage: 68,898
Vehicle had coolant intrusion in the engine causing irreversible engine damage as diagnosed by a Ford dealership's service department. Apparently this is a well known issue on these Escapes. Ford states that although there are some recalls on this vehicle for this issue, they are only covering certa...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine, and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined ...
Mileage: 120,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff and failed to turn to right while attempting to enter a McDonald's parking lot. The message "Steering Assistance Fault Failure - Service Required" was displayed on the instrume...
Mileage: 130,000
The contact owns 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive coolant consumption, and there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe while starting the vehicle and while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the engine was running rough, and the ve...
Mileage: 185,000
An internal coolant leak has caused the engine to fail and the dealer is quoting nearly $7,000 for a new front block. A quick Google search indicates this is a known and common problem with this model/year Escape. This vehicle has less than 40,000 miles on it but Ford is not willing to assume any re...
Engine service lights on and overheated. Replaced fan clutch, but same issue a week later. Repair shop stated coolant leaked into cylinder, needs engine replaced. I see online that others have had the same issue with 2017 Ford Escapes. I checked with Ford, they said to reach out to you for financia...
There was a coolant leak in to the engine that caused a head gasket issue. When we got the headgasket replaced, a month and a half later the same issue came back but this time it caused a crack in the engine block and we're now being told we need a new engine. The car only has 83000 miles on it.
2017 Ford Escape with 66,000 miles, garage kept, well maintained. My steering wheel started to shake when shifting from park to drive but after idling for 30 seconds in park it was perfectly fine. Check engine light comes on, take it to a Ford dealer and they tell me the engine has a small coolant l...
On start-up the check engine light came on and the vehicle will vibrate at lower speeds, such as within a neighborhood. When going faster, it seems like it would act more normal. Took it into the dealer on 11/18/24. Dealer points out that this engine has a common known problem. Same applies to the ...
Mileage: 127,987
Engine Failure on the 2.0 Ecoboost Engine. Vehicle only had 57,000 miles on it, but the warranty was not honored since it was past the 5 years, but it was less miles than the 60K warranty. I see that this is a recurring problem and I wanted to add my vehicle to the list of complaints. This vehicl...
The oil pump failed due to the coolant intrusion into the engine, causing low pressure and sludge. My mechanical breakdown warranty inspected it and will not cover the replacement due to the sludge. The check engine light came on and off after I hit 70000 miles, and I was alerted to a recall when I...
The oil pump failed due to the coolant intrusion into the engine, causing low pressure and sludge. My mechanical breakdown warranty inspected it and will not cover the replacement due to the sludge. The check engine light came on and off after I hit 70000 miles, and I was alerted to a recall when I...
The oil pump failed due to the coolant intrusion into the engine, causing low pressure and sludge. My mechanical breakdown warranty inspected it and will not cover the replacement due to the sludge. The check engine light came on and off after I hit 70000 miles, and I was alerted to a recall when I...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire and the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact noticed white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was d...
Mileage: 58,000
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine has failed at 79k miles due to coolant intrusion into the cylinder. The catalytic converter has also failed and needs to be replaced as a direct correlation. Yes it is available for inspecti...
Engine design is flawed and has a known coolant intrusion into the cylinders. Ford only issued a tsb for this and not recall. I’m the second owner so I have no way to remedy this now as the mileage is over what ford offers. Ford should be covering their bad design. At this point I’m stuck with ...
Rear passenger brake light failure. Available for inspection upon request. Car system did not alert upon start that there was a malfunction. Safety of myself and others at risk. Was nearly rear ended and the other party shouted at me to get my taillight fixed as they did not see me brake due to pass...
suffering from Ford's coolant intrusion issue and neither my local ford dealership or Ford Corp will help me resolve this issue without buying a new engine
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that there was coolant intrusion into the eng...
Mileage: 82,000
Known Technical Service Bulletin 22-2229 in place through Ford. Coolant intrusion in #3 cylinder. Long block needs to be replaced. Issue will continue to get worse and if coolant is not added engine will overheat and potentially result in an accident. There is no recall on this issue but Ford has kn...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled, with the "Engine Error Fault" message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were intermittently illuminated, and the infotainment screen was ...
Mileage: 142,000
My check engine light came on so I took it to a Ford dealership for an inspection. After my car was inspected, they deemed my car was unsafe to drive due to extreme coolant intrusion and my engine was close to seizing up. The coolant intrusion issue was a known recall problem that I took to get fixe...
Coolant intrusion into combustion chamber requires new engine. Verified by Ford dealer. Not covered by warranty. Ford technician states engine block manufacturer issue.
Coolant intrusion into combustion chamber requires new engine. Verified by Ford dealer. Not covered by warranty. Ford technician states engine block manufacturer issue.
Coolant intrusion into combustion chamber requires new engine. Verified by Ford dealer. Not covered by warranty. Ford technician states engine block manufacturer issue.
I have a coolant leak into one of the cylinders of the engine block. It causes a rough start in the morning when the car is sitting overnight. The check engne light has also been on.
Mileage: 124,982
Coolant leaking into cylinder number 3
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shuddering, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that there was coolant intrusion into...
Mileage: 62,000
The contact's mother owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon her mother starting the vehicle, the vehicle started to smoke. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was d...
Mileage: 48,000
The Ford Escapes are having issues with cylinder misfires. This is prevalent in model years from 2012 to 2019. This impacts engine power and possible engine failure. This has been reported to the local Ford Dealership. The service advisor even acknowledged that this is a common problem, and he then ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the engine started revving abnormally. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the local AutoZone to be diagnosed and DTC code: P0303 (Engine Mi...
Mileage: 140,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his son was driving 30 MPH, the message "Hot" was displayed. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to Gear Repair, where it was diagnosed that the head gasket was leaking coolant into the engine block ...
Mileage: 125,000
My 2017 Ford Escape has approx. 88k miles on it. The check engine light illuminated the week of 11/10/2024 and the engine began sputtering and experiencing significant disruptions in performance. I took it to the dealer and was told that there was a coolant intrusion on cylinder 1 and said the only...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering while starting and while driving at various speeds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Honest-1 Auto Care, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in the engine. The ve...
Mileage: 85,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and attempting to start the vehicle, the check engine warning light Illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was di...
Mileage: 51,000
Car began putting out heavy grey exhaust. Occurred twice at the beach and thought it related to the high temperature. Returned home and noticed nothing out of the ordinary. Three weeks later, I went to turn on the car, the car immediately began to shudder violently and the check engine light kicked ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact discovered that there was white smoke coming from the exhaust. The failure had occurred on several occasions. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an ...
Mileage: 130,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering violently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in cylinder #3. The dealer determin...
Mileage: 146,075
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon inspection at a local dealer, it was noticed that the 16 lug nuts for all four tires were swollen and the rear shocks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under warranty with the same parts used prior to the failure. The co...
Mileage: 58,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon inspection at a local dealer, it was noticed that the 16 lug nuts for all four tires were swollen and the rear shocks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under warranty with the same parts used prior to the failure. The co...
Mileage: 58,000
Coolant leaked into cylinder 1.
Notice coolant reservoir was empty after warning light, refill coolant check reservoir couple days later low again. Research and come to find out common issue with ecoboost engines produced by Ford. Design flaw in the engine block that allows engine coolant to get into cylinders. Took car to Ford de...
Notice coolant reservoir was empty after warning light, refill coolant check reservoir couple days later low again. Research and come to find out common issue with ecoboost engines produced by Ford. Design flaw in the engine block that allows engine coolant to get into cylinders. Took car to Ford de...
Car was not accelerating properly. Took the car to a repair shop. Cylinder 2 completely ruined by a coolant leak into the cylinder. Mechanic stated only fix was a new engine.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his daughter driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became regular. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined ...
Mileage: 72,000
Our car started slipping gears, jerking, take forever to accelerate, and would lose power. We took to dealership thinking it was a transmission. They told us no it wasn’t the transmission and we needed the replace the fuel pump injector we did that. A week later SAME issues happened again they rep...
Our car started slipping gears, jerking, take forever to accelerate, and would lose power. We took to dealership thinking it was a transmission. They told us no it wasn’t the transmission and we needed the replace the fuel pump injector we did that. A week later SAME issues happened again they rep...
Our car started slipping gears, jerking, take forever to accelerate, and would lose power. We took to dealership thinking it was a transmission. They told us no it wasn’t the transmission and we needed the replace the fuel pump injector we did that. A week later SAME issues happened again they rep...
Engine light became illuminated, car spewing white smoke on cold start-up. My 2017 Ford Esacape Titanium has under 97,000 miles. Took to dealership. Codes P0302 & P0316 Misfire on start & Cylinder 2 Misfire. Found Cylinder 2 has Coolant Intrusion. TSB 22-2229 needs a Long Block Motor Replacement. TS...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was running roughly after a cold start. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH the vehicle was losing power. The contact said when she depressed the accelerator pedal the check engine light was flashing a...
Mileage: 36,000
A few weeks ago, the car started running rough. Upon inspection, what was first thought to be a faulty spark plug, has turned out to be a cracked engine block. It is burning coolant and running rougher and rougher. Took it to a local repair shop and, per guidance received from Ford, we have to repla...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to jerk, and she heard an abnormal sound emanating from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle failed to accelerate above 5 MPH. Later, the contact received a notification f...
Mileage: 158,000
Ecoboost 2.0 engine leaks coolant into cylinder. Check engine light came on took to dealer they said needed a tune-up. When we took it in for the tune up we told them we are now losing coolant and don't find any leaks. They checked and said the coolant is in the cylinder. Got estimate of $7703
1.5L EcoBoost - Low Coolant, White Exhaust Smoke And/Or Illuminated MIL Issue: Some 2014-2019 Fusion vehicles built on or before 10-Jun-2019 and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or before 08-Apr-2019 equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or ru...
Transmission went out. No warning. 121,000 miles. No lights on dash, nothing. Complete transmission failure. Car started whining upon acceleration out of nowhere, jerked really hard, and then out it went. Have had it serviced and maintained meticulously. Ford is aware of the problem and doing nothin...
My 2017 ford was over heating got the head gasket replaced, the car was working fine for about a thousand miles when the wheel locked up and over heated again. Took it to ford and another mechanic and was told the problem was with a recall but my vehicle’s vin is not on the list. The engine short ...
Mileage: 119,060
At approximately 24509.37 miles the engine broke a valve and damaged a piston (hole in piston). We were never notified about Ford Motor Company's "Customer Satisfaction Program" 21N12 & 19B37 and Technical Service Bulletin reference (Technical Service Bulletin) 22-2134 pertaining to 2017-2019 Ford E...
At approximately 24509.37 miles the engine broke a valve and damaged a piston (hole in piston). We were never notified about Ford Motor Company's "Customer Satisfaction Program" 21N12 & 19B37 and Technical Service Bulletin reference (Technical Service Bulletin) 22-2134 pertaining to 2017-2019 Ford E...
After driving 200 miles for a vacation, the car overheated and would not start. The coolant had leaked into cylinder head and evaporated. Smoke was coming from underneath the hood. Had it towed to a shop where they did $2500 in repairs. Car ran for two months, and the same thing happened again. Afte...
Purchased Vehicle on October 11, 2024. Took car out of town check engine light came on. Took back on October 16th as it had a P0301 cylinder 1 misfire code. They replaced a coil pack said it was good to go. Check engine light came back on a few days later, went to auto zone to scan same code informe...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact rela...
Mileage: 84,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact rela...
Mileage: 84,000
On the way to work, MIL came on that stated, “high engine temperature stop safely”. After pulling over and turning car off for about 10 minutes, trip to work continued and MIL came on again. Had vehicle TOWED IN to a trusted mechanic and he checked and advised: CONFIRMED OVERHEAT CONDITION, VEH...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who replaced the spark plugs and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, t...
Mileage: 40,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle was running abnormally rough, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that coolant intrusion into cylinder four was causing a misfire, resulting i...
Mileage: 42,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his wife was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle briefly jerked and hesitated before returning to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who observed that the coolant reservoir w...
Mileage: 78,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his wife was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle briefly jerked and hesitated before returning to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who observed that the coolant reservoir w...
Mileage: 78,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact became aware of white exhaust smoke coming from the rear exhaust pipes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed...
Mileage: 113,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact became aware of white exhaust smoke coming from the rear exhaust pipes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed...
Mileage: 113,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that coolant intrusion had caused a misfire in the engine. The contact was informed that the engine woul...
Mileage: 65,000
Coming down my driveway, braking and preparing to make a hard right turn into my parking spot, the steering would not go full throw. Had to jam on the brakes to avoid hitting my house. Backed up, steering seemed okay, no longer blocked. Tried again, same thing. After three tries and exercising t...
My 2017 Ford escape 1.5L ecoboost. Had the brake booster completely fail while driving down the highway on Oct. 27th. I took it the next day to the Ford Service center in my area. They informed me it was the Brake booster and would cost around $1100. They called me two days later and told me instead...
Mileage: 150,000
My 2017 Ford escape 1.5L ecoboost. Had the brake booster completely fail while driving down the highway on Oct. 27th. I took it the next day to the Ford Service center in my area. They informed me it was the Brake booster and would cost around $1100. They called me two days later and told me instead...
Mileage: 150,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, wher...
Mileage: 91,250
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, wher...
Mileage: 91,250
Internal coolant leak into the cylinder.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that t...
Mileage: 107,853
Escape had a miss and the check engine light went on and stayed on. I took it to the dealer for a diagnostic. They informed me that the engine needed replacement due to coolant leaking into the cylinder bore. The cost of repair is $7,100. The vehicle has 105,000 miles on it. The service person told ...
At 7 years and 68,000 miles, the driving became sluggish at low speeds. There were intermittent periods of low/no power from stop to low speed, making speed control dangerous. By the time the vehicle could be brought in for service, the "Transmission Fault - Service Now" warning came on. Diagnosi...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and turning out of a parking lot onto a road, the vehicle almost stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic wh...
Mileage: 51,840
Having to add coolant multiple times. White smoke from tailpipes. Engine idling rough check enginelight. Code p0303
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine started to overheat. The contact stated that the temperature gauge was raised beyond the hot level. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where i...
Mileage: 74,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine started to overheat. The contact stated that the temperature gauge was raised beyond the hot level. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where i...
Mileage: 74,000
In May 2023, I paid an independent service center to repair and replace the transmission flex plate. In December 2023, I paid the same service center to repair and replace the transmission flex plate a second time. The repairs exceeded $5000. In November 2024, I paid Morries Minnetonka Ford to ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer w...
Mileage: 88,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was flashing, and the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the v...
Mileage: 69,000
The contact's fiancé owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for sale. The contact stated that while the dealer was test-driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer determined that the head gasket a...
Mileage: 24,000
The contact's fiancé owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for sale. The contact stated that while the dealer was test-driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer determined that the head gasket a...
Mileage: 24,000
Coolant intrusion that lead to engine failure due to Ford's known faulty system.
Vehicle operated poorly at start up for 10-20 seconds. Check engine light came on. I had limited control with braking and accelerating. If my son was outside, I could have accidentally run him over. The dealership told me that it is a known issue involving coolant leaking into the engine cylinder. T...
Service engine light came on took to Ford dealer to be checked was told need new engine due to coolant intrusion
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the message "Engine Hot" was displayed. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to exceed 10 MPH. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle...
Mileage: 53,500
For the past two years I have drove a 2017 ford escape. Over the past two years my car has failed me multiple times My question is for ford motor company. Knowing this is a known issue with escapes…why are they doing nothing to help customers who have had a total engine failure due to manufactu...
For the past two years I have drove a 2017 ford escape. Over the past two years my car has failed me multiple times My question is for ford motor company. Knowing this is a known issue with escapes…why are they doing nothing to help customers who have had a total engine failure due to manufactu...
For the past two years I have drove a 2017 ford escape. Over the past two years my car has failed me multiple times My question is for ford motor company. Knowing this is a known issue with escapes…why are they doing nothing to help customers who have had a total engine failure due to manufactu...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that white smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe with several warning lights illuminated. The crankshaft position sensor, power control module short circuit sensor, and other warning lights are illuminated. The contact had reset the sensors ho...
Mileage: 80,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that white smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe with several warning lights illuminated. The crankshaft position sensor, power control module short circuit sensor, and other warning lights are illuminated. The contact had reset the sensors ho...
Mileage: 80,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon inspection at a local Tire Shop, the contact was informed that the lug nuts on all four wheels were cracked. The contact had 14 lug nuts replaced out-of-pocket; however, there were 6 lug nuts that still needed to be replaced. The vehi...
Mileage: 54,135
Bought vehicle (used 91.5K miles) from Hyundai dealer and on drive home the check engine light illuminated, checked it at home and was P0301 (misfire on cylinder #1). After back and forth with the dealer I agreed to bring in the vehicle for them to diagnose. On the trip to dealer the vehicle overhea...
Coolant was leaking into the engine creating a need for a full engine replacement. Signs of the issue included check engine lights appearing on dashboard twice in two weeks and no coolant remaining in the vehicle. This issue has been reported multiple times by other owners of Ford Escapes with no ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted but failed to shift into gear. While driving 55 MPH, the speedometer decreased, the vehicle failed to accelerate and then stalled. The contact was able to veer over to th...
Mileage: 208,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted but failed to shift into gear. While driving 55 MPH, the speedometer decreased, the vehicle failed to accelerate and then stalled. The contact was able to veer over to th...
Mileage: 208,000
My child and I were driving in the car when it suddenly overhead to extreme temperatures. I've only had this car 2 years, come to find out there's a faulty design to the engine cylinders causing coolant to seep in to the engine, also causing the head gasket to blow. This is ford's fault and there's ...
Coolant leaked into the engine according to McCarthy Ford. Located in North Little Rock, AR. The vehicle started smoking pulling out of the garage.
I was driving home from my second job, when the "check engine" light came on. I thought "no big deal". As i got further along, I noticed a "skip" in the engine. The "skip", or misfire, continued. Several more miles down the road, there was a sudden jolt with the car. A message with an alarm suddenly...
Mileage: 119,368
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage it was discovered that large amounts of oil had leaked from the engine onto the garage floor. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine had been damaged due to coolant i...
Mileage: 123,000
The contact's mother owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while her mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver noticed a significant amount of smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The driver drove to the residence. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had experienced...
Mileage: 25,901
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ignition coils and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired...
Mileage: 106,000
The "engine light" came on and reported a misfire in cylinder 3. After further research, I found that this is an indicator of the failure of a gasket allowing coolant to leak into the cylinder causing the misfire. I have had the issue diagnosed, confirming the gasket failure by two garages, one be...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the rear driver’s side and rear passenger’s side brake lights and taillights failed to illuminate. The contact discovered water and condensation inside the rear taillight assemblies. The vehicle was taken t...
Mileage: 34,000
My car overheated and went into limp mode while I was on the freeway, I was almost involved in a crash due to this. I took the car to an auto repair facility where they stated that this is a known issue with Ford 2.0T Ecoboost engines that cause a sudden and full internal burn of all coolant and th...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the engine started misfiring. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where the contact scanned the vehicle and retrieve...
Mileage: 50,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that t...
Mileage: 55,162
Engine fault light came on driving down the highway. Pulled over immediately due to car having trouble accelerating where I had to wait for help. Took it into a Ford dealership for a inspection and found out that it had a cylinder 2 misfire with fluid leaking into the engine. At that point, they rec...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while cold starting the vehicle, the engine was idling roughly. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the message “Stop Driving – Engine Overheating�...
Mileage: 70,517
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the message "Service Engine Soon" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in cylinder #3. The dealer determined that the long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired...
Mileage: 29,499
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant intrusion into the cylinder and that the engine long block needed to ...
Mileage: 42,198
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated there was heavy white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe at start-up. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer, and a diagnostic test was performed. The contact was informed t...
Mileage: 69,500
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow the vehicle, the contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard before the brakes functioned properly. The contact stated that an alarm activated while driving, prompting he...
Mileage: 124,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine, causing engine failure...
Mileage: 95,000
On this car it has a manufacturer design deflect on the engine block that allows coolant into the #3 cylinder. This is referred to as coolant intrusion. Ford has a service bulletin 20-2100 (attached) on this but are claiming we are not covered by it based on the build date of our car. Our car is...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond while the RPMS had risen significantly high. The contact stated that upon releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle responded as needed. Addi...
Mileage: 130,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the...
Mileage: 75,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the...
Mileage: 75,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud noise coming from under the hood. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact thought that the vehicle was going to explode. The vehicl...
Mileage: 38,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud noise coming from under the hood. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact thought that the vehicle was going to explode. The vehicl...
Mileage: 38,000
In September my check engine light came on, codes were for spark plugs, ignition coil and misfire cylinder 2. I took it to mechanic he said my spark plugs were covered in oil I changed the spark plugs, replaced valve cover gasket and intake gasket. Engine light went off car felt great not even 2 day...
In September my check engine light came on, codes were for spark plugs, ignition coil and misfire cylinder 2. I took it to mechanic he said my spark plugs were covered in oil I changed the spark plugs, replaced valve cover gasket and intake gasket. Engine light went off car felt great not even 2 day...
On my 2017 Ford Escape with ecoboost, my check engine light came on we noticed a sweet smell right after Iturn the car on to drive it and a big puff of white smoke came out of my tailpipe. I did notice that it hesitated when i would start to go at a stop light but not enough to make it stall. We to...
Driving back home from downtown Tupelo, my transmission completely went out. Vehicle had to be turned off and back on to move a few feet. It took over 45 minutes to drive 4 miles to my house. Cost of transmission more than value of the vehicle. Ford stated there is no recall on the vehicle for the t...
Mileage: 222,970
Driving back home from downtown Tupelo, my transmission completely went out. Vehicle had to be turned off and back on to move a few feet. It took over 45 minutes to drive 4 miles to my house. Cost of transmission more than value of the vehicle. Ford stated there is no recall on the vehicle for the t...
Mileage: 222,970
Cold intrusion into the engine causing major repair, including full engine replacement.
the coolant leaked into cylinder of engine and might cause engine damage fortunately the engine light was on and was noticed by me prior to sending vehicle to dealer for checking the problem was confirmed by Ford dealer at Winchester, MA. It was also confirmed by independent service shop.
I bought a Ford Escape 2017 and noticed it started having engine problems I took it to a repair facility and they told me the coolant was leaking into the cylinders. They told me to fix it I would have to get a whole new engine for $8,000, this is so much for a car I just got; I can't get it fixed t...
I have experienced a 1.5L short block, due to coolant intrusion to the cylinder bores. My car is no longer safe to drive.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the contact's fiancé was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The contact stated that the indicator light illuminated, indicating that the vehicle was overheating. In addition, the contact stated that about a month...
Mileage: 131,930
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into idle, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed t...
Mileage: 119,239
Request for Immediate Resolution of Vehicle Issue I am writing to file a complaint regarding my vehicle, which has less than 40,000 miles and is under 7 years old. Recently, it displayed the error codes PO303-00 and PO316. I took the vehicle to the dealership, and they recommended replacing the ent...
Coolant intrusion into cylinder #2. This car is 7 years old with 77k miles and needs a new long block due to defective design. Car started stuttering when started and check engine light first came on and I took it to my local mechanic who said the code was for an engine cylinder misfire. He noticed...
Was driving and suddenly steering became very difficult. It became hard to turn.
Was driving and suddenly steering became very difficult. It became hard to turn.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, the engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving, the engine started to overheat. The contact added coolant. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there wa...
Mileage: 69,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after a recent oil change, the contact was informed that the coolant level was lower than normal. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The failure...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after a recent oil change, the contact was informed that the coolant level was lower than normal. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The failure...
- Engine coolant leaking into engine piston cylinder via a crack in head gasket and/or cracked cylinder wall. it's at a dealership now. - Engine could fail at some point. - Problem is confirmed by manufacture and at a dealership it was confirmed. Only some but not all verified cases will be fixe...
The vehicle began emitting white smoke from the exhaust upon start up after sitting cold. Smoke would disappear after warming up for a few seconds. The coolant was being slowly depleted from the reservoir. Spark plugs were inspected to find evidence of coolant burning in cylinders. Vehicle began run...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at a moderate speed, the engine started to misfire while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. T...
Mileage: 120,000
Coolant intrusion in cylinders 1 & 2. If engine is not replaced it will cause engine to lock up. This is an issue that Ford knows about but there are no recalls.
My ford escape had a recall for lower engine block back in late 2020. As of yesterday they are now telling me I need to get the same part they replaced then replaced again. Its been under 23k miles since the recall replacement was done and they want to charge me 9k
My ford escape had a recall for lower engine block back in late 2020. As of yesterday they are now telling me I need to get the same part they replaced then replaced again. Its been under 23k miles since the recall replacement was done and they want to charge me 9k
UPDATE TO TRACKING 11613924 AND 11617597: Due to the Coolant Intrusion on the 2.0L Escape that is a known issue, but has not been recalled yet, I had to replace my long block. Failure was at approximately 97500 and engine replacement was 97774. Engine replacement completed at a Ford dealership. $...
These vehicles have a defect that causes coolant to leak into the engine’s cylinders, which can cause corrosion, oil dilution and contamination, and engine failure; and Ford failed to disclose these defects create a safety risk, because the lack of coolant created by the leaks causes overheating a...
I bought a used 2017 Ford Escape Titanium 1.5 with 58k miles. The vehicle started consuming coolant a slow level at around 60k miles. The condition would cause me to need to refill the coolant reservoir every 2-3 weeks. At around 65k miles the condition got extremely bad. The vehicle would run compl...
UNKNOWN. 2017 Ford Escape transmission went bad at 70k miles. After the June 2022 recall by ford on the Escapes transmission, the issues went downhill since then. It cost $8k to replace the transmission or $7k to rebuild the transmission according to Ford. Ford knows its transmissions in the older m...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the contact became aware that all the electronics had failed to turn on, after which the contact became aware that the battery was dead. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the batte...
Mileage: 30,000
Cylinder (2) misfire causing coolant intrusion in engine block . Tested and failed damaged cylinder plug causing misfire. Engine ruined!
Cylinder (2) misfire causing coolant intrusion in engine block . Tested and failed damaged cylinder plug causing misfire. Engine ruined!
My family has 2 Ford SUVs. A 2017 ford escape and a 2018 Ford Flex. The 2017 Ford Escape started having an issue a couple years ago regarding moisture/water seeping into the tail lights/brake lights panels. Our cars have never had rear damage or hit anything that would cause them to be susceptible t...
I believe I should not be charged for the needed repairs of my car. The dealership is charging me $7200 for repairs which I had nothing to do with. There are recalls pertaining to my vehicle. I posted the notes sent to me from the dealership. Note from tech: Verified the concern, engine has a misf...
I believe I should not be charged for the needed repairs of my car. The dealership is charging me $7200 for repairs which I had nothing to do with. There are recalls pertaining to my vehicle. I posted the notes sent to me from the dealership. Note from tech: Verified the concern, engine has a misf...
The engine was randomly low on coolant, so I refilled the reservoir 2 days ago. Now I received a service engine soon light triggered by code P0303, Cylinder 3 misfire. I believe that my vehicle is affected by the Ford 1.5L EcoBoost coolant leaking into the engine cylinder issue.
Vehicle suddenly started not shifting gears correctly and lost power, took to dealer and was told it is a known problem with this model of Ford Escape, the service manager went as far as stating there was nothing we could have done. We had no warning lights, no leaking of any type but was told the ...
Engine blew at 52,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while cold starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling roughly but after warming up the vehicle was running normally. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but was a recurring failure. The contact stated while driving 40 MP...
Mileage: 35,346
The contact called on behalf of her daughter who owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle started, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in cylinde...
Mileage: 43,000
The contact called on behalf of her daughter who owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle started, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in cylinde...
Mileage: 43,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrus...
Mileage: 41,776
Engine had a hesitation while running for approx a week, then one morning it flashed on dash that push button start not operable must be manually started.. It would not run after that and was towed to Brandon Ford Dealership near Tampa Florida. This was around the [XXX], today on [XXX], Brandon Ford...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the purge valve needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was also notified of the f...
Mileage: 63,700
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the purge valve needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was also notified of the f...
Mileage: 63,700
Dear All, I am reaching out to you regarding my 2017 Ford Escape (VIN: [XXX] ), which has only 72,900 miles and is showing error code P0303, indicating a serious engine failure due to coolant intrusion. My vehicle was manufactured in Louisville. On the morning of [XXX], the engine began to shake, ...
Coolant leaking in engine. Thick white smoke coming from tail pipe
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the engine warning light was illuminated. The message to “Turn Off the Vehicle Immediately” was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be r...
Mileage: 105,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated with heavy white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The contact was informed that there...
Mileage: 79,000
Found the dreaded coolant intrusion, with a misfire on cylinder four. The ford dealer found the design flaw of the slits cut in between the cylinders. The dealer is stating that the car needs a new lower block. No engine check lights on, motor lags as you take off from a stop. This i believe is dang...
UPDATE FOR TRACKING 11613924: Ford tech ran their diagnostics and have determined that it is still showing a Cylinder #2 misfire. They have advised me that I need a new Long Block and have quoted me at $7,800. Ford Corp states that there are no recalls, TSBs, or Customer Satisfaction posts that wi...
I was driving down the road and my vehicle stalled out and had little to no acceleration Was stuck in the middle of an intersection until I could move it to a parking lot putting my safety at risk. Dealer (Brondes Ford Toledo) ran codes, yet would not tell me the codes after they tried to charge $11...
I was driving down the road and my vehicle stalled out and had little to no acceleration Was stuck in the middle of an intersection until I could move it to a parking lot putting my safety at risk. Dealer (Brondes Ford Toledo) ran codes, yet would not tell me the codes after they tried to charge $11...
I was driving down the road and my vehicle stalled out and had little to no acceleration Was stuck in the middle of an intersection until I could move it to a parking lot putting my safety at risk. Dealer (Brondes Ford Toledo) ran codes, yet would not tell me the codes after they tried to charge $11...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was severely damaged due to coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The contact was adv...
Mileage: 80,000
Engine misfired while driving down highway causing car to shake, and emitting smoke from the tailpipe. Vehicle has 93,000 miles and has always been well maintained. Driven carefully and never driven rough. Due to the abrupt failure of the engine driver nearly lost control of the vehicle and had to...
Coolant is continually, but slowly, leaking. The car has alerted me twice now that the engine is too hot and to safely stop the vehicle. There is also an oil leak. The vehicle needed oil replaced, not just changed, within the window of scheduled oil change. This car has been routinely taken into For...
#1 cylinder misfire. Many complaints on Coolant intrusion into engine cylinders
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on three occasions, where it was diagnosed and determined that the torque converter needed to be replace...
Mileage: 80,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his friend was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was excessive white smoke coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that coolant intrusion had damaged the engine....
Mileage: 73,000
I went in for the recall notice I had received and wanted the dealership to check on a concern I had towards my Escape that came afloat the day prior. I had scheduled to bring my car in for the recall/car concerns, except, I ended up bringing it in early. Now, the car was shimmying and the ck engine...
I went in for the recall notice I had received and wanted the dealership to check on a concern I had towards my Escape that came afloat the day prior. I had scheduled to bring my car in for the recall/car concerns, except, I ended up bringing it in early. Now, the car was shimmying and the ck engine...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant intrusion into cylinder #1. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the ...
Mileage: 58,000
The head gasket of the engine failed, allowing the intrusion of coolant in to the combustion chamber as well as exhaust gas entering the cooling system. After starting up the engine there is white smoke exiting the exhaust pipe. If you open the coolant reservoir you will also see bubbles coming up (...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being repaired under an unstated recall, there was an abnormal amount of smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a coolan...
Mileage: 85,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine was running extremely rough, with the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the coolant reservoir was being refilled every three to four days. The contact ...
Mileage: 68,000
The engine block cracked and coolant is leaking into the cylinders at 55k. Car is at the dealers and Ford says it knows this is a defect but won't recall or make it right. The repair is a total engine replacement for over $8k!! This set off a check engine light off which is how I found out. This cou...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal amount of white smoke coming from the exhaust system. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that there was coolant leaking i...
Mileage: 83,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to turn off as needed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was inform...
Mileage: 100,000
At random times, the engine would lose power without warning, sometimes very significantly. I was fortunate that this never occurred during a time when it could have resulted in an accident. This is a known issue with this engine (ref: Ford TSB 22-2229), yet Ford refuses to offer any corrective meas...
On September 20, 2024, both low beam headlights stopped working while driving at night. High beams continued to work. This same problem happened about a year ago. At that time, a heavier duty wiring harness was changed to correct the problem. The problem has returned. We are in the process of ge...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while pulling out of the driveway, the messages that "Engine Overheating, Do Not Drive" and "Power Train Failure" were displayed on the instrument panel. Additionally, the vehicle was jerking. The vehicle was placed in Neutral(N) and coast...
Mileage: 116,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while pulling out of the driveway, the messages that "Engine Overheating, Do Not Drive" and "Power Train Failure" were displayed on the instrument panel. Additionally, the vehicle was jerking. The vehicle was placed in Neutral(N) and coast...
Mileage: 116,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact became aware of an abnormal coolant odor. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where...
Mileage: 160,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact became aware of an abnormal coolant odor. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where...
Mileage: 160,000
Coolant is leaking I to the engine compartment.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the front passenger's side door latch had failed, and the door failed to securely close. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the conta...
Mileage: 99,430
Noticed 2017 Ford Escape Titanium, 73,000 miles with 2.0L ecoboost was starting to use coolant. We kept topping off. One day trying to start, engine ran roughly. When looking under hood noticed there was almost zero coolant in reserve tank and engine light came on (first time it ever came on). Ha...
My engine light went on Tuesday, [XXX], while driving on [XXX] in Los Angeles. The vehicle wouldn’t accelerate and the engine started to shake. Reducing my speed I was able to make it to my destination INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Timing belt and/or tensioner failed and destroyed the engine. Mechanic said it may be impossible to know the cause but something that should not happen. No warning lights or symptoms until catastrophic failure. Belt broke, made a noise as it was hitting other parts in the engine and the car stopped....
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was white smoke from the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was chugging. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed th...
Mileage: 60,580
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that...
Mileage: 110,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle downshifted with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred, and the transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic wher...
Mileage: 136,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a routine oil change and the contact was informed that there was a misfire in cylinder #3, and there was coolant intrusion into the cylinder. The...
Mileage: 66,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a routine oil change and the contact was informed that there was a misfire in cylinder #3, and there was coolant intrusion into the cylinder. The...
Mileage: 66,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled while attempting to start the vehicle. The contact stated that coolant was leaking into the engine. The contact stated that the failure was a persistent failure. The vehicle was taken to a deale...
Mileage: 97,990
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion ...
Mileage: 148,026
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact that the engine temperature gauge was in the red zone. The contact stopped and checked under the hood and became aware that coolant level was very low. ...
Mileage: 98,000
Component malfunctioning is the engine cylinder 2. EcoBoost engines can break or catch on fire causing an accident. Yes, apparently a known issue. There is a current class action lawsuit in the state of California about this exact situation. Yes. Cylinder 2 started to miss fire on March 2024, took i...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated before returning to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who de...
Mileage: 96,000
Check engine light illuminated followed by service immediately light Ford garage pressure tested and overnight the coolant psi dropped 5 psi overnight Ford garage indicated that they removed spark plugs and found coolant in the cylinder Ford garage indicated "leak intrusion, these engines had iss...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed up an incline, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power; however, the contact was able to arrive to the destination. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, w...
Mileage: 112,000
Head gasket failure while under 100k miles. Replacement costing more than the value of the 6 year old vehicle.
have a 2017 ford escape titanium that has only 96000 something on it that needs a engine replace....now my car sit in my yard as a ornament...loved that car but can't afford to put the engine in plus pay to put the engine in....engine light came on and say miss fire...cause by a # piston ....i wish ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions when started, the vehicle ran rough. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an AutoZone where a handheld diagnostic machine determined a failure in cylinder #3. The vehicle was taken t...
Mileage: 88,700
I was driving from work on 9/12/2024 and the check engine light began flashing, car shaking, and began to have difficulties to accelerate. I got home, set up a tow, and the following day was told my engine failed due to no compression on cylinder 2. It was towed today on 9/16 to ford and they basica...
Coolant leaking into cylinders, smell coolant through vents, smoke from exhaust, film of exhaust coming into front windshield, turbo charger 1, under boost, car just stopped accelerating
Coolant leaking into cylinders, smell coolant through vents, smoke from exhaust, film of exhaust coming into front windshield, turbo charger 1, under boost, car just stopped accelerating
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle experienced rough idling and was shaking abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with a cracked cylinde...
Mileage: 80,000
My engine light came on during a longer drive for a road trip. When I took it to the dealership, my coolant level was very low and was causing my engine was overheating. The Ford service center diagnosed it as being low due to coolant intrusion into cylinder 1 causing a misfire and engine overheatin...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was coolant leaking from the vehicle, and the “Engine Fault - Service Now” message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the spark plugs and EVAP system needed to be replaced. The ve...
Mileage: 107,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light activated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the #2-cylinder head had cracked due to coolant intrusion into the engine, and th...
Mileage: 103,895
Engine defect causing coolant leak
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined there was coolant intrusion into the engine causing and engine misfire in cylinder #3, resulting...
Mileage: 79,000
Risk of fire. Coolant is going inside the engine. This is causing engine to over heat. There were several similar issue with ford escape care previously. Car is currently at dealer. There was engine light, and overheating sign in the car.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle experienced rough idling. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that the engine block had cracked due to coolant intrusion into...
Mileage: 65,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he observed excessive smoke emanating from the exhaust. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that coolant intrusion into the engine had r...
Mileage: 150,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated before returning to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who observed coolan...
Mileage: 100,000
Car experienced COOLANT INTRUSION. This engine is 7 years old and is experiencing the same problem as many service bulletins describe as a known problem with this engine for example 192346. Our mileage is under the warranty guidelines but ford is saying it is out of warranty and want us to replace t...
Our car has less than 100,000 miles on it. We have the eco boost engine on our escape and one day when we were driving, the engine light came on then the car turned off and wouldn’t turn back on. We’ve never missed an oil change or any repairs and have not been in an accident. The dealership say...
Per my mechanic, after 2 rounds of Cylinder #2 misfire, it seems as though there is coolant leaking into the engine. I have had this card for 2.5 yeas and have less than 100K miles on it. Research shows that I may need a new engine at $6-8K on a car that I have put 5k miles on in 2 years and still...
Per my mechanic, after 2 rounds of Cylinder #2 misfire, it seems as though there is coolant leaking into the engine. I have had this card for 2.5 yeas and have less than 100K miles on it. Research shows that I may need a new engine at $6-8K on a car that I have put 5k miles on in 2 years and still...
For this car Engine check light came on and then car was overheating. The car was taken to the dealer. They said that coolant got into the engine which caused the malfunction and over heating. It was inspected by the dealer. It is similar to the previous recall done for ford escape Internal coolant...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The engine overheating warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion and engine failure. The contact ...
Mileage: 116,500
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The engine overheating warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion and engine failure. The contact ...
Mileage: 116,500
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was flashing off and on. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed an...
Mileage: 62,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while cold starting the vehicle, there was a large cloud of white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling rough until the engine had warmed up. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated...
Mileage: 62,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle was jerking and shaking abnormally. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle was idling rough. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with co...
Mileage: 132,180
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle shuddered, and lost motive power. The contact stated that the message "Engine over temperature" was displayed and the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot(H). Additionally, the c...
Mileage: 94,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle shuddered, and lost motive power. The contact stated that the message "Engine over temperature" was displayed and the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot(H). Additionally, the c...
Mileage: 94,000
Coolant intrusion causing engine damage. Unable to drive. Ford knows about it because they had a Customer Satisfaction program 21N12 but only made coverage last until November 30, 2022. There needs to be a recall NOW.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while cold starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling rough until the engine had warmed up. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnos...
Mileage: 72,000
When we purchased our "ford certified" 2017 ford escape it came with a "lifetime engine warranty" issued from (protective asset protection) also a "gold" certified warranty from the ford dealership. when my wife was driving our children to soccer practice the dash board lit up and told her the engin...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be re...
Mileage: 134,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Service Engine Now" and "Engine Service Require" messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the water pump, but the failure persisted. The vehicle stalled ...
Mileage: 137,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Service Engine Now" and "Engine Service Require" messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the water pump, but the failure persisted. The vehicle stalled ...
Mileage: 137,000
The contact’s mother owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The contact stated that the thermostat temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road and parked. The vehi...
Mileage: 95,000
Engine started misfiring, check engine light came on while driving on the highway. It was barely running, had to pull over 2 lanes to the narrow shoulder in traffic. No warning until it happened. Never had a check engine light before on this vehicle. P0302 misfire. Was told the engine needs to be re...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle began to shake and vibrate abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was coolant ...
Mileage: 44,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle started, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be repla...
Mileage: 65,000
coolant intrusion issues engines. This can cause corrosion, oil dilution, and contamination, which can lead to engine failure. misfiring and engine coolant leaking in the cylinders due to cracking in the engine block, I was told this is wrong with my suv and need a new engine! Cost 10,000
Coolant intrusion into the engine. Engine blown at 89,000. Always kept maintenance done at the dealership.
Started having repeat misfires on #3 cylinder and high engine temperature warning. The coolant level is low every morning after the vehicle sits overnight. Misfire happens at initial start up and seems to clear as the vehicle is driven. I believe this condition is related to a known design flaw.
Engine misfired, caused coolant leak into the engine causing a faulty engine and white smoke to go out the tail pipes.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the engine was idling rough. 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 ma...
Mileage: 51,000
We were driving, and soon the check engine light came on, And car started overheating, plugged in the scanner and found that cylinder 1 was misfiring, did and oil changed after and found that coolant was mixed in with the oil
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, there was heavy white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated abnormally while idling. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off independently while driving at various ...
Mileage: 130,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the message that the “Engine was overheating - Stop Driving" was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated to 5 MPH. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent me...
Mileage: 140,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after shifting into drive(D) however, the vehicle failed to respond. Additionally, while the transmission was in park(P) or neutral(N), the engine continued to rev high. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine...
Mileage: 75,456
Vehicle over heated on the freeway on my way home. Engine light came on and info display said to stop driving immediately. Also had a loss of power reducing my speed to 25 mph. I pulled to the side of the road and opened hood. There was no coolant in the reservoir. I was able to get a ride to an aut...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the radiator started overheating, and the vehicle started to leak coolant. The contact added water into the radiator. The contact stated that the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was noti...
Mileage: 106,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the driver’s side brake light accumulated approximately 4 inches of water causing the light to fail to illuminate as needed. The passenger’s side brake light accumulated approximately 1 inch of water but was still able to illuminate as...
Mileage: 115,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant leaking onto the spark plugs, and the engine needed to b...
Mileage: 141,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while idling and driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine was failing and might n...
Mileage: 49,000
The engine in our 2017 Ford Escape 2.0 liter ecoboost has again died from coolant intrusion. This is the second engine since new. The first engine had 55k miles on it and the second one has died at 67k. Both engines have been destroyed by the coolant intrusion design flaw issue Ford has been well aw...
Coolant leaking into engine caused by known 1.5L EcoBoost engine defect. I had no prior knowledge of CSP 21N12 until recently (as Ford did not send letters to owners or otherwise publicize this issue), and when I brought it to Ford's attention, I was told 1) that my VIN was not subject to CSP 21N12 ...
Known issue that is documented in detail here: Technical Service Bulletin 22-2229 [XXX] Coolant leaks into engine valves. Dealership says the entire engine block needs to be replaced. This occurred at 65,000 miles. THIS IS A WELL-KNOWN ISSUE. admitted by the Ford service tech and Ford car forums....
White pearl paint is pealing from around the windshield. The bare metal of the frame is exposed. A local body shop reported the issue may be related to the windshield and could be a safety issue with the windshield getting loose. Other areas, such as the engine hood are also showing signs of peal...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle experienced rough idling and an abnormal vibration. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced ...
Mileage: 64,733
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact noticed white smoke coming from the tailpipe. In addition, the low coolant level warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to t...
Mileage: 110,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact noticed white smoke coming from the tailpipe. In addition, the low coolant level warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to t...
Mileage: 110,000
Engine misfires/rough start, check engine light on, and coolant level leaks with coolant intrusion to the engine causing major risk of engine failure, fire, etc.
Engine misfires/rough start, check engine light on, and coolant level leaks with coolant intrusion to the engine causing major risk of engine failure, fire, etc.
Just recently had an issue with overheating. I took in for an oil change and asked them too look into. They stated that coolant is leaking into the engine. There was a service bulletin issued, however, this vehicle is over miles. I tried to look up the bulletin on the ford website, but it gives ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the pressure sensor needed to be replaced; however, the failure ...
Mileage: 54,000
There’s was white smoke coming from my Escape and it ran rough. The check engine light came on so I took it to MB Automotive. He stated several codes stored in DTC, PO300, PO301, PO304, PO316, PO217, and PO1299. Engine has coolant intrusion into cylinders of the engine. Removed spark plugs and con...
Started vehicle to run errands and it immediately began rough idling and the check engine light began flashing. Read the manual, immediately returned home and parked it. Made appointment with dealer. Dealer reproduced the problem and verified the concern. Dealer ran diagnostic which returned cod...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who sent the vehicle to a nearby mechanic where the oxygen sensor was replaced. The failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who dia...
Mileage: 141,060
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while inspecting under the hood of the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a crack in the engine. The engine fault message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant was entering the engine and be...
Mileage: 91,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while inspecting under the hood of the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a crack in the engine. The engine fault message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant was entering the engine and be...
Mileage: 91,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware of an oil leak, and transmission and engine failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis and repair. The contact was informed that the engine block and turbocharger needed...
Mileage: 62,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware of an oil leak, and transmission and engine failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis and repair. The contact was informed that the engine block and turbocharger needed...
Mileage: 62,000
I was accelerating onto the freeway, heard a knocking sound and the was hesitancy in acceleration. I traveled a few moments, the check engine light came on for the first time and the vehicle began to shake and sputter. Thankfully, I was able to exit the freeway out of harm's way. This is the first t...
Engine Coolant is leaking into Cylinder #3 causing significant miss firing of said cylinder. The car is consuming gallons of coolant, which contaminates the gas and oil in the engine…which renders the car unsafe to operate. This is a long standing problem for the open head design and has caused ...
Started the vehicle to run errands and upon exiting the driveway the vehicle was rough idling and the check engine light was blinking. Immediately turned around, brought it home and checked the manual. Scheduled service with dealer and left it parked until the service date. Dealer reproduced the ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated on several occasions while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle was shaking violently before the vehicle lost motive power. T...
Mileage: 80,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the engine. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not ...
Mileage: 76,421
Coolant is somehow invading the spark plug cavity. I fill up coolant reservoir and it disappears. Car uncontrollable shaking and engine light is on with a warning the car is unsafe to continue driving.
My son was driving this car home from school and while going through a busy street, the car suddenly buckled and stalled and he was almost t-boned. Thankfully he was not hit. We later found out that this vehicle was assembled in a plant that has a known line issue with their engine blocks. This issu...
My son was driving this car home from school and while going through a busy street, the car suddenly buckled and stalled and he was almost t-boned. Thankfully he was not hit. We later found out that this vehicle was assembled in a plant that has a known line issue with their engine blocks. This issu...
My son was driving this car home from school and while going through a busy street, the car suddenly buckled and stalled and he was almost t-boned. Thankfully he was not hit. We later found out that this vehicle was assembled in a plant that has a known line issue with their engine blocks. This issu...
Dealership has confirmed coolant intrusion in motor due to a faulty design of the ecoboost 1.5 engine. I have found research saying this could cause engine fire or complete engine failure while driving. This is scary since I drive my 3 year old in this vehicle.
Car is exhibiting symptoms of coolant intrusion into cylinder 3, but needs to be confirmed by Ford. Was getting a misfire on cylinder 3 and replaced the spark plugs and coil pack. Coolant consumption with no visible leaks has begun in the last 2 weeks. This is a known issue and Ford has not issue...
2017 Ford Escape coolant leaked into engine causing vehicle to, all of a sudden, not accelerate when driving on city road. This happened at night with woman driving alone which obviously not safe! Since vehicle would not go over 2-3 mph traffic was backed up and had to put hazard lights on until c...
This is a 2.0L ecoboost engine with known manufacturing defect that causes leak of coolant into cylinders. Check engine light came on. Diagnostics at automotive service center disclosed by Ford Technical Service Bulletin. The engine cannot be repaired it must be replaced with a new engine that has b...
The dealership reported that coolant was leaking into the engine cylinders, and now the whole engine needs to be replaced. They also informed us that this was a "known issue" but is not covered via a recall. This is due to a flawed design, and they do not have a way to prevent it from happening ag...
The dealership reported that coolant was leaking into the engine cylinders, and now the whole engine needs to be replaced. They also informed us that this was a "known issue" but is not covered via a recall. This is due to a flawed design, and they do not have a way to prevent it from happening ag...
I have a 2017 Ford Escape with a 1.5L engine. I bought the car 4 years ago certified pre-owned from a ford dealer. Four weeks ago I brought my car to another dealer (one that was recommended) because I was experiencing problems starting my car, a pop up message saying “Engine Fault - Service Now�...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the message "Service Engine" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was coolant inside the engine cylinders, and the engine needed to be repla...
Mileage: 67,245
7 year old car with less than 90k miles is going to new a new transmission at the cost of $8.1k. Very unacceptable from Ford this needs to get look into. So many people on forums are having same issue right outside of warranty coverage ending. There is even a potential lawsuit out there.
Both rear side/outer brake lights have failed. They are BOTH full of water. The plastic fused/welded seam along the top has completely separated and allows the unit to FILL with water. This has then resulted in electrical short, water in wiring plugs/harness, failed LEDs. The vehicle will end up w...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant intru...
Mileage: 46,000
The engine light came on, we took it to a mechanic who replaced the spark plug and a coil. We were told it was safe to drive long distances. We drove the car about 8 hours with no issues. The car was parked for 2 days. We then turned it back on to drive home and white smoke blew out of the exhaust a...
I have a 2017 ford escape with a 1.5L engine. My engine is having an issue with the 1.5L short block, due to coolant intrusion to the cylinder bores. This is causing my motor to misfire at cylinder 1 as well as I have to constantly add coolant to my car due to the internal coolant leak. After much r...
Took my car to a licensed Ford dealership for a large area of paint chipping off the front of my car near the windshield. Area is approximately 12"x2.5". Dealership says the primer under the paint is failing as part of a known factory defect in the painting process from that year.
Coolant leak and erosion into cylinder on 2017 Ford escape titanium 2.0L
Coolant leak causes miss fires should be a recall on this
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle shuddered. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The ...
Mileage: 100,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with timing belt, water pump, and engine failure. The contact was informed that the timing belt, the e...
Mileage: 93,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with timing belt, water pump, and engine failure. The contact was informed that the timing belt, the e...
Mileage: 93,000
Coolant intrusion into cylinder. Confirmed by independent service center. Known issue with Ford, reference Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 22-2134
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #2. The contact was informed that the purge valve needed to be replace...
Mileage: 120,632
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #2. The contact was informed that the purge valve needed to be replace...
Mileage: 120,632
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #2. The contact was informed that the purge valve needed to be replace...
Mileage: 120,632
I have a 2017 Ford Escape Titanium with ~77K miles that has the 2.0L Eco Boost engine. The engine is going through anti-freeze and is leaking into the cylinders and getting burned through the engine. I understand Ford knows about this issue but there doesn't seem to be any mechanism to get reimburse...
There is a known issue with EcoBoost engines that allows coolant to leak into the cylinder heads causing engine misfires, ruined spark plugs, white smoke in the exhaust, catastrophic engine failure, and fire. This vehicle has recently had this issue but is not covered by the extremely limited recall...
A coolant leak causing cylindrical failure and engine failure. There were no symptoms before. I woke up and the light came on and the car was shaking, i took it to the dealer and they diagnosed this problem. It was unsafe to drive I had to get it towed.
Vehicle began shaking and rattling upon acceleration onto freeway. Check engine light flashed, then stayed on. Vehicle taken to dealership where purchased (8 years ago, just paid off 10 months ago, 81k miles) to have service. Quoted appx $7600 to reinstall new engine after coolant intrusion into eng...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with a misfire in the engine. The message of cylinder #2 misfire was displayed. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle wa...
Mileage: 124,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed with the accelerator pedal depressed. The transmission failure warning light was illuminated temporarily before the failure. The vehicle was towed to a local deal...
Mileage: 150,000
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Coolant intrusion into cylinder bores. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Engine failure. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for a tire rotation, the dealer informed the contact that the lug nuts were defective and needed to be replaced to perform the tire rotation. The lug nuts were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufact...
Mileage: 41,596
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a message to “Have Vehicle Checked Immediately" was displayed on the instrument panel. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was...
Mileage: 42,000
Presence of coolant in the engine cylinders with codes P0300, P0301-P0304 with low coolant levels. FORD is stating it is not part of the recall? Has not presented me with an invoice for repairs, fighting with extended warranty company. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFOR...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the check engine, check oil, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it ...
Mileage: 77,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the check engine, check oil, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it ...
Mileage: 77,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and lost motive power. The check engine warning light was Illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was deemed as mechanically totaled. The contact was informed that ...
Mileage: 61,836
Engine has premature head gasket failure causing a coolant leak in a combustion chamber and low coolant levels. Vehicle at risk of sudden overheating and subsequent engine fire. Condition was not noticed by driver, and only noticed by a trained automotive technician. Failed component: Engine bloc...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into engine and the engine could be damaged. The vehicle...
Mileage: 47,000
My check engine light came on in my 2017 ford escape with 83,000 miles on it. I brought it to my Ford dealership where I purchased it on 8/2017. The service department employee lifted the hood and said "you need a new engine". I said "what"! "you can tell just by looking at the engine"? He said" I'v...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle was making abnormal sounds and was shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the engine hot message was displayed, and several unknown warning lights were flickering on and off. The contact was ...
Mileage: 70,600
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle was making abnormal sounds and was shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the engine hot message was displayed, and several unknown warning lights were flickering on and off. The contact was ...
Mileage: 70,600
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while cold starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling roughly. The contact stated that once the engine had warmed up the engine started running normally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact...
Mileage: 106,000
Ford Escape 2017 consuming coolant. Confirmed by independent repair shop. Low coolant level constantly. Already had to replace water pump early because of this issue.
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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was flashing while starting the vehicle; however, while driving, the warning light independently turned off. The contact stated that after driving for a while, the check engine warning light illuminated and r...
Mileage: 59,554
Engine failure due to coolant intrusion in cylinders. Whenever an engine fails there is a safety issue. Local Ford dealer has diagnosed this problem. Check engine light and rough running on start up were the original symptoms. First appeared June 2024, when the vehicle had about 60,000 miles on the...
The check engine light came on. I took it to a repair shop to have the issue diagnosed . I was told that coolant is leaking into the engine due to a design flaw with the engine. This is a safety issue as it causes overheating.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, an unknown warning light illuminated. The message, high heat, pull over immediately was displayed. The driver pulled over, but the vehicle failed to restart. The contact noticed there was no coolant inside the radiator. Th...
Mileage: 36,000
Engine coolant is leaking into cylinder 2 After diagnosis from Goodyear, car was brought to Huntersville Ford where they ran their own diagnostics and obtained the same coolant leakage. The mgr there deemed the car undriveable. This is a known engine issue with 2017 Ford Escapes!
Engine are now failure due to coolant intrusion from the manufacturing defect in the cylinder walls. It is currently in the service department of 5 star ford in Dallas TX on president george bush turnpike. The coolant leak caused the engine to overheat and put my family’s life in danger while the ...
The car only has 95k miles on it and i maintain it very well and the now i have a coolant cylender and i am going to need a new engine
Coolant intrusion due to design flaw...motor is skipping really bad and running extremely rough
Coolant intrusion due to design flaw...motor is skipping really bad and running extremely rough
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a collision. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal two days later, the vehicle lurched forward and hesitated to respond. The contact stated that the vehicl...
Mileage: 70,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a collision. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal two days later, the vehicle lurched forward and hesitated to respond. The contact stated that the vehicl...
Mileage: 70,000
There’s coolant leaking into my 3rd cylinder and it’s causing it to misfire and there isn’t a way for the mechanic to fix it because of the way they designed the engine. It was only a 7 year old suv with 78,000 miles on it. If that’s not messed up, I don’t know what is. I know I’m not th...
Coolant leaking into engine cylinders. Could potentially cause fire
On a routine drive, my 2017 Escape SE, traveling at 68 mph on cruise control made a quick thud sound and instantly became unresponsive to gas pedal depression, and immediately began to slow down from 68mph, rapidly slowing to 30-35mph with fast moving traffic behind me. My Escape and displayed an En...
On a routine drive, my 2017 Escape SE, traveling at 68 mph on cruise control made a quick thud sound and instantly became unresponsive to gas pedal depression, and immediately began to slow down from 68mph, rapidly slowing to 30-35mph with fast moving traffic behind me. My Escape and displayed an En...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling roughly, causing the vehicle to vibrate abnormally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become a...
Mileage: 104,590
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, while attempting to leave the residence, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to a dealer to be diagnosed. The cont...
Mileage: 53,000
While driving car on expressway, my car was slowing down like it was going to shut off, and I immediately exit the highway and got off the nearest exit, and car shut off right as I was trying to exit highway. Ecoboost on vehicle is also not working. i believe also something on fire within vehicle.
Mileage: 116,656
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a misfire in the engine. The mechanic cleared the check warning light; however, the failure r...
Mileage: 51,000
This vehicle has approximately 53,000 miles on it. My wife and I are [XXX] so we do not drive fast. I also take excellent care of my vehicles. My vehicle is now burning radiator fluid. I had a long conversation with a test engineer at Ford who told me that Ford is having a LOT of issues with th...
Two years ago in 2022, my engine block was replaced at a ford dealership free of charge due to the customer service bulletin/satisfaction program. A month ago I was hearing a super loud rattling and the engine completely cut off while I was driving. Thank goodness I was able to get over to the side ...
Two years ago in 2022, my engine block was replaced at a ford dealership free of charge due to the customer service bulletin/satisfaction program. A month ago I was hearing a super loud rattling and the engine completely cut off while I was driving. Thank goodness I was able to get over to the side ...
On [XXX], I was driving on [XXX] south getting ready to turn left when the car wouldn't move. It just stopped. It would shift into reverse and drive but it wouldn't move in either direction. I had it towed to Batesville, MS Ford dealership. Their assessment was that the part that was causing the ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, the vehicle started losing motive power and stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine had failed due t...
Mileage: 86,020
My mom has always kept up all maintenance and car has never produced a check engine light. When driving to work the other day she started having engine problems. Had it immediately towed to the Ford dealership and they said the engine was blown. The technician says he sees it quite often on this ...
This morning while driving think white vapor started pouring from the exhaust and the whole vehicle started shuttering and lost power. Needs a new engine now. Thanks Ford. The 2.0 issue/no issue has struck another.
This morning while driving think white vapor started pouring from the exhaust and the whole vehicle started shuttering and lost power. Needs a new engine now. Thanks Ford. The 2.0 issue/no issue has struck another.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the spark plug in cylinder #2. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicl...
Mileage: 76,000
The vehicle lost power while driving nearly causing a rear end collision. There was no warning when incident occurred. Check engine light illuminated with code for misfire on number 1 cylinder and misc misfire. After this happened I’m constantly adding coolant to engine. When I first start the veh...
The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine was misfiring. The contact stated that the failure persisted and the engine overheated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road, whe...
Mileage: 75,000
The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine was misfiring. The contact stated that the failure persisted and the engine overheated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road, whe...
Mileage: 75,000
Car only has 42,000 miles on it. Was just told it needs a new engine due to a known manufacturing defect that lets coolant into the cylinders causing rough starting and running.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that several days later while attempting to start the vehicle, ...
Mileage: 106,000
The vehicle began idling rough when starting and was also blowing white exhaust smoke, which triggered an engine code. We took the vehicle to a local mechanic who ran the engine codes that had been pulled from the vehicle and determined that it was related to a TSB that involved coolant leaking int...
2017 Ford Escape, only owner, just out of warranty. Service engine light came on and vehicle seemed to have an odd sound when first started in the mornings, took to dealership and was told cause was cylinder 4 misfire, had low coolant and the pressure test showed cooling system-coolant intrusion int...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an ind...
Mileage: 78,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine and engine overheated warning lights illuminated. The vehicle went into low power mode, and the contact parked and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisf...
Mileage: 110,766
This vehicle has an internal coolant leak causing white smoke out of the tail pipe, rough idling and constant misfiring. I know its an internal coolant leak because I have to constantly add coolant to the vehicle as well as the rough idling and rough start/ misfiring
This vehicle has an internal coolant leak causing white smoke out of the tail pipe, rough idling and constant misfiring. I know its an internal coolant leak because I have to constantly add coolant to the vehicle as well as the rough idling and rough start/ misfiring
Engine coolant leak: Car has always been well maintain, but all of sudden I am starting to have a coolant leak. From what I have read it is very common and require a motor replacement.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle hesitated and was slow to respond. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was an indication of coolant intrusion in the...
Mileage: 52,533
Service engine light came on and I called Ford Service to get the car inspected. I had to wait a few days until there was an opening in the service department. I continued to drive car but engine stopped in the middle of my road while backing out of my driveway several times. I live on a busy stre...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who diagnosed the vehicle with a coolant intrusion into cylinder #2. The contact was informed that the eng...
Mileage: 93,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, wher...
Mileage: 118,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was running, the vehicle shuddered with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that on each occasion, the vehicle drove rough, and while decelerating the vehicle ...
Mileage: 75,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact's son used a code reader that determined that the O2 sensor was defective. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer where it was confirmed the O2 sensor was defective; however, the ...
Mileage: 48,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a tune-up was performed; however, the failure returned. The vehicle was taken back...
Mileage: 133,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was ...
Mileage: 46,000
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Engine developed a coolant leak into the cylinders, filling them with fluid and causing loss of engine power and constant misfires. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Vehicle s...
The engine was misfiring/car was jerking under light load acceleration causing the inability to maneuver the car as expected. The coolant temperature spiked causing me to have to pull over abruptly and this could have caused an accident. Ford knows that their 1.5L ecoboost motors suffer from a desig...
Started driving vehicle one morning and white smoke came of the exhaust. Took it back to Cascade Auto where I purchased the car. Head gasket has to be repaired. Cascade is currently repairing the head gasket. $3,000 repair. The car only has 70,000 miles on it. Ford Motor Company would not help with ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling in stop-and-go traffic, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine started running hot. The contact was able to pull over and check the coolant level and became aware that the coolant reservoir ...
Mileage: 88,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated the admissions warning light had been illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact noticed that around this time the heating system had failed. The vehicle had been taken to an independent mechanic who noticed the anit-freeze tank had been ...
Mileage: 59,999
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine ran rough. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufac...
Mileage: 47,000
Known problem with coolant leaking into cylinders could cause engine to seize at any moment while driving. Can’t afford to replace engine, so I’ll just keep driving it until it causes an issue…
My 2017 Ford escape has been diagnosed with a coolant intrusion problem. Error code P0303 and P0316 Car is out of Ford warranty but my Auto Nation Protection plan did not expire until 6/18/24. Mileage is only 51607 on day of diagnosis. 7/11/24. My protection plan will not do anything as it is ex...
Engine was overheating, found out no coolant in overflow, no engine code shown, took to Ford dealership. They found system was clearing out the codes and found coolant leaking into engine. Was quoted 10, 661.29 to replace engine They said my engine wasn't covered under the current recalls on the...
Barber Ford in Holland reported that the transmission has failed at 66,000 miles. Looking online this seems to be a common issue.
I am having coolant leaking into my engine. This is a known issue and with only 60k miles I am already have that issue and it was confirmed by my local Ford dealer.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a failure with the engine while attempting to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to t...
Mileage: 158,000
At 66,000 miles my car starting hesitating when the gas pedal was pressed. Car would accelerate very slowly. Took it to the local Ford dealer. They said the turbocharger needed to be replaced. I had to pay $3000 to replace a major engine component that was only 6000 miles over the warranty. I contac...
We have only had our 2017 Ford escape for less than two years. We are the second owners of the vehicle and have maintained its prestigious service record with none stating that the transmission was or is faulty. Woke up one morning, driving to work and all of a sudden I go to press the gas and it fe...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the engine overheated while driving. The contact pulled over to check the coolant level and discovered that the coolant reservoir was empty. The ve...
Mileage: 58,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud thumping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the tr...
Mileage: 93,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the transmission slipped out of gear. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the engine revved; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the "Service" with an excl...
Mileage: 154,000
Approximately six months ago, for few months the vehicle would misfire when trying to accelerate quickly or above 2500 rpms. It randomly went away and I had the car diagnosed, but since it was not having the issue at the time, I was told I would have to wait until it started back up in order to find...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the engine. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where error code P0299 was retrieved. Th...
Mileage: 96,000
Diagnosis-Coolant intrusion into number 2 cylinder. check engine code misfire #2 cylinder causing engine to overheat and vibration with loss of power. Pulled over and let vehicle cool down and took it in for service. I’m told a new engine is needed. I am also told by Ford my VIN is not included...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 2,000 RPM intermittently. While driving approximately 40 MPH or exceeding 40 MPH, the vehicle was shaking and hesitating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was...
Mileage: 41,455
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was i...
Mileage: 79,900
antifreeze intrusion from head gasket into cylinder 3. broke down on roadway. was diagnosed by ford, Lincoln, mercury dealer kept having to fill antifreeze every other month for years when it became severe the check engine light came on with code to cylinder 3 Ford diagnosed failed head gasket do ...
Coolant leaking into the cylinder compartment (cylinder 3) and Ford refuses to fix it even though it is a known issue. The service technician at the Ford dealership acknowledges that this is a widespread issue for the EcoBoost engines. There is a service bulletin that was put out but Ford acknowledg...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak, and it was determined that th...
Mileage: 51,773
The lug nuts were swollen
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the coil pack in cylinder #3 and spark plug. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The ...
Mileage: 129,300
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle. The contact stated while cold starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling roughly but started operating norma...
Mileage: 57,000
Dealership says there is coolant leaking into engine. I had the car in the dealership 6 weeks ago for it’s 65k miles checkup and no issue was noted then, have driven less than 1,000 miles on it with no noticeable issues other than the check engine light coming on which is why I brought it back in.
Rear differential failing causing the back tires to go at different speed than the front. Causes steering issues. Part is limited in availability per dealership as so many ford cars are having the issue.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to slow down to exit the Interstate and the vehicle started jerking and driving rough. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determ...
Mileage: 100,175
Engine block design is defective and allows coolant to leak into cylinders 2 or 3. This causing white smoke, engine misfires and overheating that can cause an engine fire. Ford has issued service bulletins to replace the engine but no recall at this time.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the coolant fluid was significantly low. The contact was able to drive a short distance to the residence. The vehicle was inspected by a relative who replaced...
Mileage: 88,000
There is coolant intrusion in cylinder 3. My engine needs to be replaced and it has 95,000 miles on it. Ford only covers it to 84,000 miles.
For the last few months, I’ve noticed that my vehicle’s brake mechanism hasn’t been stable, also audible /noises coming from brakes at time, vehicle has an EVAP leak, causing vehicle not to start after refilling with gas. Yesterday, 6/11, while traveling, there was a notice that said engine w...
For the last few months, I’ve noticed that my vehicle’s brake mechanism hasn’t been stable, also audible /noises coming from brakes at time, vehicle has an EVAP leak, causing vehicle not to start after refilling with gas. Yesterday, 6/11, while traveling, there was a notice that said engine w...
For the last few months, I’ve noticed that my vehicle’s brake mechanism hasn’t been stable, also audible /noises coming from brakes at time, vehicle has an EVAP leak, causing vehicle not to start after refilling with gas. Yesterday, 6/11, while traveling, there was a notice that said engine w...
When I am driving my 2017 Ford Escape SE 2.0L Turbo EcoBoost, the engine seems to hesitate/skip when I am driving along at speeds from 25-55, once it accelerates from 55 to 70, the skipping doesn't seem to happen. It feels like the engine is skipping or gear shifting is skipping. This has been happe...
When I am driving my 2017 Ford Escape SE 2.0L Turbo EcoBoost, the engine seems to hesitate/skip when I am driving along at speeds from 25-55, once it accelerates from 55 to 70, the skipping doesn't seem to happen. It feels like the engine is skipping or gear shifting is skipping. This has been happe...
I purchased my Ford Escape SE eco boost 2017 new. and now the engine light came on and I had ford checked to see what was the issue. once diagnosis was done they told me I had to replace my engine for eleven thousand (insane ) my coolant was leaking into my cylinders and engine. I looked up this iss...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that coolant was leaking into the engine. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle w...
There is a Ford Technical Service Bulletin (19-2208) that deals with a coolant intrusion into the engine through a cracked cylinder. My vehicle falls into the category of this particular issue. After multiple repairs to my vehicle due to my engine light coming on intermittently my car warning ligh...
The headlights keep burning out, alternating from driver’s side to passenger’s side. The bulbs burn out about every three months but have burnt out in as little as 1 month (same bulbs). A search on the Internet shows numerous persons having the same problem with their Ford Escapes.
At 37,775 miles on Aug 23, 23; 1st check engine light. The cause was unclear, possibly an intermittent purge valve, which was replaced. The second check engine light was at 46,919 miles on Jul 03, 24; and that's when it was noted the coolant level had dropped a little bit. Excessive carbon was also...
While driving on the expressway the check engine light came on and the car started to shake violently. The car doesn't accelerate right away. After inspection, the auto shop provided the following comments: Engine is burning coolant, upon arrival vehicle low 1 gallon of coolant no coolant leaks pres...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact stated that after several attempts to accelerate, the vehicle lunged forward. In addition, the RPM was ...
Mileage: 118,000
I had my car serviced with Ford 6/2024 for the replacement of a steering rack and pinion that cost $3,000. After repair, my check engine light came on. Ford capped all my fluids, but said they didn’t diagnose the check engine light because it would cost another $200 diagnostic fee. On 7/1/2024 I t...
I had my car serviced with Ford 6/2024 for the replacement of a steering rack and pinion that cost $3,000. After repair, my check engine light came on. Ford capped all my fluids, but said they didn’t diagnose the check engine light because it would cost another $200 diagnostic fee. On 7/1/2024 I t...
I had my car serviced with Ford 6/2024 for the replacement of a steering rack and pinion that cost $3,000. After repair, my check engine light came on. Ford capped all my fluids, but said they didn’t diagnose the check engine light because it would cost another $200 diagnostic fee. On 7/1/2024 I t...
The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the headlights and taillights were inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that water had entered the light assemblies. The he...
Mileage: 100,000
The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the headlights and taillights were inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that water had entered the light assemblies. The he...
Mileage: 100,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to exceed 5 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive coolant consumption. The vehicle was taken to t...
Mileage: 96,000
Coolant leaking into the engine causing the vehicle to overheat
The power steering assist failed suddenly while my wife was driving the vehicle with our children in the car. She couldn’t control any steering. I’ve sought help from the dealer multiple times, but they haven’t been helpful. No prior warnings as far as warning lamps etc.
The power steering assist failed suddenly while my wife was driving the vehicle with our children in the car. She couldn’t control any steering. I’ve sought help from the dealer multiple times, but they haven’t been helpful. No prior warnings as far as warning lamps etc.
The power steering assist failed suddenly while my wife was driving the vehicle with our children in the car. She couldn’t control any steering. I’ve sought help from the dealer multiple times, but they haven’t been helpful. No prior warnings as far as warning lamps etc.
All four of the tail lights, on the hatch and on the sides of the car are leaking and retaining water which has caused the brake/tail lights on the rear to fail. This is an obvious safety hazard and a quick Google search reveals that it is a widespread problem. There has always been some water in th...
All four of the tail lights, on the hatch and on the sides of the car are leaking and retaining water which has caused the brake/tail lights on the rear to fail. This is an obvious safety hazard and a quick Google search reveals that it is a widespread problem. There has always been some water in th...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon approaching the vehicle during a rainstorm, the contact observed water pooling inside the taillight assembly. The contact then became aware that the taillights were not functioning as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The ve...
Mileage: 23,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while in park(P), the vehicle rolled forward inadvertently. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed twice and held down to stop the vehicle. Additionally, on several occasions, the contact observed an abn...
Mileage: 70,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while in park(P), the vehicle rolled forward inadvertently. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed twice and held down to stop the vehicle. Additionally, on several occasions, the contact observed an abn...
Mileage: 70,000
My vehicle is currently with a Ford Dealership and I was advised one of the cylinders is bad and the repair bill is $13,000.00. I have 55,000 miles on the vehicle. This appears based on my research this has been a common problem. Since the 60 months has passed, I am told I have no recourse to add...
My vehicle is currently with a Ford Dealership and I was advised one of the cylinders is bad and the repair bill is $13,000.00. I have 55,000 miles on the vehicle. This appears based on my research this has been a common problem. Since the 60 months has passed, I am told I have no recourse to add...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and shift between gear as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired, and the failure was...
Mileage: 108,000
The contact called on behalf of her boyfriend, who owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine was overheating. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road and inspect the vehicle; however, there was no coolant leak found. T...
Mileage: 130,000
Seems I have one of the Ford Escapes that coolant is leaking into the cylinders, I have 47500 miles on my 2017 Escape. Was informed that the engine needs to be replaced. Car overheated with my [XXX] in the car during a torrential rainfall driving on a highway where people had their hazard lights on ...
After purchasing a 2017 Ford Escape with the 2.0L engine, a check engine light came on, indicating misfires in cylinder 1. Local mechanic found coolant leaking into the engine and advised not to drive more than a few miles as potential for further damage and/or possible engine fire may occur as oil...
After purchasing a 2017 Ford Escape with the 2.0L engine, a check engine light came on, indicating misfires in cylinder 1. Local mechanic found coolant leaking into the engine and advised not to drive more than a few miles as potential for further damage and/or possible engine fire may occur as oil...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated became of a coolant leak on the driveway. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #3. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer ...
Mileage: 125,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the engine overheated. The contact stated that the messages “Engine Overheating” and “LIMP Mode” were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined t...
Mileage: 84,000
We purchased a vehicle from Tom Holzer ford in Farmington Hills, MI back in 2017. We just took the vehicle in for service and the repair shop stated we need a new motor because it is leaking coolant into cylinder number 1. They are able to see exhaust in the cooling system and the vehicle is unsafe ...
I have a 2017 Ford Escape 2.0 w/ a long engine block. Coolant is leaking into the cylinders causing misfires. Apparently this is a known condition, but Ford has only been addressing the 1.5 engines. It’s a slow, almost undetectable condition and a design flaw in the engine. The recall / extended s...
Mine was the 2017 2.0L 4-cylinder, with about 86,000 miles at time of incident. Code read as "P0303 - Cylinder 3 Misfire" Had a crack in Cylinder 3, allowing coolant and oil to get into the cylinder. I got my engine light code around 6 thousand miles before incident. When first addressing the issue,...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start-up. The vehicle was able to be jumpstarted. The contact stated that a system failure warning light was illuminated. The battery was replaced; however, the failure reoccurre...
Mileage: 156,480
There is a known design flaw in 2013-2019 Ford EcoBoost engines where coolant leaks into the cylinders and causes the engine to overheat/fail. There are currently lawsuits pending about this issue but they are mostly focused on the 1.5L model; however, my 2017 2.0L model was just diagnosed with this...
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CAR MISFIRED A LITTLE. HAD CAR CHECKED BY MECHANIC. THEY TOLD ME THIS VEHICAL HAS HISTORY OF ENGINE COLLANT LEAKING INTO CYLINDERS. TOOK TO LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE CYLINGER. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. CAR ONLY HAS 67,600 MILES BU...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was excessive white smoke emanating from the exhaust. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. After investigating the failure, the cont...
Mileage: 79,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to shake and shut off. Additionally, while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop, and the contact was informed that the spark plugs needed to be re...
Mileage: 83,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond with the accelerator pedal depressed....
Mileage: 68,125
Coolant intrusion causing engine failure
The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the eng...
Mileage: 128,215
This is my 18 year old daughters vehicle, she was driving on the highway at a high speed of 75 and all of a sudden it dropped to 50 (TERRIFYING), this happened probably a handful of times before we had the vehicle looked at! The vehicle gave her a check engine light, we had someone look at it at, t...
Coolant intrusion into the cylinders due to a faulty design on the engine block. The only fix for this is engine replacement. 2017-2019 ford 2.0 ecoboost motors. Ford technical service bulletin 22-2229 issued June of 2022 to its service departments acknowledges that there is a know issue and to corr...
On [XXX], I needed to add a small amount of coolant to the reservoir. Mileage was approximately 69,000. On [XXX], I added more coolant, and then began adding small amounts every week or so. Mileage was approximately 91,000. Sometime in early 2024, I noticed rough idle at start-up, lasting 5-15 se...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle started jerking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact's husband was able to pull to the side of the road and then drove to the residence. The dealer was contacted ...
Mileage: 48,000
Ford dealership performed EEC test and ran OASIS- identified TSB 22-2229 and verified that my 2017 Escape SE 2.0L (purchased in July 2020) met criteria for inspection on 02/27/2024. The vehicle had been experiencing an intermittent engine light, coolant loss x 3-4 months, rough start up, and white ...
Ford dealership performed EEC test and ran OASIS- identified TSB 22-2229 and verified that my 2017 Escape SE 2.0L (purchased in July 2020) met criteria for inspection on 02/27/2024. The vehicle had been experiencing an intermittent engine light, coolant loss x 3-4 months, rough start up, and white ...
Coolant leaks into the coils and this is a known design flaw with no recall issued
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a thumping noise coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local auto service center which diagnosed a misfire in cylinders #...
Mileage: 59,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that coolant intrusion into cylinder #3 had caused damages to the engine. The contact was i...
Mileage: 56,000
The engines head gasket has failed causing coolant intrusion into cylinder 3. This seems to be a recurring problem with the 1.5L short block ecoboost engines. This caused the vehicle to be extremely low on power and unable to maintain speed dropping to 40mph on the highway with nowhere to safely p...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the engine was idling rough. The contact stated that there was an engine misfire, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed an...
Mileage: 98,000
Ford Escape 2017 78,831 miles. 5/13/24 Had car inspected at Brannen Ford of Perry. I was concerned that the check engine light was illuminated. The Ford service department noted the Code P0456 but cleared the code and did not advise repair. [XXX] Drove from Georgia to Memphis and began to notice r...
Ford told me I need a NEW ENGINE that will cost $11,000. Coolant leaked into the cylinder. The car only has 62,000 miles on it.
2017 Escape with fewer than 60k Miles on it is now requiring an engine replacement because of a coolant leak. The coolant leak causes a cylinder to misfire and shake the entire vehicle. This is apparently a known issue with this model year and those surrounding it according to my mechanic and a myr...
I have to get a new engine due to the coolant leak.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while a...
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while a...
Mileage: 60,000
Less than 100,000 miles in and the car completely stopped working. It needs a new engine. The coolant was leaking into the engine apparently and hundreds of other people have had the same issue
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating, prompting the driver to pull to the shoulder off the roadway. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken ...
Mileage: 39,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking abnormally. In addition, the check engine warning light was illum...
Mileage: 70,000
I was having to go to stl to see my sons in the NICU in Creve Couer, and when doing so anytime I got over 70 mph for maybe 5 minutes, it would pop up with "Transmission fault, service now." I have to pull over, turn the car off, sit for 30 minutes, then turn my car back on and stay under 65 the rest...
I noticed my paint peeling bad around the edges of my windshield, I have not done anything to it to make this happen and upon reading further into the forums there is a large amount of escape owners who have the same issue, it is flaking away so bad I can clearly see metal, I would like to make a fo...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the engi...
Mileage: 42,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the engi...
Mileage: 42,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle was jerking and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle wa...
Mileage: 85,000
I purchased my 2017 escape almost a year ago. It only has 73000 miles on it. Check engine light turned on. I took it into the mechanic and was told that my coolant was leaking and that I needed a new engine. From what I have read this can lead to the engine catching on fire or engine failure while d...
We are currently having to replace my son's engine in his escape for the second time due to misfire ? He was driving and it lost ability to drive. It was towed to shop which indicates it needs a second engine.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the spark plugs; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another independent ...
Mileage: 126,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the engine misfired on several occasions. The contact stated that there was a strong coolant odor coming from the exhaust pipe. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning light il...
Mileage: 107,750
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that upon start-up the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed and determined that coola...
Mileage: 80,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the coolant intrusion had damaged the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be ...
Mileage: 66,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the coolant intrusion had damaged the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be ...
Mileage: 66,000
Vehicle started running rough and had no power while trying to get on to a highway or leave from a stop. When the "Check Engine" light cam on I took it for diagnosis and it had a misfire in 2 cylinders and losing excessive amounts of antifreeze without any leaks showing. It was later diagnosed as ...
Mileage: 138,195
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that intermittently the engine would misfire on startup and the check engine warning light would illuminate. Restarting the engine would normally solve the issue. The diagnostic code indicated "P0302" as a Cylinder 2 misfire. The vehicle was ta...
I had a check engine code on the car #p0304. I took it to the dealer. They told me I need an new engine for 9000 dollars. They said it was coolant intrusion on the #4 cylinder. Now I've found out that there are thousands of 2.0 litre engines with the same problem. Sounds like a recall issue to me. M...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, where the contact's mother was informed that the failure could not be replicated because the check engine warning light was not i...
The engine started rough and has white smoke. The car lost the speed on a highway all of a sudden. Then, it is diagnosed to be a coolant intrusion problem.
Without any warning, discovered the left brake lamp/tail lamp failed due to extensive water intrusion, caused by the failure of the plastic bonding all along the upper edge of the tail lamp assembly, which allowed copious amounts of water to leak in. The right tail lamp assembly appears to be suscep...
The contact called on behalf of her daughter who owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware of white smoke emanating from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact also noticed an abnormal coolant odor. No warning lights were illumi...
Mileage: 69,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the turbo charger became inoperable. The contact noticed smoke emerging from the vehicle, and the vehicle started losing motive power, and decelerated to 35 MPH. The contact checked the oil and noticed that the oil level w...
Mileage: 72,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine overheated, and the check engine warning light illuminated. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that coolant was leaking from the vehicle. The contact stated that coolant was added but continued ...
Mileage: 124,000
My blue Ford Escape has paint peeling near the left and right edge of the windshield area. This was first noticed in 2022. As of 2024, more paint is peeling.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The contact stated that the engine overheated, and the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed t...
Mileage: 94,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The failure progressed causing the vehicle to fail to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the spark plugs were...
Mileage: 66,000
Engine light on, coolant leaking into turbo
Coolant intrusion into cylinder. This is a known problem on my 2.0l ecoboost engine. The dealership is recommending an engine replacement to fix the problem. Only 94000 miles on it and 7 years old.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was an unknown red warning light illuminated. The message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who informed the contact about a TSB regarding ...
Mileage: 133,375
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was an unknown red warning light illuminated. The message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who informed the contact about a TSB regarding ...
Mileage: 133,375
The Paint is coming off due to Ford forgetting to put primer on first.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that coolant intrusion...
Mileage: 71,000
2017 Ford Escape 1.5L Ecoboost engine. Two mechanics verify coolant leak in the engine block. This failure is addressed by Ford CSP 21N12 which covers engine replacement for vehicle less than 7 years and 84k miles. The CSP was issued June 2022 but "expired" November 2022 so Ford will not honor th...
Engine failed. Coolent detected in Cylinder. Code # PO302 Mis fire detected.Coolent resovoir Low. Infra-red Tested HC 985PP, CO 0.91%. Vehicle chugs during acceleration and is hard to start at times.Vehicle is covered underTSB 22-2229 Issued on June 9 2022.
My car doesn't have 70,000 miles on it and the flex plate is cracked. There have been other models of Ford ie the edge that have had the same problem. Something needs to be done about this because hundreds of people are reporting the same problem. With a quick Google search you can see that.
I was driving to work, and I reversed out of my driveway. I stopped, put the transmission in Drive, and proceeded forward. I let my foot off of the accelerator, and the transmission slipped and the car lurched and made a "thunk" noise. I stopped, and then accelerated again. After about 10 minute...
Coolant intrusion - confirmed by a Ford dealer. After researching, I discovered this is a KNOWN ISSUE with these vehicles, but not yet covered by a recall. I may have to pay $8000 for a new engine. Please add me to the list of Escape owners with this problem. And TRY to get Ford to issue a recall!! ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not ...
Mileage: 34,000
New engine is needed because of a known manufacturing default. There is a class action law suit filed in March of 2024 for this exact problem. The coolant leaks directly into the gasket due to a design flaw.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated with an error message of "Vehicle Overheating – Turn Off Vehicle" prio...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated with an error message of "Vehicle Overheating – Turn Off Vehicle" prio...
Engine failure. Yes - available for inspection. Also have inspection report and video of problem. Vehicle has 49,801 miles on it - check engine light came on. Took it in for service - code was for misfire. Spark Plugs were changed - misfire continued at shop - boroscope was done and it shows coolan...
bought a used 2017 Ford escape Titanium in 2022 with 38k miles. Didn't know anything about the issues with the car. Fast forward 8 months ago I started smelling coolant out of my exhaust. Had a friend to check it and coolant levels were low and coolant found it's way into my engine oil. This was aro...
bought a used 2017 Ford escape Titanium in 2022 with 38k miles. Didn't know anything about the issues with the car. Fast forward 8 months ago I started smelling coolant out of my exhaust. Had a friend to check it and coolant levels were low and coolant found it's way into my engine oil. This was aro...
Coolant leak into engine. Was informed at Ford dealership that this is a known issue, but is not under recall
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the was an abnormal clanking sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to slow at a traffic signal, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was slow in res...
Mileage: 110,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the instrument cluster was inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 15 MPH in a parking lot, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to the residence; however, the vehicle failed to exc...
Mileage: 119,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the instrument cluster was inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 15 MPH in a parking lot, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to the residence; however, the vehicle failed to exc...
Mileage: 119,000
2017 Ford Escape SE 4WD with a 4 CLYINDER D 1.5 DI TURBO engine. We purchased this vehicle used, in 2019 with 42,384 miles. We have kept up with all scheduled maintenance through the dealership. Until April of this year, we have had ZERO issues with this vehicle! First, the check engine light came o...
2017 Ford Escape SE 4WD with a 4 CLYINDER D 1.5 DI TURBO engine. We purchased this vehicle used, in 2019 with 42,384 miles. We have kept up with all scheduled maintenance through the dealership. Until April of this year, we have had ZERO issues with this vehicle! First, the check engine light came o...
Cylinder 2 misfire. Coolant and oil are leaking down cylinder number 2 causing it to misfire. This was diagnosed and confirmed by an independent service center. The engine was slipping which prompted the service appointment. Contacted Ford Motor Company and was advised to file this claim.
Daughter was driving and noticed initially that the steering wheel briefly lost power making right turns and applying the brakes. The next day while negotiating a curve the steering wheel froze and warning light came on stating “steering wheel assist fault.” Almost left the roadway before steer...
I bought this vehicle at 150,000 miles from a reputable dealership only to drive it for 2 days and the engine light comes on. First it was spark plugs, then an intercooler leak, next the turbo, and now it’s on for a a multitude of codes. This is ridiculous! Ford needs to take responsibility for th...
The check engine light continuously came on and would go off. I also noticed that the coolant was needing refilled extremely often. I took the car up to the check engine, light reader, and it informed me that cylinder was misfiring. I cleaned out them out using product from Autozone. There have been...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the engine ran rough, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle shut off and failed to restart until after approximately five hours. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it ...
Blown head gasket. Block corrosion
The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while his daughter was driving at various speeds, the engine ran rough, and the vehicle started shaking violently. On one occasion, the check engine warning light flashed. The vehicle stalled but was restart...
Mileage: 63,500
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle was revving as if the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact slowed down and depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle was jolting like shifting gear. The contact stated there was no warn...
Mileage: 72,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle was revving as if the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact slowed down and depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle was jolting like shifting gear. The contact stated there was no warn...
Mileage: 72,000
Vehicle started shaking a little upon cold start. This did not happen every day and would only do it when first started of a morning. Took for service and was told vehicle needs a new engine. No check engine lights ever came on and vehicle has had no other problems. We are shocked at this news! ...
Check engine light came on and vehicle idled roughly at start up. Diagnosed as bad ignition coil and spark plugs at the Ford dealership; those parts replaced. Within 2 months the same thing happened again and I noted the coolant level was low. Monitored over the next 2 months and noted a 1/2 inch...
While I was driving on the highway at 70mph all of a sudden the car started to shake and slowed down, could not go over 35mph. At 91k miles, the car developed a misfire in coil 2. It was recommended to replace the spark plugs, which we did (all 4). The code received is P0302. Still having having i...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and checked the fluids, and the fluid levels were sufficient. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to ...
Mileage: 122,089
Driving to work and message pops up on the dash that says “High Engine Temperature Stop Safely”. I had the car towed and the engine likely has a coolant leak.
Check engine light came on, and then car started misfiring. Took it to dealership who stated coolant was leaking into the engine and was a result of TSB 22-2322. Technician said if the engine is not replaced it could result in engine malfunction such as overheating and leading up to a fire. Receive...
The exhaust for the engine is leaking into the coolant, the engine's head gasket is failing. There is a risk of engine fire. It is a known design flaw in regard to the 2.0L engine. The recall has not been expanded to Ford. The solution is engine replacement with a Long Block design. Which is sa...
The splash shield on underneath both the driver and passenger sides are falling off the vehicle. Passenger side started last year and the driver side was yesterday 5/17/2024 it appears the plastic pieces holding to the care are failing. Have zip tied them in to place to keep them on. I have seen man...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted on the first and second attempts. Additionally, a catastrophic failure and engi...
Mileage: 55,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, attempting to go uphill, the vehicle failed to shift gear and surged. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission was cracked, and ther...
Mileage: 12,500
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, attempting to go uphill, the vehicle failed to shift gear and surged. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission was cracked, and ther...
Mileage: 12,500
Coolant is leaking into the cylinder. Engine block now needs to be replaced. This is a known design flaw but not being addressed by Ford.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine was misfiring, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak into the engine. The contact was informed that t...
Mileage: 96,000
Coolant is leaking into the engine block in Cylinder 1. This is a known issue. The Vehicle has 61,000 miles on it. Local dealership has confirmed this and diagnosed that the Small Block and the head gasket need to be replaced. The car could stop at any moment while driving due to this defect. ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, a ticking noise was present coming from the transmission. Later, the transmission failed, and the transmission shifter would not go into gear and the vehicle failed to go in drive or in reverse. The vehicle was...
Mileage: 105,000
THERE IS A COOLANT LEAK. I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP IN APRIL 2024 . THE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY IN 3 WEEKS. I FILLED IT BACK UP AND IT RAN EMTY AGAIN IN 3 WEEKS.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle misfired, with the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the RPMs were unusually low. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnose...
Mileage: 68,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle misfired, with the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the RPMs were unusually low. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnose...
Mileage: 68,000
The engine was emitting white smoke at approximately 55,000 miles. After a quick inspection a low coolant level was noted and a code for a misfiring cylinder 2 was noted. This issue is likely coolant intrusion into the cylinder. I was made aware of the Customer Service Program 21N12.
The engine was emitting white smoke at approximately 55,000 miles. After a quick inspection a low coolant level was noted and a code for a misfiring cylinder 2 was noted. This issue is likely coolant intrusion into the cylinder. I was made aware of the Customer Service Program 21N12.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine was misfiring with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that coolant was leaking into the engine, causing the misfi...
Mileage: 87,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where i...
Mileage: 112,302
The engine started using coolant. it uses so much I have to add coolant every other day. The engine now has started to be hard to start and chugs for a short time after starting. After research I found that the ecoboost engine had a design flaw the Ford corrected in 2020 with an engine upgrade. I th...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact heard a loud clanking noise coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated the engine began to misfire. The vehicle was able to be restarted on the third attemp...
Mileage: 101,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact heard a loud clanking noise coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated the engine began to misfire. The vehicle was able to be restarted on the third attemp...
Mileage: 101,000
On [XXX] 2024 my vehicle began to vibrate while driving, then the engine light came on. The following day I took the vehicle to the dealership, Sam Galloway Ford and was given an appointment to have the vehicle checked. The vehicle was dropped off on [XXX] and was left overnight. The following day [...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the "Engine Fault, Service Now" and "Change Oil Soon" messages were displayed. The contact stated that the oil change was due after 2,000 miles. Additionally, the contact stated while driving and making a turn, the vehicle...
Mileage: 122,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shuddering abnormally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into...
Mileage: 130,000
Coolant intrusion that ruined the engine known ecoboost issue
Wheel lug nuts have swollen and are distorted. Have been told by ford dealer to replace them. Car has 41,000 miles. Ford is responsible and needs to replace.
The engine is at 157,000 miles. I have taken it to 2 mechanics in the last few weeks that have diagnosed it with a blown head gasket. They have said this type of engine cannot be repaired and has to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 35 MPH, the overheating message was displayed. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact added coolant. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was co...
Mileage: 127,140
My check engine light on causing vehicle to run rough.and delay in engine performance.(transmission shifting). Ford dealer replace several Emission parts. (Warranty.) .Purge valve system. Oxygen sensors Etc. Car in shop for 12days.pick vehicle up drove 2miles check light came on again. Back to for...
My check engine light on causing vehicle to run rough.and delay in engine performance.(transmission shifting). Ford dealer replace several Emission parts. (Warranty.) .Purge valve system. Oxygen sensors Etc. Car in shop for 12days.pick vehicle up drove 2miles check light came on again. Back to for...
My check engine light on causing vehicle to run rough.and delay in engine performance.(transmission shifting). Ford dealer replace several Emission parts. (Warranty.) .Purge valve system. Oxygen sensors Etc. Car in shop for 12days.pick vehicle up drove 2miles check light came on again. Back to for...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the spark plugs had been replaced previously; however, there was a misfire in the engine, and there was coolant leaking into the engine. The contact stated that the coolant reservoir had to be refilled constantly. The check engine warning ...
Mileage: 50,000
COOLANT LEAK ENGINE
COOLANT LEAK ENGINE
My escape has 54,000 miles and while driving down the interstate it started to shake and lose power. Engine light came on and it started to smoke from exhaust. Thought the engine was going to catch on fire. Barely got it off the road safely. Towed to local Ford dealership and was diagnosed with cyli...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the turbo was leaking oil, and the turbo drain tube was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that there was whit...
Mileage: 85,000
I have a 2017 Fords Escape Titanium with the 2.0 Ecoboost Motor with 24.394 miles on it since purchased new at our Dealer in Albany, NY. This Car is Driven by an elderly woman (grandmother) to the grocery store and bank in our small down only and once a week to doctors. When driving the 2017 Esa...
I brought my 2017 Ford Escape Ecoboost to a Ford Dealer repair shop because the SES light is on, it was running rough, jerks upon acceleration and cold start didn't sound right. The repair shop performed a pinpoint test, performed internal coolant leak, removed #4 spark plug. Borescope cylinder fou...
Coolant leaks into the engine. Vehicle no longer operable. Over $8,100 to replace long block.
Coolant intrusion into engine. This problem is known to Ford. See CSP Letter #21n12 and Technical Service Bulletin 22-2229. Ford only would fix problem if it existed in a 6 month window in 2022. Ford will not help with any costs even though it is their fault. Was advised by many other 2017 Ford Es...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, and it was determined that the spark plug and an ignition...
Mileage: 109,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, and it was determined that the spark plug and an ignition...
Mileage: 109,000
My check engine light came on, so I brought my car into the Ford Dealership within 2 days (their earliest appointment). I had noticed some jumpiness on startup, and white smoke coming from the tailpipe. The dealership service department diagnosed it with a coolant leak into the cylinder, and request...
My check engine light came on, so I brought my car into the Ford Dealership within 2 days (their earliest appointment). I had noticed some jumpiness on startup, and white smoke coming from the tailpipe. The dealership service department diagnosed it with a coolant leak into the cylinder, and request...
The check engine light came on and the vehicle had a rough idle at startup. I took it to the Ford dealer and they told me that there's a coolant leak in the engine and I'd need to purchase a new engine $7900. Upon doing research I've since learned that there was a recall for this exact issue but o...
Due to a design flaw, engine coolant is leaking into the cylinder, causing the engine to stutter. I have been told this could eventually lead to the engine overheating or seizing up while driving.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the temperature gauge displayed that the engine was overheating. An unknown message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, ...
Mileage: 149,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the temperature gauge displayed that the engine was overheating. An unknown message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, ...
Mileage: 149,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the engine would shake. The contact scanned the vehicle and diagnosed that cylinders #2, #3, and #4 were misfiring and there was a coolant leak. Additionally, the vehicle started to stall on a few occasions. The vehi...
Mileage: 119,887
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the engine would shake. The contact scanned the vehicle and diagnosed that cylinders #2, #3, and #4 were misfiring and there was a coolant leak. Additionally, the vehicle started to stall on a few occasions. The vehi...
Mileage: 119,887
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling rough. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinders and determined that the engine ...
Mileage: 89,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling rough. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinders and determined that the engine ...
Mileage: 89,000
Coolant level measuring low again. Engine light on on the dash. My mechanic changed spark plug per error code P300 (random misfire) recorded in the car's memory. Plugs were noted as being dirty and advised to use additive to clean it up. Only have $35,000 total miles on the vehicle. There is a know...
Started to lose power check engine came on found out it was cylinder 1 and 4 misfire leads to coolant leaking in the engine. This is my second engine the first did it at 45000 miles this one is doing it at 15,000 miles I paid 10,000 for a new block and now the same thing again please do something a...
Bought the car used in December 2023 for my son's first vehicle. Small dealer - had their mechic check everything out and was in good condition. Even had spark plug/coil replaced. Drove vehicle coupld of times a week - small trips 30-40 miles round trip. About 3 weeks ago, check engine light came on...
Bought the car used in December 2023 for my son's first vehicle. Small dealer - had their mechic check everything out and was in good condition. Even had spark plug/coil replaced. Drove vehicle coupld of times a week - small trips 30-40 miles round trip. About 3 weeks ago, check engine light came on...
check engine light came on. took to dealer. Dealer reported coolant bottle was empty. Verified coolant is leaking into engine and recommended replacement of long block. Estimated cost $9000. Vehicle has 65000 miles.
The roof metal is defective. I brought my car to the dealership because the rain was pouring in all around the inside of the vehicle coming from the roof, they misdiagnosed it as rodent damage to the sun roof drainage tubes. I had another mechanic look at it who found that the water was coming throu...
Mileage: 104,814
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, the check engine warning light appeared on the instrument panel with heavy white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact also stated that vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehi...
Mileage: 70,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, the check engine warning light appeared on the instrument panel with heavy white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact also stated that vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehi...
Mileage: 70,000
I own a 2017 Ford Escape SE with an eco boost engine. All service of the vehicle was done in the dealership except the tune up. At 100,000 miles, I had a full tune up done on the vehicle. 30 days later, the engine light turned on so I had it checked. The frequency of the light turning on increases....
I own a 2017 Ford Escape SE with an eco boost engine. All service of the vehicle was done in the dealership except the tune up. At 100,000 miles, I had a full tune up done on the vehicle. 30 days later, the engine light turned on so I had it checked. The frequency of the light turning on increases....
Coolant leaking into engine and now I need a whole new engine
The headlights on my escape constantly go out. The bulbs are never burnt out but the headlights will not work. I have seen countless ford escapes that are the same style (so I assume a similar year) that are driving on the road with the same issue. I’ve had two shops look at it and say the bulbs a...
Since last four months I get multiple warning lights with alarm in my car . 1) Engine failure contact dealer immediately announcement 2) steering assist failure announcement ( & steering becomes heavy) 2) Hill assist failure 3) rear park aid failure announcement 4) 911 assist is not operational cont...
Since last four months I get multiple warning lights with alarm in my car . 1) Engine failure contact dealer immediately announcement 2) steering assist failure announcement ( & steering becomes heavy) 2) Hill assist failure 3) rear park aid failure announcement 4) 911 assist is not operational cont...
Since last four months I get multiple warning lights with alarm in my car . 1) Engine failure contact dealer immediately announcement 2) steering assist failure announcement ( & steering becomes heavy) 2) Hill assist failure 3) rear park aid failure announcement 4) 911 assist is not operational cont...
Coolant intrusion into engine cylinders causing engine overheating.Due to defective ford 2.0 ecoboost engine.
Coolant intrusion into engine cylinders causing engine overheating.Due to defective ford 2.0 ecoboost engine.
Started out as misfire codes. Replaced spark plugs then ignition coils. Still getting misfire codes. Discovered engine coolant low and through research found there to be an KNOWN design flaw/issue with these engines that usually results in an entire COSTLY replacement to the customer. Listed in Fo...
White smoke from the exhaust, engine knocking, low coolant levels with no visible leak and check engine light on. These things happened simultaneously out of nowhere. Went to the dealership to get diagnostic and was told water pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. Reported to my insurance comp...
The engine has a crack in cylinder 2. The vehicle is available for inspection in either Lakeland Florida or Dade City Florida. I am at risk of total engine failure while traveling, which could cause a multiple vehicle accident on the very busy roads here. The problem has been confirmed by a certifie...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the cylinder head was cracked, and the engine needed to be replaced. ...
Mileage: 85,000
Engine coolant leaking causing overheating
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine experienced rough operation, reduced power, and the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed an engine misfire was present in cylinde...
Mileage: 80,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that coolant and oil were leaking and the turbocharger and hoses needed to be rep...
Mileage: 84,340
Got low coolant light while on highway and car lost power. Had to pull over. Car was completely out of coolant but no visible coolant leaks. This apparently is a known problem with this model engine from Ford.
I got an email about the tires not performing as they should with there being a recall issued for this. My tires are all cracked and don’t work as should in snow and bad rainfall
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the fai...
Mileage: 94,000
Car began running rough and check engine light came on. Repair shop indicated coolant leaking into the cylinders - a known issue for the engine. Recommended replacement of all sparkplugs. 2 months later same thing happened. Now looking at a total engine replacement.
My vehicles transmission went out while driving which cause my vehicle to abruptly stop in traffic, my vehicle at the time only has about 76,000 miles on it, it is a 2017, from googling more information it appears that transmissions going out on this year and model of vehicle is common, I am wonderi...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the check engine and two unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that there was a loud thumping sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was steered to the sid...
Mileage: 106,000
The coolant is leaking into the engine. I understand Ford is aware of this issue but refuse to fix it, Customers have to pay out of their pockets for a new engine after the engine blew from the coolant leak. My issue is the coolant is leaking into the engine and Bill Currie Ford is telling me the co...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle was shaking and then lost motive power. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer w...
Mileage: 74,000
Coolant leaked into cylinders
The vehicle was working properly until a week ago when the check engine light came on and we then smelled a strong odor of coolant. When we went to the mechanic we were told that our engine was in need of total replacement because coolant had leaked into it. I have since been told that this is a c...
no coolant in degas bottle, cylinder one misfire no external leaks pulled spark plug and found coolant inside of combustion cylinder. Need short block replacement of complete long block. this vehicle was properly maintained every 5k miles. Vehicle was purchased in September 2016 and was a 2017 ford ...
The problem first started out 4 days after I bought it from Graff Jeep in Rockford, MI at 150,000 miles. The engine light came on. I took back to the dealership and they told me it was the turbo and it would cost me $3000 to replace, but they don’t repair Fords, so I would have to call a mechanic....
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65-70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked for a while. The contact stated that while continuing to drive, the warning light was no longer illuminate...
Mileage: 58,000
The coolant is leaking into the engine. Mine and my families safety is at risk because if the coolant runs out, it can overheat the engine which could cause a fire. The problem has been confirmed by a dealer. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone other than the dealer. The initial warning h...
The coolant is leaking into the engine. Mine and my families safety is at risk because if the coolant runs out, it can overheat the engine which could cause a fire. The problem has been confirmed by a dealer. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone other than the dealer. The initial warning h...
CYLINDER 3 MISFIRING AND CRACKED CAUSING COOLENT TO LEAK INTO ENGINE.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds downhill, the vehicle jerked, hesitated to accelerate, and stalled. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving uphill, and the vehicle stalled; however, the vehicle was still running. The con...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds downhill, the vehicle jerked, hesitated to accelerate, and stalled. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving uphill, and the vehicle stalled; however, the vehicle was still running. The con...
There is a known problem with the Ford Escape engines leaking coolant into the cylinders. I have a 2.0 which for two years there have been issues with engines needing to be replaced but Ford will not help owners of the 2.0 engine, only 1.5 and 1.9l engines. My 2.0 has coolant in the cylinders and ne...
There is a known problem with the Ford Escape engines leaking coolant into the cylinders. I have a 2.0 which for two years there have been issues with engines needing to be replaced but Ford will not help owners of the 2.0 engine, only 1.5 and 1.9l engines. My 2.0 has coolant in the cylinders and ne...
The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to both an independent mechanic and the local dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. Th...
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that coolant was leaking into the engine. The contact also stated that the pistons were missing. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the engine needed t...
Mileage: 82,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon the start of the vehicle, a heavy, blueish-colored smoke would emit from the exhaust pipe as the check engine light would intermittently appear on the instrument panel. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at various spe...
Mileage: 50,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon the start of the vehicle, a heavy, blueish-colored smoke would emit from the exhaust pipe as the check engine light would intermittently appear on the instrument panel. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at various spe...
Mileage: 50,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon the start of the vehicle, a heavy, blueish-colored smoke would emit from the exhaust pipe as the check engine light would intermittently appear on the instrument panel. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at various spe...
Mileage: 50,000
The check engine light came on so we called the dealership. This is a 7.5 year old vehicle with under 50,000 miles. They made an appointment for us to come up over a week later. In the meantime the vehicle started to blow a lot of smoke when starting. Smelled like anti-freeze. We took it to the...
The check engine light came on so we called the dealership. This is a 7.5 year old vehicle with under 50,000 miles. They made an appointment for us to come up over a week later. In the meantime the vehicle started to blow a lot of smoke when starting. Smelled like anti-freeze. We took it to the...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified ...
Mileage: 136,000
1.5L EcoBoost engine coolant draining into engine. Code P0302 Cylinder 2 (and now P0303 Cylinder 3) misfire. Causing the engine to overheat and stall on cold start.
The contact owns a 2017 FORD Escape. The contact stated while driving the vehicle, it ran rough and the contact noticed the cooling level was low. No warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the water pump was replaced. However the failure persisted. The contact r...
Mileage: 84,000
The contact owns a 2017 FORD Escape. The contact stated while driving the vehicle, it ran rough and the contact noticed the cooling level was low. No warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the water pump was replaced. However the failure persisted. The contact r...
Mileage: 84,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repa...
Mileage: 85,000
The engine broke down and coolant was coming in somehow. It required a total engine replacement.
The engine broke down and coolant was coming in somehow. It required a total engine replacement.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle had experienced engine misfiring and rough operation. Also, the check engine warning light had been illuminated and white smoke was present coming from the exhaust system. While inspecting under ...
Mileage: 82,194
The vehicle has been well maintained. It has a sealed transmission, and the recall item was scheduled to be serviced because a transmission fault. Light triggered after lurching forward into route 114 while oncoming traffic was traveling at 55 mph and nearly Hit the vehicle. Occurred, Then the tran...
There is a know problem when the 2 cylinder engines in the 2017 to 2019 Ford Escapes. It has a coolant leak that gets into the cyclinders and blows the engine. In our small town of Paris, Texas there has been 3 replaced this week as I know people in the Ford Lincoln parts department. Know they w...
I am reaching out in regards to my 2017 Ford escape vin: [XXX] . I am hoping you can assist me in resolving this matter quickly. In August 2020 I bought my used Ford Escape from a local dealership (Vandevere Buick, Akron Ohio 44303), with high hopes of a reliable and smooth ride. I did receive the ...
I am reaching out in regards to my 2017 Ford escape vin: [XXX] . I am hoping you can assist me in resolving this matter quickly. In August 2020 I bought my used Ford Escape from a local dealership (Vandevere Buick, Akron Ohio 44303), with high hopes of a reliable and smooth ride. I did receive the ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at unknown speeds, the message "Transmission Fault, Service Now" was displayed, and the vehicle stalled shortly afterward. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the conta...
Mileage: 107,000
There was a customer satisfaction program that was issued for the motor. 21N12 certain 2017-2019 model year Fusion and escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L gtdi engine - short block replacement after coolant intrusion Ref: Customer satisfaction program 19B37 - Supplement #4 Ref: Technical servic...
Coolant leaking into engine per EcoBoost system and can cause engine to stop car in motion or can also start fire. Whites Ford in Orrville, Ohio quoted the report and needs a whole new engine to correct known issue at $9,000 I am not clear why there is no safety recall for my vin# If you can resol...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. The contacted stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated while starting ...
Mileage: 116,789
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. The contacted stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated while starting ...
Mileage: 116,789
MY FORD ESCAPE IS IN THE. DEALERS SHOP WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF COOLANT IN THE CYLINDERS THE FIX IS ENGINE REPLACEMENT AT $8,000.00 TO $9,000.00. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FORD 1.5 AND 2.0 LITER ENGINES. MY CAR HAS 50,419 MILES AS OF 2-21-24. WHY HASN’T THERE BEEN A RECALL OR...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was driving rough and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the acc...
Mileage: 53,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheating. The contact stated that he pulled to the shoulder of the road; however, the failure persisted. The coolant temperature warning light was illuminated...
Mileage: 80,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon her husband starting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate above 25–40 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated and flashing. The vehicle misfired and jerked while driving. The vehicle was taken to a...
Mileage: 81,309
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed, and the vehicle was shuddering. The check engine warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local independent...
Mileage: 70,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to change a flat tire, he became aware that the lug nuts became deformed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the lug nuts, informing the contact that the lug nuts were over torqued, resulting in d...
Mileage: 77,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling roughly and misfiring. The contact stated that there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had bee...
Mileage: 73,000
Due to the faulty design of the Ford ecoboost, coolant has leaked into my car's cylinders. The Ford technician at my local dealership has informed me that my car now needs a new engine at a cost of $7300 before tax. I have kept up with the maintainence and service on this vehicle. No one from Ford...
The contact's wife owned a 2017 Ford Escape. While the contact's wife was driving at 80 MPH, both a stop engine and check engine warning lights appeared on the instrument panel. The contact's wife called the contact who was then informed to immediately pull over. As the contact's wife pulled over, b...
Mileage: 100,000
The contact's wife owned a 2017 Ford Escape. While the contact's wife was driving at 80 MPH, both a stop engine and check engine warning lights appeared on the instrument panel. The contact's wife called the contact who was then informed to immediately pull over. As the contact's wife pulled over, b...
Mileage: 100,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered and vibrated after starting. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and the message "Engine Fault, Service Now" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local service cent...
Mileage: 87,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the vehicle stalled, and, on several occasions, there was white smoke coming from the rear exhaust ...
My car has roughly 55,000 miles on it. The check engine light was turning on and off intermittently. Every time I took it to the dealership, the light would go off and they could not retrieve a code. Recently it started idling rough when it would first start. Within a few days it started driving ver...
My car has roughly 55,000 miles on it. The check engine light was turning on and off intermittently. Every time I took it to the dealership, the light would go off and they could not retrieve a code. Recently it started idling rough when it would first start. Within a few days it started driving ver...
Coolant Leak. An Internet search revealed that this was a common problem among this model (coolant leaking into cylinder #2). I keep coolant in the car at all times in case of overheating.
Coolant Leak. An Internet search revealed that this was a common problem among this model (coolant leaking into cylinder #2). I keep coolant in the car at all times in case of overheating.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who determined that coolant was present inside the cylinders of the engine an...
Mileage: 85,000
Good morning, yesterday I noticed that the engine is not running smoothly when starting (i.e. when it is cold). The yellow engine light came on. Errors 0301 and 0316 were detected in the car workshop. Most likely, the engine head was cracked or the head gasket was damaged. Moreover, a week ago I not...
Good morning, yesterday I noticed that the engine is not running smoothly when starting (i.e. when it is cold). The yellow engine light came on. Errors 0301 and 0316 were detected in the car workshop. Most likely, the engine head was cracked or the head gasket was damaged. Moreover, a week ago I not...
Engine stopped entirely while going up a hill. Had a mechanic look at it about a month agoa nd told me that the engine has coolant intrusion issue. Making the engine misfire and makes it lose power and shuts engine off on the middle of the road!! Ford knows about this and redeigned the engine due...
Engine stopped entirely while going up a hill. Had a mechanic look at it about a month agoa nd told me that the engine has coolant intrusion issue. Making the engine misfire and makes it lose power and shuts engine off on the middle of the road!! Ford knows about this and redeigned the engine due...
The engine has had a head gasket failure at 40,000 miles less than 7 years old. This is caused by the FORD engine design according to the dealership. The dealership tells me that it is a "ticking time bomb". Ford covers the 1.5 l engines but not the 2.0 l ones in a TSB 22-2134. This is a 9500.00 fix...
Recently, I noticed that my car has been leaking coolant fluid. I brought it into my local auto shop and was informed that it's an issue with my engine. I was handed a pamphlet of information on the known issue with 2017 ford eco boost having coolant leaking into the engine. I checked to see if ther...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with an unstated message displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed back to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic went...
Mileage: 117,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with an unstated message displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed back to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic went...
Mileage: 117,000
Car misfired while driving. Check engine light came on [XXX]. Car was taken to Ford Murfreesboro service center and we were advised coolant is leaking into the engine. Per the. CSP during the pandemic, Certain 2017-2019 Model Year Fusion and Escape Vehicles Equipped with a 1.5L GTDI Engine – Short...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. There was white smoke coming from the exhaust. Additionally, the vehicle had failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed ...
Mileage: 103,000
The engine failed due to catastrophic damage to the engine due to coolant leaking into the engine block. We were driving on the highway on a two-lane, mountain pass road when the car suddenly shut down. Yes, a Ford dealership confirmed the problem and a Ford customer representative confirmed that it...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from under the hood of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the contact was informed that the water pump wa...
Mileage: 105,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from under the hood of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the contact was informed that the water pump wa...
Mileage: 105,000
Their vehicle’s engine has a defect in the design created by Ford Motor Company that results in coolant leaking into the cylinders which causes engine failure, corrosion, and fire, which causes a severe safety risk to passengers and other vehicles and persons unless a new engine without the defect...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle was shaking. The contact stated that the vehicle was initially driven to the dealer the first time; however, the second time the ve...
Mileage: 70,000
Brought vehicle in for check engine light. Ford mechanic stated that the engine is failing due to coolant leaking into the cylinders , and that this is a known problem. Vehicle stalled and is no longer operational.
Brought vehicle in for check engine light. Ford mechanic stated that the engine is failing due to coolant leaking into the cylinders , and that this is a known problem. Vehicle stalled and is no longer operational.
Cooling system malfunction. Coolant Intrusion. Car is not drivable. White smoke emitting from exhaust. Service Engine Soon light came on approximately 4 weeks ago. Took it into a mechanic who advised that the Turbo Charge needed replacing.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the engine idled rough and the engine misfired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was flashing. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and a diagnostic test was performed. The mechanic tested the cy...
Mileage: 84,613
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, rainwater leaked into the cabin of the vehicle from the roof. The contact stated that the leaks were present at several locations inside the vehicle which included the rear hatch area, the rear driver’s, and ...
Mileage: 25,000
Vehicles warning lights and sound went off on my wife, scaring her and my grandson. I was sick in bed so she contacted my neighbor who took antifreeze and it took a gallon to fill it up. Two weeks later it took another gallon. After inspection of the car and finding no leaks he hooked up a code read...
In December 2023 my 2017 Ford Escape began running rough and misfiring. I took it to a Ford approved garage for inspection since I couldn't get in to the dealer until January. The garage was able to read the check engine light and found a short block coolant intrusion. When he called the Ford Comp...
The lug nuts are swollen/distorted and some cannot be removed with the factory-provided lug wrench. They are supposed to be 19mm, but a 19mm socket does not fit over most of my lug nuts and strips them. Other size sockets do not fit either. Three are damaged. I had to buy a set of extraction sockets...
On [XXX], I was driving on the left lane of freeway [XXX] All of a sudden curtain airbags (both sides) deployed for no reason. The force/impact of the airbags felt like something extremely heavy or big landed on top of the roof. My vehicle slowed down automatically and then went into crash mode and...
Because Ford company has used peanut oil I have rodents getting into my car causing major damages
Because Ford company has used peanut oil I have rodents getting into my car causing major damages
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that several of the skid plate bolts had detached, causing the front of the ...
Mileage: 49,000
When pressing the acceleration pedal, car does not always switch into the next gear. On other occasions, while accelerating the car jerks and does not switch into the next year smoothly
Engine light started coming on and off and it started to run rough on startup. I took it in for servicing and was told coolant was leaking into the engine. Following the inspection, car now runs very rough and I am not longer safe to drive it. The repair is $8000! Ford offered to pay $3000 of that ...
Engine light started coming on and off and it started to run rough on startup. I took it in for servicing and was told coolant was leaking into the engine. Following the inspection, car now runs very rough and I am not longer safe to drive it. The repair is $8000! Ford offered to pay $3000 of that ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The vehicle failed to restart, and the contact's son was stranded on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact’s son checked the coolan...
Mileage: 130,000
Coolant is leaking into the cylinders. This seems to be because of a defect in the way the engine was cut from the manufacturer.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle was difficult to start while still at the pump. The contact stated while driving at various times, there was fumes coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contac...
Mileage: 112,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle was difficult to start while still at the pump. The contact stated while driving at various times, there was fumes coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contac...
Mileage: 112,000
The coolant has leaked into the engine causing engine defect
Turned the heated seat on (driver side seat). After a little while the seat felt too hot so I thought maybe my jacket was positioned strange on my back. I readjusted my jacket and turned the seat down to the medium setting. It still felt too hot so I turned it off. After exiting the vehicle I notice...
Turned the heated seat on (driver side seat). After a little while the seat felt too hot so I thought maybe my jacket was positioned strange on my back. I readjusted my jacket and turned the seat down to the medium setting. It still felt too hot so I turned it off. After exiting the vehicle I notice...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact noticed the loss of engine power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was i...
Mileage: 61,000
Brought car to a Ford dealer for standard service. Dealer found that lug nuts were swollen and could not be removed via standard procedure. 20 lug nuts had to be replaced at my expense.
Leaking coolant into cylinder causing misfiring and bad 1.5 liter engine. $8000 to replace ford knows of the issue with these motors but won’t do anything about it they need to be responsible for this.
There is a major design flaw where the coolant leak causes the engine housing to crack usually around 70,000 MI which is why I feel like I was sold a lemon because they sold this car to me without telling me anything about this at 64,000 miles throwing in a powertrain warranty I guess to cover up th...
Coolant leaking into cylinders 3&4 miss fire on plugs 3&4 as well. Check engine light come on and goes off by itself quite a bit. There have been no incidents or accidents causing such a problem. The contact wants to know if his vehicle has been reviewed by anyone to determine if it fits in the cr...
TSB 22-2229. Coolant intrusion is cylinder one due to engine design flaw. Long block needs to be replaced. Please issue recall.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated while shifting into another gear, the contact noticed that the transmission was slipping. The vehicle was taken to the deale...
Mileage: 42,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle was jerking abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking into cylinder #1. The vehicle failure related to...
Mileage: 114,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine temperature gauge had increased to "HOT”, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that coolant had leaked into the engine causing damage to the engine. The ...
Mileage: 110,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to rotate the tires, it was discovered that the lug nuts on all four wheels were swollen and damaged. The contact indicated that the lug nuts were unable to be removed. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and ma...
Mileage: 60,000
Rh and Lh low beam headlamps keep burning out have replaced the bulbs in both lamps 3 times in 9 months issue causing sudden problem driving at night currently now found the connector on both lamps have melted and required replacing Dealer wanted $3500 to replace both headlamp assemblys as there was...
My vehicle experienced catastrophic engine failure. This is a known issue from Ford in which coolant leaks into the engine and causes issues. They have posted bulletins about the issue but there has been no recall. I experienced no warning signs such as check engine lights or any issues that would h...
July 2022, check engine light came on. Vehicle taken to dealer where purchased (Scott Peterson Ford-Sturgis, SD). They found the code indicated #1 cylinder misfire, running and upon start up. They cleared codes and could not duplicate the misfire. Said they could not figure out the issue and sent us...
July 2022, check engine light came on. Vehicle taken to dealer where purchased (Scott Peterson Ford-Sturgis, SD). They found the code indicated #1 cylinder misfire, running and upon start up. They cleared codes and could not duplicate the misfire. Said they could not figure out the issue and sent us...
Engine warning light came on while driving. Vehicle is operable but service department has indicated coolant intrusion needs new engine short block replaced to operate the vehicle. This is our only transportation and we have been advised not to drive the vehicle as the engine could seize up at any ...
Engine warning light came on while driving. Vehicle is operable but service department has indicated coolant intrusion needs new engine short block replaced to operate the vehicle. This is our only transportation and we have been advised not to drive the vehicle as the engine could seize up at any ...
Background: My 2017 Ford Escape Titanium with a 2.0L Ecoboost engine has 65k miles. Engine light started flashing recently due to Cylinder missfire code P0301 , immediately brought it into Ford and upon their assessment they shared that my engine has a coolant leak in cylinder 1 which is causing maj...
Background: My 2017 Ford Escape Titanium with a 2.0L Ecoboost engine has 65k miles. Engine light started flashing recently due to Cylinder missfire code P0301 , immediately brought it into Ford and upon their assessment they shared that my engine has a coolant leak in cylinder 1 which is causing maj...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D), the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a loc...
Mileage: 100,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D), the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a loc...
Mileage: 100,000
Engine check engine came on and found coolant low, refilled, and 2 weeks later coolant low again. I suspected coolant leaking into the engine since no coolant on the ground. Dealership confirmed this and said new engine block is required. It is a 2017 Escape with only 33,000 miles now. It is rid...
Engine check engine came on and found coolant low, refilled, and 2 weeks later coolant low again. I suspected coolant leaking into the engine since no coolant on the ground. Dealership confirmed this and said new engine block is required. It is a 2017 Escape with only 33,000 miles now. It is rid...
Engine check engine came on and found coolant low, refilled, and 2 weeks later coolant low again. I suspected coolant leaking into the engine since no coolant on the ground. Dealership confirmed this and said new engine block is required. It is a 2017 Escape with only 33,000 miles now. It is rid...
Vehicle was being driven. All of a sudden the vehicle made a shudder, started misfiring, and the check engine light came on. Because of the power loss, the vehicle behind me almost rear ended us, because we were at full speed (60 mph) and on a steeper inclined road. The incident happened on 1/26/2...
my car randomly would not start upon shutting car off and returning to vehicle the car would not start with the keys that was given to me from the dealership that i purchased the vehicle from. it has been having coolant issues where it was reading high temperature then would go back to normal operat...
my car randomly would not start upon shutting car off and returning to vehicle the car would not start with the keys that was given to me from the dealership that i purchased the vehicle from. it has been having coolant issues where it was reading high temperature then would go back to normal operat...
my car randomly would not start upon shutting car off and returning to vehicle the car would not start with the keys that was given to me from the dealership that i purchased the vehicle from. it has been having coolant issues where it was reading high temperature then would go back to normal operat...
I have had to have my engine and my transmission replaced within 2 months apart I keep writing and calling everyone I can I keep hearing the 1.0 l engines are blowing up too due to the wet belt and they're doing nothing with the 1.5 l engines due to the coolant issues I had no warning lights going o...
Mileage: 133,919
I have had to have my engine and my transmission replaced within 2 months apart I keep writing and calling everyone I can I keep hearing the 1.0 l engines are blowing up too due to the wet belt and they're doing nothing with the 1.5 l engines due to the coolant issues I had no warning lights going o...
Mileage: 133,919
Vehicle started idling weirdly, engine light came on the next day which was a code of P0304 (misfire cylinder 4) the day after that I took it to the dealership where I got the car from and they switched the coils on the cylinders and said I needed new spark plugs (those were not replaced) and they t...
The engine has had coolant leaking into it. Clouds of white smoke, stalling and regular low coolant level. Once the recall work was performed, I was still having these issues and told the ford service dept. They said there is nothing they could do. Now my transmission has completely gone out at less...
The engine has had coolant leaking into it. Clouds of white smoke, stalling and regular low coolant level. Once the recall work was performed, I was still having these issues and told the ford service dept. They said there is nothing they could do. Now my transmission has completely gone out at less...
The engine has had coolant leaking into it. Clouds of white smoke, stalling and regular low coolant level. Once the recall work was performed, I was still having these issues and told the ford service dept. They said there is nothing they could do. Now my transmission has completely gone out at less...
The transmission on my vehicle failed at 120K miles. The vehicle had been meticulously maintained and serviced by the dealer at each recommended service date. While travelling up hll, the car would not stay in gear and we were barely able to pull to the side of the road to avoid being hit by cars b...
Coolant leaking into engine, making it misfire, and eventually engine will lock up. Verified by dealer. Needs engine replaced. This is happening to engines built prior to 2019. Ford has a service bulletin for it. Ford needs to issue a recall. The check engine light comes on due to the misfire as the...
My Ford Escape 2 liter ecoboost engine failed and had to be replaced per a Ford Technical Service Bulletin and was replaced by an Authorized Ford Dealership. Engine was liable to fail at any time and a failure could have caused a serious road incident putting my safety and the safety of others at ri...
Transmission went out at about 70,000 miles. There was ZERO warning or notification with a warning light. I thought my car needed new tires as it was slow to start after stopping at a stop light. It also slipped gears. I did not know that this was the "warning" signs of a transmission going out unti...
I took my Escape to the Dealership for routine oil change and tire rotation. (almost 43000 miles). I received a call from Dealership that I had "swollen lug nuts" and to rotate my tires these needed to be changed. I had never heard of such a thing. My Significant Other had not either and he spoke to...
Coolant intrusion into the engine, causing vehicle to overheat with the overheat alert flashing on dash. Refilling coolant before every drive and still overheating, with the coolant always being empty despite being filled daily. Consistent cylinder 1 misfire, even after mechanical inspection/replac...
Coolant intrusion into the engine, causing vehicle to overheat with the overheat alert flashing on dash. Refilling coolant before every drive and still overheating, with the coolant always being empty despite being filled daily. Consistent cylinder 1 misfire, even after mechanical inspection/replac...
this is before an accident will occur.Around the windshield[apillar,on top] the paint is falling off so if I get in a rollover accident or a front end accident is the windshield just going to pop off with any pressure. if the paint under the urethane which holds the windshield in doesn't adhere prop...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the temperature gauge immediately indicated that the engine was overheating, and the vehicle failed to start. The contact allowed the vehicle to cool down. The contact stated that while driving, the v...
Mileage: 140,000
The transmission slipped out of gear at a stop light and the car would not go. I could move the gear shift from park to drive and the car would not go into gear. There were NO warning lights. I had it diagnosed and they stated “internal failure.” The vehicle has less than 130,000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. After which, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning l...
Mileage: 44,000
Coolant has been leaking into the engine on low mileage 2017 Ford Escape titanium 2.0L ecoboost turbo engine.
1. Coolant is either leaking or evaporating which makes the coolant reservoir tank lose water that requires many refills after daily use. This led to the car to heat up without any notice in the middle of a busy highway with a narrow shoulder. This causes the car to release white smoke from the back...
1. Coolant is either leaking or evaporating which makes the coolant reservoir tank lose water that requires many refills after daily use. This led to the car to heat up without any notice in the middle of a busy highway with a narrow shoulder. This causes the car to release white smoke from the back...
1. Coolant is either leaking or evaporating which makes the coolant reservoir tank lose water that requires many refills after daily use. This led to the car to heat up without any notice in the middle of a busy highway with a narrow shoulder. This causes the car to release white smoke from the back...
While driving 40-45 mph the engine randomly shut off. I was able to pull over place into park and restart. The vehicle started normally and I continued to and from work with no issue. I drove to Ford dealership and they cannot duplicate problem.
Engine coolant intrusion short block needed replaced was taken to mt orab dealership to have reprogramming done which I just found out they did not even do the reprogramming back in 2022 I had appointment scheduled for the reprogramming I had made one in November around 11th but not sure what happ...
Engine coolant intrusion short block needed replaced was taken to mt orab dealership to have reprogramming done which I just found out they did not even do the reprogramming back in 2022 I had appointment scheduled for the reprogramming I had made one in November around 11th but not sure what happ...
This car has had many issues regarding the engine there was a tbs put out on it. But as a single mother with 2 kids I just bought this car it was in good working condition with a clean car fax I have only owned it since October 2023. Now I have white smoke coming from the exhaust and it keeps losing...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The ...
Mileage: 41,400
Antifreeze is leaking into the small block, causing a fire in the engine. This was a known issue on the other Ford Fusions and other year Escapes. Upon viewing other users on reddit, this is a major issue.
The engine has a known issue where coolant leaks into the cylinders. There is no fix for this. It affects all Escapes 2013-2019. Ford did a very limited recall restricted to just the 1.6L engines but the issue affects all engines. My escape is at the dealership now and has confirmed that my engine h...
The engine has a known issue where coolant leaks into the cylinders. There is no fix for this. It affects all Escapes 2013-2019. Ford did a very limited recall restricted to just the 1.6L engines but the issue affects all engines. My escape is at the dealership now and has confirmed that my engine h...
Liftgate wont open. It’s been going in and out for the past 3 years. Some times it opens, most times it doesn’t. Now it won’t open at all.
The contact owned a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the instrument panel began flickering. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the flickering ceased. The contact stated that shortly after the flickering stopped, the steering wheel became firm, and was unres...
Mileage: 46,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a large cloud of white smoke coming from the exhaust. The contact stated that the vehicle was also idling roughly. The contact stated that while driving during the day the smoke ceased; however, the vehicle...
Mileage: 78,000
The headlights keep going out. Every couple weeks to a month one of them blows out. Alternates between both of them to the point that there are times that both are out
Without warning, while driving on the freeway, my car lost power due to an engine fault. The car went into limp mode and I made my way off the freeway and into a parking lot, where I contacted a tow company. My safety, and the safety of those around me, was compromised due to the sudden loss of pow...
Without warning, while driving on the freeway, my car lost power due to an engine fault. The car went into limp mode and I made my way off the freeway and into a parking lot, where I contacted a tow company. My safety, and the safety of those around me, was compromised due to the sudden loss of pow...
The Turbo Charger failed. It has since been replaced. My safety was put at risk because, I could not accelerate fast enough to get up to the required speed limit. It has been inspected by a Ford repair shop. There was only one warning: a check engine light came on while I was in route to work. Th...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began to lose forward momentum. The contact stated that his daughter depressed the accelerator pedal, and the engine revved but continued to lose forward momentum. The contact ...
Mileage: 49,543
As my vehicle was being operated, it began to shake and shudder while stopped in traffic. Each time the vehicle was stopped in gear, the entire vehicle would shake horribly. On Thursday January 11th, 2024 the vehicle was taken to the Grieco Ford dealership where I purchased said vehicle as new. Vehi...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure pers...
Mileage: 39,744
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact connected a voltmeter to the battery, but no electrical failure was found. The contact notified the dealer where the vehicle was purchased. The...
Mileage: 83,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while making a left turn into traffic, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was shaking abnormally. Additionally, the contact stated that when the heat was turned on, there was an abnormal burning odor in the vehicle...
Mileage: 93,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while making a left turn into traffic, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was shaking abnormally. Additionally, the contact stated that when the heat was turned on, there was an abnormal burning odor in the vehicle...
Mileage: 93,000
At approximately 55k miles (mid-December 2023), the engine started to misfire on startup. It did not happen every time, but happened enough that the check engine light appeared several days later. The diagnostic codes were P0301-00 (Cylinder 1 misfire detected) and P0316-00 (Misfire detected on st...
It seems like this is a common occurrence especially with this particular vehicle. The low beam LED headlight bulbs keep on breaking resulting in no headlights. These bulbs are expensive and it is such a headache replacing them so often. This should not be the case, but it is.
The KNOWN issue with the 1.5L ecoboost engines happened to my 2017 Escape at 79k miles right after having a the transmission shifter cable bushing recall fixed. Coincidentally, it didn't have the extensive issue before bringing it in for the recall and also ,coincidentally, my warranty expired last ...
The KNOWN issue with the 1.5L ecoboost engines happened to my 2017 Escape at 79k miles right after having a the transmission shifter cable bushing recall fixed. Coincidentally, it didn't have the extensive issue before bringing it in for the recall and also ,coincidentally, my warranty expired last ...
The KNOWN issue with the 1.5L ecoboost engines happened to my 2017 Escape at 79k miles right after having a the transmission shifter cable bushing recall fixed. Coincidentally, it didn't have the extensive issue before bringing it in for the recall and also ,coincidentally, my warranty expired last ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated on a several occasions while driving at various speeds, the contact became aware of an abnormal burning odor. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently for approximately three months. The vehicle was taken to t...
Mileage: 56,000
Vehicle indicated on the on board information screen that the engine has misfire and service engine soon. Inspected and noticed coolant lower than normal and engine would idle different. Took to dealer for check engine light. Inspected by certified technician and was told the coolant was "washing th...
Vehicle indicated on the on board information screen that the engine has misfire and service engine soon. Inspected and noticed coolant lower than normal and engine would idle different. Took to dealer for check engine light. Inspected by certified technician and was told the coolant was "washing th...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light was flashing on and off. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the computer system was down. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was dia...
Mileage: 91,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at 60-65 MPH that while veering right coming off an exit ramp and driving approximately 60-65 MPH, and then coming to a stop at a stop sign; the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. T...
Mileage: 113,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine maintenance, and the contact informed the mechanic about the engine warning light. The mechanic inform...
Mileage: 39,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the gears seized. The vehicle failed to reverse. The transmission became inoperable. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it wa...
Mileage: 110,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine...
Mileage: 56,767
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine...
Mileage: 56,767
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and hesitated as if the engine was misfiring. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program NHTSA ID Number: 10213732 (E...
Mileage: 65,000
I have a problem with my coolant leaking in the engine of my 2017 Ford Escape SE. case, [XXX] is from ford I have contacted ford several times on this issue. My vehicle is currently in the shop now since 11/14/2023. Ford says they are not going to fix my vehicle and it's a known issue I have incl...
I have a problem with my coolant leaking in the engine of my 2017 Ford Escape SE. case, [XXX] is from ford I have contacted ford several times on this issue. My vehicle is currently in the shop now since 11/14/2023. Ford says they are not going to fix my vehicle and it's a known issue I have incl...
I was pulling out on the to the highway and my car just instantly died I barely got it off the road. If someone would have been behind me there would have been a crash I just got lucky. No warning signs no nothing. I had to get my engine replaced because of the coolant leak this is a problem most pe...
Ford Escape 2017 with 2.0 eco boost engine started and ran rough for a few minutes. After driving the check engine light came on. Took to Tuffy who said it had coolant in #3 cylinder after sitting overnight. They would not repair so took to Firestone who verified and found #3 spark plug with heavy d...
Head gasket failed causing coolant to leak entirely. A KNOWN DEFECT.
Several misfires causing lack of power and sudden deceleration in traffic. Coolant leaking into cylinders causing misfiring.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that an unknown cylinder was misfiring. An unknown repair was performed; howeve...
Mileage: 85,000
Received a warning on vehicle. However when diagnostics were run through the Ford's onboard system everything came back as normal. Went to find out what code was appearing. The code stated that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. Had all four replaced, but noticed that the coolant level had d...
Received a warning on vehicle. However when diagnostics were run through the Ford's onboard system everything came back as normal. Went to find out what code was appearing. The code stated that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. Had all four replaced, but noticed that the coolant level had d...
Running rough with no MIL warning light. Possible engine issue as described by the below TSB: Ford TSB 22-2229 Make: Ford Number: 22-2229 Title: 2.0L EcoBoost - Coolant In Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke and/or Illuminated MIL Date: 6/9/2022 Models: 2015-2018 Edge SE 2015-2018 Edge SEL 2015-2018...
Engine small block cracked due to coolant intrusion which Ford issued program 21N12 but now is refusing to repair due to slightly over mileage.
2017 Ford Escape Titanium. As I understand it from my Ford Service Representative: My heat was not warming up and when I noted it back in November, the soonest appt was 12/19/2024. I took my 2017 Ford Escape in to have the heat issue diagnosed on 12/19/2023. The coolant and antifreeze was leaking in...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated when she started the vehicle, the vehicle lurched forward when shifted into reverse and then stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determine...
Mileage: 105,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH with his 5-year-old son in the rear passenger’s seat, the vehicle lost motive power intermittently. Additionally, the RPMs were fluctuating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled into a par...
Mileage: 73,285
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH with his 5-year-old son in the rear passenger’s seat, the vehicle lost motive power intermittently. Additionally, the RPMs were fluctuating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled into a par...
Mileage: 73,285
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated when he started the vehicle, he became aware that the engine was misfiring. The vehicle was also consuming an excessive amount of coolant. The...
Mileage: 88,000
I started the vehicle and the engine was shaking, it had reduced acceleration and power while driving and the engine light started flashing with engine making popping noises and car bucking. I could not stay up with cars on freeway and after stopping would barely accelerate. I had to wait till traf...
I started the vehicle and the engine was shaking, it had reduced acceleration and power while driving and the engine light started flashing with engine making popping noises and car bucking. I could not stay up with cars on freeway and after stopping would barely accelerate. I had to wait till traf...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact used a diagnostic scanner to diagnose the vehicle and retrieved a code that indicated that coolant was leaking into cylinder #2. The contact checked ...
Mileage: 83,000
Coolant leak into the engine, the irreparably damages the engine. Ford refuses to repair.
Car misfires and loses coolant due to antifreeze intrusion into the engine. Engine warning light came on, concern of overheating. I have taken it to a car dealership and they have said yes, it is a know problem. There was a customer satisfaction program-21N12, that replaced customer satisfaction pro...
My Vehicle have a coolant leaking and I hope that you can help us to issue the ford company a recall because this all happen on all ford ecoboost and they want us to pay for $10,000 for engine replacement.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact attempted to start the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after several attemp...
Mileage: 98,686
Transmission code fault I did not have power
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was driving rough and would not properly accelerate with the odor of coolant present inside the vehicle. The contact diagnosed the vehicle with a misf...
Mileage: 55,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35–40 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel was vibrating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, wher...
Mileage: 45,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35–40 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel was vibrating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, wher...
Mileage: 45,000
Blown head gasket at 55,000 miles. Coolant intrusion into cylinder. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 2.0L EcoBoost - Coolant In Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke And/Or Illuminated MIL 19-2346 19 December 2019 Ford Motor Company has known about this problem, but refuses to pay for the repairs, because th...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the lug nuts were swollen and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. ...
Mileage: 44,346
Coolant leak and need new heard gasket at only 71000 miles.
Hi my name is [XXX] and I have a problem with my coolant leaking in the engine of my 2017 Ford Escape 2.0 turbo all wheel drive SE. case, [XXX] is from ford I have contacted ford several times on this issue. My vehicle is currently in the shop now since 11/14/2023. Ford says they are not going t...
Hi my name is [XXX] and I have a problem with my coolant leaking in the engine of my 2017 Ford Escape 2.0 turbo all wheel drive SE. case, [XXX] is from ford I have contacted ford several times on this issue. My vehicle is currently in the shop now since 11/14/2023. Ford says they are not going t...
On November 26, 1923 I had a flat tire on my 2017 Ford Escape. I tried to take the flat tire off & put the spare tire on with the lug wrench provided by Ford & it would not fit on the lug nuts enough to remove them. The size of the lug nuts were bigger than the opening on the lug wrench & I could ...
On November 26, 1923 I had a flat tire on my 2017 Ford Escape. I tried to take the flat tire off & put the spare tire on with the lug wrench provided by Ford & it would not fit on the lug nuts enough to remove them. The size of the lug nuts were bigger than the opening on the lug wrench & I could ...
while driving the steering sweerves to the right doesn't do it all the time
while driving the steering sweerves to the right doesn't do it all the time
while driving the steering sweerves to the right doesn't do it all the time
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, and the diagnostic result showed that coolant was leaking from the head...
Mileage: 73,000
The engine failed due to antifreeze leaking into the #2 cylinder. I use the vehicle daily and drive long distances on the highway several times per year. From my understanding an engine fire could be a result of this issue. I have the car at a garage now to replace the engine at a cost $8700.0...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon inspection of the vehicle, it was discovered that the coolant reservoir was nearly empty. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed and determined that engine coolant had leaked out due to a faulty engine. The contact ...
Mileage: 51,000
I have been told by my mechanic and the Ford dealership that my 2.0 Ecoboost engine overheated as a result of coolant leaking into the cylinders and cracking the engine block. I addressed the issue immediately when the check engine light came on and had the #2 cylinder replaced. The car ran for a br...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reversing into the driveway, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed smoke coming from an unknown location. The smoke eventually dissipated independentl...
Mileage: 112,000
I purchased a brand new 2017 Ford Titanium 2.0L Ecoboost from a Ford dealership. I also had the maintenance service so every service was done by the dealership. Due to the Covid pandemic, I had not driven the car much so it only has 39,777 miles on it. On the evening of Nov 9th, 2023, I noticed the ...
I have filled out this form before. I had to have my engine replaced in my 2017 Ford escape 1.5l. so many people are having problems with these cars with the coolant intrusion problem. Ford refuses to acknowledge it don't know why you guys won't make them put a recall on these engines people owe too...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle occasionally stalled, hesitated, or jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified...
Mileage: 68,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power and the speed was reduced to approximate 35 MPH with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that co...
Mileage: 51,000
I spoke to jasmine, This is [XXX] and we recently spoke regarding my case, [XXX], for the coolant leaking in the engine of my 2017 Ford Escape SE. the issue: Bulletin [XXX] · Number: TSB [XXX]· Date: 12-20-2019 My vehicle has been in the shop since 11/14/2023. Mathews ford has my vehicle now....
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that coolant intrusion had damaged the long block, requiring t...
Mileage: 128,000
Becoming a common issue. The head gasket warped, which allowed engine coolent into the cylinders. Now it has to have an engine replacement. Vehicle has 88,000 miles
TRANSMISSION cable broke. Transmission failed and we had to replace it for $5,500. Car was at 101,000 miles. Ford wouldn't help. Now getting a cylinder 4 misfire - P0304 code, U3000-04. Also, coolant leaks constantly and there is no leak. per the recall of the 2017 Ford Fusion, this coolant leak int...
TRANSMISSION cable broke. Transmission failed and we had to replace it for $5,500. Car was at 101,000 miles. Ford wouldn't help. Now getting a cylinder 4 misfire - P0304 code, U3000-04. Also, coolant leaks constantly and there is no leak. per the recall of the 2017 Ford Fusion, this coolant leak int...
Since I purchased the vehicle second hand from a dealer, I've had a recurring check engine light that comes on a couple of times a month indicating a Cyclinder 1 misfire. I've replaced the spark plugs twice and the engine coils for almost $1000. Then, at 75,000 miles, Cylinder 4 caused a blinking en...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, several attempts were needed before the vehicle started. The contact stated that the vehicle started and idled rough. The engine malfunction warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an indep...
Mileage: 68,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started shaking violently, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway before coasting into a parking area. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dea...
Mileage: 37,000
Cooling system-related engine failure. Coolant intrusion leading to misfires, engine lag, overheating, and ultimately engine failure. The vehicle was purchased in July 2020 with approximately 30,000 miles and driven without issue until late July 2022 when the engine issue began to occur. By early Au...
I purchased car new and had all recommended service performed by the same dealership. At 56k miles (and six years) the check engine light came on. A Ford dealership diagnosed coolant in the engine block. The repair cost $7,700 for a new engine. Ford agreed to assist but only covered 2,700 leaving me...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle was running rough. The contact stated that shortly afterwards the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a misfire in cylinders #4 and ...
Mileage: 78,000
Coolant intruded into the cylinders due to an engine defect
Coolant intruded into the cylinders due to an engine defect
My vehicle had shown a misfire of cylinder 3 at 300000 miles. Had it mantaineced and was told it was a fluke. A year later my car began stalling after starting, smoking out of the tail pipe, and having issues with low coolant levels causing the heat not to work. After research I found this issue to ...
Coolant leaked into my Ford 2.0 Ecoboost engine and needs a full repair. It has been inspected by a Ford dealership. Ford is aware of this problem, it is a well known issue, and they are refusing to cooperate with me. The block on the 2.0L Ecoboost engine had a slot running between the cylinders for...
lug nuts are striped and wont spin off.
Coolant entering engine
Coolant intrusion risk of fire. Complete engine shut down. Ford dealership said I now need a new engine due to the coolant intrusion. Ford knows this is a bad design. They had a Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12 June 2022 for a short 2 months to repair. Ford needs to recall and repair. Deal...
I was told that my head gasket failed and that there was coolant leaking into my engine which caused a total engine failure. I had the engine replaced, and am now having the same issue with a different engine that is being replaced now as I type this. I have read online that I’m not the only perso...
My headlights (low beam) constantly blow out. could become a major problem if both blow out while driving at night.
My vehicle shut off while i was driving on the highway. The check engine light flashed for a few seconds and then the whole car shut off while i was doing 70 on the highway. Thankfully nobody was hurt but i'm lucky to be alive. Cars swerving everywhere! When i took it to the dealer they say it was ...
My vehicle shut off while i was driving on the highway. The check engine light flashed for a few seconds and then the whole car shut off while i was doing 70 on the highway. Thankfully nobody was hurt but i'm lucky to be alive. Cars swerving everywhere! When i took it to the dealer they say it was ...
Check engine light came on and a diagnostic check showed that there was coolant intrusion in the cylinders. This apparently is known by Ford that there was a manufacturing defect.
Check engine light came on and a diagnostic check showed that there was coolant intrusion in the cylinders. This apparently is known by Ford that there was a manufacturing defect.
Coolant has intruded into the cylinder block causing poor engine performance and illuminated MIL
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon approaching the vehicle, she became aware that the taillights were retaining water. As a result, the taillight brake lamps failed to function properly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechan...
Mileage: 72,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon approaching the vehicle, she became aware that the taillights were retaining water. As a result, the taillight brake lamps failed to function properly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechan...
Mileage: 72,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon approaching the vehicle, she became aware that the taillights were retaining water. As a result, the taillight brake lamps failed to function properly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechan...
Mileage: 72,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while pulling out of the driveway and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The message "Steering Loss. Stop Safely!" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagno...
Mileage: 68,840
My car suddenly stopped accelerating. No warning lights came on. If I had been on a freeway, it could have been catastrophic. I had car towed to Sunrise Ford who said I needed a new Turbo boost, turbo charge assembly and VCT solenoids. I authorized that repair as cat only has 65,000 miles. After tha...
My car suddenly stopped accelerating. No warning lights came on. If I had been on a freeway, it could have been catastrophic. I had car towed to Sunrise Ford who said I needed a new Turbo boost, turbo charge assembly and VCT solenoids. I authorized that repair as cat only has 65,000 miles. After tha...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of coolant. There were no visible coolant leaks. The contact was constantly adding coolant to the vehicle. The check engine and power train malfunction warning lights were illuminated. The cont...
Mileage: 60,000
My son and I hit a deer and his back passenger seat seatbelt didn’t lock and my air bag light came on but they never deployed
My son and I hit a deer and his back passenger seat seatbelt didn’t lock and my air bag light came on but they never deployed
The 2.0L Ecoboost leaked coolant into the #1 cylinder, ruining the engine at just over 66,000 miles in my 2017 Escape. I am paying a local Ford dealer $7,500 for a new engine installation. I know that this problem is not unusual, but I wanted you to have this formation so you can add it to your coll...
Vehicle showed a check engine light. Then the vehicle stalled on the side of the road with a temperature warning ("Engine Hot"). Once cooled, the vehicle was able to be driven home. Upon taking it to a repair center, was advised of recall (not in NHTSA database). Ford refuses to honor recall. Ford ...
The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing abnormal coolant consumption. The vehicle was taken to an independent...
Mileage: 96,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing rough starts with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed t...
Mileage: 78,862
FORDPASS Module is controlling the car through the fob key. The dashboard appears "Ford Key Free No Key Detected". I was at the drive thru of IN & OUT BURGER Store last October 15, 2023 when I'm about to leave the car suddenly stopped, engine stopped running and it blocked the drive way no other car...
The high pressure fuel pump failed causing damage to cam and shavings in motor. The mechanic said engine needs to be replaced. I could have been driving on the interstate instead of a back road when this happened and I lost power. Lucky for me I wasn't. It could have been very bad. Ford has had a se...
The contact owns a 2017 ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was hesitating with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with coolant leaking into the engine block. The contact was inform...
Mileage: 54,000
The contact owns a 2017 ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was hesitating with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with coolant leaking into the engine block. The contact was inform...
Mileage: 54,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled fumes coming from the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the coolant was leaking onto the floor. The Engine Service warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had n...
Mileage: 70,000
The engine began to misfire on cylinder 1.The check engine light came on and verified the problem. The sparkplugs were replaced and coil 1 was swapped with #2 to ensure the coil wasn't malfunctioning. the problem resolved for a couple of days and once again misfires and the check engine light indic...
The engine began to misfire on cylinder 1.The check engine light came on and verified the problem. The sparkplugs were replaced and coil 1 was swapped with #2 to ensure the coil wasn't malfunctioning. the problem resolved for a couple of days and once again misfires and the check engine light indic...
Hello - I had my 2017 Ford Escape SE Ecoboost engine replaced by a Ford dealership in July of 2020 after a well-documented manufacturer defect (Ford Service Bulletin 222-2229) involving coolant intrusion into the engine occurred. This known defect can lead to engine failure, overheating, and combust...
Hello - I had my 2017 Ford Escape SE Ecoboost engine replaced by a Ford dealership in July of 2020 after a well-documented manufacturer defect (Ford Service Bulletin 222-2229) involving coolant intrusion into the engine occurred. This known defect can lead to engine failure, overheating, and combust...
My 2017 Ford Escape Titanium, with ~65K miles and just past the warranty period had the engine smoke at times and emit a chemical burn odor inside the vehicle. Took the vehicle to a repair shop, paid for a diagnosis and it came back that there was a known issue to Ford Motor Co. of the engine used ...
The vehicle began experiencing a slight vibration when accelerating. When the vehicle reaches 28 mph through 54 mph, the vibration is noticeable. Very noticeable when going uphill. It feels like the rumble strips you drive over at a road construction area. When the vehicle reaches close to 60 mp...
Coolant leak/ intrusion to cylinder causing white smoke and sputtering when idle and driving. Manufacturer defect noticed prior to warrantee expiring in august 2023 unable to schedule inspection prior to warranty expiration. Manufacturer has tcb on this exact issue. No check engine light. Multiple M...
Engine staying at medium temperature the entire ride but quickly escalating with little acceleration. White smoke from exhaust. Coolant leak into cylinder causing smoke and vehicle not operating properly at normal speeds. Discussed this with the dealership that vehicle was purchased from and service...
I bought this car "new" from Ford dealer in Gainesville , FL in Nov 2016. A dashboard sign suddenly appeared on 10/2/2023 (overheated engine, risk of fire, please stop driving immediately) while driving on I-75 S from Gainesville to Orlando. The vehicle odometer reading was about 78000 miles. The ve...
I purchased my Ford escape 2017 "new" from Gainesville Ford dealer in 11/2016. Over the years I have serviced my vehicle well, changed all my four tires and brake pads in 06/2023. On 10/2/2023, while I was driving on highway- I 75 &Florida turnpike the engine suddenly showed Engine overheated stop f...
my check engine light came on yesterday and i took it to the dealership this morning. they ran diagnostics and told me one of the cylinders is misfiring due to coolant from another cylinder leaking into it. i commute over one hour each way to work, so this puts my safety in danger - they said the ca...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the Auto START/STOP feature failed to operate as needed and the engine failed to restart after depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to immediately start after refueling. The contact stated that ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the Auto START/STOP feature failed to operate as needed and the engine failed to restart after depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to immediately start after refueling. The contact stated that ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that during cold starts, the engine shuddered, and the check engine warning light flashed on and off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced cylinder #2 and the spark plugs. After retrieving the vehicle, the failure reoccurred, ...
Mileage: 52,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH the engine temperature warning light illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road where condensation was observed on the ground under the front of the vehicle. Additionally, The contact st...
Mileage: 160,000
When driving the vehicle an error pops up stating steering fault service now. When this pops up the steering tends to go tough. If you turn off the vehicle and turn it back on the error goes away and the system does not store any codes. There is no reason or repeat action to trigger this error. It w...
When driving the vehicle an error pops up stating steering fault service now. When this pops up the steering tends to go tough. If you turn off the vehicle and turn it back on the error goes away and the system does not store any codes. There is no reason or repeat action to trigger this error. It w...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 2 MPH. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle then started to sputter. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that cylin...
Mileage: 76,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the tailgate failed to remain closed. The tailgate also occasionally failed to open as needed. The gate-ajar message was displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an ...
Mileage: 22,400
Both low beam headlights went out at the same time. Took it to the dealership and they were able to replace the bulb on the driver's side, but are telling me that the entire headlight assembly needs to be replaced on the passenger side for the light to function. I asked why, (headlight assembly re...
Car idles poorly on Start. Check engine light came on and indicated misfire on cylinder 2. Smell of coolant coming from exhaust. Misfires without check engine light as well. Cylinder 2 and 4 have been replaced but engine continues to misfire. Believed to be a coolant leak into the engine
Car idles poorly on Start. Check engine light came on and indicated misfire on cylinder 2. Smell of coolant coming from exhaust. Misfires without check engine light as well. Cylinder 2 and 4 have been replaced but engine continues to misfire. Believed to be a coolant leak into the engine
Engine failure at 82,000 miles due to coolant leak into cylinders resulting in need for new engine.
Engine failed at less than 60,000 miles. Defect is coolant leak into cylinders 2 & 3 (confirmed by 2 dealerships). Ford is aware of this problem with this engine for vehicles of this type with the 1.5L engine. Ford issued a recall on these vehicles and the repair is to replace the engine. Our ve...
* Engine coolant leaked into cylinders causing a complete engine failure. This is a known issue and Ford previously recalled the 1.5L version of the engine for the same problem but not the 2.0L. Parts are not available to inspect as the engine has been replaced. * We were fortunate to be at home in ...
Short Block replacement needed because of coolant inside engine. Current status at dealership for repair advisement. During routine drive to work, car reduced power, indicated 'over temp' light and check engine indicator while in the middle of morning commuter traffic. Inspected by Serra Ford, who ...
Short Block replacement needed because of coolant inside engine. Current status at dealership for repair advisement. During routine drive to work, car reduced power, indicated 'over temp' light and check engine indicator while in the middle of morning commuter traffic. Inspected by Serra Ford, who ...
Rough startup and idle, white smoke out of tailpipe. Local shop ran Ford's TSB 22-2229 to find that coolant had leaked into cylinder #1 and that the long block needs to be replaced per Ford. I was quoted $9,600 for the repair. Upon further research, this is an engine design defect in the Ford 2.0L e...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH the check engine light illuminated and a chime went off and "service engine now" appeared on the instrument cluster. The contact stated that he pulled over and turned the engine off due to seeing the "over hea...
Mileage: 94,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH the check engine light illuminated and a chime went off and "service engine now" appeared on the instrument cluster. The contact stated that he pulled over and turned the engine off due to seeing the "over hea...
Mileage: 94,000
Car was evidently overheating but did not register as hot on the dash, I started it up in the morning and it sounded bad so I was going to take it to have it looked at and then the engine idiot light came on, so I parked it until I could have it towed to a mechanic who told me that there was water ...
Both my front driver and side passenger on tires the side wall has crack d and is separating
2017 Ford Escape with Eco Boost engine- Engine began to misfire when the car reached 67,000 mileage. Check engine light on - took to dealer who informed me not to drive car as it was at risk of catastrophic engine failure due to coolant intrusion in Cylinder #4. Cost of repair -$11,000. Online rese...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would enter LIMP Mode, with the high engine temperature and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was discovered that coolant had entered the engine cyli...
Mileage: 130,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would enter LIMP Mode, with the high engine temperature and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was discovered that coolant had entered the engine cyli...
Mileage: 130,000
My check engine light came on and the dealer ship says coolent leaked into the cylinders and car needs a new engine for $11,000. Car is at 100,000 miles. After doing research it seems a lot of Fords are having this problem because of a defective engine design and should be a recall
Transmission. Was replaced at 101,000 miles. Made driving situation unsafe, at risk for transmission failure. Replaced at independent service. Has been brought to a ford dealership and looked at. Check engine light appeared. 6 months before replacement.
Transmission. Was replaced at 101,000 miles. Made driving situation unsafe, at risk for transmission failure. Replaced at independent service. Has been brought to a ford dealership and looked at. Check engine light appeared. 6 months before replacement.
Engine. Cylinder 2 misfire. At risk for engine failure. Been looked at by independent service center. Check engine light was on. Have done repairs such as spark plugs and ignition coils to fix misfire.
Ford Ecoboost engine coolant leakage into the pistons, causing complete engine failure and subsequent replacement. Check engine light came on and temp guage rised to maximum temp giving warning. I was driving on the interstate at the time and pulled off as soon as possible. Reports show that this p...
The car has coolant intrusion problem that is known to Ford. The check engine light came on. Fortunately, I was not far from home. Upon arriving at home, we discovered that the coolant level was suddenly well below the minimum level. If we hadn't been diligent in checking the coolant, the car co...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, a message indicating that the engine was overheating was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the coolant level was low. The mechanic flushed the coolant....
Mileage: 75,000
Last week my 2017 Ford escape started shaking. Soon after my check engine light came on, an overheating warning, and power train warning came on. I had my car towed to Ford to be serviced. They called and told me I need a new engine. Apparently my coolant has been leaking into the engine. After rese...
Engine has a coolant intrusion defect resulting in the need of a complete engine swap. The vehicle is at the shop, but potentially available for inspection. The issue is widely known to be a common defect of the 1.5L ford ecoboost engine. It has already been inspected by the mechanics and an extend...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with coolant leak into the engine cylinders. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made a...
Mileage: 83,290
I took my vehicle to the Ford dealership I purchased it from as I started to have white smoke coming from my exhaust on startup. Ford ran the diagnostics to identify that the engine short block is failing, causing coolant intrusion into the cylinder bores. This issue will not notify on the dash of t...
On Friday, September 15th, 2023 I was driving an on- ramp to enter a highway. I was driving approximately 40mph, as I was merging onto the hi-way I accelerated and the car lost acceleration. There was a loud bust and the car began to sputter. I was not able to drive over 40mph. I exited the hi-way a...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine started to vibrate and misfire. The contact stated that DTC codes: P0302 (Cylinder #2 Misfire) and P0012 (Intake A cam shaft position timing) were retrieved. The contact drove the vehicle to a loca...
Mileage: 91,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine started to vibrate and misfire. The contact stated that DTC codes: P0302 (Cylinder #2 Misfire) and P0012 (Intake A cam shaft position timing) were retrieved. The contact drove the vehicle to a loca...
Mileage: 91,000
The coolant is leaking into the engine block. This is a no problem with these engines. I may have to replace the engine.
No warning lights went off nothing just broke down on the highway. Took it to a shop they said it was a coolant intrusion of the cylinders and that I needed a new engine. Ford knows there's a default on these engines they are doing nothing people are forking out a lot of money to get them fixed. It ...
A check engine light code popped up which was for cylinder 1 misfire and caused a safety issue because it was burning coolant and caused the engine to overheat and lock up. Ford service center tore down the engine and confirmed that there was coolant in cylinder 1 and in the oil.
I started to experience a check engine light in my 2017 Ford escape with the 2.0 ecoboost engine with approximately 63000 miles on it in late August. The code for the light was P0303 for a misfire in cylinder 3. I also noticed low coolant that I would have to fill sometimes. The misfire progressivel...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start-up. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however,...
Mileage: 80,000
The automatic idle stop jerks very bad I have had to disengage it for safety It should be a recall issue in my opinion ASAP. Thankyou
Auto Start/Stop feature stopped working. Shows unavailable no matter setting. Have had battery checked multiple times and dealership supposedly fixed prior but it is not working again
Auto Start/Stop feature stopped working. Shows unavailable no matter setting. Have had battery checked multiple times and dealership supposedly fixed prior but it is not working again
Coolant is leaking into engine. Check Engine light then engine shutting down on highway.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle began to shake abnormally with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home; however, upon restarting the vehicle, the engine began to shake abnormally w...
Mileage: 37,200
In March of 2021, I was traveling to the Tyrone, PA for a bridal shower, when my check engine light began flashing, and my car was running very rough (bumpy, not accelerating, etc). A Firestone Complete Auto Care in Altoona, PA was able to take my car and diagnose the issue. They determined that coo...
At 95,000 miles the vehicle would jump shifting gears. We took it the mechanic and they noticed one of the cylinders is missing firing. They noticed it is due to a coolant leak. Also, there is smoke coming out of the exhaust and there is a smell. The ford mechanic has said this is due to a coolant ...
Unfortunately, this vehicle has had an ongoing electrical safety issue and Peoria Ford has failed to properly address the concern. The issue is, while driving down the road intermittently the door open and not park indication comes on, then all the electronics start flashing randomly, the radio and ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the temperature gauge started climbing into the high temperature and then went below the normal engine temperature and then fluctuated. Ther...
Mileage: 75,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving normally; however, when the vehicle was started in the morning, the vehicle was idling rough for approximately 5 min...
Mileage: 122,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message “Pull Over Safely” was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was notified of coolant intrusion into the engine and that the cylinder block needed ...
Mileage: 54,400
Coolant is leaking into cylinders just like in the 1.5L engines. Currently no help from Ford on the 2.0L
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle began shaking abnormally. On another occasion, while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle began shaking abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ...
Mileage: 105,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle hesitated and started to shake. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was tak...
Mileage: 105,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle hesitated and started to shake. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was tak...
Mileage: 105,000
Emergency brake sets itself. Car won't start. Takes many attempts to get brake to release and be able to drive car.
I’m submitting this on behalf of my daughter before someone gets hurt or killed. My daughter purchased a ford escape in 2018. Over years the driver rear door has gotten impossible to open. You have to pull so hard that sometimes the door is rip from your hand and snaps shut. Other times you ca...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the gear shifter was firm causing the vehicle to become inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle had n...
Mileage: 113,000
COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE CYLINDERS. DIAGNOSED BY A FORD DEALER.
The engine needs to be replaced due to antifreeze in cylinder 3. There were no warning lights or codes, just kept topping off the antifreeze until I saw TSB 22-2229 and took it to a dealer where it currently sits and has been there 3 weeks waiting for the engine. My vehicle only has 50,000 miles on...
2017 Ford Fusion Coolant Intrusion into cylinders
Car started over heating the coolant is leaking into the cylinder heads causing a misfire and the engine needs to be replaced. Cost to replace it is almost what i owe. I have almost 70,000 miles on it and now I am stuck paying for a car I can't even drive.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, coolant was leaking into the engine cylinder. The vehicle was sputtering. The vehicle overheated and failed to restart. The "Engine Fault - Service Soon" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the ...
Mileage: 103,381
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, coolant was leaking into the engine cylinder. The vehicle was sputtering. The vehicle overheated and failed to restart. The "Engine Fault - Service Soon" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the ...
Mileage: 103,381
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with coolant leaking into the engine cylinder. The contact was informed that the engine neede...
Mileage: 61,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with coolant leaking into the engine cylinder. The contact was informed that the engine neede...
Mileage: 61,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the spark plugs, and ignition coils were replaced. After the repair, the engine started to misfire and jerk while depressing the acceler...
Mileage: 68,000
Coolant leaked through spark plugs and into the engine. The whole engine needs to be replaced. My mental health has been severely affected due to the repair being roughly the same amount I still owe on the vehicle ($11k) and have not been able to make it to work. Ford has acknowledged this specific ...
Transmission would shift from 2nd gear to 3rd gear extremely hard out of no where after about 120k miles. It would also violently shake the entire car when shifting from drive to reverse. No warning lights. Dealer claimed they couldn't confirm it until transmission completely went. My safety was at ...
Known common problem of coolant leaking into engine and ford says they will only replace up to 84,000 miles. This is clearly a dangerous manufacturing flaw.
Known common problem of coolant leaking into engine and ford says they will only replace up to 84,000 miles. This is clearly a dangerous manufacturing flaw.
Ford Motor Company has a known defect with their ecoboost engine in the 2013-2019 Ford Escapes, 2013-2019 Ford Fusions, 2015-2018 Ford Edges, 2016-2019 Lincoln MKCs, and 2016-2019 Lincoln MKZs. My 2017 Ford Escape started experiencing signs of this issue and had the check engine light come one. My...
Check engine light points to cylinder 2 misfire, low coolant, white smoke from tailpipe, odor of coolant. A known defect in 1.5L Ecoboost engines causes coolant intrusion into the cylinder but for some reason 2.0L engines were left off the list for repair by the Ford dealers TSB 21N12. I’ve made a...
With just under 61,000 miles and no check engine light my car overheated on shut off while driving I was able to pull over on the side of the road. Brought to a Ford dealership they a coolant intrusion in cynlinders which means I engine long block assembly
The base of the carseat does not stay locked into position. it freely slides from 5-1 and back. i have video footage showing the carseat rocking forward and backwards when locked. this puts a child at risk for positional asphyxiation and at risk for severe injury or death in the event of an accident...
The base of the carseat does not stay locked into position. it freely slides from 5-1 and back. i have video footage showing the carseat rocking forward and backwards when locked. this puts a child at risk for positional asphyxiation and at risk for severe injury or death in the event of an accident...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to vibrate abnormally. The contact’s wife depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagn...
Mileage: 63,000
Check Engine light was going on and off for a month on 2017 Ford Escape SE with less than 60,000 miles. Was driving to dealership to have it checked out. Before getting to the dealership, an audible and visual Overheating Engine warning occurred. The dealership said they could not look at the car fo...
Engine brought up a check engine light. I had the light investigated at a ford dealership. Diagnostic test showed coolant intrusion into the cylinders. Code 304 and 316 present. Engine was consuming antifreeze to the tune of 1 tank of coolant a day blowing white smoke out of exhaust and overheating....
Just purchased this vehicle on July 3rd and now have Coolant Intrusion and need a new long block engine. I've read online about the MULTITUDE of people having this same exact issue. 2017 Ford Escape SE (2.0 engine) Ford even issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) about it, but refuses to reca...
Just purchased this vehicle on July 3rd and now have Coolant Intrusion and need a new long block engine. I've read online about the MULTITUDE of people having this same exact issue. 2017 Ford Escape SE (2.0 engine) Ford even issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) about it, but refuses to reca...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant leak into the cylinder and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was ...
Mileage: 102,003
The contact owns a 2107 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle vibrated violently, and the engine seemed to misfire. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined there was coolant int...
Mileage: 82,000
The contact owns a 2107 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle vibrated violently, and the engine seemed to misfire. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined there was coolant int...
Mileage: 82,000
I purchased a 2017 Ford Escape a little over a year ago. My vehicle has less than 95,000 miles on it and it has been undriveable since August 14, 2023. I had it towed to a mechanic who advised that there were several cylinders that are not getting any compression which means the engines needs to be ...
I was driving to work at 7am on Saturday, August 26, 2023- and it was a mild morning... maybe 50 degrees. As I was driving I heard what sounded like a gunshot- and once I was able to gather myself, I realized that my panoramic sunroof had exploded. Outward. Nothing hit the glass- it merely exploded....
Lug nut has a two piece design a nut with a chrome cover that swells making it impossible to remove the lugs with the tool provided by the manufacturer. The safety issue is it leaves people stranded without any tool to replace a tire in the event of a flat.
I was driving to NY from NC when my power steering went out in the mountains of PA there was no warning at all just all of a sudden could not barely turn the wheel. When I pulled over a warning then did come on when I turned the car back on stating steering assist failure needs service. I had to c...
Check engine light popped on while driving. No flashing or chimes. Initially told by Ford repair center that this means it is nothing major. Took car in for repair. Told need new $8000 engine. Coolant intrusion into cylinder. I paid car off 2 years. Check engine light came on less than a week later....
We purchased a 2017 Ford Escape near the end of May 2023. By 7/3/23, the engine failed with coolant leaking into the cylinder due to a crack in the engine block P0303 code. The car was at 101,801 miles and required a replacement of the long block engine costing us $8045 performed at a Ford dealershi...
Coolant intrusion into cylinders 2 and 3 requiring short block replacement according to the Ford Dealer. This problem is described in Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12, but the VIN for my car isn’t included even though it meets all the requirements. Please expand to include my VIN IN 22N12. I�...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed an excessive loss of coolant. The vehicle was taken to an independ...
Mileage: 92,300
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed an excessive loss of coolant. The vehicle was taken to an independ...
Mileage: 92,300
My check engine light came on a few weeks ago. I had it checked at an Auto Zone to see what the issues were. It showed cylinder 3 misfire detected. A week later while driving a warning appeared on my dashboard that the engine was hot. The gauge was at the top. I pulled it over and had it towed the n...
My vehicle has been confirmed via a certified FORD service department to have a coolant intrusion issue that FORD is aware of via TSB 20-2100. However, I was never notified by FORD that my vehicle may have an issue & to take it to a service location to have it checked. Here I am 13,000 miles over ...
I went to pick my child up from school, the escape was doing great went across the highway and the car shut down saying couldn’t find the key fob! I tried to crank the car back up to get out of the middle of the road so we wouldn’t get hit and the escape wouldn’t detect the Key Fob. We had a m...
Coolant smell coming from car
During scheduled oil change service on 8/8/2023, informed that wheel lug nuts were swollen and tire rotation was not completed. Replacement lugnuts were not in stock. Returned on 8/17/2023 and had all wheel lugnuts replaced.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power with white smoke coming from the exhaust before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that coolant had intruded into the engi...
Mileage: 31,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power with white smoke coming from the exhaust before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that coolant had intruded into the engi...
Mileage: 31,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that while shifted to drive(D), the vehicle was unintentionally reversed. The check engine warning light was il...
Mileage: 72,400
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that while shifted to drive(D), the vehicle was unintentionally reversed. The check engine warning light was il...
Mileage: 72,400
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while having a routine brake check, the mechanic was not able to remove the lug nuts on all four wheels. The dealer stated was aware of the failure but stated there was no recall for the failure. The dealer recommended the replacement of the lu...
Mileage: 26,000
When I had my Ford Escape serviced today, they told me the lug nuts were swollen and distorted so they needed to be replaced or they could end up being a safety hazard.
Wheel lug nuts stretching and become stripped. Lug nuts installed by a Ford Qualified service technician only.
We have a 2017 ford escape with a 1.5 4 cylinder ecoboost. The car started using large amounts of coolant and misfiring. Took it to the dealership and they found every code needed to diagnos the issue as coolant intrusion. There was a recall on this issue but apparently ford is no longer doing the r...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while at a traffic light or a stop sign, the vehicle jerked and jolted forward when the accelerator pedal was released. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the pu...
Mileage: 72,239
Engine coolant being consumed by number 3 cylinder due to crack. Recognized when low coolant light came on and car began to overheat
Auto restart stopped working Coolant leaking into 2 cylinders, causing full engine replacement
Auto restart stopped working Coolant leaking into 2 cylinders, causing full engine replacement
Auto restart stopped working Coolant leaking into 2 cylinders, causing full engine replacement
In Jan 2019, we bought this certified pre-owned car. Recently, we received a recall noticed that involved the timing system. We took it in and was told that the system was resolved and there was no further issues. Two days after leaving the dealer, the check engine light came on. The car began h...
In Jan 2019, we bought this certified pre-owned car. Recently, we received a recall noticed that involved the timing system. We took it in and was told that the system was resolved and there was no further issues. Two days after leaving the dealer, the check engine light came on. The car began h...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was starting rough. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who performed an injector test, inspected the spark plugs, and informed the contact that there was coolant le...
Mileage: 120,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the rear hatch door was opened for the contact to remove an item from the vehicle, the rear hatch door inadvertently lowered and struck her ankles. The contact was not seriously injured. On another occasion, while attempting to open ...
Mileage: 2,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that engine was damaged due to cool...
Mileage: 98,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that engine was damaged due to cool...
Mileage: 98,000
My engine light came on saying I had a misfire 3. Changed the spark plugs and coil packs. Couple weeks later engine light came back on and says misfire 3. Changed spark plugs again. When I changed the spark plugs the number 3 was wet. Now again my engine light came on and showing misfire 3. This is...
Ford indicated the engine needs to be rebuilt. Coolant was leaking onto the engine causing the engine to misfire. This would cause the vehicle to sporadically hesitate when the vehicle was in use. This issue was inspected, quoted and confirmed by the local Ford Dealer as well as reviewed / confirm...
Coolant leaking into cylinder on the engine, and Ford says it is out of warranty, but a fired hazard
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to run rough, causing the vehicle to vibrate abnormally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the engine failure was intermittent...
Mileage: 103,000
The engine failed states misfire cylinder 1 on diagnostic where the ignition coil and spark plug was changed. Problem recreated itself and then the powertrain fault illuminated and car lost acceleration driving less than 5miles. Car taken to dealership and was told it misfire cylinder 1 and was told...
Engine coolant intrusion. The Engine needs entirely replaced at only 68k miles.
Coolant leaking into cylinder 2. Engine had to be replaced. $8,917 quote from Ford to put a new engine in, and vehicle is out of warranty. The service advisor at the dealership and the mechanic both admitted it is a known defect. Ford refuses to fix this problem. There were literally 5 other vehic...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the spark plugs. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to...
Mileage: 61,500
On July 16th 2023 my husband and I were driving on a local street when our car lost all power. Lucky we were able to make it to our destination and ended up bringing our Escape to a local repair shop where we learned we would need a new engine costing approximately 13000 dollars with no guarantee th...
BEACH FORD REPLACED THE HEADGASKETS AND 12 MONTHS LATER COOLANT LEAKED INTO CYLINDER AND NEED NEW ENGINE. THE VEHICLE IS AT BEACH FORD IN MYRTLE BEACH SOUTH CAROLINA.
At 98,500 mileage I saw white/blue smoke coming from the exhaust. It would cloud up my garage and the smell was terrible. We started parking outside and after the second or third time this happened, we took it into the dealership. There were no warning messages or dash lights present. At the dea...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle was stopped at a light with the brake pedal depressed. The contact stated that a message that read “Stop Vehicle – Emergency” was displayed. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the roadway. The vehicl...
Mileage: 108,000
Technical Service Bulletin #22-2229 needs to be added to my car's vin number. Car was brought to dealership after check engine light was illuminated. Diagnostic trouble codes indicated misfire detected on cylinder 1, misfire detected on start up. Dealership did an additional review, and found coolan...
Technical Service Bulletin #22-2229 needs to be added to my car's vin number. Car was brought to dealership after check engine light was illuminated. Diagnostic trouble codes indicated misfire detected on cylinder 1, misfire detected on start up. Dealership did an additional review, and found coolan...
Code P0302 Coolant intrusions into #2 cylinder causing check engine light with risk of engine failure, stalling, engine fire, decreased power, etc. all of which are life threatening issues to myself, my spouse, and my three young children. Was informed by Ford to file a report.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle started shaking abnormally and failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was...
Mileage: 101,843
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the transmission failed to shift properly into the intended gear and the RPM was fluctuating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that there was an incorrect gear ratio, metal in the oil, and a no...
Mileage: 160,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that he had filled the coolant reservoir and a month later the message to check the coolant level was displayed. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle was running rough and there was an abnormal sound coming from the v...
Mileage: 6,300
All 20 OEM 2-piece lug nuts have swollen so that the OEM supplied lug nut wrench will not fit on the nuts. Therefore, if I have a flat tire while driving, and I need to pull over and change the tire, I have no way to get the lug nuts loose to change the tire. If this happens at night and/or in a d...
2017 Ford Escape 2.0L Ecoboost at 50K miles after "the works" oil change at Ford Dealership I noticed coolant tank was empty, engine was heavily leaking oil, engine was running very rough, whitish exhaust smoke, check engine light came on "misfire code", replaced spark plugs and ignition coils, adde...
2017 Ford Escape 2.0L Ecoboost at 50K miles after "the works" oil change at Ford Dealership I noticed coolant tank was empty, engine was heavily leaking oil, engine was running very rough, whitish exhaust smoke, check engine light came on "misfire code", replaced spark plugs and ignition coils, adde...
2017 Ford Escape 2.0L Ecoboost at 50K miles after "the works" oil change at Ford Dealership I noticed coolant tank was empty, engine was heavily leaking oil, engine was running very rough, whitish exhaust smoke, check engine light came on "misfire code", replaced spark plugs and ignition coils, adde...
2017 Ford Escape 2.0L Ecoboost at 58K miles after "the works" oil change at Ford Dealership I noticed coolant tank was empty, engine was heavily leaking oil, engine was running very rough, whitish exhaust smoke, check engine light came on "misfire code", replaced spark plugs and ignition coils, adde...
2017 Ford Escape 2.0L Ecoboost at 58K miles after "the works" oil change at Ford Dealership I noticed coolant tank was empty, engine was heavily leaking oil, engine was running very rough, whitish exhaust smoke, check engine light came on "misfire code", replaced spark plugs and ignition coils, adde...
2017 Ford Escape 2.0L Ecoboost at 58K miles after "the works" oil change at Ford Dealership I noticed coolant tank was empty, engine was heavily leaking oil, engine was running very rough, whitish exhaust smoke, check engine light came on "misfire code", replaced spark plugs and ignition coils, adde...
Check Engine light came on. Notice some rough starting followed by white smoke from exhaust. Brought to mechanic. Mechanic indicated the following: "diagnosis inspected and verified misfire #4 pulled plug found residue of possible coolant in cylinder, overflow of reservoir was near empty, topped off...
Engine coolant intrusion causing engine failure intermittently while driving at 51k miles. Repaired by Ford at my cost even though it was within warranty mileage but exceeded time by 7 months. This is a known issue by Ford…see Ford Service Bulletin 19-2346.
Have replaced the turbo. Have replaced the transmission. Had coolant leak fixed in October getting into the cylinders. Now again in July coolant is leaking again into the the engine, causing potential fire. Lots of smoke and engine is overheating.
I had a flat tire with my Ford Escape. The lug nut wrench Ford included with the vehicle would not fit the lug nuts. I understand there is a problem with the lug nuts swelling due to an extremely poor design. I can change a tire but because of the swelled lug nuts I had to hire a towing company. ...
My engine is misfiring due to coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The issue has been confirmed by the dealer, and is currently being repaired. It is a safety issue because the engine failing due to lack of coolant could render the vehicle undrivable. It has also caused random jerking movements in ...
While driving sometimes even the speed is below 40mph pushing the accelerator will not accelerate the vehicle making a loud engine noise for 4-5 minutes deaccelerating the vehicle. And again, working fine. It happens random and had happened 5-10 times after I purchased the vehicle in 2020. The frequ...
While driving sometimes even the speed is below 40mph pushing the accelerator will not accelerate the vehicle making a loud engine noise for 4-5 minutes deaccelerating the vehicle. And again, working fine. It happens random and had happened 5-10 times after I purchased the vehicle in 2020. The frequ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had misfired, and spark plug #1 needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; ...
Mileage: 36,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had misfired, and spark plug #1 needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; ...
Mileage: 36,000
On June 15th I took my car to AllStar Ford in Palestine Texas because my check engine came on flashing and I started my car it was running rough and having trouble accelerating. I was called later that day and told I needed 1 new spark plug. I told them to replace all of them and they also did a tun...
On June 15th I took my car to AllStar Ford in Palestine Texas because my check engine came on flashing and I started my car it was running rough and having trouble accelerating. I was called later that day and told I needed 1 new spark plug. I told them to replace all of them and they also did a tun...
2017 Escape 2.0: Ongoing issue with check engine light coming on and running rough. Had issues with traffic with engine suddenly stop running. I am concerned for myself and safety of my daughter. Took to first place and they replaced spark plugs and coil packs. Issue came right back running rough an...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was placed on a diagnostic machine and produced fault codes: P0316 and P0300. The vehicle was then...
Mileage: 58,870
In January 2023, my transmission went, and it was towed to the dealership. It sat for SIX MONTHS until it was fixed. I got the back 1 month ago, 2 weeks later, it broke down, stopped driving, on a VERY BUSY highway. It has now been sitting for 2 weeks and I do not have any answers as to what is wron...
In January 2023, my transmission went, and it was towed to the dealership. It sat for SIX MONTHS until it was fixed. I got the back 1 month ago, 2 weeks later, it broke down, stopped driving, on a VERY BUSY highway. It has now been sitting for 2 weeks and I do not have any answers as to what is wron...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the contact saw smoke coming from underneath the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with coolant leaking into the engine cylinders. The contact was informed that the engin...
Mileage: 114,300
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the contact saw smoke coming from underneath the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with coolant leaking into the engine cylinders. The contact was informed that the engin...
Mileage: 114,300
Check engine light came on, vehicle overheated. When towed to local Ford dealership we were informed that water had gotten into engine and whole engine needed to be replaced. The car is less than 6 years old and only has 59,000 miles on it. We were one month shy of paying off the vehicle when thi...
I was driving the vehicle and then on the dash message board. There was a warning message that said the transmission is not in park and the car shut off on the highway. The vehicle would not start the vehicle gear would not move even when the key was on in the on position, I took the vehicle in to S...
As I was driving one evening my vehicle started acting weird. Anytime I would press the brakes at a stop light, when the light would turn green, as I would press the gas the gears would remain at neutral for a few seconds before going into drive mode. After a couple of days, the problem had gotten a...
Last month I was at one of our clients location, I arrived on-site and parked the vehicle on one of there designated parking spots. I proceeded inside and came back out approximately 1 H.R. later and got inside the car and proceed to turn the ignition on the vehicle and car refused to start. I immed...
misfire of engine with white blueish smoke from both exhaust pipes for short period.
2017 Ford Escape Titanium with just over 65k miles taken to dealership with warning light on. Dealer diagnosed it with coolant to leaking into the cylinders, requiring a full engine replacement with cost of over $7,000. This same issue can be found after a simple internet search and is reported as ...
When I took my car for it's most recent service I was told a tire rotation could not be performed because my car had "swollen" lug nuts. The service technician explained this is a common problem for many Ford models over several model years. The original lug nuts Ford put on these vehicles become ...
My complaint is not about the recall; that is being repaired currently. My complaint is that the engine block on my 2017 Escape has failed at only 57,000 miles. The cost to repair is $10,000 including parts, labor, and tax. I did purchase an extended warranty; however it was for $100,000 miles or...
Car misfires and shuddering at certain speeds. It was determined that coolant was leaking into the engine. $7500 bill to replace the 2.0L engine. Car had around 130km. Ford would not cover any of the costs. This should not be happening with a car of the age/mileage. Ford needs to do something about ...
Car misfires and shuddering at certain speeds. It was determined that coolant was leaking into the engine. $7500 bill to replace the 2.0L engine. Car had around 130km. Ford would not cover any of the costs. This should not be happening with a car of the age/mileage. Ford needs to do something about ...
The vehicle overheats then slows down to about 2-5mph. Continued overheating and low coolant level. The ford dealership customer service representative told me that it’s a very common problem with my model vehicle and accurately predicted that the diagnostic review of the vehicle would find that t...
In June 2023 I took my Grandson on vacation. I filled up my gas and the next day my car began running extremely rough. Once I got home I filled it with premium gas and put fuel injector in hoping it was just bad gas. Did NOT fix problem. Few days later I was driving and the engine just died. Sev...
I was on the highway doing 70+ and my car overheated and shut off. When i turned it back on the engine light was on and it was shaking like crazy. I took it to the dealership and they told me that it is a known prob and it has a coolant leak into the engine. I can see online that this is happening t...
I was on the highway doing 70+ and my car overheated and shut off. When i turned it back on the engine light was on and it was shaking like crazy. I took it to the dealership and they told me that it is a known prob and it has a coolant leak into the engine. I can see online that this is happening t...
I was on the highway doing 70+ and my car overheated and shut off. When i turned it back on the engine light was on and it was shaking like crazy. I took it to the dealership and they told me that it is a known prob and it has a coolant leak into the engine. I can see online that this is happening t...
Car is leaking water in weather strip across the right side of the roof. Causing water to leak into my trunk, pooling in my spare tire area, also leaks near a fuse box that's in my trunk. That's a safety hazard & very scary foe such a new car. I've browsed online and have seen thousands of others th...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while stopped a traffic light, the signal turned green and the contact depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond. The engine revved and the contact stated that the check transmission warning light was illuminated. T...
Mileage: 89,000
3rd and 4th cylinder coolant leakage causing misfires and engine damage.
In 2020, Ford issued a recall on my 2017 due to defects in the short block of the engine. The repairs (parts and labor) were covered under the recall notice and a new short block was installed. Early this month - July 2023, I began to notice white smoke coming from my exhaust. I took the car to W...
I own a 2017 Ford Escape with a 2.0L ecoboost engine. The engine began running rough and the check engine light came on on July 10, 2023. I took it to the Ford dealer where it was purchased new. I was informed that there was a failure in the engine block which caused coolant to enter cylinder 3. ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine overheated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to ...
Mileage: 116,766
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine overheated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to ...
Mileage: 116,766
My vehicle was scheduled to have Customer Satisfaction Program 19B37 completed which would have found that Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12 needed done and Corwin Ford of Reno pushed my service out by months causing those programs to expire. Due to that my now 5 yr old SUV with 66,634 miles needs...
My vehicle was scheduled to have Customer Satisfaction Program 19B37 completed which would have found that Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12 needed done and Corwin Ford of Reno pushed my service out by months causing those programs to expire. Due to that my now 5 yr old SUV with 66,634 miles needs...
Engine too hot when the vehicle is not running hot. Something with the eco boost within engine is causing the vehicle to keep this code coming up when a tune up and coolant has been done.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started and shifted into reverse, the vehicle started jerking. The vehicle was shifted to drive, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle started to lose motive power. Additionally, the contact observe...
Mileage: 107,000
The coolant began leaking into the engine. I was 2 hours into a 4 hour trip and got the sudden message about overheating. The coolant reservoir was empty. I added coolant and made out the rest of the way, but on arrival the coolant reservoir was empty again. The vehicle is at the mechanic’s and I ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while driving. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone Auto Parts, where it was dia...
Mileage: 131,000
coolant intrusion
2017 FORD ESCAPE- Consumer states: " I would like to lodge a safety hazard complaint with N.H.T.S.A. Prompt resolution is requested. I purchased this vehicle from Peoria Ford in December 2018. Unfortunately, this vehicle has had an ongoing electrical safety issue and Peoria Ford has failed to proper...
2017 FORD ESCAPE- Consumer states: " I would like to lodge a safety hazard complaint with N.H.T.S.A. Prompt resolution is requested. I purchased this vehicle from Peoria Ford in December 2018. Unfortunately, this vehicle has had an ongoing electrical safety issue and Peoria Ford has failed to proper...
No wrecks at the moment
No wrecks at the moment
Coolant leaking
Coolant leaking
Initial vehicle issue was the engine light with a problem code for cylinder 1 misfire. All spark plugs and coil packs replaced at independent service center. After same engine code, spark plugs failed and replaced three more times and was informed coolant was 1/2qt low. Vehicle taken to Ford deal...
I just bought this car less than a week again. 2017 Ford Escapes are known to have cylinder misfires and similar issues. My car just had to issue occur. It raises a lot of safety issues and can render the car unusable.
I just bought this car less than a week again. 2017 Ford Escapes are known to have cylinder misfires and similar issues. My car just had to issue occur. It raises a lot of safety issues and can render the car unusable.
I just bought this car less than a week again. 2017 Ford Escapes are known to have cylinder misfires and similar issues. My car just had to issue occur. It raises a lot of safety issues and can render the car unusable.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The vehicle stalled and would not immediately restart. The vehicle was taken to the local service center who was unable to determine the caus...
Mileage: 80,000
Vehicle is at 130000 miles and Transmission pump is failing. Car stalls out at low RPM. Taken to Ford dealership for diagnosis and told about transmission pump and coolant getting into engine. This seems unreasonable for a 5 year old vehicle driven new with routine maintenance.
Vehicle is at 130000 miles and Transmission pump is failing. Car stalls out at low RPM. Taken to Ford dealership for diagnosis and told about transmission pump and coolant getting into engine. This seems unreasonable for a 5 year old vehicle driven new with routine maintenance.
Vehicle is at 130000 miles and Transmission pump is failing. Car stalls out at low RPM. Taken to Ford dealership for diagnosis and told about transmission pump and coolant getting into engine. This seems unreasonable for a 5 year old vehicle driven new with routine maintenance.
Loss of coolant, over heating, mis firing, rough starts. Have had the sparks plugs and one coil pack change. Have to add coolant every 2-3 months about a half gallon. After a service and notice the coolant loss dealer said there was no issues that they knew of and no recalls of the issue. Safety...
There were engine maintenance warnings, running hot
Lug nuts swelled and we could not loosen them to remove the tire.
The engine developed a crack in the block. Antifreeze is pouring into the cylinder causing the vehicle to not accelerate properly. It’s a very dangerous situation when you try and pull out into traffic. Ford knows it’s a problem with 2017 to 2019 2.0 liter eco boost engine. Why haven’t they be...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his daughter was driving approximately 60 MPH, the check engine light illuminated, and the vehicle started losing motive power and was running rough and vibrating. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed...
Mileage: 100,000
The contact’s wife owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating after driving 20-25 miles. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the cylinders, causing t...
Mileage: 82,000
The contact’s wife owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating after driving 20-25 miles. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the cylinders, causing t...
Mileage: 82,000
At about 61,000 miles the engine began to use more antifreeze by 63,000 miles the engine was leaking antifreeze into the engine. we now need to replace the engine.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the vehicle idled roughly with white smoke coming from the exhaust. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred frequently. The contact had t...
Mileage: 119,000
Defect in engine looses coolant could cause overheating and engine lockup
Engine began smoking and had to be replaced 2 days after purchase (in 2020- covered under warranty.) Failed inspection for front end suspension problems which was covered under warranty at first but a year later needed struts and tie rods replaced.. In 2021 the transmission suddenly failed, cost $5,...
Engine began smoking and had to be replaced 2 days after purchase (in 2020- covered under warranty.) Failed inspection for front end suspension problems which was covered under warranty at first but a year later needed struts and tie rods replaced.. In 2021 the transmission suddenly failed, cost $5,...
Had scheduled a service to repair back latch. The day prior the check engine light came on. Upon diagnostic from Ford service center, it was determined that coolant had leaked into a cylinder and caused miss-fire. The Service center informed me that it was just a matter of time until all cylinders w...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering and lost motive power. The contact stated that the check engine and engine default warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the temperature gauge rose to the red zone. The...
Mileage: 82,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manuf...
Mileage: 69,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manuf...
Mileage: 69,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, there was black smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she had experienced the failure on two se...
Mileage: 107,130
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, there was black smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she had experienced the failure on two se...
Mileage: 107,130
Engine failure. Check engine light came on and then went back off a day later. Took it to multiple places to get it checked out. They all told me it was a faulty engine and Ford knows about it. My car really started smoking. Took it to a Ford dealer ship and the even tried to get me some help. The a...
Mileage: 133,812
Engine failure. Check engine light came on and then went back off a day later. Took it to multiple places to get it checked out. They all told me it was a faulty engine and Ford knows about it. My car really started smoking. Took it to a Ford dealer ship and the even tried to get me some help. The a...
Mileage: 133,812
Transmission started having trouble shifting gears at 68,000 miles. Took it to Greenwood Ford and they acted like it know what I was talking about. Then I took it to B & B Tires in Bowling Green and had their mechanic do the 60,000 - 75,000 mile recommended replacement of transmission fluid and he...
Received check engine light for cylinder # 2 misfire. Learned that this relates to a prior technical service bulletin on the vehicle (TSB 22-2229). Required entire engine to be replaced even though car only has 76,500 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shuddering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the engine needed to be ...
Mileage: 87,000
Vehicle has 77,000 miles on it and now needs motor replaced for coolant intrusion into cylinder. After discussing with mechanic it is something they see all the time in the 2.0L ecoboost engines. Mechanic states Ford did not make a block strong enough and they all do this. Apparently ford even sells...
Transmission Failed - Vehicle has been repaired When the transmission failed, I was turning at an intersection and was unable to accelerate to make the turn causing other vehicles to slam on their brakes to avoid an accident. The dealership diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced Th...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine was misfiring. The mechanic replaced four spark plugs and the ignition coils. The vehicle was rep...
Mileage: 115,000
I special ordered a 2017 Ford Escape.The paint on both side windshield pillars is peeling and blistering. I took it to the Ford Dealership and was basically told that Ford would not repair it. There are many with the same problem. My concern is that due to the fact that raw metal is visible it will ...
Vehicle Started to shake when stopped at an intersection. Drove it to the local Ford dealer and was informed that I needed a new transmission. If the transmission failed while the vehicle is in motion or turning at an intersection, there would be no acceleration due to the transmission failing and...
While driving on the interstate, I passed a vehicle. Once I got back into the left lane my vehicle flashed a warning saying ‘service engine now’. My vehicle went from 70 mph to 50 mph very quickly! Cars and semi trucks were passing me by and almost hitting me because of the immediate decrease in...
I had a regular service on my Ford today and the tech said I had "swollen lug nuts", which in my 56 years on this earth have never heard of. My vehicle has less than 30K miles on it. The tech said it is a common problem, and recommend replacement because if I got a flat tire I probably would not be ...
My car is at 86k and the block cracked causing the antifreeze to leak out into the exhaust system, and overheat. The incident left us stranded. There was a check engine light that came on when the vehicle overheated. We took the car to the mechanic and he told us that there is a flaw in the engine b...
The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was veered to the side of the road. The veh...
Mileage: 102,800
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the engine was idling rough with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated there was blue-colored vapors coming from the exhaust. The contact stated that after experiencing the issue several...
Mileage: 117,842
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel injector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure occurred several times. Th...
Mileage: 70,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel injector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure occurred several times. Th...
Mileage: 70,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH uphill, the vehicle was bouncing. Additionally, the vehicle was skipping gears while shifting. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed an...
Mileage: 90,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and it was stated that cylinder #3 was misfiring, and that coolant was leaking into the engine and that the engine needed to be ...
Mileage: 76,588
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle overheated and went into LIMP Mode. The engine overheating warning light was illuminated. The failure reoccurred while driving approximately 65-70 MPH. The failure recurred approximately four...
Mileage: 110,000
On May 18,2023 my husband washed my car and realized the paint is peeling off around the windshield. It is bubbled up in areas and in some areas metal is showing. I have searched this problem on the internet and there are a lot of people having the same issue. I immediately called Ford and the warra...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and the engine misfired. The contact detected smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was ...
Mileage: 88,000
My power steering has gone out 6 times in the last month. It has happened once while driving on the road, and the other times in parking lots while attempting to park. I get the error Service Steering - the electric power steering system has detected a fault. I turn the car off and back on, and s...
The vehicle first started running in a very ragged manner. We first tried better gas but that didn’t help. Then a strange smell, soon followed by car overheating. Realized coolant had all drained out, when actually it was running into the design-flawed engine. It would not hold coolant and has...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, and the contact became aware that the coolant level was low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that cylinder #2 and #3 were misfiring, and that coolant...
Mileage: 67,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, and the contact became aware that the coolant level was low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that cylinder #2 and #3 were misfiring, and that coolant...
Mileage: 67,000
Head gasket issue with coolant getting in the engine. Recommendation from Ford is to basically replace the engine/block, etc estimating $7900 is repairs. Service bulletin 22-2229 exists but Ford will not provide any financial assistance as the vehicle is at 91k miles with a 60K warranty.
The vehicle has been going low on coolant and when it does the check engine line comes on. We took it to the dealership and were told the engine is bad. After searching online, it appears this is a widely known design flaw with the 2.0 ecoboost engine. If this is correct, then it seems Ford shoul...
Coolant is leaking into the cylinders as confirmed by a Ford service center. This issue poses an engine overheating/fire hazard. This issue did not present until 68,000 miles which is outside of the manufacturer's warranty.
February 2023 When starting was running a little rough, check engine light came on. #1 miss fire, took car to Beachaven Auto Care, changed spark plugs, air filter, fuel induction kit was used.(42397 miles) When I got the car home noticed anti-freeze was low, topped it off. March 21, 2023, 836 miles ...
At 71,000 miles, steering fault service now keeps showing up. Steering would lock up out of the blue. Dealer states rack and pinion needed to be replaced. Ford should do a recall since a lot of people are having the same problem and it is extremely dangerous to lose steering while driving.
Check engine light came on,, cylinder 3 misfire. Mechanic said exhaust is leaking into the coolant. Coolant is leaking into the head gasket. Ford refuses to do anything about it, I've had the car for 3 months. Last owner neglect to fix it under Fords 21n12 bulletin, Ford won't do anything despite it...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had been illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that coolant had leaked onto the spark plugs, and cylinder #3 was misfiring. The mechanic informed the contact th...
Mileage: 93,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had been illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that coolant had leaked onto the spark plugs, and cylinder #3 was misfiring. The mechanic informed the contact th...
Mileage: 93,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side taillight lenses had started to detach. As a result of the failure, water started to enter the taillight housings. The contact stated that due to the water intrusion, several warning lights were i...
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. The contact then stated that the vehicle started to hesitate then shuddered. The vehicle was taken to an independent mech...
Mileage: 110,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs, ignition coil, and cylinder #4 needed to be replaced; however...
Mileage: 50,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs, ignition coil, and cylinder #4 needed to be replaced; however...
Mileage: 50,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the cylinder head was cracked, and coolant was leaking into the engine block and that the engin...
Mileage: 87,000
The contact owned a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH the contact struck another vehicle in the middle of the passenger side, causing front-end damages to the contact's vehicle and the passenger side of the other vehicle. No air bags deploy. The seat belt retracted agains...
Mileage: 20,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, along with several other unknown warning lights. Additionally, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who relat...
Mileage: 93,000
HAD TO REPLACE ALL WHEEL LUG NUTS--THE LUG NUTS HAD ENLARGED TO POINT THAT A BIGGER SOCKET WAS NEEDED TO REMOVE THEM AND BECAUSE OF THIS THE NUTS WERE DAMAGED SO NOT TO BE ABLE TO USE. THIS PROBLE WAS CONFIRMED BY EAU CLAIRE FORD-WI
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and driving out of a parking lot, the vehicle was shaking with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the short block needed to be rep...
Mileage: 137,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was running rough. The check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a crack in the short block. Ad...
Mileage: 190,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, a white colored smoke started coming from the exhaust with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic who refused to service the vehicle and referred the contact ...
Mileage: 55,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the dealer determined that 20 lug nuts were swollen and needed to be replaced. The lug nuts were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was ...
Mileage: 46,299
My car has 41,000 miles on it only I have always added oil, done changes. Ford is telling me the entire engine needs replacement, for 12,600$. I am being told only the same line from Sill-Terhar Ford. “There are several holes in vital parts of the engine due to lack of maintenance. Error codes are...
My car has 41,000 miles on it only I have always added oil, done changes. Ford is telling me the entire engine needs replacement, for 12,600$. I am being told only the same line from Sill-Terhar Ford. “There are several holes in vital parts of the engine due to lack of maintenance. Error codes are...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle sputtered. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the cylinders were misfiring. The mechanic replaced the sparks plugs; however, the failure reoccurred. The check en...
Mileage: 93,019
The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The owner stated the vehicle failed to start and the check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be...
Mileage: 70,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the “Service Engine Now” warning light was illuminated. The contact then stated that he noticed an abnormal burning odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who retrieved DTC: P0316 ...
Mileage: 121,760
Anti freeze leaks into the engine block. It needs to be recalled
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. Additionally, the vehicle shuddered while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic retrieved DTC: P0303 (Cylinde...
Mileage: 65,000
Lug Nut issues. If I were to have a flat tire on the highway, it would not be able to replaced by the spare because the lug nuts have swollen. I have replaced the lug nuts to the cost of $263.00 from the dealer. No warnings except the last 2 times at the dealership, they did not rotate the tires be...
Motor blew up only had it for 5 mos.have the Ecoboost motor.had to use my extended warranty.
Our lift gate latch failed and worked sporadically for the past 6 months and sometimes it would not open at all either manually or by any of the electric switches associated with the lift gate. I feel that this is a serious safety issue because if someone was trapped in the back there is no way to...
I am currently financing the 2017 Ford Escape Ecoboost as of 2019. On multiple occasions my car has been in the shop due to the faulty engineering of the Ecoboost engine system leaking coolant. I have paid close to $4,000 in out of pocket repairs that Ford will not reimburse or address the issue. ...
I am currently financing the 2017 Ford Escape Ecoboost as of 2019. On multiple occasions my car has been in the shop due to the faulty engineering of the Ecoboost engine system leaking coolant. I have paid close to $4,000 in out of pocket repairs that Ford will not reimburse or address the issue. ...
I am currently financing the 2017 Ford Escape Ecoboost as of 2019. On multiple occasions my car has been in the shop due to the faulty engineering of the Ecoboost engine system leaking coolant. I have paid close to $4,000 in out of pocket repairs that Ford will not reimburse or address the issue. ...
The paint is peeling on both sides of the windshield. I called Ford Corporate Headquarters, and they provided me with Claim No. CAS-42176162. They also asked me to contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin. Team. I did some research online and found that it is a very common problem in the...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was a large amount of white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. The contact stated that the vehicle was running rough. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The contact stated no wa...
Mileage: 79,500
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while receiving a routine inspection on the vehicle, he was informed that there was corrosion around the windshield of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed the corrosion and stated that if the corrosion was...
Mileage: 55,800
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while receiving a routine inspection on the vehicle, he was informed that there was corrosion around the windshield of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed the corrosion and stated that if the corrosion was...
Mileage: 55,800
Steering stopped working abruptly, was driving and my car made 3 beeps and a message saying steering assist fault service required appeared and immediately I lost all control of the steering. Had I been traveling on a 70 mph highway and not a 30 mile an hour local road I could have gotten seriously ...
Transmission failure and vehicle was maintained by ford 3 days before and for the entire life of the vehicle... this is an issue with this vehicle as many people are reporting it...
I own a 2017 2.0L Escape that has intrusion of coolant into the cylinders. This is a potential fire risk and has been identified per the Technical Service Bulletin 19-2346 dated 12/19/19. There is no incentive to get this fixed and no notification to the consumer to do so, yet it is a fire concern...
Car has 68000 miles - was just serviced for oil change, fluid levels, tire rotation and new brakes - roughly 500 miles past that service - was driving car when suddenly a fault appeared about the power train - said car would stop in x minutes. Car was hesitating and somewhat rough in motoring. too...
Transmission failed while driving at speed up a hill in traffic. Car lost all forward momentum. Car had 116,000 miles on odometer. Car was regularly serviced at Ford dealerships. Problem was reported to Ford. Ford dealer was unable to repair car in a timely manner. They said approximately 1 mont...
Warning signs: VEHICLE WILL SMOKE FROM THE TAILPIPE FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS ON INITIAL START AND GOES AWAY AFTER THAT. I’ve had the car for a little over 6 years now and this began approx 2 months ago Mechanic said coolant was leaking into engine due to the design of the engine and causing it to m...
At 75, 500 miles engine began running rough at start-up followed by check engine light coming on, Ford dealer found codes PO302, PO316 and found coolant present in cylinder #2. Recommend to replace engine long block at the cost estimate of $8000.00. This was also verified at an independent auto rep...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse(R), the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campai...
Mileage: 90,000
I went to an oil change service center to get a tire rotation on my 2017 Ford Escape. They told me that they could NOT remove the tires for rotation because the lug nuts were swollen, which is a known issue. I had just had the Ford dealership put on new tires about 8 months before that and they nev...
Coolant leaking into the engine, confirmed by dealer, recommends replacing engine, $7,000 quote to replace. Engine sputters, especially when starting, symptoms started June 2022 Told engine will at some point fail, causing traffic risk to owner and others depending on the situation of failure.
Mileage: 100,205
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the contact's son, an independent mechanic, with coolant intrusion in...
Mileage: 73,599
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the contact's son, an independent mechanic, with coolant intrusion in...
Mileage: 73,599
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle off the highway as he was on the exit ramp and had slowed to 35 MPH the vehicle began to shake and then stalled. The contact stated...
Mileage: 93,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal amount of smoke come from the exhaust system. The contact reversed out of the garage and parked the vehicle in the driveway. The contact turned off the vehicle and while attempting to restart th...
Mileage: 107,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal amount of smoke come from the exhaust system. The contact reversed out of the garage and parked the vehicle in the driveway. The contact turned off the vehicle and while attempting to restart th...
Mileage: 107,000
2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-413. THE DEALER STATED THE FORD ESCAPE WAS NO LONGER MOTORABLE AND NEEDED EXTENSIVE TRANSMISSION REPAIRS. FORD IS ASSISTING WITH 40% OF THE RECALL REPAIRS.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and there was smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the short block and rela...
Mileage: 48,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the engine coolant warning light illuminated, and the "Pull Over Safely" message was displayed after starting the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not r...
Mileage: 55,000
Torque converter has gone bad at 146,000 miles. Had transmission fluid service/change at approximately 70,000 miles. Recently vehicle has started to shudder and shake violently when in drive and slowing to make a turn or when stopped at a traffic light. If arriving home and shift to park the engine ...
In November 2022, my check engine light came on. The code was for a purge valve. That was replaced and repaired on November 10, 2022. In January 2023, my check engine light came on yet again. This time it was for the fuel regulator. That was repaired and replaced on January 9, 2023. My car did not m...
In November 2022, my check engine light came on. The code was for a purge valve. That was replaced and repaired on November 10, 2022. In January 2023, my check engine light came on yet again. This time it was for the fuel regulator. That was repaired and replaced on January 9, 2023. My car did not m...
In November 2022, my check engine light came on. The code was for a purge valve. That was replaced and repaired on November 10, 2022. In January 2023, my check engine light came on yet again. This time it was for the fuel regulator. That was repaired and replaced on January 9, 2023. My car did not m...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was constantly illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the coolant was leaking into the engine causing cylinder #3 to misfire. The mechanic replaced the #2 and #3 spa...
Mileage: 103,000
Was drive the car to a shop after getting a transmission fault service now code the car would not move and broke down in the middle of the road on a busy road shit car off it drove for two minutes and shut off again had no power to get to side of the road had to pay over $100.00 for a tow bill and s...
Was drive the car to a shop after getting a transmission fault service now code the car would not move and broke down in the middle of the road on a busy road shit car off it drove for two minutes and shut off again had no power to get to side of the road had to pay over $100.00 for a tow bill and s...
Was drive the car to a shop after getting a transmission fault service now code the car would not move and broke down in the middle of the road on a busy road shit car off it drove for two minutes and shut off again had no power to get to side of the road had to pay over $100.00 for a tow bill and s...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was lagging, jerked, and would not properly accelerate from a stationary position. The vehicle was jerking and jolting while shifting from park(P) to reverse(R). The contact stated while driving at a...
Mileage: 96,830
On March 9th 2023, the very first time my engine light came on while I was on my way to work so I decided to take it and drop off at the dealership on the way which is 10 miles away. About 2 miles before I get to the dealership, my SUV started cutting out and the engine light started flashing. I lef...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to restart with the Auto Start/Stop feature. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made...
Mileage: 53,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to restart with the Auto Start/Stop feature. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made...
Mileage: 53,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the “High Engine Temperature - Stop Safely" message was displayed. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle and the vehicle hesitated upon the depression of the accelerator pedal. Due to the failure, the cont...
Mileage: 29,275
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the “High Engine Temperature - Stop Safely" message was displayed. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle and the vehicle hesitated upon the depression of the accelerator pedal. Due to the failure, the cont...
Mileage: 29,275
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal amount of smoke coming from the tailpipe. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed tha...
Mileage: 65,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The engine was misfiring, and the vehicle was shaking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagno...
Mileage: 116,898
I own a 2017 Ford Escape eco boost which had 50,000 miles on it when SEVERE ENGINE OVERHEATING, SHUT DOWN ENGINE IMMEDIATELY flashed on my dash screen while I was driving around town. I let the engine cool, added coolant to the dry reservoir and immediately took my car to the mechanic where it was ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a cracked cylinder head and the engine was replaced; however, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicl...
Mileage: 50,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle started smoking from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the wiring harness under the hood had melted and that the vehicle needed a new engine, wiring harness, a...
Mileage: 100,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle started smoking from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the wiring harness under the hood had melted and that the vehicle needed a new engine, wiring harness, a...
Mileage: 100,000
CONSTITUENT WRITES REGARDING FORD ENGINE MOTOR RECALL AND ISSUES CONCERNING IT.
Can not remove the lug nuts using the provided tool. As a result, could not change a flat tire and had to call a tow truck. The tow truck could not remove the lug nuts using additional professional tools. Extra expense and time was incurred to fix the flat tire due to failure of the Ford tool to rem...
Can not remove the lug nuts using the provided tool. As a result, could not change a flat tire and had to call a tow truck. The tow truck could not remove the lug nuts using additional professional tools. Extra expense and time was incurred to fix the flat tire due to failure of the Ford tool to rem...
The car has suffered from multiple problems since 2020, where each time I would take it to the shop to be assessed.. The transmission, the electrical, and I have suffered from mental illness due to me being afraid to drive in the car. There was no way to get it diagnosed for the specific recall. I h...
Mileage: 129,994
The car has suffered from multiple problems since 2020, where each time I would take it to the shop to be assessed.. The transmission, the electrical, and I have suffered from mental illness due to me being afraid to drive in the car. There was no way to get it diagnosed for the specific recall. I h...
Mileage: 129,994
The car has suffered from multiple problems since 2020, where each time I would take it to the shop to be assessed.. The transmission, the electrical, and I have suffered from mental illness due to me being afraid to drive in the car. There was no way to get it diagnosed for the specific recall. I h...
Mileage: 129,994
Swollen lug nuts. If I had a flat tire I could not change, and or roadside assistance. Dealer could not rotate tires. Inspected by dealer, seems to be because of aluminum lug nuts characteristics. No warning light attached to this part.
Swollen lug nuts. If I had a flat tire I could not change, and or roadside assistance. Dealer could not rotate tires. Inspected by dealer, seems to be because of aluminum lug nuts characteristics. No warning light attached to this part.
While driving on the freeway the engine suddenly lost power, stuttered, misfired, ran very rough and "buckled". I was unable to maintain speed and had to turn off the freeway a the next exit. I was able to reach a safe location in "crawl mode" from where the car had to be towed to the dealership. ...
While driving on the freeway the engine suddenly lost power, stuttered, misfired, ran very rough and "buckled". I was unable to maintain speed and had to turn off the freeway a the next exit. I was able to reach a safe location in "crawl mode" from where the car had to be towed to the dealership. ...
While driving on the freeway the engine suddenly lost power, stuttered, misfired, ran very rough and "buckled". I was unable to maintain speed and had to turn off the freeway a the next exit. I was able to reach a safe location in "crawl mode" from where the car had to be towed to the dealership. ...
Coolant leaking into cylinders resulting in engine misfiring and not running correctly.
2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-413.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer for tire service however, the dealer was unable to remove the lug nuts. The contact stated that the lug nuts were swollen. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact stated that the parts to do the repair was n...
Mileage: 20,047
The engine is experience the COOLANT INTRUSION problem . This is a SAFETY problem driving on the roads. It may at some point emit white smoke out the exhaust and causing the engine to run poorly. There by possibly causing a fatal accident !!! Ford REFUSES to fix the problem because the coolant i...
The engine is experience the COOLANT INTRUSION problem . This is a SAFETY problem driving on the roads. It may at some point emit white smoke out the exhaust and causing the engine to run poorly. There by possibly causing a fatal accident !!! Ford REFUSES to fix the problem because the coolant i...
The engine is experience the COOLANT INTRUSION problem . This is a SAFETY problem driving on the roads. It may at some point emit white smoke out the exhaust and causing the engine to run poorly. There by possibly causing a fatal accident !!! Ford REFUSES to fix the problem because the coolant i...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the interior lights remained illuminated, due to the liftgate failing to close securely. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she replaced the key fob, lubricated the door l...
Mileage: 55,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start four days after NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) repair was completed on the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where the battery and spark p...
Mileage: 81,292
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start four days after NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) repair was completed on the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where the battery and spark p...
Mileage: 81,292
Lug nuts could not be removed to change flat tire. AAA service provider could not remove lug nuts at external location to change flat tire out with spare. Independent service center needed to replace lugs with new set.
Lug nuts could not be removed to change flat tire. AAA service provider could not remove lug nuts at external location to change flat tire out with spare. Independent service center needed to replace lugs with new set.
On 129, 2023 I was driving on a highway 40 miles outside of Las Vegas Nevada and my car started shaking horribly and I took the nearest exit and had it towed and had a scan done on it on 1/30/2023. The scan showed oil on the spark plug misfire number two. Since I had a powertrain warranty, I had it ...
On 129, 2023 I was driving on a highway 40 miles outside of Las Vegas Nevada and my car started shaking horribly and I took the nearest exit and had it towed and had a scan done on it on 1/30/2023. The scan showed oil on the spark plug misfire number two. Since I had a powertrain warranty, I had it ...
I just recently became I aware of a recall issue with my 2017 Ford Escape, vin #[XXX]. Apparently, coolant is entering my engine block. My vehicle’s coolant reservoir is constantly low and I see excessive white smoke coming from the tailpipe. I was never notified by Ford. I became aware about the ...
the lug nuts are being striped when changing for tire rotation or a flat or new tiers
the lug nuts are being striped when changing for tire rotation or a flat or new tiers
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated when she started the vehicle, the "engine fault service now" message was displayed. The contact stated that later the "high-temperature stop now" warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she pulled over and turned the vehicle off....
Mileage: 88,802
2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER THE SAFETY RECALL WAS PERFORMED THEY BEGAN TO HAVE ISSUES WITH THEIR TRANSMISSION.
My low beam headlights go out about every 60 days. I find myself having to drive home... once with both lights failing at the same time. This is discussed in many on-line forums and seems to be a common problem with this car.
My low beam headlights go out about every 60 days. I find myself having to drive home... once with both lights failing at the same time. This is discussed in many on-line forums and seems to be a common problem with this car.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #3, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The ve...
Mileage: 77,747
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #3, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The ve...
Mileage: 77,747
Took vehicle to service to ford dealership to include tire rotation. Was told technician had difficult time removing lug nuts as the were swollen and frozen. Service Manager informed me they would need to be replaced as in emergency on road may not be able to be removed. Was told by service manag...
Took vehicle to service to ford dealership to include tire rotation. Was told technician had difficult time removing lug nuts as the were swollen and frozen. Service Manager informed me they would need to be replaced as in emergency on road may not be able to be removed. Was told by service manag...
Garage kept and WELL maintained escape threw one code on February 4th,2023. Code said High engine temp. Come to a safe stop! We only rode less than 300 feet and immediately called for a tow truck. Had it hauled to dealer (Haag Ford in Lawrenceburg, IN). Engine was pronounced dead by salesperson a...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-40 MPH and shifting into third gear, the vehicle started to stall until the vehicle accelerated over 50 MPH. The contact stated that the service transmission now warning light that was illuminated intermittently. ...
Mileage: 50,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was hesitating. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated at a slower-than-normal speed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed t...
Mileage: 98,000
The backseat passenger side seat belt locked up. The seat belt pulls out, but it will not retract without being forced in. This means I cannot have a passenger in this seat, because they would not be properly restrained if an accident were to occur. There have been no accidents with my vehicle to ha...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the engine was misfiring, and the vehicle was shuddering. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the cylinders were misfiring. The...
Mileage: 96,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light would illuminate, the vehicle would drive rough and would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnos...
Mileage: 28,795
I have a 2017 Ford Escape EcoBoost 2.0L vehicle. We had engine issue with coolant disappearing and engine misses at idle and Excelleration. We took it a local Ford dealer and they diagnosed coolant in cylinders 2 & 3. They informed us the engine could not be repaired and said we needed a new engine ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact restarted the vehicle after several attempts. The contact continued driving however, the failure recurred. The check engi...
Mileage: 141,620
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact restarted the vehicle after several attempts. The contact continued driving however, the failure recurred. The check engi...
Mileage: 141,620
The vehicle with 85,000 miles began burning coolant at a rate of nearly 1 gallon every 3 weeks with an associated Cylinder 3 misfire code from an OBD 2 reader. Attempted to get the car looked at Nov of 22 and was unable to get appointment until Jan 23. Ford diagnosed a cylinder block crack causing c...
I am reporting coolant leaking into my engine causing my engine to lock up at around 75k to 80k miles. Torque converter needing to be replaced at around 80k miles. Torque converter clutch solenoid needing replacement at 80k miles. Rear CV joint axel needing replacement at 85k miles. Control arm repl...
I am reporting coolant leaking into my engine causing my engine to lock up at around 75k to 80k miles. Torque converter needing to be replaced at around 80k miles. Torque converter clutch solenoid needing replacement at 80k miles. Rear CV joint axel needing replacement at 85k miles. Control arm repl...
I am reporting coolant leaking into my engine causing my engine to lock up at around 75k to 80k miles. Torque converter needing to be replaced at around 80k miles. Torque converter clutch solenoid needing replacement at 80k miles. Rear CV joint axel needing replacement at 85k miles. Control arm repl...
Purchased in March 2022 at approximately 47,000 miles on it. Drove until November 2022 with 59,802. The following occurred prior to stopping operation of the vehicle. Started running sluggish. Noted temperature starting to increase. Noted coolant empty, refilled and continued to drive vehicle. Then ...
My car,s engine went with low miles and only 6 years old due to a defect with engine the coolant goes into the engine . Ford knows about this went and did research and I see other people have Same problem. Customer service make promises they cannot keep. After two weeks waiting for someone to sign ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the short block ...
Mileage: 74,000
Owner of a 2017 Ford Escape; After refilling vehicle at local fueling station the vehicle would not start. Check engine illuminated. Attempted to start; however the vehicle would not; and everything lit up on dashboard. Finally after the 3rd/4th try the vehicle finally started. Taken vehicle to deal...
The contact's father owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his father was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the engine compartment with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle experienced rough driving. The vehicle was t...
Mileage: 70,986
car was overheating, added coolant, brought vehicle to service center, diagnosed with a blown head gasket requiring total engine replacement
Was having brakes replaced and was informed the aluminum coating on the lug nuts had swollen and could not be removed/tightened with the normal sized lug wrench. Was not concerned until I realized that meant that if I had a flat on the road, the lug wrench that came with the vehicle would not work. ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while pulling out of a parking lot, the vehicle shuddered and lunged forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the failure recurred, an...
Mileage: 39,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while pulling out of a parking lot, the vehicle shuddered and lunged forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the failure recurred, an...
Mileage: 39,000
The engine light comes on it doesn’t act like it wants to run the gears won’t shift and it loses power and doesn’t want to go just about got hit because it went from 35mph to 5mph in seconds without me giving warning by hitting my brakes and it makes a loud sound when running and a loud knock ...
The engine light comes on it doesn’t act like it wants to run the gears won’t shift and it loses power and doesn’t want to go just about got hit because it went from 35mph to 5mph in seconds without me giving warning by hitting my brakes and it makes a loud sound when running and a loud knock ...
The engine light comes on it doesn’t act like it wants to run the gears won’t shift and it loses power and doesn’t want to go just about got hit because it went from 35mph to 5mph in seconds without me giving warning by hitting my brakes and it makes a loud sound when running and a loud knock ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH up an incline, the vehicle downshifted and stalled. The powertrain malfunction message was displayed. The headlamps had previously become inoperable. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle hesitated and was...
Mileage: 103,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH up an incline, the vehicle downshifted and stalled. The powertrain malfunction message was displayed. The headlamps had previously become inoperable. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle hesitated and was...
Mileage: 103,000
Service engine soon lamp came on. Didn't notice any issues with the car and drove it home. Next morning the car seemed to start a little hard. Took into the dealership and was told that it was a misfire in cylinder #2 caused by leakage of engine coolant into the cylinder and requires a total replace...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering and slightly decelerated. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs were misfiring. The independent ...
Mileage: 98,000
Driving my 2017 Ford Escape on a freeway about one hour from home. All of a sudden, I get the transmission warning message to take it to a dealer for service. (Vehicle had 49,000 miles on it and I had no fluid leaks or warnings prior to this incident). I immediately head to a Ford dealership in are...
The contact's son-in-law owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while he was driving at various speeds, an abnormal cranking noise was coming from the vehicle. The contact also noticed there was an unknown fluid leak underneath the engine compartment. Due to the failure, the vehicle was to...
Mileage: 120,000
The contact's son-in-law owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while he was driving at various speeds, an abnormal cranking noise was coming from the vehicle. The contact also noticed there was an unknown fluid leak underneath the engine compartment. Due to the failure, the vehicle was to...
Mileage: 120,000
The vehicle shudders while it is being driven. We took it to the dealership and they advised us that the torque converter is bad. They said the transmission needs to be replaced or rebuilt. There is a recall on the Edge, Fusion and currently not on the Escape.
Transmission yes it is available for inspection right now until next week I called a talked with a mechanic that does transmission and told him my problem. He stated the converter is coming apart in the transmission and has repaired several in this make and model of car. No No warning lights or mess...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received an unknown recall notice however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacture...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then towed to an Metropolitan Ford where the vehicle was purch...
Mileage: 79,040
I was stopped at a red light, in Drive, when the car suddenly died. All the screens went black and the engine cut. I was also unable to use my electric locks or hazard lights. The car was eventually jumped, driven to a mechanic for the alternator and battery checked, with battery changed. Since rece...
I was stopped at a red light, in Drive, when the car suddenly died. All the screens went black and the engine cut. I was also unable to use my electric locks or hazard lights. The car was eventually jumped, driven to a mechanic for the alternator and battery checked, with battery changed. Since rece...
I was stopped at a red light, in Drive, when the car suddenly died. All the screens went black and the engine cut. I was also unable to use my electric locks or hazard lights. The car was eventually jumped, driven to a mechanic for the alternator and battery checked, with battery changed. Since rece...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle nearly stalled and was idling rough for approximately 15 minutes; after which, the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had driven...
Mileage: 57,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle nearly stalled and was idling rough for approximately 15 minutes; after which, the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had driven...
Mileage: 57,000
2017 Ford Escape 2.0 liter with approx 23K miles has coolant leaking into the engine cylinder. Ford is repairing the 1.5 liter engine for same problem when outside of original warranty under customer satisfaction program 21N12 but will not honor making same repairs for 2.0 cylinder engine. Engine i...
The engine failed causing driving to be erratic due to engine surges and loss of power. This created safety issues for myself and others. Called to get serviced June 15 and the next available appointment was July 7. The car went out of warranty between June 15 and July 7. Dealer confirmed that the ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine started to misfire and started losing motive power. The contact stated that the check engine and Service Engine Now warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to a local dealer. The de...
Mileage: 89,600
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that cylinder #4 was misfiring, and that coolant was leaking into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed ...
Mileage: 81,005
Firstly, this story will not surprise the NHTSA since the issue that plagued me has plagued many. It's clear that complaints started in 2010 & lead to Reed et al. v. Ford Motor Company. On the evening of September 18, 2022 my check engine light illuminated. I parked it/left it in front of my house ...
There is coolant seeping into the number 2 Cylinder. It is a known issue on other models in the same model Year.
I cannot remove the lug nuts with the provided tool. The lug nuts are evidently swollen.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle decelerated suddenly and stopped. A message indicating that the engine was turned on and the vehicle was in park(P) was displayed. The contact shifted into park(P) and turned off the vehicle. The ...
Mileage: 76,000
While driving at highway speed, the engine revved and it felt the car was no longer in gear and rapidly lost speed with traffic closing from behind. Shifting into neutral and back to drive caused the vehicle to jerk forward unexpectedly. Managed to steer to the side of the road and drive to a safer ...
While driving at highway speed, the engine revved and it felt the car was no longer in gear and rapidly lost speed with traffic closing from behind. Shifting into neutral and back to drive caused the vehicle to jerk forward unexpectedly. Managed to steer to the side of the road and drive to a safer ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she attempted to turn on the heat; however, the heat failed to operate. The contact then stated that the temperature gauge started to increase and noticed that the engine had started to overheat. No w...
Mileage: 73,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she attempted to turn on the heat; however, the heat failed to operate. The contact then stated that the temperature gauge started to increase and noticed that the engine had started to overheat. No w...
Mileage: 73,000
I purchase 2017 Ford Escape from a car dealership only had it for a week and car keeps stopping in the middle of traffic like the car is in neutral but it’s not, and there is a recall on this vehicle from the car fax sheet and I took to a Ford and Lincoln car dealership for repairs to bushing cabl...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed with her grandson seated in the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle, the rear passenger’s side window independently started going up and down and her grandson’s arm got closed in the window, causing a mi...
Mileage: 57,187
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle started and then stalled and lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and operated as intended; however, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and t...
Mileage: 73,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle started as needed but had an engine misfire. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that cylinder ...
Mileage: 107,000
My 2017 Ford Escape overheated and engine failed while driving because the block was compromised due to a known manufacturing defect. See Technical Service Bulletin 19-2346. A Ford dealership diagnosed the defect, documented the case, and replaced the engine. My son's safety was compromised while...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and overheated. Additionally, the steering wheel seized. The message that the engine was overheating and to pull over was displayed. The contact was able to pull over. The vehicl...
Mileage: 89,100
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and overheated. Additionally, the steering wheel seized. The message that the engine was overheating and to pull over was displayed. The contact was able to pull over. The vehicl...
Mileage: 89,100
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated t...
Mileage: 130,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated t...
Mileage: 130,000
Coolant leaked into the engine block causing overheating. Dealership has confirmed that leak has caused the engine long block to need replacement. Vehicle is currently at dealership awaiting repairs. Parts are on backorder. Cost is quoted at over $7,000.00.
The contact's son-in-law owned a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his son-in-law was driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle cut in front of his vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed to stop the vehicle, and the check engine warning light illuminated. There was smoke coming ...
Mileage: 52,000
On June 01,2018 my coworker and I was on a joint visit. After the visit we walked to our vehicles to start the engines and to turn on the ac. I exited the 2017 Ford Escape and walked over to my coworker and we started to discuss other work problems. My coworker stated "the car is rolling back". I we...
Engine misfiring, low coolant, ingesting coolant, & overheated. Coolant does not “hold pressure” according to mechanic. Coolant going into cylinder #3. Long block needs replacing in order to fix, according to TSB 22-2229.
I have a 2017 Ford Escape SUV 2.0 Turbo. Mileage was around 72,000 when this all started to happen. We had experienced chugging on our car, when starting and the engine soon light came on. We took it to our local Auto Zone and had them put a computer on it and it read that cylinder #2 was misfirin...
We bought 2017 Ford Escape. We are already having issues with the engine. Ford dealer and maintenance told us that we need to replace engine. Mileage is only 100,063
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his father was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys where it was diagnosed tha...
Mileage: 36,000
Transmission threw a " Transmission Fault " code while driving normally. The car quit pulling at all and I was just able to get out of the road. The Transmission no longer works in any gear. The car has 101,000 miles on it. Ford will be getting this car back, I will not pay for another Transmissio...
2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER HAVING THEIR VEHICLE REPAIRED WITH A NEW ENGINE, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM ONLY 1 WEEK LATER.
Repeated failure of passenger side low beam headlight bulb. The bulb has burned out 3 times within less than one year. No visible issues were found with the headlamp assembly. All new bulbs purchased to replace the previous, without defect, but have continued to fail. The first failure occurred in O...
Repeated failure of passenger side low beam headlight bulb. The bulb has burned out 3 times within less than one year. No visible issues were found with the headlamp assembly. All new bulbs purchased to replace the previous, without defect, but have continued to fail. The first failure occurred in O...
2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-413.
Transmission Torque Converter failure at low speed, in traffic . could not get off of road , until towed. to Ford dealer service garage. Yes this problem has been identified at Donnell ,Ford Service garage in Salem ,Ohio. They had 3 more of these failures towed in the same day. (10/21/2022) A clunk ...
In 2020 my headlights just went out one day. All the fuses were good the bulbs were good and Ford replaced the BCM (Body Control Module). Luckily it was under the warranty because I only had approximately 28,000 miles. Fast forward to 2022 with approximately 49,000 miles, I was driving home late on...
In 2020 my headlights just went out one day. All the fuses were good the bulbs were good and Ford replaced the BCM (Body Control Module). Luckily it was under the warranty because I only had approximately 28,000 miles. Fast forward to 2022 with approximately 49,000 miles, I was driving home late on...
Coolant is leaking into the engine at under 50,000 miles. This is a 2.0 liter engine and there has already been a recall for the 1.5 liter engine for the same problem. This has been dignosed at the Autonation Ford dealership and is costing me $7169.87.
After buying the truck I noticed over time the body paint was coming off. When I first got it I noticed a few areas where it looked like there was no clear coat applied. About a month after I noticed there actually was no clear coat applied in certain places (mostly around all the windows). When I s...
It was "explained" to me by the extended warranty company that there is a cracked cam or gear head of some sort that was due to a casting issue during manufacturing. As such, the extended warranty sold to me by the dealer for my 2017 Ford Escape certified vehicle, is all but useless because the comp...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to lose coolant. The contact checked and added additional coolant to the reservoir. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was dia...
Mileage: 50,300
Sometime in August 2022 I began noticing smoke coming out from under the vehicle each time we started it. When the problem persisted, we took the vehicle to our Ford Dealership. A service representative said coolant was leaking into the turbocharger. He did not specifically say the car was unsafe to...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cylinder, coil, and head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred two years lat...
Mileage: 2,000
My 2017 Ford Escape was starting up rough and the check engine light was on, so I took it to a repair shop (Gere Auto Repair LLC in Snoqualmie, WA). They said there was a serious problem with the engine - there was a breach between cylinder 2 & cooling system, combustion gases were getting into cool...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated upon refilling the gas tank at the gas station and attempting to drive, he shifted from park (P) to drive (D), however, the vehicle failed to move. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle after ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated upon refilling the gas tank at the gas station and attempting to drive, he shifted from park (P) to drive (D), however, the vehicle failed to move. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle after ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated upon refilling the gas tank at the gas station and attempting to drive, he shifted from park (P) to drive (D), however, the vehicle failed to move. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle after ...
Stranded off highway exit. Car jerked and revved then barely could go 10 mph. Car went from a slow winding sound to a quick and hard jerking. New Torque converter needed at 64K miles. However, torque converter requires significant transmission work in addition. Ford Dealership said part was back ord...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving and shifting into gears, the vehicle was jerking and surging. The contact also stated that the RPMs revved up; however, the vehicle decelerated independently. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving from a complete sto...
Mileage: 70,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while at a complete stop at the traffic light, the vehicle stalled while utilizing the auto Start/Stop feature. The message "Shift To Park And Restart The Engine" was displayed. The contact was able to shift into neutral (N) or drive (D). An u...
The vehicle check engine light has lit up on multiple occasions. We have had diagnoses that say "it's fine" from Ford, but we are concerned that it's not "fine" because of a code that indicates a problem with a cylinder misfire. This is a known mechanical defect in the year/make/model. However, Ford...
The vehicle check engine light has lit up on multiple occasions. We have had diagnoses that say "it's fine" from Ford, but we are concerned that it's not "fine" because of a code that indicates a problem with a cylinder misfire. This is a known mechanical defect in the year/make/model. However, Ford...
Tires could not be rotated during service at a Ford Dealer because one or more lug nuts were swollen due to corrosion. Had to replace all 20 lug nuts at an additional cost of $136.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated after refueling the vehicle, she was unable to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she had to leave the vehicle running while refueling to not experience the failure. The...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact had experienced a failure while stopped at a traffic sign. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled forward at approximately 2 MPH and lightly crashed into a vehicl...
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. After receiving the notic...
Mileage: 150,000
Engine blown due to coolant intrusion. Vehicle has 61,000 miles on it and Ford will not do anything to fix it.
Engine blown due to coolant intrusion. Vehicle has 61,000 miles on it and Ford will not do anything to fix it.
My son's 2017 Escape just died on his trip from Idaho back home to Florida. He just had his oil changed and a complete tune up, including new spark plugs. He got an engine overheating alarm and was able to get coolant into the reservoir, which was empty at this time. Had to keep adding the coolant u...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that after parking and exiting the vehicle; upon return to the vehicle, the contact noticed that the ...
Mileage: 29,940
Was driving and tax went up to 4 and only going 30 mph. It said on the dashboard about transmission I have also had an ongoing problem since I got the vehicle new with the part in the gas tank that has a vacuum seal or something. I have had the part replaced and it still continues to have proble...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the engine misfired while driving at various speeds with the check engine warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The contact also noticed that the coolant was being consumed at an excessive rate. The vehicle was taken to an indepe...
Mileage: 99,000
2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAEFTY RECALL 22V-413.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon a cold start, the vehicle would hesitate or jerk upon depression of the accelerator pedal with an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was discovered that coolant had leaked into the engine cyl...
Mileage: 93,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after her daughter shifted the gear shifter into park, the vehicle continued to roll forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's husband assisted her daughter with shifting the gear shifter into neutral(N) and the vehicl...
Mileage: 65,000
Check engine light came on just over 67,000 miles. Took vehicle to nearest Ford dealership to get checked. Service technician noted stored code P0301and found coolant in one of the engine cylinders. They performed a coolant pressure test and found no external leaks. They also noted TSB 22-2229 and r...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling, the engine was running rough. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and then to an independent mechanic. The contact stated that there was no coolant in the vehicle. The contact stated that the coolant fluid bubbled ...
Mileage: 112,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling, the engine was running rough. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and then to an independent mechanic. The contact stated that there was no coolant in the vehicle. The contact stated that the coolant fluid bubbled ...
Mileage: 112,000
Coolant is leaking into the engines cylinders according to my mechanic. Engine is dead now, car wont start. Smelled coolant while operating and then the check engine light came on which is when i took it to the mechanic. They said only solution is a new engine. Less than a year out of warranty. Goog...
Door latch failure, would not lock. had to get back door latch replaced cost $1600 for something that was Ford’s fault.
IN APRIL OF 2022 MY ESCAPE STARTED POPPING OUT OF GEAR, PUT IN PARK IT WOULD POP OUT, GOING DOWN THE ROAD IT STARTED POPPING OUT OF DRIVE GOING INTO PARK OR ANOTHER GEAR. YOUR RECALL IS FOR THIS PROBLEM. I WAS ACTUALLY ON MY WAY TO STOP AT A FORD DEALER IN APRIL 2022 AND IT QUIT PULLING ALL TO...
Check engine light came on around 67,000 miles. Took into dealership, they advised there's a coolant/oil mixture in one of the cylinders and recommended complete engine replacement. Engine issue for 2.0L turbo Ecoboost.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated when parked the lift gate would independently start to close while she was loading the trunk. The contact stated that the lift gate failure had become constant and eventually became locked and could not be raised or lowered. The contact stated ...
Mileage: 43,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated when parked the lift gate would independently start to close while she was loading the trunk. The contact stated that the lift gate failure had become constant and eventually became locked and could not be raised or lowered. The contact stated ...
Mileage: 43,000
Whenever I put gas in my vehicle it hesitate to start. I reported this to the dealership when it started doing this about 3 weeks after getting it. I purchased it on January 24, 2022.
I am writing this to inform you of (4) safety issues in just the past year. Last August while driving in Massachusetts (I live in PA) I heard a strange noise. After pulling off the busy highway I found the bottom of my car dragging on the road. I had to find a place that sold duct tape as a tempor...
I am writing this to inform you of (4) safety issues in just the past year. Last August while driving in Massachusetts (I live in PA) I heard a strange noise. After pulling off the busy highway I found the bottom of my car dragging on the road. I had to find a place that sold duct tape as a tempor...
I am writing this to inform you of (4) safety issues in just the past year. Last August while driving in Massachusetts (I live in PA) I heard a strange noise. After pulling off the busy highway I found the bottom of my car dragging on the road. I had to find a place that sold duct tape as a tempor...
Coolant leaked into engine cylinder and locked the engine. This is a known defect from TSB 22-2229. Only fix is replacement of engine.
On July 1, 2022 we were turning left onto another street and the car started hesitating and the dash indicator said "stop vehicle, severe/extreme engine heat, do not drive". The Police came right away and we were blocking traffic, they told us we had to move it out of the driving lane and they coul...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge fluctuated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant had leaked into the engine cylinders and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not...
Mileage: 65,000
The engine over heated on interstate 1-94 while I was going 70 miles per hour and I had to pull off the side of the road. The engine coolant leaked into my pistons and caused this issue. It is ridiculous that ford knows this is an issue and isn’t forced to recall and fix it. It is an extremely dan...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle randomly shifted into unintended gear. The transmission fault warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V413000 (Power Train). The vehicle was t...
Mileage: 85,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the tires were being replaced, she was informed that the lug nuts were swollen and needed to be replaced. The lug nuts were replaced. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case ...
Mileage: 65,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while driving, the transmission inadvertently slipped out of gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be...
Mileage: 64,000
Vehicle warning indicated to restart car. Pulled over and car did not restart. Dealership indicated that the power steering belt broke the crank sensor on the motor and if the sensor was broke it would not start. They stated that they wouldn’t look for any other issues if it was the sensor that...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the original lug nuts installed on all four wheels were made of steel and covered in chrome. Over time, the lug nuts had become swollen which made it difficult to remove the lug nuts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the ...
Mileage: 35,000
When approaching a red light on 8/12/22 in dry conditions, my son attempted to push brake part way down to slow on approach. Nothing happened. Pushed brake all the way to floor and vehicle barely slowed. Brakes had been serviced in May 2022. Vehicle had 36,094 miles. Note: accident report not u...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated and made ab...
Mileage: 118,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the engine was misfiring. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact, who is an independent mechanic, diagnosed that cylinder #2 was misfiring. Upon further invest...
Mileage: 70,000
I was driving on the highway on a hot (100*) day. I heard a loud boom. I looked at all of my windows and driver control panel, and did not see an issue. Then I heard wind, and realized it was coming from above me. The front panel of my moon roof had exploded - shattering into a million tiny piec...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the dealer previously replaced the Auto START/STOP relay twice; however, the failure recur...
Mileage: 30,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the dealer previously replaced the Auto START/STOP relay twice; however, the failure recur...
Mileage: 30,000
2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM SAFETY RECALL.
Took vehicle in for routine service and was told need new lug nuts. Said they were swollen and if we had a flat we would not be able to change our tire. We have had a problem with navigation for years. Told dealer is working with Ford for a solution, been over a year and still waiting. Phone is ...
Took vehicle in for routine service and was told need new lug nuts. Said they were swollen and if we had a flat we would not be able to change our tire. We have had a problem with navigation for years. Told dealer is working with Ford for a solution, been over a year and still waiting. Phone is ...
The vehicle started over heating for no reason, filled the coolant with last oil change within a few days before. Would get to the point the car would stop driving. Happened a few times a day then spread out to less and less. Then happened randomly one day and the car never started again. It stays i...
The vehicle started over heating for no reason, filled the coolant with last oil change within a few days before. Would get to the point the car would stop driving. Happened a few times a day then spread out to less and less. Then happened randomly one day and the car never started again. It stays i...
The vehicle started over heating for no reason, filled the coolant with last oil change within a few days before. Would get to the point the car would stop driving. Happened a few times a day then spread out to less and less. Then happened randomly one day and the car never started again. It stays i...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the gear shifter was shifted into reverse(R), the vehicle jerked and drove forward. Additionally, the vehicle rolled forward while the gear shifter was shifted into park(P) and the parking brake was applied to stop the vehicle. The d...
Mileage: 103,000
I was in an accident 12/24/2021due to other parties at fault, and my air bags did not deploy. The diagnostic with the collision Calliber (78216 zip code) reflected there was a faulty air bag and should have deployed . I suffered neck and back injuries. Half a year later my entire AC compressor need...
I was in an accident 12/24/2021due to other parties at fault, and my air bags did not deploy. The diagnostic with the collision Calliber (78216 zip code) reflected there was a faulty air bag and should have deployed . I suffered neck and back injuries. Half a year later my entire AC compressor need...
I was in an accident 12/24/2021due to other parties at fault, and my air bags did not deploy. The diagnostic with the collision Calliber (78216 zip code) reflected there was a faulty air bag and should have deployed . I suffered neck and back injuries. Half a year later my entire AC compressor need...
The contact owned a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while at a stop light a plastic electrical type odor was present coming from the air conditioning vents. Moments later while driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and smoke was present coming from the en...
Mileage: 120,000
When folding down the rear seats to expand storage seatbelt buckles can become crushed, even when doing so per the manual's direct instructions, rendering the rear restraint system useless.
When folding down the rear seats to expand storage seatbelt buckles can become crushed, even when doing so per the manual's direct instructions, rendering the rear restraint system useless.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated shortly after receiving the recall notification, the vehicle failed to shift from park(P) to dr...
Mileage: 34,294
2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SAFETY RECALL 22V-413. CONSUMER IS ALSO SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR RENTAL VEHICLE. WHILE REPAIRS WERE BEING MADE.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her son was driving the vehicle, the power train failed and the vehicle had to be towed to a dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was un...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was jerking and lunging forward. There was coolant flowing into the engine. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where ...
Mileage: 108,000
Check engine light came on. Vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and I was told there was coolant leaking into the engine and causing engine failure. The car would not start and had to be towed to the dealership. They gave me a similar diagnosis and stated the engine was locked up and wou...
The vehicle steering is very stiff and it is difficult to drive. When moving at lower speeds it is almost impossible to turn the vehicle.
Transmission went out with no warning at all while traveling down a road. It just quit pulling. Dealership stated Ford is having to redesign due to issue with current design. Does not cover this with current recall on the cable. Five at dealership with same problem at a small town dealership Had we ...
2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE TO PEFORM SAFETY RECALL.
2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE TO PEFORM SAFETY RECALL.
2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE TO PEFORM SAFETY RECALL.
The brake light assembly seem separates and water leaks in causing the brake lights to fail. I went online to see if this was an issue, it seems to be a very big issue with this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towe...
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towe...
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while making a left turn, the vehicle began to stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lunged forward. The contact decided to park the vehicle. The ...
Mileage: 61,000
Driving home from work 8/3 the transmission began to slip, RPM’s going wild & the car stalling mid drive. When taking off from a stop the vehicles behind me often almost rear ended me because the car would only go 5-10 mph. Then all the sudden would get up to speed quickly only to slip again. D...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant leaking into the cylinder head. The dealer informed the contact that the engine need...
Mileage: 76,700
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that cylinder #2 needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred with th...
Mileage: 83,750
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that cylinder #2 needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred with th...
Mileage: 83,750
Purchased in late 2021 with approximately 68000 miles on the odometer. Began experiencing coolant loss despite no apparent leakage outside the engine. Coolant loss became so prevalent that vehicle overheated requiring towing to a garage. At garage they diagnosed that coolant was leaking into Cyli...
Coolant leaking into #2 cylinder and short block needs to be replaced. Known issue with the ecoboost with Ford and yet they keep selling it and won’t cover the cost for replacement motor which costs $7,200! Car is 5 years old.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manuf...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted to park and the engine failed to turn off when the ignition was turned to off position and the key was moved. The contact was unsure of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact stated he reinserted the key,...
The vehicle was running very poor after a long trip the day after the trip. It had a p0302 code and at my shop in Tempe AZ alerted me to the issue being, an engine needs to be replaced. I had 103,356 miles on it. We have a coolant intrusion and it was checked by putting 21 lbs of pressure on the co...
On June 1, 2018 which was a Friday and the time was around 5pm. My co worker and I just finished a patient at the Boise Christian Retirement Village. I proceeded to enter the 2017 Ford Escape to start the engine so that the inside would cool down. As I exited the vehicle to speak to my co worker wh...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was an engine misfire while starting the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that a family member inspected the vehicle and noticed that the coolant level was lo...
Mileage: 109,000
Engine failure due to loss of compression in two cylinders. Local mechanic believes that the cylinder block or head has failed.
Illuminating malfunction indicator lamp, low coolant level, white exhaust smoke, runs then no start, blowing fuses, coolant intrusion into cylinder
On 7/24/22, upon starting the vehicle the “check engine” light on the dash display came on and stayed on during my trip to church and then again on my way home. Because it was Sunday, the Ford Dealer where I purchased the vehicle new in June 2017 was closed. I called the next day and made an app...
The “steering fault failure” warning came on after an alarm, stating that it needed immediate repair. Within less than 5 minutes, steering failed. Wheel was practically locked. I was just about to make a U-turn when this occurred. I was lucky not to be on a busy road. Dealer states it can not re...
All of a sudden my transmission service fault light has came on, my escape won’t shift into gear, and when it is in park it won’t go into drive it any other gear without you forcing it. I have called farina, Effingham, Salem, Centralia, Newton and none of them can get my car in for a month. I a...
All of a sudden my transmission service fault light has came on, my escape won’t shift into gear, and when it is in park it won’t go into drive it any other gear without you forcing it. I have called farina, Effingham, Salem, Centralia, Newton and none of them can get my car in for a month. I a...
All of a sudden my transmission service fault light has came on, my escape won’t shift into gear, and when it is in park it won’t go into drive it any other gear without you forcing it. I have called farina, Effingham, Salem, Centralia, Newton and none of them can get my car in for a month. I a...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH or exceeding 25 MPH, the vehicle was jerking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Tra...
Mileage: 112,595
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The dealer was made ...
Mileage: 36,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and the contact heard a sputtering sound from the engine. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact noticed that she had to refill the coolant r...
Mileage: 176,000
I exited my car to take pictures of a bird. The engine was running and I thought the gearshift was in Park. I felt the car bump me and realized it had started moving. The rear tire ran over my left foot and I found myself lying face down on the road. I tried to get up but fell onto my camera. I look...
Engine developed a coolant leak that irreparably damaged the engine with 72,000 miles. The coolant leak is a known issue and Ford failed to inform consumers or offer a repair. The vehicle is inoperable and still has payments due on the loan.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal as the check engine light appeared on the instrument panel. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact's husband noticed that the antifre...
Mileage: 62,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able...
Mileage: 106,831
Lug nuts could not be removed
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting to drive, the vehicle was jerking. The contact also stated that the transmission was shifting hard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure...
Mileage: 74,000
I received the following notice of an issue with my transmission: "Summary ON YOUR VEHICLE, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING IS DAMAGED OR MISSING." They then stated the following SAFETY RISKS: "A DAMAGED OR MISSING BUSHING COULD PREVENT THE SHIFTER FROM MOVING THE TRANSMIS...
After learning that the car was the subject of a TSB fir this issue, "Some of the affected vehicles may exhibit coolant intrusion into the cylinder bores. Customer symptoms include coolant loss, excessive tailpipe smoke, or illuminated malfunction indicator lights (MIL) due to engine misfire. Over ...
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Mileage: 70,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D), the vehicle failed to respond. The contact then shifted into reverse(R) however, the vehicle failed to respond. Additionally, the contact heard abnormal clicking sounds. The message "Transmi...
Mileage: 76,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while shifting the vehicle into park, the vehicle surged forward and went over an embankment without warning. The air bag deployed upon impact. The contact did not sustain any injuries and did not seek medical attention. A police report wa...
Mileage: 102,000
As of Monday, July 18, 2022, 2017, Ford Escape is not starting. I do not know as to why it won’t start. I have called Lamarque Ford in New Orleans, last week on July 13th and14th and kept getting transferred back and forth with no solution. Called, Monday, July 18th, and was told the department ...
While driving home from work the piston cracked causing the engine to fail. No advanced warning lights until vehicle started missing and the engine light came on at that time. The vehicle was only 500 miles over the power train warranty. It had 60,500 miles o. It when ot happened.
This is a sensor that indicates a problem with the power train transmission parking.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received an alert from her insurance provider that her vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal without war...
Mileage: 137,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle shifted to neutral(N). There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving; however, th...
Mileage: 144,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration. The vehi...
Fue necesario cambiar la transmisión debido a la falta del "Buje", el cual tenía un problema de fábrica, según comunión de Ford Motor Company de fecha Julio del 2022, con referencia: Campaña de Seguridad 22V413 de la NHTSA.GOV
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after shifting to park(P), the vehicle inadvertently rolled backward. The contact stated that she used bricks to chock rear wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling down the driveway. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, ...
Mileage: 70,927
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shuddering. The engine began to overheat with the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle also ran rough. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who state...
Mileage: 115,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently shifted from drive, slowed down, and jerked. The vehicle then accelerated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb...
Mileage: 67,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting to drive(D), there was a loud thumping noise heard. The “Service Transmission” message was displayed and the vehicle would not accelerate properly. The vehicle was slowly driven to the nearby dea...
Mileage: 74,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light and the "Engine Fault Service Now" message was displayed. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body and crankshaft case pressure ...
Mileage: 29,100
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light and the "Engine Fault Service Now" message was displayed. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body and crankshaft case pressure ...
Mileage: 29,100
Engine was not able to continue accelerating onto a freeway entrance ramp or up a hill. It began to struggle and would not increase in rpms. The low pressure oil light flashed for a second when this happened. Never saw an engine light go off. Since the engine light never went off I continued to dr...
Engine was not able to continue accelerating onto a freeway entrance ramp or up a hill. It began to struggle and would not increase in rpms. The low pressure oil light flashed for a second when this happened. Never saw an engine light go off. Since the engine light never went off I continued to dr...
I bought this car with only about 6000 miles and at about 108,000 the gears started giving issues and basically it stopped engaging and had to be towed to Folsom Ford dealership. It was then diagnosed to having issue with the transmission and I was quoted that labor charge ONLY will be $5000.00. Sin...
After arriving at my designation 250 miles from my home my I arrived safely but when leaving from there the car would start. I waited 20 minutes before I tried starting it and it started. I was there for the weekend for a graduation. Sunday the car started and I proceeded to come home to the sam...
After arriving at my designation 250 miles from my home my I arrived safely but when leaving from there the car would start. I waited 20 minutes before I tried starting it and it started. I was there for the weekend for a graduation. Sunday the car started and I proceeded to come home to the sam...
After arriving at my designation 250 miles from my home my I arrived safely but when leaving from there the car would start. I waited 20 minutes before I tried starting it and it started. I was there for the weekend for a graduation. Sunday the car started and I proceeded to come home to the sam...
Swollen lug nuts
Engine light kept coming on. Eventually stopped in traffic and went into limp mode. Took it to the local Ford dealer and they said it was a coolant leak into the engine and that they've seen it before and that it would cost $8,000 to replace the engine. We were able to get an independent mechanic ...
The front passenger seat belts do not lock during hard braking. Seats belts fail to lock and engage. This is a very serious safety issues. If we were to get into an accident I fear the possible damage during impact
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and was unable to accelerate. There was also an unknown rattling sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that ...
Mileage: 89,000
I had a 2017 Ford Escape SE FWD. Check light came on for cylinder 2 misfire. Took it to the dealership to have it diagnosed. It failed a pressure test due to coolant leaking into cylinder walls. Motor failure was at 109XXX miles.
Rear trail arm bushings are gone on both sides
Rear trail arm bushings are gone on both sides
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer replaced the spark plugs; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where ...
Car engine stopped running while driving. Car was taken to dealer, they said transmission but Ford Corporate says they have no record of the issue. How is that? The car is doing the same thing again and I am afraid to drive it, if it would start. Now ,it won't even start. How are they allowed to kee...
Car engine stopped running while driving. Car was taken to dealer, they said transmission but Ford Corporate says they have no record of the issue. How is that? The car is doing the same thing again and I am afraid to drive it, if it would start. Now ,it won't even start. How are they allowed to kee...
Car engine stopped running while driving. Car was taken to dealer, they said transmission but Ford Corporate says they have no record of the issue. How is that? The car is doing the same thing again and I am afraid to drive it, if it would start. Now ,it won't even start. How are they allowed to kee...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH and attempting to accelerate to overtake a semi-truck, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle started losing motive power. The vehicle...
Mileage: 47,488
Check engine light came on and took it to the dealer. quick diagnosis was a misfire on piston #1. Was told that there is a known problem with coolant leaking into the piston and it happened with previous ford engines. took it in to be tested and was just told that the engine needs to be replaced f...
Cylinders 1 & 3 began to misfire, sparkplug, wires, coils replaced, 2 days later engine light pops back on with same error codes. Noticed very low coolant and then discovered coolant in oil.
Cylinders 1 & 3 began to misfire, sparkplug, wires, coils replaced, 2 days later engine light pops back on with same error codes. Noticed very low coolant and then discovered coolant in oil.
I was on a parkway when the power steering stopped working suddenly. Controlling the vehicle became extremely difficult. I have not been to the shop due to availability, but the OBD sent a message that power assist failed.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while shifting to first gear, the vehicle jerked and lunged forward. The service transmission message was displayed. The contact stated while driving, the speed decreased to 20 MPH and then accelerated independently to 60 MPH without warni...
Mileage: 170,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot. Additionally, a warning chime sounded in the vehicle. The next day, the contact stated that the same failure occurred while dr...
Mileage: 90,767
While idling in park vehicle transmission moved to reverse and backed away from me only to be restrained by a large bush. Rear bumper and exhaust damaged.
Coolant leaking into the engine cylinders - it's a known problem with 1.5L and 2.0L Ecoboost Engines for Ford Escapes and other vehicles manufactured between 2013-2019, ours is a 2017. Ford was sued with a class action lawsuit for the 1.6L engines but no fix or recalls for the other engines experien...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced an abnormal jerking with the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle w...
Mileage: 103,818
THE ENGINE IS LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE CYLINDERS FOR THE PAST YEAR. KEEP ADDING AND ENGINE MISS. ECOBOOST ENGINES ARE ALL DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD NOT BE SOLD...... NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND NO CODES PRESENT. NEVER OVER HEATED AND ONLY ADDED ANTI FREEZE TO STAY AT FULL LINE.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the purge valve was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, three day...
Mileage: 117,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after shifting in to reverse, the vehicle drove forward instead. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to accelerate immediately. The contact manually shifted ...
Mileage: 59,784
6/17/22 drove from VA to NY check engine light came on, took it to Ford dealership Simmons-Rockwell, in Hornell NY, they completed a diagnostic test and told me that my SUV needed to have long block replaced due to coolant leaking into cylinder 1. Its a known manufacturing defect in the aluminum mot...
With no warning the suv over heated and I took it to pep boys to see what was happening. They simple told me that I needed to replace the entire engine. This isn’t fair because I didn’t even get a warning. This suv has other problems as well that Ford should have issued recalls for but there’s...
With no warning the suv over heated and I took it to pep boys to see what was happening. They simple told me that I needed to replace the entire engine. This isn’t fair because I didn’t even get a warning. This suv has other problems as well that Ford should have issued recalls for but there’s...
With no warning the suv over heated and I took it to pep boys to see what was happening. They simple told me that I needed to replace the entire engine. This isn’t fair because I didn’t even get a warning. This suv has other problems as well that Ford should have issued recalls for but there’s...
On 6/23/22 while driving in heavy stop and go traffic, the engine starting turning high rpm's. After about going 1/4 mile with this issue, the transmission failed. We were able to pull into a parking lot and out of traffic. The car displayed a transmission fault code on the display. Car has been wel...
Liftgate trunk won’t open with key fob or button most times and my things are stuck in there sometimes overnight until it will just magically open.
Liftgate trunk won’t open with key fob or button most times and my things are stuck in there sometimes overnight until it will just magically open.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to unlock the liftgate, the contact was unable to unlock the liftgate using the key fob or the button inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The manufactur...
Mileage: 48,000
Check engine light came on, took to dealership. I was informed that coolant is leaking into the cylinders causing misfiring and engine would need to be replaced. I was told this is a known issue for my car but no recall is issued for this problem by Ford.
Traveling on I-77 in Bland County Virginia. I was doing 70 mph and had to slow to 40 mph due to a tractor trailer. Brakes failed, made it off the interstate safely. I went to a garage. They installed front brake pads which did not help. Upon checking, they recommended a vacuum pump as my brakes...
Traveling on I-77 in Bland County Virginia. I was doing 70 mph and had to slow to 40 mph due to a tractor trailer. Brakes failed, made it off the interstate safely. I went to a garage. They installed front brake pads which did not help. Upon checking, they recommended a vacuum pump as my brakes...
1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) with only diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301-P0304, P0316, P0217, P1285 and/or P1299 stored in powertrain control module (PCM...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact's wife was driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating and was difficult to steer. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the veh...
Mileage: 60,000
Vehicles equipped with the base 6 speed select-shift transmission may sometimes fail to accelerate when merging or going up-hill. This issue created a hazardous situation for my family when a car came into our lane and the escape wouldn't accelerate to avoid collision. Luckily the driver of the onco...
MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE MOVED FORWARD AFTER BEING PUT IN THE PARK POSITION, THUS CAUSING ME TO FALL TO THE GROUND UPON EXITING AND DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE RAN OVER MY LEFT KNEE, CAUSING A CRUSHED KNEE. I AM STILL UNABLE TO WALK PROPERLY WITHOUT PAIN. I HAVE NOT HAD CAR INPECTED AND HAVE JUST SEEN THE REC...
On June 4th I parked my car at my house and left it running. As I went to walk into my house my car started moving. I was able to get into the car and put it back in park but not before it ran into my house.
While I was driving on the freeway during traffic times, the vehicle would not accelerate upon pushing the gas pedal at first. All of a sudden it would jerk forward very fast. This could have caused me to unintentionally rear end the car in front of me or get stuck without being able to move with ca...
While stopped at a red light the car spontaneously shut off and had to be put in park and restarted. This happened 3 times in the past 2 weeks on extremely hot days. No engine warning light has come on.
While stopped at a red light the car spontaneously shut off and had to be put in park and restarted. This happened 3 times in the past 2 weeks on extremely hot days. No engine warning light has come on.
While stopped at a red light the car spontaneously shut off and had to be put in park and restarted. This happened 3 times in the past 2 weeks on extremely hot days. No engine warning light has come on.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the engine was idling at a stop light, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that a “Shift to Park and Restart Vehicle” message was displayed. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while slowing down to st...
Mileage: 20,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the engine was idling at a stop light, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that a “Shift to Park and Restart Vehicle” message was displayed. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while slowing down to st...
Mileage: 20,000
3-4 times a year my 2017 Ford Escape doesn't automatically start after auto stop start turns the engine off and i have to shift into park and restart the car. This has happened basically since new.
3-4 times a year my 2017 Ford Escape doesn't automatically start after auto stop start turns the engine off and i have to shift into park and restart the car. This has happened basically since new.
3-4 times a year my 2017 Ford Escape doesn't automatically start after auto stop start turns the engine off and i have to shift into park and restart the car. This has happened basically since new.
We took our car in for oil change and tire rotation, we were informed by service manager tires couldn't be rotated because lug nuts couldn't be removed, did we want lug nuts replaced which we did, after done ask why did the lug nuts fail on a car with less than 21000 miles was told it was a split l...
I hit the gas in the passing lane during heavy traffic and the car lost power and shuddered. Check engine light came on. Called in a tow truck. Vehicle was 3 months out of 5 years warranty but only 34,607 miles. Ford goodwilled a portion but I'm still billed over $2000. Technician says oil leak...
On 06/07/2022 I started my car in the morning and as I put the car in reverse I was greeted with a message "engine is hot pull over safely" the heat gauge was all the way to the top. After 1/2 block I turned around and pulled back in the driveway. The engine was running roughly and kept turning off....
On 06/07/2022 I started my car in the morning and as I put the car in reverse I was greeted with a message "engine is hot pull over safely" the heat gauge was all the way to the top. After 1/2 block I turned around and pulled back in the driveway. The engine was running roughly and kept turning off....
On 06/07/2022 I started my car in the morning and as I put the car in reverse I was greeted with a message "engine is hot pull over safely" the heat gauge was all the way to the top. After 1/2 block I turned around and pulled back in the driveway. The engine was running roughly and kept turning off....
I’ve had my 2017 Ford Escape EcoBoost since December 3, 2020, I first noticed a problem around late November 2021 (after Thanksgiving). I would put fuel in my car and it would putter (idled low) when I started it back up. As this issue became progressively worse, I began to notice around mid Jan...
I’ve had my 2017 Ford Escape EcoBoost since December 3, 2020, I first noticed a problem around late November 2021 (after Thanksgiving). I would put fuel in my car and it would putter (idled low) when I started it back up. As this issue became progressively worse, I began to notice around mid Jan...
While driving, the vehicle turned off. Got to side of road. Towed. Code stated camshaft position sensor
Three weekends in a row my vehicle failed to start. No power, no lights, nothing. Figuring that the issue was the battery, I went to Orilleys and got a new battery. The salesperson at the time said the old battery still had a good charge and is not sure why the car wouldn't start. I went ahead ...
Three weekends in a row my vehicle failed to start. No power, no lights, nothing. Figuring that the issue was the battery, I went to Orilleys and got a new battery. The salesperson at the time said the old battery still had a good charge and is not sure why the car wouldn't start. I went ahead ...
The body control module failed on a main road at night. My inside lights and dash lights emergency flasher along with the outside lights shut off. The car behind me had to swerve around me to keep from hitting me. My vehicle was not seen by the other drivers and was almost hit several times. Luckily...
Ford ECO-Boost 2.0 engine has a cracked block, cylinder head, or blown head gasket at 76,200 miles. Car cut off while driving on the highway and I was almost hit in the rear end when trying to pull over. Engine light confirmed misfire in cylinder 1 and 2. Purcis Ford in Fredericksburg VA has confi...
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the driver was driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was notified of ...
Mileage: 65,000
1. Check engine light came on, the vehicle was not leaking coolant underneath but was going thru coolant which I would fill repeatedly made appointment immediately, brought into Ford Dealership for first available appointment told Lower Cylanoid 1 crack and that the coolant was leaking thru that po...
AT A RECENT OIL CHANGE/TIRE ROTATION THE TIRE LUG NUTS WERE FOUND TO BE BULGING - THESE ARE 2 PIECE LUG NUTS. THEIR TOOLS HAD A DIFFICULT TIME REMOVING THEM. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY WOULD NOT ROTATE MY TIRES, IN THE FUTURE, UNLESS I HAD A NEW SET. CHECKING, ON-LINE, I ALSO FOUND THAT MY FORD SUPP...
2017 Ford Escape Ecoboost beware consumers. Shame on Ford Motor Company for it's failed attempt.Issues with it's Ecoboost powertrain still leaves customers found on side of the road with a disable vehicle. No indication warning lights other than à flashing check engineer. No overheating or visible ...
2017 Ford Escape Ecoboost beware consumers. Shame on Ford Motor Company for it's failed attempt.Issues with it's Ecoboost powertrain still leaves customers found on side of the road with a disable vehicle. No indication warning lights other than à flashing check engineer. No overheating or visible ...
The car jerks and engine misfires causing the check engine light to come on. I had the car checked by a Ford mechanic in July 2021. It was diagnosed as a spark plug issue. In May 2022, the car started doing the same thing. I had the car checked by a Ford mechanic. I was told coolant was leaking...
Engine block is leaks coolant into cylinder. This problem appears to be extremely common in these engines and there has not been recall issued for it.
My CVT transmission broke down while I was driving the car at 56,000 miles, well before the 120,000 best practice mark.
I put 20 bucks worth of gas in the tank. Start to drive off then my engine would not start. In order to get it to run I had to hold the gas pedal down and put it in gear finally it started running the check engine light came on during this. I have a code reader at home which I have for an old Ford T...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken the local Pep Boys where it was diagnose...
Mileage: 68,000
The check engine light came on. I was told by my regular repair shop that there was a bulletin from Ford and I had to have it fixed by a dealer’s service department. I was then made aware by the Ford dealer’s service department that coolant had leaked into the engine and destroyed it leading to ...
Rear window cracked into a spiderweb. Broken glass could have caused drivers behind to have issues with flat tires. The vehicle was not hit.
We discovered that our 2017 Ford Escape was leaking coolant onto our garage floor. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealership for repair. It turned out that our water pump assembly was defective and required replacement at only 30,251 miles. Our trusted local Mechanic revealed to us that this is ...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start with no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually started with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a spark plug ...
Mileage: 70,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was coolant leaking into the engine, causing a cylinder misfire. The dealer informed t...
Mileage: 88,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle and while driving 50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken back to the used car dealer several times however, the us...
Mileage: 54,000
While driving a noise and vehicle slowed down. Light and info came on stating drive train problem take to nearest dealer. We drove it 2 miles to Bill Utter Ford. We were told it might be a week to get it back because of parts delay. Unknown cause of transmission failure. About 40,000 miles on v...
While driving a noise and vehicle slowed down. Light and info came on stating drive train problem take to nearest dealer. We drove it 2 miles to Bill Utter Ford. We were told it might be a week to get it back because of parts delay. Unknown cause of transmission failure. About 40,000 miles on v...
Auto stop/start feature is defective. Engine will turn off when stopping at a traffic light etc.., then engine will not restart. A dashboard message come up saying to shift into park and manually restart the engine. While this is an intermittent occurance it is dangerous in busy intersections. Fu...
Torque converter failed at about 70,000. Ford denies a known issue and will only pay for 2/3 of the repair bill. Uploading two phots with the first photo of the torque converter with a blue high heat burn mark in the top left and the second photo is the grinding teeth or gears on the torque conver...
transmission failure on 2017 ford escape with less than 100k miles. transmission filed doing highway speed of 55mph. This particular year and model are a problem and has been reported by other vehicles owners. I've only owned this vehicle for 6montths and my vehicles only has 68k miles. there was ab...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test discovered that the spark plugs and coils needed to be replaced. The mechanic link...
Mileage: 108,000
On 31-October-2021, I was driving my 2017 Ford Escape SE 1.5l turbo (87,094 miles) on the highway, just prior to my exit ramp, I noticed a slight shudder in the power train. After exiting and arriving to the stop light, all seemed normal... until I took my foot off the brake and pressed on the acce...
Engine ran rough on a number of occasions. Repaired once. Sometime later failed completely. When running rough in traffic it created uncomfortable issues with rough acceleration. Independent service center stated there was a Ford bulletin saying only fix was replacing engine. Confirmed by Ford deale...
While driving at about 45 mph my car started decelerating while still having the gas pedal depressed and the RPMs shot up. I could no longer accelerate and had to coast off the main road, thankfully not getting hit. Had it towed to a Ford dealership and the transmission is a complete loss. Only have...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera image was blurry with a warning message indicating that the rearview camera was not functioning properly. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The dealer was notified of the failure and info...
Mileage: 68,000
The throttle body stopped working with no previous warning or indication. The vehicle has been inspected. The light appeared and issued a failure/problem at the onset of the part not working. The car was not able to accelerate beyond 10mph.
Tork Converter Failure, 3/13/2022.No Warning. Car stopped moving. No check engine light.No noise or symptoms before hand. Tork Converter failed. Boiled transmission fluid and ruined transmission.Daughter was driving and the car just stopped and would not move. If this had happened on a busy highwa...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to overheat. The check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with an engine coolant failure. The vehicle was...
Mileage: 115,000
My 2017 Ford Escape’s check engine light turned on 02/24/2022. The next day I fueled up the vehicle and when I attempted to start vehicle it misfired and I had to try starting it multiple times. I went to Auto zone to have the light read and was told error code P1450 was the reason for issues. I m...
At 19,500 miles, we stopped at a rest stop. Turned car back on 5 mins later, pulled out into traffic and the car would no longer go above 10-15 miles per hour. RPMs would shoot up, but car wouldn't go accelerate. Appeared to be "limp mode." Could still go into reverse. No warning lights on at this t...
coolant runs into cylinder blocks, engine overheats and left stranded.
Warning lamp came on, I repaired. A month later warning light again. Repaired again. Warning light back on a week later. I called Ford company to let them know what happened to their engine. They told me to get this checked out at their automotive company and I did. The result was I needed a new eng...
Check engine light turned on at 65,000 miles, with no other engine symptoms. Brought to Ford dealership for maintenance, told there is a design flaw with the engine that caused gasket head to go bad, now need a brand new engine, unable to drive until then due to possible engine fire. Ford refusing t...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the coolant level was low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylin...
Mileage: 36,000
The main issue with the engine is the check engine light comes on prematurely, the coolant leaks into the cylinders, and the engine lacks power. My vehicle is having a cylinder 2 and 4 misfire. Coolant leaks are a big problem! Not only does the leak have to be repaired, but the cylinders also have t...
Purchased a 2017 Ford Escape Titanium in lighting blue in October 2019. Now it's February 2022, the odometer reads 32,500 miles, and the paint is peeling on the driver's side next to the windshield. The warranty does not cover this issue. No accidents.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at 70 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from underneath the undercarriage of the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road and noticed the plastic coverage under the vehicle near the engine had folded up. The conta...
Mileage: 75,000
The check engine light came on 01/31/22, the day I called for an apointment .On 02/09/22 the Ford Dealership mechanic diagnosed the problem as a coolant leak in the #2 cylinder. This will cause engine failure eventually. The engine has 61,030 miles. There was no indication of a problem, other than...
Had car in for 4 spark plugs replaced and one ignition coil replaced. After leaving mechanic, the car suddenly slowed down, dashboard screen came on with "High Engine Temperatures pull over safely and call your Ford dealer", and the check engine light came on. The car would not go over 10 miles an ...
Had car in for 4 spark plugs replaced and one ignition coil replaced. After leaving mechanic, the car suddenly slowed down, dashboard screen came on with "High Engine Temperatures pull over safely and call your Ford dealer", and the check engine light came on. The car would not go over 10 miles an ...
Had car in for 4 spark plugs replaced and one ignition coil replaced. After leaving mechanic, the car suddenly slowed down, dashboard screen came on with "High Engine Temperatures pull over safely and call your Ford dealer", and the check engine light came on. The car would not go over 10 miles an ...
Catastrophic transmission failure and immediate loss off acceleration. Insurance tested transmission fluid by certified lab and found glycol coolant contamination in transmission resulting in catastrophic failure.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact indicated that while his daughter was attempting to remove the wheel from the vehicle, it was discovered that the lug nuts had swollen and could not be removed using the manufacturer’s lug nut wrench that was provided with the vehicle. The local dea...
Mileage: 90,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact indicated that while his son was attempting to remove the wheel from vehicle it was discovered that the wheel lug nuts had swollen and could not be removed using the manufacturer lug nut wrench that was provided with the vehicle. The local dealer was ...
Mileage: 85,000
The contact's partner owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that he was with his partner who was driving approximately 45 MPH and the vehicle stalled. The contact's partner was able to pull over to the side of the road while the engine was misfiring. The contact stated that he was able to push...
Mileage: 147,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side rear tire became flat. While attempting to remove the wheels to install the spare tire, it was discovered that the lug nuts had swollen, and the manufactur...
Mileage: 30,000
I had to change a tire on the shoulder of a busy 4 lane highway. I was unable to fit the lug wrench onto a lug nut. I was unable to change the tire as I could not remove the lug nut. I had it taken to an independent service center where he confirmed that there were 4 other lugs total on the other...
Receiving auto start stop error and vehicle stalls while in drive. “Shift to P, restart engine”. Now vehicle will not shift and battery light also comes on.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The "Engine Failure" warning message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with engine failure, which started with the water pump and blown hea...
Mileage: 75,000
My check engine light came on, and has since started chugging when I accelerate. Also have been adding coolant frequently. My safety issue is I am worried that I will stall when driving. I live in Minnesota and the weather here is brutal. My vehicle also kicks on the air conditioning by itself.
Tailgate lowers on its own without stopping on contact. Also does not beep.
Swollen lug nuts on all tires
Wiring harness rubbed on frame. It blew a fuse, disabled hill assist, traction control, and AWD.
Wiring harness rubbed on frame. It blew a fuse, disabled hill assist, traction control, and AWD.
Steering wheel was locked when went out to go to work. Finally got steering wheel unlocked and tried to continue to my destination. Power steering went out completely after a couple of turns. Vehicle towed to shop for determination of problem.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle was shaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with an engine oil leak. The engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was ma...
Mileage: 59,000
2017 Ford Escape Transmission issue: I have maintained my vehicle in accordance with the 2017 Ford Escape manual since I purchased it. My vehicle has always been reliable until suddenly, at a little over 105,000 miles, my vehicle's transmission started slipping. My car revved and no check engine l...
While getting routine maintenance service for an oil change and tire rotation from the Ford Dealership in Milford Ohio, I was informed by the Service Department representative that they were able to perform the tire rotation due to "swollen lug nuts" on my vehicle. The representative stated this is ...
I recently purchased new tires. When I went to have them installed I was told there a problem with the lug nuts (Swollen Lug Nuts). I have never heard of such a problem until I researched the internet and found this is an issue with many Ford vehicles. I had to spend an unexpected repair of $140 p...
Quick Lane stated lug nuts were swollen and that it would cost $160 to replace lug nuts. This is a known issue with Fords--this should be covered under warranty as a defect item.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while having the tires rotated at an independent mechanic, she was informed that the lug nuts were difficult to remove. The mechanic broke the lug nuts and replaced them. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or...
Mileage: 68,000
Car was having a stuttering, shaking issue. Took it to the mechanic, and the engine block had cracked. The car is 4 years old, and this is a know manufacturing issue that Ford has not solved. The whole engine needed to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that a plastic guard located on the frame of the vehicle would detach and drag on the road pavement at various speeds without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they initially repaired the defect; however, the failure ...
2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FIRE. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE COMPLETING A ROAD TRIP AND PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE EMITTED A PUFF OF SMOKE AND FLAMES FROM THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEYS, AS THEY WERE LOCKED IN THE IGNTION. THE VEHICLE WAS...
As I was driving on I-75 on the evening of Sunday, November 14, 2021 around 8:30, at approximately 75 mph (I was in the middle lane passing a semi-truck), my car suddenly lost power. The RPMs began to go all the way up, the drop all the way down repeatedly. Lights came on, and a red light came on sa...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently started jerking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and opened the hood of the vehicle. The contact stated that he noticed that the vehicl...
Mileage: 107,000
My ford escape has experienced premature transmission failure. I bought my 2017 ford escape brand new in 2017 from Ford Southwest in Weatherford, Texas. On 11/19/2021 the ford was getting rpms, but was not accelerating. We were driving on the highway. The escape would not accelerate compromising our...
LUG NUTS. TWO PIECE DESIGN. CHROME PART SWELLS AND MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE LUG NUTS WITHOUT DAMAGING THEM. DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURANCE AND CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTED BUT REJECTED. I HAD TO BUY A SET OF 20 NEW LUG NUTS FOR $104. FORD TECHNICIANS AND CUSTOME...
The engine light illuminated, and diagnostic code P0304 was reported, which meant cylinder four is misfiring. The vehicle had about 44,900 miles on it. New Motorcraft spark plugs were installed by the owner and the vehicle appeared to drive fine. About 4 days later, the engine light illuminated agai...
Coolant leak into engine destroyed cylinder needs engine block to be replaced. Problem not resolved with Customer Satisfaction Program 19B37, which was known cause of coolant intrusion, instead only delayed issue by putting a bandaid on it with reprogramming of the Powertrain Control Module. Advis...
The lugnuts on my Escape are now swollen and misshapened through no fault of mine. I have been informed of this defect during last 2 service visits. Dealer did not rotate tires on last service because of this problem. This is a safety issue since lugnuts hold wheel and tire onto car. The expense to ...
Engine light came on, immediately took it to my mechanic that diagnosed it as a cylinder 3 misfire and recommended the spark plugs be changed $700.00, 3 days later the light came back on again and took it back in. The coolant leaks into the spark plugs creating miss fire cylinder “3” the mecha...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently started shuddering. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road for a moment. The contact continued to drive the vehicle however, the failure recurred inte...
Mileage: 55,000
For several weeks experienced shudder/judder and hesitation. Most noticeable at around 40 mph. Vehicle serviced and inspected by both dealership and independent auto repair shop. Hesitation unsafe. Issue Not uncommon as found on FMC Escape forum. Dealer recommended transmission replacement after...
When turning into my subdivision off of a main road, my power steering completely failed when turning and I was stuck horizontally in the road. Luckily nobody was coming otherwise I would have been t-boned. There was no warning until after I was stuck that there was a “power steering failure” an...
Engine started missing getting on the interstate, almost got rear ended. Come to find out it has water in the cylinder. Which Ford has TSB out for it. Definitely needs recalled. My family could’ve been severely injured.
I was driving on the highway when all of a sudden the car started bucking and revving to 4,000 rpm and would not go at highway speed. It continued to fluctuate the rpms but drop in speed. I had to pull over, shut off the car and restart. It drove for a little bit, started bucking again, revved to 4...
The contact's mother owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her mother was driving, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the driver was informed of an engine misfire. The contact stated while driving the engine hot message w...
Mileage: 77,000
The check engine system alerted me to the vehicle overheating. I immediately turned off the engine and checked the fluid level. The coolant reservoir was empty. I added the appropriate coolant to the indicated fill line. The engine temperature returned to normal so I continued to drive and monitor t...
Had an increasingly loud wheel noise and pulled over to check tires. Passenger rear wheel lugs were noticeably loose. Could not get the Ford supplied jack-handle wrench on the the lug nuts. Tried a 4-way wrench and still could not get it on. Gave up and called AAA. The technician also could get get ...
A couple of months the "check engine" light turned on. After three appointments, two diagnosis and almost $1,000 down the drain I was told that the coolant is leaking into the engine’s cylinders which is being caused, according to a Ford authorized dealer service department, by an engine design is...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine light illuminated. The contact had to refill the coolant to prevent the vehicle from overheating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with engine failure fr...
Mileage: 83,958
On August 13, while driving in stop-and-go traffic I noticed the car was handling funny. It was hesitating when I pushed the gas causing me to accelerate in an unpredictable way in traffic. That weekend I took the car to my mechanic who told me that he couldn’t replicate the issue but if I had t...
Paint around windshield column defective and peeling in multiple spots.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while having routine maintenance at the local dealer, he was informed that the lug nuts were swollen, and all the lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was ...
Mileage: 88,000
Engine cracks due to design and leaks coolant into cylinders, causing engine to misfire. This is a known issue with Ford in the 1.5L ecoboost engine and they refuse to do anything.
2-piece "laminated" lug nuts (steel nut covered by sheet metal trim) have failed and are a safety hazard since they are difficult or impossible to remove and replace. This is a design defect and affects multiple Ford vehicle models and years.
While driving the Escape the steering suddenly became unresponsive and the steering wheel became very very hard to turn, we were barely able to get off the road. On the instrument panel a warning light said Steering Problem Service Vehicle Immediately. The car was towed to Ford Dealer where it has s...
Ford dealership verified that check engine light coded P0304, engine misfire due to coolant intrusion caused by crack in cylinder. This is a known and well-documented problem with 2.0 L EcoBoost Escapes and Lincoln vehicles that use same engine (MKZ/MKC). VIN # of this particular vehicle matches th...
Replacement of all swollen lug nuts. And was told the replacement lug nuts would go bad again, wasn’t offered a safer or better choice for my 2017 escape. This is a sad day for Ford. A family generation of Ford owners. I was told my escape is not safe to drive until this is corrected. Ford manufac...
The car would not get into gear without warning. The car would not produce power when I would press the gas. Then, moments later, without warning, the engine would rev without input, however, the car would not accelerate. I had to pull over and the turn the car off multiple times. I ended up getting...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the service transmission message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to a dealer where he was informed that the clutch had failed and that the transmissio...
Mileage: 98,000
I made a left at the light onto 1100 Town East Blvd and a truck side swipe on the passengers side in the back . The other person failed to stop to exchange information. The glass part of my tail light has been busted.
My car has just reached 60,000+ miles and it began to jerk, as if shifting gears and decelerate while driving, and has even come to a complete stop while driving. This has happened while in motion on the freeway and main streets, posing a risk to both myself and my child to cause an accident. When t...
The coolant leaks into the spark plugs creating miss fire cylinder “3”
Engine started out running roughly a couple days later it overheated the car gave me a notice to pull over safely I turned the car off the oil looks milky , It only has 71,000 miles on it
The car was overheating so I brought it to the dealership to have it looked at. I was informed that there was coolant leaking into one of the engine cylinders causing the car to overheat with the possibility of it even catching on fire.
The car was overheating so I brought it to the dealership to have it looked at. I was informed that there was coolant leaking into one of the engine cylinders causing the car to overheat with the possibility of it even catching on fire.
My 2017 Ford Escape began letting water inside of the tail light assembly, eventually filling up to the point that it shorted the brake light. When I went to replace the bulb, I found out that it is not replaceable unless you replace the ENTIRE tail light assembly, a $750 fix. Ford refuses to fix th...
Check engine light came on at 60,240 miles with a cylinder 2 misfire code. Took it to the dealer and they said it has coolent in cylinder number 2. It is no longer safe to drive the car. The car needs a new engine. Tbs 20-2100, they have a technical service bulletin that stats this is a common p...
Underneath safety shields Heat shield came loose due to broken clips that held it up Took the vehicle back numerous times,while under warranty ,and requested it to be fixed dealer said it was fixed but it would fall down soon as started driving. Scraped the road when it fell down. Took it back was t...
There are thousands of complaints regarding this vehicle year and model paint pealing around the windshield. First it was my left and now its my right. This is a known issue with Ford!
I went to Lenoir City ford with issues of misfiring cylinder and mostly Limp Mode on the highway. They cleared my codes and sent me on my way. ^ This occured while my vehicle was still under warranty. Now, expired warranty, I have the same issue and they will not cover under warranty when the issue...
I went to Lenoir City ford with issues of misfiring cylinder and mostly Limp Mode on the highway. They cleared my codes and sent me on my way. ^ This occured while my vehicle was still under warranty. Now, expired warranty, I have the same issue and they will not cover under warranty when the issue...
Upon parking the vehicle in my driveway, the vehicle would not turn off after turning off he ignition and removing the key. All the dash lights were on as the would be normally and the engine remained running. Tired everything including in and out of gear, driving, turned key on and off several tim...
Upon parking the vehicle in my driveway, the vehicle would not turn off after turning off he ignition and removing the key. All the dash lights were on as the would be normally and the engine remained running. Tired everything including in and out of gear, driving, turned key on and off several tim...
Upon parking the vehicle in my driveway, the vehicle would not turn off after turning off he ignition and removing the key. All the dash lights were on as the would be normally and the engine remained running. Tired everything including in and out of gear, driving, turned key on and off several tim...
On 3-7-2019 brought vehicle in for service at Larsen Ford in Lakewood NJ for engine light turned on with OBN code P3020. Service dept employee, Mitch Sperling their was anti freeze in number two cylinder. They kept vehicle till 3/15/2019 and stated repair was made. Except the repair for this should...
I was driving along, approaching an intersection, and suddenly my car had no gears! The rpm's went sky high when I pressed on the gas but I had no drive. Thankfully I was able to coast to a turning lane and into a parking lot without incident. There had been no warning lights or funny noises and thi...
I had left my home about 4 arrived at mall 4:30 all was great a usual day. I push button start my suv out of nowhere all these panel warnings appeared. Engine sign, hill assistance not available, air conditioner stop working, 4 wheel Fault, etc.,Pictures below
Purchased 2017 Ford Escape SUV preowned with 56,948 miles. Decided on the 2.0 engine due to the many issues with the 1.6 engine. Drove for seven months and only 6,000 miles. Engine light came on, immediately took the car to an auto mechanic who performed a diagnostic test. The engine was mixing a...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the driver’s side run-flat tire loss air. As the contact pulled over and attempted to change the tire, he discovered that the lug nuts were deformed and could not be removed with the lug wrench. The contact's wife called...
Mileage: 70,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at 15-20 MPH, a warning message appeared stating "pull over, engine overheating" and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the head gasket leaking but was not repaired. The contact...
Mileage: 77,000
My car is losing water and the 2.0 ecoboost has a habit of catching fire. Mine is still driveable but very dangerous. The car has 125000 miles in it and is 4 years old and Ford has basically told me tough luck. The dealer verified the problem which is a very common issue with the 2.0 ecoboost.
Check engine code came on had it tested came back saying misfiring in piston one vapors coming out of exhaust system leads to believe I have a blown head gasket vapors can be seen in video coming out of exhaust system at high rates weak engine when trying to drive it it's been parked for weeks now
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 mph, the engine started to overheat. The "engine overheating" warning message was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s place of employment. The manufactur...
Mileage: 89,513
In January 2021 it began with the check engine light coming on. The #2 spark plug and ignition coil were replaced by local mechanic. About a month later the check engine light came on again. Again there was an issue with the #2 spark plug. It was fixed. Another few weeks goes by and the light comes ...
My 2017 Ford escape is losing coolant into the engine block. The vehicle mileage is just Over warranty. The local Ford dealership diagnosed the problem and stated that I need a new engine at a cost of $7,000. This issue could cause an engine fire, which makes it a safety hazard. The dealership cont...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to run roughly. The vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The contact shifted the vehicle into park to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure mostly occurred while shifting...
Mileage: 30,000
On May 30, I received the Engine Service Light that remained on constantly. I contacted Ford chat since I was 300 miles from home, determined it was safe to drive home since car ran fine with no vibration or gas smell. Took to dealer on June 1. Car only has about 53K miles. June 1: Dealer said a plu...
Blown engine on multiple others of the same year make and model. Caused by coolant leaking into the head gaskets. All of which the computer code reading is cylinder 3 misfiring. However that ends up not being the actual issue and you will be refixing it every 3-5000 miles
PURCHASED NEW 2017 FORD ESCAPE SE 4WD IN 2017 - OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS INTERMITTENT SHUT OFF WHEN AUTO STOP ENGAGE AT A STOPLIGHT. THEN WILL NOT RESTART. WARNING LIGHT COMES ON PUT CAR IN PARK. SOMETIMES HAVE TO CALL AAA FOR ASSISTANCE. SOMETIMES RESTART AFTER 20 TO 50 MINUTES. THE INCIDEN...
The purge valve sylanoid is malfunctioning. Every dealership and auto store in my town is out of the part and backordered, which tells me this is a common problem.
Misfire in cylinder 2 coolant going into cylinder # 2
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle shuddered for a couple of seconds. The contact restarted the vehicle and the warning light was disappeared. The failure reoccurred a few days later. The cont...
Mileage: 38,543
2017 Ford Escape SE paint failure at the windshield (driver side) column.
IT STARTED OUR AS THE OCCASIONAL MISFIRE AND THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT IN TO A LOCAL MEINEKE WHERE THEY SAID 1 OF THE COILS (I BELIEVE COIL 2) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I ALSO REPLACED ALL 4 PLUGS AT THAT TIME AS WELL. MAYBE A MONTH LATER IT STARTED MISFIRING AGAIN WITH THE CHECK...
Mileage: 60,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TYLER FORD LOCATED AT 2626 S SW LOOP 323, TYLER, TX 75701 WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO ...
Mileage: 75,000
THE STEERING FAULT DETECTED ERROR COMES ON THE CONSOLE AND THE CAR LOSES POWER STEERING. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING. WHEN BROUGHT IT TO THE SHOP THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. THIS SAME ISSUE HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY WHILE DRIVING- CONCERNED THEIR IS A CORRELATION TO WHEN IT IS HOT OUT. SEARC...
Mileage: 37,000
THE REAR HATCH TAILGATE DOES NOT RELEASE OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. IT INDICATES THAT THE HATCH IS OPEN.
Mileage: 26,987
THE REAR HATCH TAILGATE DOES NOT RELEASE OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. IT INDICATES THAT THE HATCH IS OPEN.
Mileage: 26,987
2017 2.0 L ECOBOOST FORD ESCAPE HAD ROUGH IDLE AT START, STEADY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. DEFROST WAS NOT WORKING DURI G COL SNAP. CHECK OF RESERVOIR SHOWED FLUID LEVELS BELOW MINIMUM, HAD TO PULL INTO SERVICE TO GET FLUID LEVELS UP TO MINIMUM LEVELS. UPON TAKING C...
Mileage: 74,500
THE FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS ARE NOT RETRACTING PROPERLY. I DID A SEARCH ONLINE FOR OTHER MODELS OF THIS YEAR AND MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THIS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS AS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Mileage: 61,000
WHILE DRIVING, CAR ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR OTHER WARNINGS. TRIED TO GET RESTARTED BUT UNABLE AND HAD TO PUSH OUT OF TRAFFIC ON A BUSY CITY STREET. TOWED TO CORWIN FORD AND ENGINE WAS EVALUATED BY FORD SERVICE TECH VAN LAMONTHE. "SCAN=MANY CODES INTERNAL ENGINE NOISE. PERFORM...
Mileage: 71,751
WHILE DRIVING, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON, AFTER I GOT GAS, THE CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE STARTING THE CAR. WHILE DRIVING HOME, I GOT A "HIGH TEMPERATURE WARNING, PULL OVER SAFELY" ALSO MY HEAT WAS BLOWING COLD AIR. AFTER TAKING MY CAR IN, A TUNEUP WAS DONE AS WELL AS ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. I...
Mileage: 81,000
WHILE DRIVING, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON, AFTER I GOT GAS, THE CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE STARTING THE CAR. WHILE DRIVING HOME, I GOT A "HIGH TEMPERATURE WARNING, PULL OVER SAFELY" ALSO MY HEAT WAS BLOWING COLD AIR. AFTER TAKING MY CAR IN, A TUNEUP WAS DONE AS WELL AS ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. I...
Mileage: 81,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT HAD A MANUFACTURER SOFTWARE UPDATE SERVICED AT LAKELAND FORD PARTS (1430 W MEMORIAL BLVD, LAKELAND, FL 33815). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT THE DEALER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. ...
Mileage: 101,000
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A FEW DAYS AGO AND MY DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF WHEN I'M TAKING THE GROCERIES OUT OF TRUNK
Mileage: 1
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A FEW DAYS AGO AND MY DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF WHEN I'M TAKING THE GROCERIES OUT OF TRUNK
Mileage: 1
MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE 1.5L ECOBOOST ENGINE BEGAN TO SKIP AND LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING AFTER FIRST BEING CRANKED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN SHELBY, NC. THEY SAID IT WAS A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 4 AND THAT THE BLOCK WAS CRACKED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE CY...
Mileage: 75,681
I HAVE A 2017 FORD ESCAPE 67,338 TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER (GALPIN FORD) MY COMPLAIN WAS THAT MY TRANSMISSION WHEN WARM REVERSE GEAR IS HARD TO ENGAGE AND WILL NOT GO OVER 55MPH. GOT A CALL BACK THAT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. FORD REFUSED TO HELP ON ANY WAY TO FIX IT, ALMOST $6,000.00 TO REPLACE A ...
COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE CYLINDER RESULTING IN LOST COOLANT AND OVERHEATING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH CODE P0302. RECENTLY BOUGHT VEHICLE UNKNOWINGLY OF THIS ISSUE AND ARE NOW STUCK WITH THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS OUT THERE FROM FORD ESCAPE OWNERS. PLE...
Mileage: 50,000
SPARK STUCK IN CYLINDER CREATING A MISFIRE CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF CONTINUOUSLY
Mileage: 100,000
THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN CHANGING LANES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND IT FEELS LIKE THERE IS NO STEERING ASSIST WHEN DOING THIS. I TRIED SWAPPING TIRES BUT THIS DIDN'T CHANGE THINGS. IT'S REALLY NOTICEABLE ON THE HIGHWAY. I ONLY HAVE 47800 MILES ON THE CAR.
Mileage: 47,800
THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN CHANGING LANES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND IT FEELS LIKE THERE IS NO STEERING ASSIST WHEN DOING THIS. I TRIED SWAPPING TIRES BUT THIS DIDN'T CHANGE THINGS. IT'S REALLY NOTICEABLE ON THE HIGHWAY. I ONLY HAVE 47800 MILES ON THE CAR.
Mileage: 47,800
WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST RUNS VERY ROUGH AND ANTIFREEZE LEAKS INTO FIRST CYLINDER. ONCE TORE DOWN VISIBLE DIVOT IN BLOCK THAT APPEARS TO BE MANUFACTURED THAT WAY. CURRENTLY UNABLE TO DRIVE BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ALMOST 6,000 OUT OF POCKET. WARRANTY PURCHASED WITH VEHICLE 5 MONTHS AGO WON'T COVER REPAI...
Mileage: 69,000
THE ASSISTED POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, I LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE, THE STEERING WAS COMPLETELY GONE AND UNABLE TO STEER WHILE I WAS ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. I WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THIS CAN AND WILL CAUSE SEVERAL DEATHS IF NOT CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY! FORD HAS HAD T...
Mileage: 57,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THERE WAS CONDENSATION BUILT UP INSIDE OF THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT. UPON A VISIT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAL AROUND THE TAIL LIGHT WAS DEFECT...
ON 2/17/21 MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK ON A BUSY INTERSTATE RIGHT AFTER A MAJOR SNOW STORM. NO WHERE SAFE TO PULL OFF. THE CAR STARTED JERKING AND LOST POWER ALONG WITH NOISE AND SYSTEM ERROR FLASHED ACROSS DASHBOARD STATING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CARE EVENTUALLY...
Mileage: 88,000
EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE THE SYNC3 SYSTEM AND INFOMAT FAILS. I LOSE NAV, BACK UP CAMERA, CLIMATE CONTROL, RADIO, AND HANDSFREE PHONE CONTROL. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID APIM NEEDED REPLACEMENT. CALLED USUAL MECHANIC WHO SAY A RECALL FOR APIM ON OLDER MODELS AND ALLOT OF REPLACEMENT ON MY Y...
Mileage: 44,130
ROUGHLY A YEAR AGO FORD ISSUED A NOTIFICATION FOR A UPDATE THAT HELPED KEEP COOLANT FROM INTRUDING INTO THE ENGINE. A WEEK AGO MY CAR BEGAN TO STALL, FLASH WARNING LIGHTS, AND WOULD BARELY GET ME OFF THE ROAD. UPON HAVING MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER THEY INFORMED ME THE ENGINE HAD BEEN DAMAGED FROM C...
Mileage: 34,000
AFTER FILLING MY GAS TANK AND STOPPING FUELING WHEN THE GAS PUMP STOPS, THE CAR BEGINS TO ACT LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL WHEN I START DRIVING. THE RPMS WILL DROP DOWN FROM 1250 TO AROUND 300-400 AND SHOOT BACK UP. THIS WILL ONLY LAST FOR ABOUT A MILE OR TWO OF DRIVING AND GO AWAY. IT IS HAPPENING CON...
Mileage: 75,000
4 YEAR OLD, 73,500 MILES, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CAR WAS BUCKING, STALLING, BUCKING, COULD HAVE CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DROVE TO DEALER. GASKET LEAKED AND BLEW ENGINE. ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED $8000.00
Mileage: 73,500
ON TWO OCCASIONS, ONE STATIONARY, ONE IN MOTION, THE TAILGATE WILL COME UNLATCHED. I HAVE THE AUTOMATIC TAILGATE WITHOUT THE FOOT ACTIVATED SENSORS. WHEN STATIONARY THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH EVEN THOUGH IT LOOKS ALL THE WAY CLOSED. THE HORN WILL CHIRP TWICE TELLING ME A DOOR IS OPEN AND THAT'S THE ONL...
Mileage: 58,600
VEHICLE STARTED TO DEVELOP LONGER CRANKING TO START, COLD AND WARM...BATTERY WAS WEAK, SO I REPLACED IT.. SAME SYMPTOMS, BUT DEVELOPED RELAY CHATTERING UNDER HOOD IN FUSE/RELAY BOX WHEN JUST OPENING EITHER FRONT DOOR OR INSERTING KEY...SOMETIMES WOULD START BUT THEN JUST DIE.. LUCKY CAR WAS IN GARAG...
Mileage: 10,657
FOR THE LAST FEW DAYS, INTERMITTENTLY, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON, THEN THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, THEN THE HILL ASSIST LIGHT, THEN THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WOULD DISENGAGE, AND NOW THE PARKING BRAKE FAULT LIGHT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN AS IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, AND THEY DON'T ALL...
Mileage: 45,000
FOR THE LAST FEW DAYS, INTERMITTENTLY, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON, THEN THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, THEN THE HILL ASSIST LIGHT, THEN THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WOULD DISENGAGE, AND NOW THE PARKING BRAKE FAULT LIGHT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN AS IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, AND THEY DON'T ALL...
Mileage: 45,000
FOR THE LAST FEW DAYS, INTERMITTENTLY, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON, THEN THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, THEN THE HILL ASSIST LIGHT, THEN THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WOULD DISENGAGE, AND NOW THE PARKING BRAKE FAULT LIGHT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN AS IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, AND THEY DON'T ALL...
Mileage: 45,000
VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN A SNOW STORM HIT. ICE/SNOW ACCUMULATED ON THE WINDSHIELD AND WHEN IT MELTED IT TOOK THE PAINT WITH IT. THE A-PILLARS ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUFFER SIGNIFICANT PAINT LOSS AND RUST IS STARTING TO FORM. PAINT FLAKES OFF IN THE WIND WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIA...
Mileage: 57,600
THE LUG WRENCH THAT FORD PROVIDED ME WITH THE PURCHASE OF MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE DOES NOT FIT THE TIRE LUGS. I HAD A BLOW OUT ON A HIGHWAY AND WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE WITH THE LUG WRENCH. WE HAD TO USE A SOCKET AND POUND THE SOCKET UNTO THE LUG. I FEEL THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM. I CONTAC...
Mileage: 47,000
THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING OUT OF NOWHERE WITH ONLY 81,699 MILES ON IT AS WE WERE ON I275 SOUTH IN TAMPA, FL. I JUST BOUGHT IT A MONTH AGO
Mileage: 81,699
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ,SO WE TOOK IT TO SATELITE FORD DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM, WEEK LATER LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN SO WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO WOODY ANDERSON FORD WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED AND NOW THEY SAY THE ENGINE NEEDS REPLACED! AFTER DOING SOME ON LINE RESEARCH ON LINE IT LOOKS AS...
Mileage: 20,000
HAVE A 2017 FORD ESCAPE AND NOTICED THE PAINT WAS PEELING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD.AFTER INVESTIGATING THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE EXACT SAME THING.FORD WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS BECAUSE IT'S SAFETY ISSUE,SO THEY WON'T RECALL IT.I HAVE ONLY HAD MY CAR A YEAR THIS MONTH IT SEEMS ALS...
Mileage: 50,076
ROTATING TIRES FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. SOME OF THE LUG NUTS DEFORMED AND WONT ACCEPT A WRENCH . THEY ARE ALL DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. AND ALL OF THEM GET STUCK IN THE SOCKET AND ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE SOCKET WRENCH. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CHANGE THE TIRES. THE PICTURE SHOWS THE DEFORMED ...
Mileage: 63,991
I WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TIRE/BUMPER AREA BY A CAR EST AT 30MPH WHILE I WAS GOING LESS THAN 10MPH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ANYWHERE ON MY VEHICLE AND MY CAR IS TOTALED. BRAND NEW ENGINE PUT IN APPROX 1000MILES AGO AND WONDERING IF SENSORS GOT THROWN OFF? TOW DRIVER, POLICE AND TOW LOT ...
Mileage: 67,660
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE STARTED MISFIRING FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS. THE CAR SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THEN WENT BACK TO RUNNING NORMAL. I DROVE TO MY FORD DEALER AND LLEFT THE CAR FOR DIAGNOSIS. I WAS CALLED A FEW DAYS LATER AND TOLD COOLANT HAD SEEPED INTO THE #1PISTON. THE REPAIR WOULD BE TO REPLA...
Mileage: 67,000
THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF AROUND THE WINDOW DOWN TO THE METAL IT ONLY HAS 50000 MILES ON IT I HAVE READ ABOUT 165 COMPLAINTS ON THE 2017FORD ESCAPE WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THERE DEFINITELY SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS I WANT THIS FIX NOW. S
Mileage: 50,000
ON AND OFF FOR THE PAST YEAR, MY VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO AUTO-RESTART AFTER AUTO-STOPPING. WHEN WORKING PROPERLY, THE FEATURE AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF THE ENGINE WHEN STOPPED (LIKE AT RED LIGHT) AND THEN RESTARTS WHEN YOU LIFT YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE TO START MOVING AGAIN. THE ISSUE IS THAT THE CAR DOE...
VEHICLE IS ONLY FOUR YEARS OLD AND DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTS SLOWLY. I ALSO OWN A 2010 FORD ESCAPE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE SEAT BELT ENDS UP GETTING SLAMMED IN THE DOOR WHICH I AM SURE IS EVENTUALLY GOING TO COMPROMISE THE INTEGRITY OF THE BELT. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A FEW MONTHS
Mileage: 49,000
TL* THE CONTACT'S WIFE OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. THE CONTACT PUSHED THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION NOW MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS T...
Mileage: 88,000
TL* THE CONTACT'S WIFE OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. THE CONTACT PUSHED THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION NOW MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS T...
Mileage: 88,000
THE PAINT IS PEELING NEXT TO THE WINDSHIELD ON DRIVER'S SIDE POST A. THE PAINT IS NOT EVEN STICKING TO THE VEHICLE IN THIS AREA
Mileage: 79,825
36,000 MILES AND COOLANT LEAKED INTO ENGINE. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THEY HAVE TO REPLACE THE LONG BLOCK, BASICALLY REPLACE THE ENGINE. IT'S BEEN A MONTH NOW AND NO WORK HAS BEEN STARTED. THIS ENGINE LEAK ISSUE ON THE FORD ECOBOOST 1.5L ENGINE HAS BEEN KNOWN TO FORD MOTOR CO. SINCE AT LEAST 2015.
Mileage: 36,000
TRANSMISSION WENT WITH ONLY 93,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. WHEN DRIVING IT WAS HESITANT TO GO WHEN I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED BECAUSE OF IT. CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO IN REVERSE. THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO MECHANIC JUST IN TIME BEFORE CAR WAS TOTALLY OUT OF COMMISSION.
Mileage: 93,000
RECURRING ISSUE WITH THE SAME IGNITION COIL/SPARK PLUG COMPLEX WHERE THE ENGINE WILL MISFIRE ON A COLD START. I HAVE REPLACED THE IGNITION COIL 3 TIMES AND EACH TIME IT FAILS WITHIN 3 WEEKS. I HAVE HAD THE ENGINE PRESSURE TESTED AND THERE ARE NO ISSUES THAT WOULD CAUSE MISFIRING. THIS APPEARS TO BE ...
Mileage: 65,000
RECURRING ISSUE WITH THE SAME IGNITION COIL/SPARK PLUG COMPLEX WHERE THE ENGINE WILL MISFIRE ON A COLD START. I HAVE REPLACED THE IGNITION COIL 3 TIMES AND EACH TIME IT FAILS WITHIN 3 WEEKS. I HAVE HAD THE ENGINE PRESSURE TESTED AND THERE ARE NO ISSUES THAT WOULD CAUSE MISFIRING. THIS APPEARS TO BE ...
Mileage: 65,000
NOTICED ONE OF THE TWO SCREWS THAT ATTACHES THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WAS MISSING. THE OTHER SCREW WAS ABOUT TO FALL OUT AND THE RESERVOIR WAS LEANING SUCH THAT SOME OF THE BRAKE FLUID HAD LEAKED OUT THE CAP. IF THE OTHER SCREW HAD FALLEN OUT THIS COULD PRESENT A VERY HAZARDOUS CONDITION. 2017 FORD ...
Mileage: 25,523
THE DOOR PANELS SEPARATE FROM THE DOOR METAL FRAME DUE TO POOR CLIPS OR FASTENERS USED AT TIME OF MANUFACTURE. TWO DOORS ON MY VEHICLE CAN BE IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN. FORD DEALER INSISTS NO PROBLEM -- I DAMAGED DOORS AND THEREFOR 600$ PER DOOR TO FIX. I GO ON INTERNET AND SEE MANY MANY OTHERS HAVEING ...
THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE AND ALSO THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE MAKES THE SAME NOISE.WHEN TAKING OFF BY BACKING OUT OR PULLING OUT AND APPLYING THE BRAKES IT MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND
Mileage: 24,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, WHITE SMOKE BEGAN TO COME OUT THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE AT A LOW-SPEED. THE CONTACT...
Mileage: 82,000
WHILE DRIVING MY WIFE ATTEMTPTED TO ADJUST THE SEAT JUST A TINY BIT WHEN SHE STARTED OUT , SINCE I HAD DRIVEN IIT PREVIOUSLY, AND SHE HAD ADJUSTED IT BEFORE SHE LEFT BUT AS I SAID SHE NEEDED A SLIGHT ADJUSTMENT FORWARD. WHEN SHE DID THIS THE FORWARD LEVER KEPT GOING AND WOULD NOT STOP CRUSHING HER...
Mileage: 42,225
CAR STEERING COMPLETELY STOPPED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. COULD STILL MOVE. COULD NOT STEER CAR. VERY UNSAFE. CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
MY VEHICLE BEGAN TELLING ME IT WAS OVERHEATING AS SOON AS I WOULD TURN IT ON IN THE MORNING(12+ HOURS AFTER NOT BEING DRIVEN) AND BEGAN SHAKING. I WOULD TURN OFF/ON THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD APPEAR AND DISAPPEAR THROUGHOUT THE DAY BUT DROVE FINE. EVENTUALLY THE ISSUE BEGAN WHEN I WAS PH...
Mileage: 82,000
PAINT PEELING FROM THE WINDSHIELD PILLAR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. PAINT PEELED OFF IN A 6" X 1" FLAKE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM.
Mileage: 72,000
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. RECEIVED CODE P0302 MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 2. REPLACED PLUGS AND COIL DIDN'T CORRECT PROBLEM. THE NEXT DAY I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE TEMPERATURE GAGE WENT STRAIGHT TO THE TOP READING IT WAS RUNNING HOT. CALLED A TOW TRUCK FIRST THING MONDAY MORNING AND DIDN'T DRIVE THE VEHICL...
Mileage: 50,200
PAINT ON DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD FRAME FLAKED OFF IN A 6"X1" CHUNK. THIS 2017 FORD ESCAPE SE HAS 31,000 MILES ON IT AND IS ALWAYS GARAGED. NO HAIL OR HEAVY RAIN PRIOR TO THE FLAKING. MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET FOR THE EXACT SAME THING.
MY VEHICLE IS 3 YEARS OLD. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIED OR JUST STOPPED RANDOMLY WORKING. FORD WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A MANUFACTURER ISSUE.
I PURCHASED A 2017 FORD ESCAPE 4 MONTHS AGO. MONDAY MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS STOPPED WHEN THE CAR JERKED, I TRIED PRESSING THE GAS AND IT WOULDN'T GO JUST THE ENGINE REVIVED, IT FINALLY JUMPED INTO GEAR AND I WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEAL...
Mileage: 91,790
2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO COOLANT INTRUSION SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED THE FAILURE COOLANT INTRUSION OCCURRED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLEASED. THE MANUFACTURER DID OFFER SOME ASSISTANCE. *JS
BOUGHT CAR IN DECEMBER 2019. IN APRIL 2019, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND CAR WAS RUNNING ROUGH. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WITH 35,000 MILES, AND WAS ADVISED COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO CYLINDER 3 AND 4. FORD REPLACED ENGINE UNDER WARRANTY. DECEMBER 2020, WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE WAS R...
Mileage: 62,000
AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF I COULD HEAR COOLANT RUNNING THROUGH THE ENGINE. TODAY I STARTED THE CAR TO LET IT WARM UP, WENT OUT TO GO TO WORK AND THE CAR WAS OFF. THE DASHBOARD WAS SAYING THAT THE CAR WAS OVER HEATING, CALLED AND HAD IT TOWED TO GARAGE AND THEY SAID IT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE WILL FORD ...
Mileage: 126,400
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO BONDY'S FORD LINCOLN (3615 ROSS CLARK CIR, DOTHAN, AL 36303) FOR AN OIL CHANGE, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE LUG NUTS ON THE FOUR WHEELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SWELLING. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FO...
Mileage: 42,000
THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY AND STARTED ROUGH. THE CODE FROM THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATED A CYLINDER MISFIRE. AFTER FIXING THE ISSUE, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO WORK. ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK, THE VEHICLE RAN ROUGH AND THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER AND ROUGH IDLE. FOLLOWING THIS, THE...
Mileage: 124,514
THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY AND STARTED ROUGH. THE CODE FROM THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATED A CYLINDER MISFIRE. AFTER FIXING THE ISSUE, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO WORK. ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK, THE VEHICLE RAN ROUGH AND THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER AND ROUGH IDLE. FOLLOWING THIS, THE...
Mileage: 124,514
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THERE WAS A MISFIRE IN THE ENGINE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW AND THAT COOLANT HAD ENTERED...
Mileage: 61,042
WHEN I PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKES IT MAKES IT KIND OF LIKE AN AIR SOUND OR SQUEAKING SOUND I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A REPAIR SHOP THREE TIMES TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THE LAST TIME I TOOK A DARE THEY AGREED ALL THE FITTINGS AND JOINTS AND STUFF LIKE THAT. I WAS DRIVING TO GEORGIA JUST LAST WEEK AND A TRAFFIC HO...
Mileage: 47,475
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A TRANSMISSION FLUSH WAS PERFORMED DURING A REGULAR MAINTENANCE REPAIR HOWEVER, THE FOLLOWING DAY THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ...
Mileage: 84,500
TONIGHT, 11/16/2020, MY ESCAPE STARTED TO IDLE ROUGHLY. THE TACHOMETER WOULD GO UP AND DOWN BY AT LEAST 500 RPM WITHOUT ANY INPUT FROM ME. THE LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER. THE DASHCAM I HAVE MOUNTED TURNED OFF. I TRIED MAKING IT HOME AND IT JUST DIED. LOST ALL LIGHTS. I SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO ...
Mileage: 62,000
TONIGHT, 11/16/2020, MY ESCAPE STARTED TO IDLE ROUGHLY. THE TACHOMETER WOULD GO UP AND DOWN BY AT LEAST 500 RPM WITHOUT ANY INPUT FROM ME. THE LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER. THE DASHCAM I HAVE MOUNTED TURNED OFF. I TRIED MAKING IT HOME AND IT JUST DIED. LOST ALL LIGHTS. I SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO ...
Mileage: 62,000
TONIGHT, 11/16/2020, MY ESCAPE STARTED TO IDLE ROUGHLY. THE TACHOMETER WOULD GO UP AND DOWN BY AT LEAST 500 RPM WITHOUT ANY INPUT FROM ME. THE LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER. THE DASHCAM I HAVE MOUNTED TURNED OFF. I TRIED MAKING IT HOME AND IT JUST DIED. LOST ALL LIGHTS. I SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO ...
Mileage: 62,000
SIMILAR TO OTHER COMPLAINTS VIA THE SITE. I EXPERIENCED A FLAT TIRE AND WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE IT MYSELF DUE TO THE FACTORY PROVIDED LUG WRENCH UNABLE TO SECURING FASTEN TO THE LUG NUTS. IN MY CONVERSATIONS WITH THE TOW DRIVER AND TIRE STORE, IT IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE LUG NUT COVERS PREVENT THE LUG WRE...
Mileage: 72,500
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A CITY STREET. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A PARTS STORE TO CHECK THE CODE. THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS AN ENGINE MISFIRE AND THAT I NEEDED REPLACE A SPARK PLUG. BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO GET TO A MECHANIC , I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND MY ENG...
Mileage: 62,000
PAINT PEELING OFF . 2017 WITH 27.000 MILES. BOUGHT IN 2016 IN NOVBEMER. THREE YEAR WARRENTY JUST EXSPIRED. THIS IS A MANIFACTOR ISSUE.FORD DOESN'T WANT TO PAY FULL PRICE.
CAR LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. NO WARNING LIGHTS. NO PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY CHECKED IT OUT AND SAID IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. $6400. CAR IS FOUR YEARS OLD WITH 67,000 MILES ON IT. POWER TRAIN WARRANTY ONLY LASTED UNTIL 60,000 MILES.
Mileage: 67,000
FRONT SUSPENSION HAD TO BE REPLACED PAINT PEELING OFF BODY COMPUTER RECALLS CAR MOVING
FRONT SUSPENSION HAD TO BE REPLACED PAINT PEELING OFF BODY COMPUTER RECALLS CAR MOVING
FRONT SUSPENSION HAD TO BE REPLACED PAINT PEELING OFF BODY COMPUTER RECALLS CAR MOVING
PAINT IS DELAMINATING ON WINDSHIELD PILLAR. PEELING OFF IN SHEETS. NO BODY WORK OR WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT HAS BEEN DONE. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE FACTORY PAINT.
Mileage: 60,000
VEHICLE KEEPS OVERHEATING. WE CONTINUE TO ADD COOLANT. WE'RE ABLE TO ONLY DRIVE A SHORT DISTANCE AT APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 MPH AND THE VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO OVERHEAT AGAIN
VEHICLE KEEPS OVERHEATING. WE CONTINUE TO ADD COOLANT. WE'RE ABLE TO ONLY DRIVE A SHORT DISTANCE AT APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 MPH AND THE VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO OVERHEAT AGAIN
ON 10/27/20, I WAS DRIVING MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED TO ME LIKE A SHOTGUN BLAST. GLASS STARTED RAINING DOWN ON ME AND I LOOKED UP AND FIND MY SUNROOF HAD "EXPLODED". FORTUNATELY, NO GLASS LANDED IN MY EYE OR CUT ME BAD, AND I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND EXIT THE F...
Mileage: 33,600
I'M GETTING A GAS SMELL IN MY VEHICLE IT GETTING STRONGER WHEN I TURN ON MY HEATER OR DEFROSTER .WHEN I SHUT MY CAR OFF THERES STILL A GAS SMELL PURCHASED THE CAR IN THE SUMMER SO THERE WAS NO NEED FOR THE HEATER OR DEFROSTER ONCE I STARTED NOTICED IT WHEN COOLER WEATHER STARTED
Mileage: 46,600
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNDISCLOSED SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CLASSIC FORD LINCOLN (8540 TYLER BLVD, MENTOR, OH 44060) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGH...
Mileage: 70,000
I BOUGHT THIS CAR 1 YEAR AGO WITH 52K MILES ON IT. LAST MONTH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AT 62K MILES. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED IT AS CODE P0302, PISTON #2 COMPRESSION AT 90 PSI, ALL OTHERS PERFORMING AT 190 PSI. HE CONTACTED FORD WHO INFORMED HIM OF TSB PERTAINING TO ENGINE FAILURE. THE LIST...
Mileage: 62,862
1. HANDS FREE TAILGATE/TRUNK WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUT WHEN OBJECTS OR A PERSONS BODY IS PRESENT. FAUB/ KEYS ARE NOT BEING PUSHED BY ACCIDENT, NOR IS THERE ANY MOVEMENT UNDER NUMBER THAT WOULD SENSOR DOOR TO CLOSE. WHEN IT DOES DO THIS, IT TAKES QUITE A WHILE FOR THE SENSOR TO REALIZE THERE IS AN OB...
Mileage: 18,500
1. HANDS FREE TAILGATE/TRUNK WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUT WHEN OBJECTS OR A PERSONS BODY IS PRESENT. FAUB/ KEYS ARE NOT BEING PUSHED BY ACCIDENT, NOR IS THERE ANY MOVEMENT UNDER NUMBER THAT WOULD SENSOR DOOR TO CLOSE. WHEN IT DOES DO THIS, IT TAKES QUITE A WHILE FOR THE SENSOR TO REALIZE THERE IS AN OB...
Mileage: 18,500
1. HANDS FREE TAILGATE/TRUNK WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUT WHEN OBJECTS OR A PERSONS BODY IS PRESENT. FAUB/ KEYS ARE NOT BEING PUSHED BY ACCIDENT, NOR IS THERE ANY MOVEMENT UNDER NUMBER THAT WOULD SENSOR DOOR TO CLOSE. WHEN IT DOES DO THIS, IT TAKES QUITE A WHILE FOR THE SENSOR TO REALIZE THERE IS AN OB...
Mileage: 18,500
FORD 2.0L ECOBOOST ENGINE HAS A KNOWN MANUFACTURER DEFECT OF A CYLINDER CRACKING AND COOLANT LEAKING IN. OVER 125 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE ON CARCOMPLAINTS.COM. THIS ISSUE IS ACKNOWLEDGED BY FORD UNDER TSB 19-2028 BUT FORD DOES NOT ASSIST THE CAR OWNERS IN REPLACING THE ENGINE. THIS ENGINE C...
Mileage: 75,000
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN AUGUST WITH 113,000 MILES ON IT, AND THE DAY AFTER I PICKED IT UP, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER TWO TRIPS TO A FORD DEALER FOR SERVICE OF NEW SPARK PLUGS AND 2 NEW IGNITION COILS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON. AFTER DOING AN OVERNIGHT PR...
Mileage: 113,000
MY SON WAS INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. HE HIT A STONE WALL APPROXIMATELY FIVE FOOT TALL AT 30-40MPH. THE ONLY AIR BAG THAT WENT OFF WAS THE STEERING WHEEL. HIS VEHICLE HIT THE WALL IN THE SAME APPROXIMATE SPOT THAT THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY TEST (CENT1622) HIT THE TEST WALL. IN ...
Mileage: 59,232
MY CAR RUNNING NORMAL UP TO YESTERDAY, I WENT TO WHOLE FOODS AND WHEN I WAS GOING TO TURN IT ON THE CAR COMPLETELY OUT OF POWER (BATTERY) I WENT TO AUTOZONE AND THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ARE GOOD. TODAY I WENT TO BOUNTIFUL AND AGAIN AFTER BEING RUNNING GOOD THE CAR DIDN'T START, I TOOK THE CAR WITH...
MY TRUCK GOT HOT AND HAD WATER AND NOW THEY TELL ME THAT THE WATER IS PASSING TO THE ENGINE PISTONS AND IT ONLY HAS 72 THOUSAND MILES AND I HAVE LOOKED ON THE INTERNET FOR ARTICLES THAT SAY THEY ARE FORD ENGINE FAILURES
Mileage: 72,000
2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INSTRUMENT PANEL. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ARE ILLUMINATED THEY ARE A DISTRACTION. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND 4X4 DISENGAGED WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER THAT C...
APROXIMATLY 3 WEEKS AGO A WARNING SIGNAL CAME UP SHOWING THAT I NEEDED TO GET TO A SAFE AREA AND STOP THE ENGINE, IT SHOWED THE TEMP WAS ALL THE WAY UP TO HOT. I LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT 3 HOURS AND THEN ADDED SOME WATER IN THE RESOVOIR AND IT RAN OK FOR ABOUT 10 DAYS AND THEN IT DID IT AGAIN, SAME THI...
Mileage: 62,000
AUGUST 2020 I WAS TOLD MY RADIATOR HOSE CAME OFF. $500 TO PUT BACK ON, 3 DAYS LATER HAD TO REPLACE THE LAINSCOTT TURBO CYLENOID $1700, 2 DAYS LATER CRACKED FLEX PLATE, UNKNOWN AMOUNT $ DUE TO POWERTRAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE. 2 WEEKS LATER TOLD OIL IS LEAKING INTO VALVE COVERS. AS OF TODAY OCT. 3, 2020...
Mileage: 46,000
AUGUST 2020 I WAS TOLD MY RADIATOR HOSE CAME OFF. $500 TO PUT BACK ON, 3 DAYS LATER HAD TO REPLACE THE LAINSCOTT TURBO CYLENOID $1700, 2 DAYS LATER CRACKED FLEX PLATE, UNKNOWN AMOUNT $ DUE TO POWERTRAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE. 2 WEEKS LATER TOLD OIL IS LEAKING INTO VALVE COVERS. AS OF TODAY OCT. 3, 2020...
Mileage: 46,000
LIFT GATE KEEPS OPENING. IT IS CLOSED BUT SHOWS OPEN AND OPENS WHEN DRIVING. IN MOTION SITTING STILL. NONSTOP. EVERY SINCE PURCHASE.
Mileage: 67,000
REAR BRAKE ROTORS ARE RUSTED AND HAVE DEEP GROOVES WITH OBVIOUS BRAKE PAD WEAR TO THE POINT OF BEING UNSAFE. THIS VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANTY AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS ISSUE ONLY TO BE TOLD THIS IS NORMAL. HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP EMPLOYEE THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL ...
Mileage: 14,000
THE BACKUP CAMERA WILL OCCASIONALLY GO DARK OR BLACK AND WHITE. I HAVE TRIED TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY. IT IS CLEAN AND FREE OF WATER AND DIRT
Mileage: 34,000
FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT DOES NOT HOLD PERSON BACK WHEN BREAKS ARE FIRMLY PRESSED. PASSENGER CONTINUES TO GO FORWARD AND SEATBELT DOES NOTHING TO HOLD PASSENGER BACK, IF I WERE IN A CRASH MY PASSENGER WOULD GO RIGHT THROUGH THE WINDOW. THE LAP BELT DOES STAY IN PLACE, HOWEVER THE BELT THAT GOES FRO...
Mileage: 60,000
WHILE DRIVING MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE ON A TOWN STREET AT A RATE OF 35 MPH MY TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING. A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON STATING ALERT TRANSMISSION FAULT SERVICE NOW. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC IMMEDIATELY AND WAS TOLD THAT MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AND I WILL NEED TO HAVE A NEW ONE AT A COST BE...
Mileage: 92,000
ENGINE HAD COOLANT LEAK INTO THE CYLINDERS. HAD TO HAVE NEW SHORT BLOCK INSTALLED. CAR IS STILL IN THE FORD DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. OVERHEATING ISSUES STILL OCCURRING. CAR HAS BEEN AT FORD DEALER FOR 5 WEEKS. CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. OVERHEAT WARNING GOES OFF YOU HAVE TO PULL OVER FAST THEN ENGI...
Mileage: 49,000
I HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHILE DRIVING AND ENGINE MISS FIRING. THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY WITH 57K MILES. I TOOK IT TO FLAMMER FORD IN SPRING HILL FL. TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK FROM THE TURBO THAT GOT INTO THE HARNESS. THE REPAIR COST WOULD BE $2,700 AND THE HA...
Mileage: 57,000
MY CAR BEGAN LOSING POWER , COOLANT LEVEL DROPPING. NO COOLANT ON GROUND THOUGH. CAR DID NOT OVERHEAT. HOWEVER I COULD SMELL THE BURNING ANTIFREEZE WHILE PARKED, IDLING AND WHILE DRIVING . FORD DEALERSHIP ORIGINALLY TOLD ME THEY THOUGHT COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO ENGINE. THEN HAD ANOTHER TECHNICIAN TE...
Mileage: 57,000
MY CAR BEGAN LOSING POWER , COOLANT LEVEL DROPPING. NO COOLANT ON GROUND THOUGH. CAR DID NOT OVERHEAT. HOWEVER I COULD SMELL THE BURNING ANTIFREEZE WHILE PARKED, IDLING AND WHILE DRIVING . FORD DEALERSHIP ORIGINALLY TOLD ME THEY THOUGHT COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO ENGINE. THEN HAD ANOTHER TECHNICIAN TE...
Mileage: 57,000
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON FREEWAY AND MY SUV STARTED MISFIRING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED BLINKING THEN STAYED ON HAD CODE ENGINE MISFIRE DISCOVERED THERE WAS OIL IN THE SPARK PLUG WELL ON ALL FOUR CYLINDERS
Mileage: 61,541
THE CAR STALLS ON AN OCCASIONAL BASES AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AFTER SITTING AT THE LIGHT FOR A BIT. TAKING THE FOOT OFF THE BRAKE DOES NOT START THE CAR UP. I PURCHASED A MACHINE TO DETECT CODES AND NOTHING CAME UP.
Mileage: 53,680
I PURCHASED A FORD ESCAPE IN DECEMBER OF 2017. IN JUNE OF 2018 I BROUGHT IT IN TO A FORD DEALER DUE TO THE CAR PULLING FORWARD WHEN IT SHIFTED IT WAS 23,475 MILEAGE. THE DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC TESTED IT FOR TRANSMISSION CODES AND CAME UP WITH P0300. HE TEST DROVE AND CHECKED FLUID LEVEL AND SAID IT W...
Mileage: 23,475
IN MARCH 2020 I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE OWNED 2017 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM FROM DOWNS FORD IN TOMS RIVER, NJ. APPROXIMATELY IN MID JULY 2020 THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WITH THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND COULD NOT BE STARTED, THE CAR WAS TOWED TO FREEHOLD FORD WHICH W...
Mileage: 23,000
I'VE HAD MY CAR TWO YEARS AND MULTIPLE THINGS HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE PURCHASE. REGARDLESS, MY MOST RECENT CONCERN IS MY HILL START NOT AVAILABLE LIGHT IS ON AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT IS ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. I SENT MY CAR TO A DEALERSHIP TO DETERMINE THE ISSUE AND DISCOVERED THE SASM NEEDED TO ...
I'VE HAD MY CAR TWO YEARS AND MULTIPLE THINGS HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE PURCHASE. REGARDLESS, MY MOST RECENT CONCERN IS MY HILL START NOT AVAILABLE LIGHT IS ON AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT IS ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. I SENT MY CAR TO A DEALERSHIP TO DETERMINE THE ISSUE AND DISCOVERED THE SASM NEEDED TO ...
I'VE HAD MY CAR TWO YEARS AND MULTIPLE THINGS HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE PURCHASE. REGARDLESS, MY MOST RECENT CONCERN IS MY HILL START NOT AVAILABLE LIGHT IS ON AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT IS ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. I SENT MY CAR TO A DEALERSHIP TO DETERMINE THE ISSUE AND DISCOVERED THE SASM NEEDED TO ...
COOLANT LEAKING INTO CYLINDERS, WHICH CAUSES ENGINE TO START ROUGH FROM COLD START AS COOLANT IS IN SIDE OF THE CYLINDERS AS FUEL IS BEING INJECTED IN. AFTER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY INFORMED ONLY COURSE OF ACTION IS REPLACING OF LONG BLOCK. CAR WOULD STILL BE DRIVA...
Mileage: 86,000
ENGINE KEPT LOSING POWER AND BOGGING DOWN. TOOK IT TO FORD AND THEY SAID I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE BECAUSE RADIATOR COOLANT WAS GETTING INTO THE CYLINDER HEADS FOR QUITE SOME TIME. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON OR ANYTHING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NOW FOR 4 DAYS. THEY SAID THEY ARE WAITING ON THE ...
Mileage: 29,082
ON AUGUST 16, 2020, RED WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED WHILE I WAS DRIVING INDICATING CAR OVERHEATING, PULL OVER. THIS HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY CLOSE TO A SPLIT EXIT. I PULLED OVER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. DID NOT FEEL SAFE AT ALL BECAUSE OF THE TRAFFIC. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR AND DRIVE TO...
Mileage: 69,000
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN STARTING. TOOK TO SHOP, DETERMINED ENGINE PROBLEM FORD WAS AWARE OF BUT HAD TO TAKE IT TO A FORD DEALER TO BE "OFFICIALLY DIAGNOSED". TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED BY FORD BUT NO RECALL. TOLD I NEED A NEW ENGINE, $7200 IN A VEHICLE LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD. N...
Mileage: 72,733
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HUTCHESON FORD SALES (308 N OUTER RD, SAINT JAMES, MO 65559, (573) 265-7015) AND AN UNKNOWN SENSOR WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, T...
Mileage: 59,000
AT 68,000 MILES, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS LEAVING MY NEIGHBORHOOD. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE AND THE LONG BLOCK ENGINE ASSEMBLY WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. IDS CODES P0301 AND P0316 - MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 1. I CALLED...
Mileage: 68,000
60000 MILE DRIVE TRAIN WARRANTY, VEHICLE WAS AT 51000 MILES MY CAR WAS DRIVING ROUGH AND LOOSING COOLANT WITH NO EXTERIOR LEAKS TOOK MY CAR TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT 6/1/2020 DIAGNOSIS: CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK, ENGINE HAS TO BE REPLACED NOT RETURNED TO ME UNTIL 7/7/2020 (OVER 1 MONTH LATER!) BUT W...
Mileage: 51,000
COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE. CAR WILL NOT OPERATE. OIL IS FROTHY/MILKY
Mileage: 79,000
WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY I GOT A WARNING STEERING LOSS PULL OVER SAFELY. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS STIFF. I HARDLY COULD MOVE THE WHEEL. IT TOOK ALL 200 POUNDS FOR ME TO PULL OVER SAFELY
Mileage: 90,000
THE SUV WAS STRUCK FROM THE REAR AT HIGHWAY SPEED (65 MPH) BY A TOW TRUCK AND FORCED HEAD ON INTO THE GUARD RAIL. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS WITH DAMAGE TO THE FRONT, REAR AND ALL CORNERS. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS TREATED AND RELEASED FOR NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURIES AND CONTINUES TO...
Mileage: 47,634
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A PARKING POLE. AS A RESULT, THE POLE DETACHED, MOVED 11 MILLIMETERS AND FELL ON TOP OF ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT W...
Mileage: 36,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A PARKING POLE. AS A RESULT, THE POLE DETACHED, MOVED 11 MILLIMETERS AND FELL ON TOP OF ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT W...
Mileage: 36,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WERE LEAKING FLUIDS AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL D...
Mileage: 34,000
DURING THE ANNUAL MAINE STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION, THE 2017 FORD ESCAPE SE FAILED DUE TO A SAFETY ISSUE. THE FAILURE WAS IN RELATION TO BAD REAR LATERAL LINKS LEFT AND RIGHT REAR KNUCKLE AND HUB ASSEMBLY BUSHINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS WITHIN THE THREE-YEAR BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY BUT WAS 321 MILES OVE...
Mileage: 36,321
THE CAR IS DEEMED UNDRIVABLE TO THE ENGINE NO LOGER WORKING. THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
Mileage: 65,000
ERRPR CODE P051B CRANKCASE PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PREFORMANCE. AT ONLY 37000 MILES WARRANTY UP 36000
AT 50000 MILES MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED COMING ON, MY VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ROUGH AND JOLTING AND I WOULD RANDOMLY LOOSE COOLANT WITHOUT ANY EXTERIOR LEAK WHICH OF COURSE THEN MY VEHICLE WOULD START TO OVERHEAT SO I TOOK IT IN. LUCKILY BARELY BEING WITHIN WARRANTY COME TO FIND OUT IT WAS A DEFEC...
Mileage: 50,300
AT 50000 MILES MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED COMING ON, MY VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ROUGH AND JOLTING AND I WOULD RANDOMLY LOOSE COOLANT WITHOUT ANY EXTERIOR LEAK WHICH OF COURSE THEN MY VEHICLE WOULD START TO OVERHEAT SO I TOOK IT IN. LUCKILY BARELY BEING WITHIN WARRANTY COME TO FIND OUT IT WAS A DEFEC...
Mileage: 50,300
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN OUR 2017 FORD ESCAPE WITH 76,000 MILES ON IT WHILE DRIVING ON OUR CITY STREETS. WE PROMPTLY TOOK IT INTO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE LOOKED AT. THEY THEN INFORMED US IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE BECAUSE OF COOLANT LEAKING. THEY SAID THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN PROBLEM WIT...
Mileage: 76,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER GRAND-DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND DECELERATED TO 8 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT WHO ERASED SEVERAL UNKNOWN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED...
Mileage: 64,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER GRAND-DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND DECELERATED TO 8 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT WHO ERASED SEVERAL UNKNOWN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED...
Mileage: 64,000
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND TRAVELING ~35 MPH IN CITY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL FORD DEALER WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. WAS INFORMED THE SHORT BLOCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT MINIMUM. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR/MOD...
Mileage: 79,900
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SUBJECTED TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19B37 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ED SHULTS FORD (2258 WASHINGTON ST, JAMESTOWN, NY 14701) WHERE THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. A MONTH AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PER...
Mileage: 59,918
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. TOOK TO A ASE TECH WHO TOLD ME IT LOOKS LIKE COOLANT LEAKED INTO CYLINDER BLOCK, INSTRUCTED ME TO TAKE TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED ON 6/18 THAT ENGINE NEEDS REPLACEMENT FROM DAMAGE. FOUND ON FORD WEBSITE THAT SOFTWARE UPDATE NEEDED FOR MY VEHICLE OR WILL CAUSE CO...
Mileage: 110,000
THIS ISSUE OCCURRED WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. CRANKED THE CAR AS NORMAL AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING AND SHUDDERING AT IDLE, REVVED THE ENGINE A FEW TIMES AND IDLE BECAME NORMAL. AFTER DRIVING OFF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER ABOUT A MILE OF DRIVING AND FOR ABOUT 12HRS. EACH TIME THE ...
Mileage: 27,381
HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR A MONTH, 65,000 MILES ON IT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN STARTED CAR, HAD IT SCANNED, WAS TOLD CYLINDER 1 HAD A MISFIRE. TOOK IT TO MALL OF GEORGIA FORD WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED FROM MAY 2020, THEY HAVE NOW SAID COOLANT LEAKS INTO THE ENGINE AND THEY HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTI...
Mileage: 65,000
ENGINE LIGHT CONSISTENTLY COMES ON AND STAYS ON. TOOK TO LOCAL FORD DEALER. THEY CHARGE US OVER $200 TO FIX IT. LIGHT STILL COMES ON ALL THE TIME. AT THE SAME TIME WE ENQUIRER ABOUT WHY THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT SNAP BACK INTO PLACE PROPERLY. THEY TOLD US IT WOULD COST US OVER $400. TO FIX THE DRIVER S...
ENGINE LIGHT CONSISTENTLY COMES ON AND STAYS ON. TOOK TO LOCAL FORD DEALER. THEY CHARGE US OVER $200 TO FIX IT. LIGHT STILL COMES ON ALL THE TIME. AT THE SAME TIME WE ENQUIRER ABOUT WHY THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT SNAP BACK INTO PLACE PROPERLY. THEY TOLD US IT WOULD COST US OVER $400. TO FIX THE DRIVER S...
2017 FORD ESCAPE SE WITH 24,000 MILES. THE ELECTRONIC STEERING ASSIST FAILED, NEARLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR IN A PARKING LOT. THE REPAIR COST OVER $2,100. *TR
Mileage: 24,000
EMPLOYEE WENT OUT TO START HIS CAR IN THE MORNING TO GO TO WORK. HE WENT OUT A FEW MINUTES LATER AND THE BACK WINDOW HAD EXPLODED. IT WAS COLD OUT THE NIGHT. *TR
Mileage: 120,000
VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. MOTOR WOULD STAY RUNNING BUT NO POWER AND NO WARNING LIGHTS TO INDICATE PROBLEM. WHEN TAKEN IN TO SERVICE WAS TOLD ANTIFREEZE LEAKED INTO NO.2 CYLINDER CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. FORD I WAS TOLD IS AWARE BUT DID NOTHING AS THE VEHICLE...
Mileage: 63,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED BATTERY WARNING LIGHT AND OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AFTER THE VEHICL...
Mileage: 17,769
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAVALIER FORD GREENBRIER (1515 S MILITARY HWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A...
Mileage: 48,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT VEHICLE START-UP, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO QUICK LANE AT BEDFORD FORD LINCOLN (10050 IN-37 STE A, BEDFORD, IN 47421) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE...
Mileage: 64,600
AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN THE AUTO RESTART KICKED IN. NORMALLY IT START FINE AFTER I LET GO OF THE BRAKE, BUT THIS TIME IT STALLED COMPLETELY AND LOST ALL POWER. I COULD NOT TURN ON THE BLINKERS. I WAS TRYING TO MOVE IT OUT OF THE WAY BUT I COULD NOT EVEN CHANGE GEAR TO NEUTRAL AND IT HAD O POWE...
THE PAINT ON MY LIGHTING BLUE FORD IS PEELING OFF NEAR THE WINDOWS. THERE APPEARS TO BE NOTHING UNDER THE PAINT. IT IS PEELING OFF IN SHEETS. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS MOTHER WHO OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS MOTHER WAS DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS SON OPENED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR AFTER PULLING ON THE HANDLE TWICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THE DOOR LOCK WAS IN ...
Mileage: 300
PAINT IS PEELING OFF AT THE PERIMETER OF THE WINDSHIELD. *TR
WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN ON A CITY STREET THE POWER STEERING WAS STIFFED AND WAS BARELY ABLE TO MAKE THE TURN. I NOTICED THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. PULLED INTO PARKING LOT THEN TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON, CORRECTED THE ISSUE. A WEEK LATER SAME ISSUE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING. HAPPENED FIRST...
Mileage: 53,725
AUTO STOP/START SHUTS DOWN AND TURNS CAR OFF COMPLETELY AT STOP LIGHTS. I HAVE TO MANUALLY TURN THIS FEATURE OFF EVERY TIME I START MY CAR SO THAT MY CAR DOES NOT STALL IN INTERSECTIONS. WHEN THIS ERROR OCCURS I HAVE TO PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND THEN RESTART MY CAR AND MANUALLY TURN THIS FEATURE OFF. T...
Mileage: 50,000
COOLANT LEAKING INTO CYLINDER AT 44K MILES ON 2017. FORD OPTED TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANTY INSTEAD OF REPLACE ENGINE. NOW 16 MONTHS LATER SAME ISSUE AND THEY ARE RECOMMENDING AN $8200 ENGINE REPLACEMENT OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY AS I REPAIRED MY CAR USING WARRANTY LAST TIME AND THAT ...
WOULD SHIFT HARD AFTER A FRESH START. WOULD NO LONGER CATCH GEAR. AFTER ABOUT 3 RESTARTS, IT WAS NO LONGER DRIVABLE. HAD TO HAVE TOWED TO A GARAGE TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE.
Mileage: 70,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES, TIRE SIZE: 235/45/R19, DOT NUMBER: A3E647LB2617. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE AS THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER ...
Mileage: 18,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES, TIRE SIZE: 235/45/R19, DOT NUMBER: A3E647LB2617. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE AS THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER ...
Mileage: 18,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND CEASED IN THE DEPRESSED POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GLENWOOD SPRINGS FORD (55 STORM KING RD, GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED W...
Mileage: 74,312
THIS WAS IN THE CITY, MORNING AND KIND OF RAINY DAY, DRIVING AT MAXIMUM 30 MPH. I STARTED MY CAR AND IMMEDIATELY I SAW THE 'CHECK ENGINE ' YELLOW LIGHT ON. I CALLED TO MY CLOSEST FORD DEALER AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE NEXT DAY. SINCE I HAD TO RUN SOME ERRANDS DURING THE DAY, I PAID ATTENTION T...
Mileage: 16,000
THIS WAS IN THE CITY, MORNING AND KIND OF RAINY DAY, DRIVING AT MAXIMUM 30 MPH. I STARTED MY CAR AND IMMEDIATELY I SAW THE 'CHECK ENGINE ' YELLOW LIGHT ON. I CALLED TO MY CLOSEST FORD DEALER AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE NEXT DAY. SINCE I HAD TO RUN SOME ERRANDS DURING THE DAY, I PAID ATTENTION T...
Mileage: 16,000
THE CAR WILL TURN OFF WHEN STOPPED (EX. AT A LIGHT) AND A MESSAGE COMES UP SAYING "AUTO STARTSTOP SHIFT TO P RESTART ENGINE". I DO THIS AND IT RESTARTS WITHOUT ISSUE. THIS HAS ONLY HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AND AT VARIOUS TIMES. EX. ONCE IN MORNING COLD WEATHER, ONCE IN AFTERNOON IN MILD/WARM WEATHER. I ...
Mileage: 75,000
THE CAR WILL TURN OFF WHEN STOPPED (EX. AT A LIGHT) AND A MESSAGE COMES UP SAYING "AUTO STARTSTOP SHIFT TO P RESTART ENGINE". I DO THIS AND IT RESTARTS WITHOUT ISSUE. THIS HAS ONLY HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AND AT VARIOUS TIMES. EX. ONCE IN MORNING COLD WEATHER, ONCE IN AFTERNOON IN MILD/WARM WEATHER. I ...
Mileage: 75,000
THE CAR WILL TURN OFF WHEN STOPPED (EX. AT A LIGHT) AND A MESSAGE COMES UP SAYING "AUTO STARTSTOP SHIFT TO P RESTART ENGINE". I DO THIS AND IT RESTARTS WITHOUT ISSUE. THIS HAS ONLY HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AND AT VARIOUS TIMES. EX. ONCE IN MORNING COLD WEATHER, ONCE IN AFTERNOON IN MILD/WARM WEATHER. I ...
Mileage: 75,000
CAR HAS HAD ISSUES OVER THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF (FIRST TIME HAPPENED DEC 2018) WHERE THE AUTO START/STOP FEATURE DOESN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY. WHEN IT GOES IN TO AUTO STOP IT WILL SOMETIMES NOT RESTART AUTOMATICALLY. A WARNING WILL APPEAR ON THE DASH TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART. I HAD THIS FIXED A...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WOULD SPUTTER AND STALL THE EVAP SYSTEM WAS FAULTY THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SPUTTER AND STALL. ALSO AFTER REFUELING THE ENGINE WOULD NOT IMMEDIA...
Mileage: 70,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WOULD SPUTTER AND STALL THE EVAP SYSTEM WAS FAULTY THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SPUTTER AND STALL. ALSO AFTER REFUELING THE ENGINE WOULD NOT IMMEDIA...
Mileage: 70,000
II TOOK MY CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE BEFORE IT REACHED 60,000 MILES. I ASK THEM TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING , IT WOULD GO SLOW GOING UP A HILL SOMETIMES AND WOULD FEEL LIKE IT WASN'T MOVING WHEN YOU PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS FINE. AT 74,00...
Mileage: 74,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS JUMP STARTED BY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND DRIVEN TO SUBURBAN FORD OF FERNDALE (21600 WOODWARD AVE, FERNDALE, MI 48220), WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT...
Mileage: 14,000
I WAS DRIVING, TRIED TO ACCELERATE VEHICLE MADE A STRANGE NOISE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, WOULD NOT GO OVER 10 MPH, RPM WENT UP TO 6. PULLED OF THE ROAD, PLACED IT IN PARK, TURNED IT OFF, THEN BACK ON. VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD I NEED A NE...
Mileage: 90,850
STARTED LOSING PROPULSION ON TAKE-OFF ON FEBRUARY 28, 2020, CAR STRUGGLING TO GET UP TO SPEED EVEN THOUGH ENGINE REVS HIGH. UPON INVESTIGATION BY FORD DEALERSHIP, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP NEAR ENGINE AND CAMSHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED - $1900 TOTAL BILL WITH ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR TOWING AND RENTAL VE...
Mileage: 62,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY HESITATED WHILE THE ECO-BOOST ENGINE FEATURE WAS ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GOWANDA FORD INC. LOCATED AT (14650 US-62, GOWANDA, NY 14070) HOWEVER, THE...
Mileage: 1,400
VEHICLE STALLS AND MUST BE TAKEN OUT OF DRIVE AND RESTARTED WHEN AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP FEATURE IS ENGAGED. THIS IS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURS WITHOUT APPARENT PATTERN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN I STOP THE CAR TURNS OFF BUT IT DOES NOT START AGAIN. I HAVE BEEN AT A STOPLIGHT AND MY CAR TURNS OFF COMPLETELY HAS TO BE PUT INTO PARK AND RESTARTED. THIS IS SO INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS BECAUSE A CAR COULD EASILY RUN INTO ME BECAUSE MY CAR IS STO...
Mileage: 15,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PARK FORD OF MAHOPAC INC. LOCATED AT (276 COUNTY RD 6, MAHOPAC, NY 10541, (845)628-8800, FOR A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO PREVENT COOLANT FROM LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIC...
Mileage: 70,500
DURING FIRST WEEK IN MARCH 2020, LOW WINDSHIELD FLUID LIGHT CAME ON, TRIED TO REFILL BUT WILL NOT HOLD FLUID LEAKS ON GROUND. CAR ONLY HAS 56000 MILES, WITHOUT THIS IT MAKES MORE DIFFICULTE TO SEE OUT. THIS UNIT TAKES UP TO 3.5 HOURS TO REPLACE. IT MAY NOT BE VERY CRITICAL TO SAFETY BUT I DON'T EXPE...
Mileage: 56,000
IN THE PAST TWO MONTHS, I HAVE PAID OVER $1,400 TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE DONE BY MICE AND RATS TO THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE FRONT BUMPER. THE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR WAS DAMAGED AND OR EATEN AWAY. THERE WAS OTHER EVIDENCE OF MICE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHILE I HAD THE DAMAGE REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY...
Mileage: 26,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED VERY QUICKLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPM REVVED UP WHILE THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION WA...
Mileage: 108,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED VERY QUICKLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPM REVVED UP WHILE THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION WA...
Mileage: 108,000
MY CAR HAS HAD AN ISSUE TWICE INVOLVING SQUIRRELS/RODENTS CHEWING THROUGH WIRES AND HAS COST QUITE A BIT OF MONEY. EVEN WHEN THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY THE DEALER STATED THIS ISSUE IS NOT COVERED. I HAVE SEEN MANY INSTANCES OF THIS HAPPENING TO OTHERS ON THE INTERNET AND THE DEALER ALSO SAYS IT HA...
Mileage: 22,309
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND ENGINE OVER HEATING WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHILE TO LICCARDI FORD INC LOCATED AT (1615 US-22, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A COOLANT INTRUSION CAUSED...
Mileage: 73,000
APPARENTLY THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS FILED WITH THE NHTSA REGARDING ISSUES WITH THE AUTO STOP/START FUNCTIONS OF 2017 FORD ESCAPES. THIS HAPPENED TO MY WIFE TODAY AT ABOUT 35000 MILES, AND THE CAR WAS SERVICED AND ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP'S PARTS AND LABOR DEPARTMENT, PERFECTLY FI...
Mileage: 35,000
VEHICLE ENGINE, AT RANDOM TIMES AND MULTIPLE TIMES, COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF WHEN STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT WHEN IN ECO MODE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND RESTART THE CAR MANUALLY. THIS IS A DANGEROUS, KNOWN ISSUE. CARS BEGIN MOVING WHEN T...
Mileage: 46,000
EVERYTIME AUTO START STOP IS INITIATED AND I RELEASE THE BRAKE MY VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WITH THE NOTIFICATION "SHIFT TO P AND RESTART ENGINE." THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. IT HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC AND NEARLY CAUSED A WRECK. THE PERSON SAW I RELEASED THE BRAKE AND EXPECTED ME TO BUT I'M STALL...
Mileage: 33,000
EVERYTIME AUTO START STOP IS INITIATED AND I RELEASE THE BRAKE MY VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WITH THE NOTIFICATION "SHIFT TO P AND RESTART ENGINE." THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. IT HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC AND NEARLY CAUSED A WRECK. THE PERSON SAW I RELEASED THE BRAKE AND EXPECTED ME TO BUT I'M STALL...
Mileage: 33,000
WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN OR ANY OTHER REASON, MY ESCAPE WILL SHUT OFF AND THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW "AUTO STARTSTOP SHIFT TO P RESTART ENGINE". THE AUTO STARTSTOP LIGHT IS ORANGE INSTEAD OF GREEN WHEN THIS OCCURS. IT IS NOT EVERY TIME, BUT IS IS OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY. THE TRANSMISS...
Mileage: 37,129
WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN OR ANY OTHER REASON, MY ESCAPE WILL SHUT OFF AND THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW "AUTO STARTSTOP SHIFT TO P RESTART ENGINE". THE AUTO STARTSTOP LIGHT IS ORANGE INSTEAD OF GREEN WHEN THIS OCCURS. IT IS NOT EVERY TIME, BUT IS IS OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY. THE TRANSMISS...
Mileage: 37,129
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AND ATTEMPTING TO RESUME DRIVING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A MESSAGE DISPLAYED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRE...
Mileage: 17,400
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SPARK PLUG ON CYLINDER NUMBER (3) THREE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CON...
Mileage: 72,000
MY CAR WENT TO AN ACCIDENT LAST FEBRUARY 14,2017 AND MY AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. I WAS RUNNING ON A SPEED OF 40-45 MPH AND HIT ANOTHER CAR AND MY CAR SPIN 360 DEGREES THEN ANOTHER CAR HIT MY CAR AND MADE MY CAR STOP FROM SPINNING. DESPITE THE IMPACT, MY AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.
Mileage: 56,000
THE CAR RANDOMLY COMPLETELY TURNS OFF WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHTS OR IN TRAFFIC (WHEN AUTO START-STOP IS ACTIVATED), WITH A MESSAGE ON THAT DASHBOARD TO "SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE". AT THIS POINT, IT IS NECESSARY TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE BEFORE BEING...
Mileage: 35,000
THE CAR RANDOMLY COMPLETELY TURNS OFF WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHTS OR IN TRAFFIC (WHEN AUTO START-STOP IS ACTIVATED), WITH A MESSAGE ON THAT DASHBOARD TO "SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE". AT THIS POINT, IT IS NECESSARY TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE BEFORE BEING...
Mileage: 35,000
WHEN IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT CAR WILL SHUT DOWN AND YOU MUST PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER THE PAST MONTH. NO CODES OF WARNING LIGHTS COME ON.
Mileage: 37,000
SEAL IN BETWEEN THE INTERCOOLER FOR THE TURBO SO THAT COOLENT MIXES WITH THE ENGINE OIL WHICH CAUSES THE ENGINE TO FAIL PREMATURELY AND FORD WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR. THE CAR MUST BE RECALLED BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT. WWW.BADPRODUCTSLAW.COM IS MAKING A CLASS ACTION AND PEOPLE SHOULD CONTACT THEM.
Mileage: 25,000
SEAL IN BETWEEN THE INTERCOOLER FOR THE TURBO SO THAT COOLENT MIXES WITH THE ENGINE OIL WHICH CAUSES THE ENGINE TO FAIL PREMATURELY AND FORD WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR. THE CAR MUST BE RECALLED BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT. WWW.BADPRODUCTSLAW.COM IS MAKING A CLASS ACTION AND PEOPLE SHOULD CONTACT THEM.
Mileage: 25,000
VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAKING LOUD NOISES FROM THE FUEL TANK WHEN DRIVING AT SLOWER SPEEDS (20 AND UNDER) AND WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE RPM GOES VERY LOW, ALMOST STALLING OUT. PURGE VALVE AND CANISTER NEED TO BE REPLACED AND ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FORD FUSION HAS HAD A RECALL ON THIS SAME EX...
Mileage: 46,100
VEHICLE HAS AUTO SHUTDOWN AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, STOP SIGNS. SOMETIMES STALLS THEN AND NEEDS RESTARTED. ONLY ADVISORY WHEN IT HAPPENS IS ON DASHBOARD DISPLAY. HAS HAPPENED OVER A DOZEN TIMES TO ME WITHIN 40.000 MILES. LAST TIME BELOW
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CAR RANDOMLY COMPLETELY TURNS OFF WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHTS OR IN TRAFFIC, WITH A MESSAGE ON THAT DASHBOARD TO "SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE". AT THIS POINT, IT IS NECESSARY TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE BEFORE BEING ABLE TO PROC...
Mileage: 37,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE COLLISION OCCURRED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A POP SOUND. THE VEHICLE SPEED WAS 50 MPH AND THERE ...
Mileage: 81,000
TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED RESULTING IN A REPLACEMENT AT 87,000 MILES. THIS WAS INITIALLY MISDIAGNOSED WITH A COMPUTER UPGRADE, HOWEVER A SECOND DIAGNOSTIC TEST PROVED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD FAILED AND WAS MISFIRING AT A HIGHER RATE THAN REQUESTED. THE TECHNICIAN RODE WITH ME WHILE I DROVE AND T...
Mileage: 87,000
AT APPROXIMATELY 61,800 MILES THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED AND HAD TO BE EITHER REPLACED OR REBUILT. WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR STARTED SEIZING UP AND SLOWING DOWN. THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON.
Mileage: 61,800
MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE IS CREATING AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE/SITUATION WITH THE AUTO STOP/START FUNCTION. WHEN STOPPED IN TRAFFIC-AT A STOPLIGHT, AT A STOP SIGN, IN THE ROAD WAITING TO TURN LEFT-THE ENGINE TURNS OFF AND A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED TO "SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND RESTART THE EN...
Mileage: 12,000
MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE IS CREATING AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE/SITUATION WITH THE AUTO STOP/START FUNCTION. WHEN STOPPED IN TRAFFIC-AT A STOPLIGHT, AT A STOP SIGN, IN THE ROAD WAITING TO TURN LEFT-THE ENGINE TURNS OFF AND A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED TO "SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND RESTART THE EN...
Mileage: 12,000
MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE IS CREATING AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE/SITUATION WITH THE AUTO STOP/START FUNCTION. WHEN STOPPED IN TRAFFIC-AT A STOPLIGHT, AT A STOP SIGN, IN THE ROAD WAITING TO TURN LEFT-THE ENGINE TURNS OFF AND A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED TO "SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND RESTART THE EN...
Mileage: 12,000
BRAKES PEDAL IS VERY HARD TO PRESS. NEED TO PRESS EXTREMELY HARD ON THE BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE
Mileage: 8,900
MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE IS EXHIBITING THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED BELOW AND APPARENTLY KNOWN TO FORD ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 2018. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT MAY OCCUR WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL OR PAUSED IN AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, OR PAUSED WAITING TO MERGE ONTO A ...
Mileage: 28,500
MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE IS EXHIBITING THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED BELOW AND APPARENTLY KNOWN TO FORD ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 2018. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT MAY OCCUR WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL OR PAUSED IN AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, OR PAUSED WAITING TO MERGE ONTO A ...
Mileage: 28,500
ON TWO OCCASIONS IN THE PAST MONTH, THE AUTO START/STOP FUNCTION HAS ENGAGED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND I'VE GOTTEN THE MESSAGE: AUTO STARTSTOP SHIFT TO P RESTART ENGINE.
Mileage: 54,200
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND AND THEN SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2016. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BARBER FORD OF HAZLETON (1112 N CHURC...
Mileage: 14,642
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES FAILED TO ACCELERATE. ALSO, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE ALSO MADE A JERKING SENSATION SUDDENLY AND ACCELERATE...
Mileage: 54,536
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES FAILED TO ACCELERATE. ALSO, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE ALSO MADE A JERKING SENSATION SUDDENLY AND ACCELERATE...
Mileage: 54,536
WHILE SITTING AT LIGHTS THE ENGINE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. AN ALERT COMES ON STATING TO PUT IN PARK AND RESTART ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS.
Mileage: 72,000
IN THE 3 YEARS THAT WE HAD THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE DUE TO COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER BECAUSE OF A POORLY DESIGNED HEAD GASKET. THE MOST RECENT REPAIR HAD AN UPDATED GASKET, BUT ONLY 3 MONTHS AFTER IT WAS REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION HAD A PARTS FAILURE THAT...
Mileage: 25,000
IN THE 3 YEARS THAT WE HAD THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE DUE TO COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER BECAUSE OF A POORLY DESIGNED HEAD GASKET. THE MOST RECENT REPAIR HAD AN UPDATED GASKET, BUT ONLY 3 MONTHS AFTER IT WAS REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION HAD A PARTS FAILURE THAT...
Mileage: 25,000
THE AUTO START/STOP DOESN'T WORK ALL OF THE TIME ON MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE SE. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS MY ENGINE TURNS OFF WHEN I'M AT TRAFFIC SIGNALS, STOP SIGNS, ROUNDABOUTS, TURNING RIGHT, AND IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THIS IS...
Mileage: 42,000
VEHICLE IS STALLING WHILE ENGINE SHUTOFF IS ENGAGED INTERMITTENTLY AT RED LIGHTS! THIS HAPPEN TO ME TWICE WHILE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TODAY AND ONCE LAST WEEK!! I HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND RESTART IT. VERY DANGEROUS DRIVERS BEHIND ME WERE VERY IMPATIENT !!
Mileage: 23,000
MULTIPLE TIMES THE ESCAPE AS BEEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND THE AUTO RESTART DOES NOT WORK. A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE TO PARK AND START THE VEHICLE MANUALLY. VERY DANGEROUS AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN CARS BEHIND ARE MOVING.
Mileage: 41,120
MULTIPLE TIMES THE ESCAPE AS BEEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND THE AUTO RESTART DOES NOT WORK. A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE TO PARK AND START THE VEHICLE MANUALLY. VERY DANGEROUS AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN CARS BEHIND ARE MOVING.
Mileage: 41,120
OWNER OF 2017 FORD ESCAPE AND ONGOING ISSUES WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE INDICATOR - LOW COOLANT LEVEL. BOUGHT CAR NEW FEB 2018 AND WITHIN ONE YEAR AND 8030 MILES THE CAR REQUIRED SERVICE FOR THIS ISSUE IN APRIL 2019. REPAIRS MADE TO WATER PUMP AND COOLANT BYPASS HOSE ASSEMBLY. NOW AGAIN IN DE...
Mileage: 14,444
OVER A TWO WEEK PERIOD, WHEN I WOULD START THE VEHICLE IN THE MORNING, SOMETIMES IT RAN ROUGH. REVVING THE GAS PEDAL A COUPLE OF TIMES RESOLVED THIS. ON DECEMBER 11 WHILE DRIVING TO RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. I AM CLOSE TO TIME FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WHEN I RETURNED HO...
Mileage: 74,000
AUTO STOP START FEATURE. WHEN STOPPED ENGINE SHUTS OFF BUT DOESN'T RESTART AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKE. MESSAGE APPEARS "PUT CAR IN PARK TO RESTART." FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED LEAVING A PARKING LOT. 2ND TIME IT HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY AT A SIGNAL.
Mileage: 40,000
MY VEHICHLE HAD BEEN MAKING A NOISE AND STARTED LETTING OUT A GRAY SMOKE FROM TE EXHAUST. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS LEAKING "OIL" INTO THE MOTOR AND I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS COMING FROM THEREFORE FORD APPROVED A NEW ENGINE REPLACEME...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT/SIGN, THE ECO BOOST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND THE ENGINE ERRONEOUSLY SHUT OFF. DURING THE FAILURE, THE MESSAGE "PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART THE VEHICLE WITH THE IGNITION KEY" WAS DISPLAYED. THE CAUSE O...
Mileage: 26,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT/SIGN, THE ECO BOOST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND THE ENGINE ERRONEOUSLY SHUT OFF. DURING THE FAILURE, THE MESSAGE "PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART THE VEHICLE WITH THE IGNITION KEY" WAS DISPLAYED. THE CAUSE O...
Mileage: 26,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT/SIGN, THE ECO BOOST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND THE ENGINE ERRONEOUSLY SHUT OFF. DURING THE FAILURE, THE MESSAGE "PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART THE VEHICLE WITH THE IGNITION KEY" WAS DISPLAYED. THE CAUSE O...
Mileage: 26,000
12/6/19 VEHICLE HAS A TIRE GO FLAT ON THE ROAD. USING THE FACTORY WRENCH TO REMOVE THE LUG NUTS DISCOVERED THE FACTORY WRENCH DOES NOT FIT THE LUG NUTS TWO ROAD SERVICE PEOPLE LATER CAR HAS TO BE TOWED FOR A FLAT. TO LUCAS FORD BURLINGTON NJ. SERVICE WRITER ADVISOR DISCUSS THE ISSUE AND INFORMED...
Mileage: 36,000
HAD 2017 FORD ESCAPE FOR JUST OVER A YEAR. 30,000 MILES ON IT WHEN CEL CAME ON THEN WENT BACK OFF ONLY TO COME BACK ON AGAIN BLINKING. DEALERSHIP SAYS ANTIFREEZE IS LEAKING INTO OIL CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. ENGINE HAS TO BE REPLACED.
Mileage: 30,000
I'VE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE.1ST PROBLEM IS WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AT THE SET OF STOP LIGHTS IN GLOUCESTER MA. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. AT THAT POINT I HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR. IT HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS.IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AT THE DEALERSHIP SO WAS TOLD IT WOULD HAVE TO HAPPEN WHE...
Mileage: 37,669
I'VE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE.1ST PROBLEM IS WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AT THE SET OF STOP LIGHTS IN GLOUCESTER MA. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. AT THAT POINT I HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR. IT HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS.IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AT THE DEALERSHIP SO WAS TOLD IT WOULD HAVE TO HAPPEN WHE...
Mileage: 37,669
I'VE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE.1ST PROBLEM IS WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AT THE SET OF STOP LIGHTS IN GLOUCESTER MA. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. AT THAT POINT I HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR. IT HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS.IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AT THE DEALERSHIP SO WAS TOLD IT WOULD HAVE TO HAPPEN WHE...
Mileage: 37,669
THE AUTO STOP/START FEATURE COMPLETELY SHUTS THE ENGINE OFF WHEN WAITING AT SIGNAL LIGHTS OR OTHER SITUATIONS WHEN STOPPING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE. THERE ARE ALERT CHIMES AND A MESSAGE TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND RESTART VEHICLE APPEARS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE PROBLEM STARTED APPROX. OCTOBER 9, 2...
Mileage: 36,000
WHEN I AM AT A STOP LIGHT. THE CAR WILL TURN OFF, IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR. I ALMOST HAVE BEEN IN MANY ACCIDENTS. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS CAR. I SEE ONLINE THAT EVERYONE IS HAVING THIS PRROBLEM.
WHEN I AM AT A STOP LIGHT. THE CAR WILL TURN OFF, IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR. I ALMOST HAVE BEEN IN MANY ACCIDENTS. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS CAR. I SEE ONLINE THAT EVERYONE IS HAVING THIS PRROBLEM.
WHEN I AM AT A STOP LIGHT. THE CAR WILL TURN OFF, IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR. I ALMOST HAVE BEEN IN MANY ACCIDENTS. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS CAR. I SEE ONLINE THAT EVERYONE IS HAVING THIS PRROBLEM.
2017 FORD ESCAPE SE CEL CAME ON. HAD AUTOZONE PUT IT ON THE COMPUTER AND IT GAVE A CODE PO301. CEL WENT OUT ON 2 MILE DRIVE HOME. A FEW DAYS PASSED CEL CAME ON AGAIN AND WENT OFF AGAIN. CALLED DEALERSHIP BUT LIGHT WAS OUT, THEY SAID CODE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN STORED. MADE AN APPOINTMENT AFTER THE 3...
Mileage: 68,000
2017 FORD ESCAPE SE CEL CAME ON. HAD AUTOZONE PUT IT ON THE COMPUTER AND IT GAVE A CODE PO301. CEL WENT OUT ON 2 MILE DRIVE HOME. A FEW DAYS PASSED CEL CAME ON AGAIN AND WENT OFF AGAIN. CALLED DEALERSHIP BUT LIGHT WAS OUT, THEY SAID CODE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN STORED. MADE AN APPOINTMENT AFTER THE 3...
Mileage: 68,000
AIR BAG AND STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ON. DEALERSHIP FOUND RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT. THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE REPORT BACK IN 2014 CAMPAIGN #14V597000. SEEMS ISSUE WAS NOT ADDRESSED CORRECTLY.
Mileage: 71,500
AIR BAG AND STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ON. DEALERSHIP FOUND RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT. THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE REPORT BACK IN 2014 CAMPAIGN #14V597000. SEEMS ISSUE WAS NOT ADDRESSED CORRECTLY.
Mileage: 71,500
THE NEXT DAY AFTER PURCHASE SEPTEMBER 2018, I NOTICED A SLIGHT SLIPPAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION AND TOOK THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON AND THE CAR WOULD PROCEED TO MOVE AT A LOW SPEED. I WAS TOLD THE VEHICLES FLUIDS NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE NEXT DAY THE ISSUE PERSISTED, I RETURNED TO ...
THE NEXT DAY AFTER PURCHASE SEPTEMBER 2018, I NOTICED A SLIGHT SLIPPAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION AND TOOK THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON AND THE CAR WOULD PROCEED TO MOVE AT A LOW SPEED. I WAS TOLD THE VEHICLES FLUIDS NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE NEXT DAY THE ISSUE PERSISTED, I RETURNED TO ...
THE AUTO STOP START COMPLETELY TURNS OFF WHEN IN STOP/GO TRAFFIC, RED LIGHTS OR TURNING RIGHT SLOWLY WHICH MEANS IT HAS TO BE STARTED TO RUN. THIS IS NOT A SAFE FEELING ESPECIALLY IN SAN DIEGO, CA WHERE THERE IS SO MUCH TRAFFIC.
Mileage: 25,000
THE INFO DISPLAY BULB FAULT MESSAGE, TOWING MESSAGES, CROSS TRAFFIC MESSAGES, ETC. ALL ARE NOT WORKING. THE INFO CENTER IS NOT WORKING AND BEEPS EVERY TIME IT GIVES YOU A MESSAGE WHICH IS ABOUT EVERY 30 SECONDS. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS COME INTO CONTACT WITH WATER - EITHER...
Mileage: 24,570
THE INFO DISPLAY BULB FAULT MESSAGE, TOWING MESSAGES, CROSS TRAFFIC MESSAGES, ETC. ALL ARE NOT WORKING. THE INFO CENTER IS NOT WORKING AND BEEPS EVERY TIME IT GIVES YOU A MESSAGE WHICH IS ABOUT EVERY 30 SECONDS. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS COME INTO CONTACT WITH WATER - EITHER...
Mileage: 24,570
WE HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH OUR 2017 ESCAPE TITANIUM WITH THE 1.5L TURBO ENGINE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. UNDER HARD ACCELERATION, SUCH AS WHILE PASSING, OR ENTERING A FREEWAY, THE CAR SHUDDERS, HAS NO POWER, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BLINKS. WE BROUGHT IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THIS BUT THEY...
Mileage: 30,000
WHILE DRIVING THE CEL CAME ON. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY REPLACED THE CRANKCASE PRESSURE SENSOR WHICH WAS COVERED UNDER THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. THEY THEN INFORMED US THAT THE ACTIVE GRILL SHUTTER WAS BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS AN INTERNAL PLASTIC SHUTTER IN FRONT OF THE ...
Mileage: 24,405
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK AT A NEARBY PARKING LOT. WHEN THE CONTACT RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE, SHE WAS UNABLE TO START THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO...
Mileage: 34,816
2017 ESCAPE 1.5L ECOBOOST AWD. ENGINE LOSS OF POWER ON HIGHWAY WITH CEL ILLUMINATED. ENGINE RESUMED AFTER PULLING OVER, BUT RUNNING ROUGH. CEL WAS P0302, CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE. REPLACED PLUGS AND SWAPPED COILS, CYLINDER 2 WAS BAD, DID NOT FIX MISFIRE. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT CYL 2 HAD ...
Mileage: 50,200
MY CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO/START STOP SYSTEM. IT HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING DURING AUTO STOP AT RED LIGHTS & IN TRAFFIC WHILE DRIVING. WHEN IT SHUTS DOWN AT A TRAFFIC RED LIGHT OR IN STOPPED TRAFFIC, A MESSAGE DISPLAYS TO DRIVER WHEN STOPPED TO SHIFT TO PARK AND RESTART ENGINE. THIS REQUIRES TAKING ...
Mileage: 46,821
MY CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO/START STOP SYSTEM. IT HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING DURING AUTO STOP AT RED LIGHTS & IN TRAFFIC WHILE DRIVING. WHEN IT SHUTS DOWN AT A TRAFFIC RED LIGHT OR IN STOPPED TRAFFIC, A MESSAGE DISPLAYS TO DRIVER WHEN STOPPED TO SHIFT TO PARK AND RESTART ENGINE. THIS REQUIRES TAKING ...
Mileage: 46,821
WE TOOK OUR 2017 FORD ESCAPE IN FOR A TUNE UP AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CALLED AND SAID THAT THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK, AND THE COOLANT HAD GOTTEN INTO OUR ENGINE AND RUINED IT, AND WE NOW NEED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THEY SAID THAT THERE IS CURRENTLY A SERVICE BUL...
Mileage: 85,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT FAILED TO CLOSE DUE TO MOLDING STILL IN THE CLASP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CREST FORD (26333 VAN DYKE AVE, CENTER LINE, MI 48015, (888) 614-2160), BUT WAS NOT DIAGN...
Mileage: 110,000
THERE ARE WATER STAINS ON THE TOP OF BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE PANELS. WHEN IT RAINS, THE PANELS BECOME SATURATED. I NOTICED THE SATURATION WITH THE VEHICLE IN MOTION. THERE ARE OLDER WATER STAINS ON THE PANELS SO IT COULD HAVE ALSO HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS STATIONARY.
Mileage: 50,000
I WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY LIGHTS WILL FLICKER AND RADIO WILL CUT OUT FOR A SECOND. I HAVE TRIED DRIVING ON CITY ROADS HIGHWAYS IT STILL DOES THE SAME THING.
Mileage: 17,403
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A WARNING INDICATOR SIGNALED THAT THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD AND WAS UNABLE TO RESUME DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SALINAS VALLEY FORD LINCOLN (1100 AUTO CENTER CIR, SALINAS, CA 93907, 83...
Mileage: 60,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A RATTLING NOISE STARTED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF TAIL PIPE.THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD BEEN OCCURRING INTERMITTENTLY FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH. THE VEHI...
Mileage: 62,000
AT 26790 MILES THE HEAD GASKET FAILED LEADING TO OVERHEATING, NOTICED WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY NEEDING TO LEAVE THE ROAD TO LET THE CAR COOL DOWN AND ADDING 1/2 GALLON OF ANTIFREEZE
Mileage: 26,750
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, THE AUTO START STOP FEATURE AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS ENGINE OFF. IT SHOULD RESTART WHEN YOU RELEASE THE BRAKE. SEVERAL TIMES THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO START WHEN BRAKE IS RELEASED. A MESSAGE APPEARS ON THE SCREEN STATING THAT YOU MUST SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, DEPRESS BRAK...
Mileage: 20,000
2017 FORD ESCAPE WITH 29,918 MILES BOUGHT BRAND NEW. ENGINE LOST POWER GOING UP HILL WHILE PASSING A CAR IN FAST LANE, BARELY MADE IT SAFELY OFF THE ROAD, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TAKEN TO DEALER, FOUND NOTHING. THEN VEHICLE STARTED TO HAVE ROUGH IDLE EVERY DAY, NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY, ALMOST STALLING,...
THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO STOP/START TECHNOLOGY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO RESTART AFTER THE ENGINE HAS AUTO STOPPED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT. SO THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNS GREEN, YOUR BRAKE LIGHTS COME OFF BUT YOUR VE...
Mileage: 21,000
CAR OVER HEATED DUE TO FAULTY PART RESULTED IN THE ENGINE SUFFERING ' CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE'' IN UNDER 80K MILES. DEALERSHIP HAD VEHICLE FOR THREE MONTHS. LESS THAN A YEAR LATER THE VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY STARTED DYING AND LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AS AT STOPS AND DISPLAYS A LIGHT THAT STATES ...
Mileage: 99,000
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK THIS AM AND A SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON:STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. SECONDS AFTER THE LIGHT CAME ON, I FELT MY STEERING WHEEL LOSE POWER AND WHEN I HAD TO TURN I CAME CLOSE TO STEERING INTO THE OTHER LANE WHILE TURNING RIGHT AT THE STOPLIGHT ON A CITY STREET. I HAD TO T...
Mileage: 45,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AUTO S...
Mileage: 25,500
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AUTO S...
Mileage: 25,500
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND CODES INDICATE MISFIRE. I HAVE HAD THE CAR BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES NOW, AND AS OF 9/10/19, IT IS WAITING FOR A NEW LONG BLOCK. THEY SAID TO EXPECT AS LEAST 3 MORE AFTER THEY HAD IT FOR A FULL WEEK. AFTER READING ABOUT THIS ISSUE, AND HAVING NEW COILS INSTALLE...
Mileage: 28,000
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND CODES INDICATE MISFIRE. I HAVE HAD THE CAR BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES NOW, AND AS OF 9/10/19, IT IS WAITING FOR A NEW LONG BLOCK. THEY SAID TO EXPECT AS LEAST 3 MORE AFTER THEY HAD IT FOR A FULL WEEK. AFTER READING ABOUT THIS ISSUE, AND HAVING NEW COILS INSTALLE...
Mileage: 28,000
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND CODES INDICATE MISFIRE. I HAVE HAD THE CAR BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES NOW, AND AS OF 9/10/19, IT IS WAITING FOR A NEW LONG BLOCK. THEY SAID TO EXPECT AS LEAST 3 MORE AFTER THEY HAD IT FOR A FULL WEEK. AFTER READING ABOUT THIS ISSUE, AND HAVING NEW COILS INSTALLE...
Mileage: 28,000
WHEN BRAKING WITH AUTO STOP/START TURNED ON, THE CAR STALLS AND A NOTICE POPS UP ON THE INFO SCREEN SAYING TO PUT THE CARE IN PARK AND RESTART. IT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK AND TODAY IT HAPPENED 4 TIMES AS I DROVE HOME ON A BUSY STREET WHICH REQUIRED ME TO STOP AT LIGHTS. I HAVE A PICTURE IF THE ...
Mileage: 21,000
PURCHASED THE 2017 FORD ESCAPE FROM HERTZ CAR SALES FEB 2019. IT WAS UNDER 50,000 MILES AT THE TIME. MILEAGE NOW IS AROUND 58,000. THE FIRST FEW MONTHS DID NOT HAVE A PROBLEM, THEN GOING INTO SUMMER, THE CAR WOULD OCCASIONALLY HAVE A ROUGH IDLING START. MIND YOU AT THE TIME, MY HUSBAND AND I USED IT...
Mileage: 58,539
PURCHASED THE 2017 FORD ESCAPE FROM HERTZ CAR SALES FEB 2019. IT WAS UNDER 50,000 MILES AT THE TIME. MILEAGE NOW IS AROUND 58,000. THE FIRST FEW MONTHS DID NOT HAVE A PROBLEM, THEN GOING INTO SUMMER, THE CAR WOULD OCCASIONALLY HAVE A ROUGH IDLING START. MIND YOU AT THE TIME, MY HUSBAND AND I USED IT...
Mileage: 58,539
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC OR WHILE CHANGING LANES, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BARBER FORD OF HAZLETON (1112 N CHURCH ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201, (...
Mileage: 14,642
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT NOTICED BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM BOTH EXHAUST PIPES. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TANK THAT HELD THE ANTIFREEZE WAS EMPTY, BUT THERE WAS NO EXTERNAL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS...
Mileage: 82,012
ON 8/9/2019 MY VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE A CODE READER AND I HOOKED IT UP TO SEE WHAT THE CODE WAS FOR AND IT WAS FOR A CYLINDER MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 1. SO I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO FORD ON 8/10/2019. I HAVE A 2017 FORD ESCAPE WITH 22811 MILES ON IT. IT HAS BEEN AT FORD EVER SINCE. ...
Mileage: 22,811
80 MILES AWAY FROM HOME.BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD TO USED,FAILING TO STOPPING, TOWED TO DEALER THEY CHANGE MY OIL AND SAID I NEED BRAKES AND DECLINED DIAGNOSTIC.THEY KNEW THEIR WAS NO BRAKES.I DID NOT WHAT THEM TO REPLACE BRAKES AND TO FIND OUT WHAT CAUSE THE FAILURE. I PICKED UP WITH NO BRAKES AND TOOK ...
Mileage: 44,500
2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DIFFICULTY PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND NOT ACCELERATING. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD WARPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. *JS
2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DIFFICULTY PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND NOT ACCELERATING. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD WARPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. *JS
I WAS THE OWNER OF A 2017 FORD ESCAPE WITH UNDER 27000 MILES. ON 7/16/19, IT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 6 HOURS AT MY PLACE AND I WAS AWOKEN AT 12:30 AM BY FIRE/POLICE THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE PASSENGER HOOD AREA. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS AND FIRE DEPT DETERMINED IT WAS AN ELECTR...
Mileage: 27,000
I WAS THE OWNER OF A 2017 FORD ESCAPE WITH UNDER 27000 MILES. ON 7/16/19, IT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 6 HOURS AT MY PLACE AND I WAS AWOKEN AT 12:30 AM BY FIRE/POLICE THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE PASSENGER HOOD AREA. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS AND FIRE DEPT DETERMINED IT WAS AN ELECTR...
Mileage: 27,000
I WAS THE OWNER OF A 2017 FORD ESCAPE WITH UNDER 27000 MILES. ON 7/16/19, IT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 6 HOURS AT MY PLACE AND I WAS AWOKEN AT 12:30 AM BY FIRE/POLICE THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE PASSENGER HOOD AREA. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS AND FIRE DEPT DETERMINED IT WAS AN ELECTR...
Mileage: 27,000
THE STEERING WHEEL GETS STIFF (NO POSSIBLE TO MOVE) WHEN PRACTICING PARKING FOR A WHILE. I CAN HEARD THAT FAN SPEED GOES UP, SO I AM ASSUMING THE ENGINES BAY IS GETTING HOT. AFTER MOVED IT A LITTLE BIT THE WHEEL CAN GO ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT/LEFT. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP THE STEERING MODULE IS...
Mileage: 56,000
A VEHICLE THAT JUST TURNED THREE YEARS OLD IS HAVING EXTREME POWERTRAIN TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND ELECTRICAL SENSOR ISSUES! I AM HAVING TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION IN A CAR THAT HAS ONLY 90,000 MILES AND IS COSTING ME OVER $4000 OUT OF POCKET! ELECTRICAL ERROR ARE HAPPENING FROM LIGHT MALFUNCTIONS TO...
Mileage: 94,500
A VEHICLE THAT JUST TURNED THREE YEARS OLD IS HAVING EXTREME POWERTRAIN TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND ELECTRICAL SENSOR ISSUES! I AM HAVING TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION IN A CAR THAT HAS ONLY 90,000 MILES AND IS COSTING ME OVER $4000 OUT OF POCKET! ELECTRICAL ERROR ARE HAPPENING FROM LIGHT MALFUNCTIONS TO...
Mileage: 94,500
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR TEMPERATURE HIGH WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ALL AMERICAN FORD (375 NJ-17, PARAMUS, NJ 07652, 201-262-4900) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE COOLANT WAS LEAKING AND THE ENGINE NEEDED T...
Mileage: 61,000
THERE SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE LUG NUTS.WAS TOLD BY FORD SALES AFTER 50,000 MILE SERVICE, THAT I HAD TO REPLACE THE LUG NUTS (AT MY EXPENSE) AS THEY WERE SWELLING AND MIGHT NOT BE ALE TO REMOVE THE TIRE. THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT FIRST FILED IN 2017 AND A JUDGE THREW IT OUT IN J...
WHEN BREAKING WITH AUTO STOP/START TURNED ON, THE ENGINE WILL COMPLETELY STALL OUT AND A NOTICE WILL POP UP ON THE INFORMATION SCREEN STAYING TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND MANUALLY START THE CAR. I BOUGHT MY CAR A WEEK AGO AND THIS HAS ALREADY HAPPENED TWICE. IT'S VERY SCARY AS IT COULD HAPPEN ANYWHERE...
Mileage: 27,000
WHEN BREAKING WITH AUTO STOP/START TURNED ON, THE ENGINE WILL COMPLETELY STALL OUT AND A NOTICE WILL POP UP ON THE INFORMATION SCREEN STAYING TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND MANUALLY START THE CAR. I BOUGHT MY CAR A WEEK AGO AND THIS HAS ALREADY HAPPENED TWICE. IT'S VERY SCARY AS IT COULD HAPPEN ANYWHERE...
Mileage: 27,000
VERY SIMILAR TO NHTSA ID 11083629. PULLING INTO TRAFFIC THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP. MANAGED TO GET OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE SYSTEM MESSAGE "TRANSMISSION FAULT SERVICE NOW" CAME UP AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND 20 MPH. I WAS TRAVELING SO IT WAS TOWED TO NEAREST DEALERSHIP....
Mileage: 6,750
JUN.17.2019 --P0303 CODE CAME UP, AROUND,91300MILES; --THE CODE WAS GONE AFTER CHANGE SPARK PLUG; AT THAT TIME, COOLANT WAS LOW. SO TOP OFF; JUL.15.2019 --P303 CODE CAME UP AGAIN, 91900MILES RIGHT AFTER AROUND 300MILES HIGHWAY DRIVING; --COOLANT WAS LOW AGAIN, TOP OFF AGAIN JUL.20.2019 -...
Mileage: 91,300
AT 26,000 MILES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO DO SOME TESTING. THE DEALER TOLD ME 3 DAYS LATER THAT A NEW BLOCK HAD TO BE BACK ORDERED AS IT WAS CRACKED FROM ENGINE COOLANT GETTING INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. I WAITED 40 DAYS FOR THIS TO COME IN AN...
Mileage: 26,000
AROUND 4-6 TIMES IN THE PAST 8 MONTHS THE CAR STALLS OUT WHEN I AM AT A COMPLETE STOP. IT FLASHES A MESSAGE TO RESTART THE CAR. EACH TIME THIS HAPPENED I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE. THIS HAS SO FAR BEEN EFFECTIVE. I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING...
BOUGHT CAR IN 7/18 WITH 33000 MILES ON IT. DROVE IT FOR 8000 . THEN EXPERIENCED A CLOUD OF GRAY SMOKE AND ROUGH RUNNING UPON STARTING AFTER CAR WAS PARKED FOR 2 DAYS. ALSO A LOUD CLUNK WHEN REVERSING MORE THAN 3 FT. ALSO INFO PANEL STATED THAT AN OIL CHANGE WAS NEEDED. CALLED DEALER AS HAD 2000 ...
Mileage: 41,000
HAPPENED TWICE. REPAIRED FIRST TIME WITH A NEW TURBO COOLER. 2000 MILES LATER SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND SAID TO PULL OVER NOW. THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN TOTALLY AND I MANAGED TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT. CAR WAS ON A COUNTY STREET GOING 40 MILES/HR. IT WAS REP...
Mileage: 17,800
AS AN UPDATE TO MY PREVIOUS COMPLAINT, THE CAR HAS NOW BEEN IN THE SHOP AT FORD TWICE. THE FIRST TIME, THE "FIXED" THE ISSUE ON THE SAME DAY- THEY REPLACED A SENSOR THAT THEY SAID WAS BAD AND THAT WE SHOULD HAVE NO MORE PROBLEMS. THE NEXT MORNING, THE SAME OVERHEATING MESSAGE APPEARED AND THEN AGA...
Mileage: 65,632
AS AN UPDATE TO MY PREVIOUS COMPLAINT, THE CAR HAS NOW BEEN IN THE SHOP AT FORD TWICE. THE FIRST TIME, THE "FIXED" THE ISSUE ON THE SAME DAY- THEY REPLACED A SENSOR THAT THEY SAID WAS BAD AND THAT WE SHOULD HAVE NO MORE PROBLEMS. THE NEXT MORNING, THE SAME OVERHEATING MESSAGE APPEARED AND THEN AGA...
Mileage: 65,632
AS AN UPDATE TO MY PREVIOUS COMPLAINT, THE CAR HAS NOW BEEN IN THE SHOP AT FORD TWICE. THE FIRST TIME, THE "FIXED" THE ISSUE ON THE SAME DAY- THEY REPLACED A SENSOR THAT THEY SAID WAS BAD AND THAT WE SHOULD HAVE NO MORE PROBLEMS. THE NEXT MORNING, THE SAME OVERHEATING MESSAGE APPEARED AND THEN AGA...
Mileage: 65,632
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO TWO PARKED VEHICLES. DURING THE INCIDENT, NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE...
Mileage: 12,000
MY CAR HAD A MISFIRE SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THEY REPLACED SOME PARTS IN 2017, THEN MY AIR CONDITIONER QUIT RUNNING COLD, THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED A COUPLE PARTS IN 2018, NOW IN 2019, THE ENGINE MISFIRES AGAIN LEADING TO AN ENTIRE ENGINE REPLACEMENT.
Mileage: 54,000
MY CAR HAD A MISFIRE SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THEY REPLACED SOME PARTS IN 2017, THEN MY AIR CONDITIONER QUIT RUNNING COLD, THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED A COUPLE PARTS IN 2018, NOW IN 2019, THE ENGINE MISFIRES AGAIN LEADING TO AN ENTIRE ENGINE REPLACEMENT.
Mileage: 54,000
MY CAR HAD A MISFIRE SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT IT, THEY REPLACED SOME PARTS IN 2017, THEN MY AIR CONDITIONER QUIT RUNNING COLD, THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED A COUPLE PARTS IN 2018, NOW IN 2019, THE ENGINE MISFIRES AGAIN LEADING TO AN ENTIRE ENGINE REPLACEMENT.
Mileage: 54,000
REAR TAILGATE IS GOING OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND FORD WANTS TO CHARGE ME A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS TO GET FIX AND MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN A WRECK.
Mileage: 40,000
THE REAR LIFTGATE IS POWERED AND CAN BE ACTIVATED BY PASSING A FOOT UNDER THE BUMPER, TRIGGERING A SENSOR TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WHEN LOADING GROCERIES INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, MY FOOT INADVERTENTLY PASSED UNDER THE BUMPER, TRIGGERING THE LIFTGATE TO CLOSE AND FORCEFULL...
Mileage: 22,600
WHEN PULLING OUT ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SAFETY INFORMATION NOTIFICATION POPPED UP STATING THE ENGINE WAS AT AN UNSAFE TEMPERATURE AND TO SAFELY PARK RIGHT AWAY. THE ENGINE THEN BEGAN TO STUTTER AND SHUT DOWN WITHIN SECONDS. THE CAR HAD JUST BEEN STARTED ONLY MINUTES BEFORE...
Mileage: 63,579
WHEN PULLING OUT ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SAFETY INFORMATION NOTIFICATION POPPED UP STATING THE ENGINE WAS AT AN UNSAFE TEMPERATURE AND TO SAFELY PARK RIGHT AWAY. THE ENGINE THEN BEGAN TO STUTTER AND SHUT DOWN WITHIN SECONDS. THE CAR HAD JUST BEEN STARTED ONLY MINUTES BEFORE...
Mileage: 63,579
MY ESCAPE HAS THE LIFT GATE THAT OPENS AUTOMATICALLY WITH THE WAVE OF A FOOT. A FEW MONTHS AGO (DEC. 2018 I THINK) I WAS LOADING MY GROCERIES INTO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE WHEN UNEXPECTEDLY, THE LIFT GATE CRASHED DOWN ON MY HEAD AND THEN CONTINUED TO CLOSE. I HAD TO DROP TO THE GROUND TO KEEP IT FR...
MY 2017 FORD ESCAP HAS HAD PROBLEMS STARTING BUT THAT'S NOT IT, IT ALSO FEELS LIKE A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ALSO MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE HAS 30 UCODES ACCORDING TO LAWLEY FORD AND KIA IN SIERRA VISTA ARIZONA ALSO THE 2017 FORD ESCAPE STALLED ON ME WHILE I WAS DOING 60MPH AND THE CAR IS A DANGER TO ME AND ...
Mileage: 39,917
ON FREEWAY, PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE THE CHECKING ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH, WHILE ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THE LOST POWER CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLOW ABRUPTLY. THIS CREATED A HAZARDOUS SITUATION.
Mileage: 19,858
I HAVE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY AT LEAST 12 TIMES NOW, DOING THE SPEED LIMIT, WHICH IS 80 MPH, WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUTS DOWN! I GET A WARNING ON MY DASH SAYING ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN I'VE BEEN USING CRUISE CONTROL, & WHEN I HAVEN'T. MANY TIMES IT HAS HAPPENED WHEN I'VE JUS...
Mileage: 26,656
I GET A THUMPING/BANGING ON THE FLOOR ON THE CAR WHILE DRIVING OVER 40MPH. IT STARTED AFTER MY FIRST OIL CHANGE. I TOOK IT IN AND THEY KEPT IT OVERNIGHT. SAID THAT THE 'SCREWS' USED ARE JUNK AND THEY GET LOOSE OR BREAK. I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN A FEW TIMES TO HAVE THE UNDERPINNING REATTACHED, TIGHTE...
Mileage: 62,000
HAD A CRASH YESTURDAY,PULLED INTO BUSINESS, APPLIED BRAKES,DID NOT WORK CAR STARTED ACCELERATING COULD NOT STOP,BRAKE S DID NOT WORK,CRASHED INTO BUILDING,,CAR GOT TOWED,15 THOUSAND DOLLAR DAMAGE MY INS.HAS TO PAY,PLUS THE CORNER OF BUILDING.POLICE REPORT SAID,FAILED TO STOP,I COULD NOT.THIS SHOUL...
Mileage: 26,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT FELT HARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SQUEALING NOISE EMERGING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUMPED, THE VEHICLE DROVE AS DESIGNED. THERE WERE ...
Mileage: 15,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT FELT HARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SQUEALING NOISE EMERGING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUMPED, THE VEHICLE DROVE AS DESIGNED. THERE WERE ...
Mileage: 15,000
WHEN STOPPED AT STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AND YOU HAVE TO SHIFT VEHICLE INTO PARK AND RESTART. THIS HAPPENS WHEN YOU TAKE YOU FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE IS SUPPOSED TO RESTART BUT DOESN'T. TYPICALLY IT IS VERY CONFUSING FOR DRIVER AND OTHER CARS ARE EXPECTING YOU TO CO...
Mileage: 55,000
WHEN STOPPED AT STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AND YOU HAVE TO SHIFT VEHICLE INTO PARK AND RESTART. THIS HAPPENS WHEN YOU TAKE YOU FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE IS SUPPOSED TO RESTART BUT DOESN'T. TYPICALLY IT IS VERY CONFUSING FOR DRIVER AND OTHER CARS ARE EXPECTING YOU TO CO...
Mileage: 55,000
FORD ESCAPE HAS POWER ASSIST TAILGATE FEATURE WHICH OPENS AND CLOSES TAILGATE. ADDITIONAL FEATURE INCLUDES SENSOR UNDER REAR BUMPER WHICH DETECTS FOOT MOVEMENT, THEN OPENS, OR CLOSES THE TAILGATE, AFFORDING OPERATOR THE ABILITY TO OPEN, OR CLOSE TAILGATE BY MOVING FOOT ACROSS VISUAL PATH OF SENSOR....
Mileage: 15,000
THE MPG OF THIS CAR HAS BEEN INFURIATINGLY BAD SINCE I BOUGHT IT TWO YEARS AGO. I KEPT THINKING IT WAS JUST A NORMAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SPECS AND REAL LIFE DRIVING, BUT I AM NOT GETTING ANYWHERE CLOSE TO THE 25 MPG COMBINED THAT IS ADVERTISED ON THE STICKER. I AM AT 17.4 COMBINED, AND ITS NEVER ...
Mileage: 300
8000 MILES. THE AUTO START STOP SYSTEM WILL NOT RESTART AFTER STOPPING. IT HAS NOT RESTARTED AFTER STOPPING IN INTERSECTION TO MAKE LEFT TURN. ALSO AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGNS AND STOP LIGHTS. AND WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART, AND ROLLS OUT INTO THE STREET...
Mileage: 8,100
8000 MILES. THE AUTO START STOP SYSTEM WILL NOT RESTART AFTER STOPPING. IT HAS NOT RESTARTED AFTER STOPPING IN INTERSECTION TO MAKE LEFT TURN. ALSO AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGNS AND STOP LIGHTS. AND WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART, AND ROLLS OUT INTO THE STREET...
Mileage: 8,100
FAULT LIGHTS COME ON AND DO NOT CLEAR OUT CONSISTENTLY AFTER AN IGNITION CYCLE. CRUISE CONTROL, BLIND SPOT WARNING, SPEEDOMETER BECOME NON OPERATIONAL. DEALER HAS REPLACE ABS MODULE, BATTERY AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. AT TIMES DURING INITIAL STARTUP, POWER STEERING IS LOST. A...
Mileage: 19,000
FAULT LIGHTS COME ON AND DO NOT CLEAR OUT CONSISTENTLY AFTER AN IGNITION CYCLE. CRUISE CONTROL, BLIND SPOT WARNING, SPEEDOMETER BECOME NON OPERATIONAL. DEALER HAS REPLACE ABS MODULE, BATTERY AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. AT TIMES DURING INITIAL STARTUP, POWER STEERING IS LOST. A...
Mileage: 19,000
FAULT LIGHTS COME ON AND DO NOT CLEAR OUT CONSISTENTLY AFTER AN IGNITION CYCLE. CRUISE CONTROL, BLIND SPOT WARNING, SPEEDOMETER BECOME NON OPERATIONAL. DEALER HAS REPLACE ABS MODULE, BATTERY AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. AT TIMES DURING INITIAL STARTUP, POWER STEERING IS LOST. A...
Mileage: 19,000
THE TURBOS WENT OUT AT 7,000 MILES. AND NOW MY ENGINE LOSES POWER AND OIL DISAPPEARS OUT OF MOTOR. ONLY 27,000 NOW AND BOUGHT IT DEC 2017. NOT EVEN 1 YEAR AND A HALF OLD. VERY DISAPPOINTED. I BOUGHT A NEW CAR BECAUSE MY OLD ONE BROKE DOWN ALL THE TIME .
Mileage: 27,000
CAR IS RANDOMLY JUMPING TO OVERHEAT AFTER BEING IN MOTION. APPROX 5 MINS OF BEING ON. THEN VIOLENTLY SHAKING AND CUTTING ITSELF OFF. DRIVING OUT OF AN APARTMENT DRIVEWAY. WAS TOLD IT WAS THE COOLANT LEAKING, HOWEVER IT "SOLVED ITSELF" AND I WAS SENT ON MY WAY. THIS IS NOW THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HA...
Mileage: 62,000
CAR IS RANDOMLY JUMPING TO OVERHEAT AFTER BEING IN MOTION. APPROX 5 MINS OF BEING ON. THEN VIOLENTLY SHAKING AND CUTTING ITSELF OFF. DRIVING OUT OF AN APARTMENT DRIVEWAY. WAS TOLD IT WAS THE COOLANT LEAKING, HOWEVER IT "SOLVED ITSELF" AND I WAS SENT ON MY WAY. THIS IS NOW THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HA...
Mileage: 62,000
CAR IS RANDOMLY JUMPING TO OVERHEAT AFTER BEING IN MOTION. APPROX 5 MINS OF BEING ON. THEN VIOLENTLY SHAKING AND CUTTING ITSELF OFF. DRIVING OUT OF AN APARTMENT DRIVEWAY. WAS TOLD IT WAS THE COOLANT LEAKING, HOWEVER IT "SOLVED ITSELF" AND I WAS SENT ON MY WAY. THIS IS NOW THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HA...
Mileage: 62,000
WHEN ACCELERATING ON THE HIGHWAY MY VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY. IT FELT LIKE THE ENGINE WAS FAILING. I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT IT SHAKING. I COULD MAINTAIN A SPEED OF ABOUT 50MPH WITHOUT THE SHAKING. I THOUGHT MAYBE THE AIR CONDITIONING HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS TAKING TOO M...
Mileage: 20,000
WHEN ACCELERATING ON THE HIGHWAY MY VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY. IT FELT LIKE THE ENGINE WAS FAILING. I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT IT SHAKING. I COULD MAINTAIN A SPEED OF ABOUT 50MPH WITHOUT THE SHAKING. I THOUGHT MAYBE THE AIR CONDITIONING HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS TAKING TOO M...
Mileage: 20,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS T-BONED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE EXITING A PARKING LOT. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO A STOP SIGN AND A POLE, AND LANDED IN A DITCH. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. INSTEAD, THE AIR BAGS DEP...
WITHIN ONE YEAR OF OWNING VEHICLE, THE HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE LIGHT (RED MESSAGE INDICATOR0 CAME ON. I HAD TAKEN MY CAR IN FOR 1 YEAR SERVICE/OIL CHANGE WITHOUT ANY ISSUES. WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON, AT THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY I CHECKED THE COOLANT LEVEL AND IT WAS BELOW THE MINIMUM MARK. COOLANT OEM ...
Mileage: 8,010
WHEN AT RED LIGHT OR JUST DRIVING DOWN INTER-STATE THE ENGINE TURNS IT SELF OFF. THE CAR BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND IT TELLS YOU TO PUT IT IN PARK AND RESTART. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS
AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE FROM REAR END ACCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT.
Mileage: 60,000
BURNED
Mileage: 8,200
WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET MY CAR BEGIN TO LOOSE PRESSURE AND THE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT CAME ON AND MY CAR BEGIN TO SHAKE VERY BAD. SO I PULLED OVER TURNED THE CAR OFF AND STARTED IT AGAIN. THE CAR DROVE OKAY AND I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE REPAIR SHOW BUT, EVERY TIME I...
Mileage: 73,000
WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET MY CAR BEGIN TO LOOSE PRESSURE AND THE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT CAME ON AND MY CAR BEGIN TO SHAKE VERY BAD. SO I PULLED OVER TURNED THE CAR OFF AND STARTED IT AGAIN. THE CAR DROVE OKAY AND I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE REPAIR SHOW BUT, EVERY TIME I...
Mileage: 73,000
WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET MY CAR BEGIN TO LOOSE PRESSURE AND THE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT CAME ON AND MY CAR BEGIN TO SHAKE VERY BAD. SO I PULLED OVER TURNED THE CAR OFF AND STARTED IT AGAIN. THE CAR DROVE OKAY AND I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE REPAIR SHOW BUT, EVERY TIME I...
Mileage: 73,000
THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON MARCH 11, 2019 AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, EVEN THOUGH THE BREAKS WERE BEING APPLIED. FOR ANY TYPE OF BREAKAGE, YOU WOULD HAVE TO ACCEL THE CAR TO GO FASTER. THE CAR IS STILL IN THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE NOT BEN ABLE TO FIGURE O...
Mileage: 23,400
THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON MARCH 11, 2019 AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, EVEN THOUGH THE BREAKS WERE BEING APPLIED. FOR ANY TYPE OF BREAKAGE, YOU WOULD HAVE TO ACCEL THE CAR TO GO FASTER. THE CAR IS STILL IN THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE NOT BEN ABLE TO FIGURE O...
Mileage: 23,400
THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED WHICH WAS APPROXIMATELY EARLY FEB. 2019 THE WIPERS WOULD "HIT" EACH OTHER AND GET STUCK ON THE WINDSHIELD UNTIL THEY WOULD FINALLY RETRACT DOWN TO THE OFF POSITION. DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER MOTORS. AFTER ABOUT 1 - 1 1/2 WEEKS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED. TOOK VEHIC...
Mileage: 60,000
MY FORD ESCAPE HAS THE ENGINE START/STOP FEATURE. SEVERAL TIMES, WHEN STOPPED, AND I LIFT MY FOOT OFF THE BREAK TO BEGIN DRIVING AGAIN, THE VEHICLE MESSAGING STATES THAT I MUST PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTART. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS (SUBURBAN IN STERLING HEIGHT...
Mileage: 42,000
RETAINER CLIPS FOR SPLASH SHIELD ARE FAULTY AND HAVE BROKEN OR GONE MISSING CAUSING THE SHIELD TO BECOME LOOSE AND FLAP UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. OUT OF 10 CLIPS, ONLY TWO ARE HOLDING THE SHIELD IN PLACE. FOR A CAR OF LESS THAN 3 YEARS OF AGE, THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. FORD WILL NOT COVERING TH...
WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AT A BUSY INTERSECTION, THE AUTOMATIC START STOP FEATURE SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, HOWEVER, WHEN THE BRAKE WAS RELEASED THE ENGINE DID NOT RESTART. A MESSAGE FLASHED GIVING DIRECTIONS TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE MANUALLY. THAT WORKED BUT A FEW DAYS LATER...
Mileage: 47,755
THE STALL / START HAS FAILED TWICE IN ONE WEEK. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE: WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, AT A FOUR WAY STOP INTERSECTION WITH IN THE CITY, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO THE STALL MODE. WHEN I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND ...
Mileage: 12,500
THE REAR HATCH ON MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE IS NOT LATCHING. THE SECONDARY LATCH DOES NOT ENGAGE AND CINCH THE HATCH CLOSED AND SECURED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS, THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALSO WHILE AT THE DEALERSHIP I HAVE BEEN...
Mileage: 11,431
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN EVERY TIME THE SPEED EXCEEDED 55 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY WYNNE FORD (1020 W MERCURY BLVD, ...
Mileage: 104,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN EVERY TIME THE SPEED EXCEEDED 55 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY WYNNE FORD (1020 W MERCURY BLVD, ...
Mileage: 104,000
WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE VEHICLE'S AUTO START FUNCTION FAILS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. YOU GET A MESSAGE TO PUT YOUR CAR IN PARK AND TURN THE KEY TO RESTART. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD WHICH COULD RESULT IN SOMEONE GETTING REAR ENDED.
Mileage: 45,957
WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND THE AUTO ON/OFF FUNCTION IS ENGAGED, SOMETIMES THE ENGINE DIES COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE MUST THEN BE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THIS HAS OCCURRED WHILE IN TRAFFIC. THIS HAS NOT BEEN NOTED TO OCCUR WHEN THE AUTO ON/OFF FUNCTION IS TURNED OFF.
Mileage: 45,000
THE STOP/START SYSTEM FAILS TO RESTART THE ENGINE FROM A STOP LONG ENOUGH TO ENGAGE THE FEATURE. (CAR STATIONARY). FAILURE TO START UNPREDICTABLE. TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND AN INFO SCREEN WARNING APPEARS AND SAY TO PUT CAR IN PARK AND RESTART ENGINE. COULD BE HAZARDOUS AS IT TAKES TIME TO ...
Mileage: 45,000
POWER ASSISTED STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CORNER. I STARTED TO VEER INTO THE ON-COMING TRAFFIC LANE AND ALMOST COLLIDED WITH AN ON-COMING VEHICLE. THE WARNING APPEARED ON THE DASH SCREEN AT THE SAME TIME THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING.
Mileage: 25,000
AUTO START STOP SPORADICALLY CEASES TO WORK. IT WILL NOT RESTART AND VEHICLE DIRECTS ME TO PUT THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT LEVER INTO PARK AND RESTART THE CAR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS I MIGHT BE REAR-ENDED BY THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME WHO EXPECTS ME TO LEAVE A STOP SIGN RED LIGHT, ET AL. QUICKLY. MY WIFE P...
Mileage: 16,000
AUTO START STOP SPORADICALLY CEASES TO WORK. IT WILL NOT RESTART AND VEHICLE DIRECTS ME TO PUT THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT LEVER INTO PARK AND RESTART THE CAR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS I MIGHT BE REAR-ENDED BY THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME WHO EXPECTS ME TO LEAVE A STOP SIGN RED LIGHT, ET AL. QUICKLY. MY WIFE P...
Mileage: 16,000
DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE TAIL LIGHTS. CARS DRIVEN AT DUSK, DAWN, OR WEATHER CONDITIONS WHEN HEADLIGHTS PROVIDE ADDED SAFETY ARE DRIVEN WITH ONLY DAYLIGHT HEADLIGHT AND NO TAIL LIGHTS. MANY TIMES CARS APPEAR TO BE DIVING WITH NO HEADLIGHTS, OR LIGHTS, ONLY TO SEE THEY ARE DRIVING WITH...
Mileage: 20,000
THIS VEHICAL STALLS IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. FOR EXAMPLE, IT STALLS AND TELLS YOU TO AUTO RESTART THE ENGINE BEFORE MOVING ON. THIS IS UNSAFE AND PUTTING RISK ON MY FAMILY AND I.
Mileage: 33,000
CAR STALLS AT INTERSECTIONS. THIS STARTED HAPPENING IN JANUARY AND HAS HAPPENED 5-10 TIMES SINCE. MESSAGE COMES UP TO PUT CAR IN PARK TO RESTART. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS I DO NOT KNOW IF THE CAR WILL RESTART AND POSSIBLE REAR END ACCIDENTS.
Mileage: 39,000
CAR STALLS AT INTERSECTIONS. THIS STARTED HAPPENING IN JANUARY AND HAS HAPPENED 5-10 TIMES SINCE. MESSAGE COMES UP TO PUT CAR IN PARK TO RESTART. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS I DO NOT KNOW IF THE CAR WILL RESTART AND POSSIBLE REAR END ACCIDENTS.
Mileage: 39,000
CAR STALLS AT INTERSECTIONS. THIS STARTED HAPPENING IN JANUARY AND HAS HAPPENED 5-10 TIMES SINCE. MESSAGE COMES UP TO PUT CAR IN PARK TO RESTART. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS I DO NOT KNOW IF THE CAR WILL RESTART AND POSSIBLE REAR END ACCIDENTS.
Mileage: 39,000
STARTING IN DECEMBER WHEN MY CAR WAS AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, THE AUTO STOP/START TOLD ME TO PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND RE-START THE CAR. IT HAS DONE THIS A FEW TIMES AFTER THIS. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT LIKE BEING REAR-ENDED.
Mileage: 34,000
STARTING IN DECEMBER WHEN MY CAR WAS AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, THE AUTO STOP/START TOLD ME TO PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND RE-START THE CAR. IT HAS DONE THIS A FEW TIMES AFTER THIS. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT LIKE BEING REAR-ENDED.
Mileage: 34,000
STARTING ON DEC 12, 2018 MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE GOT AN ERROR MESSAGE AUTO STARTSTOP SHIFT TO P RESTART ENGINE. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT/STOP SIGN. OTHER VARIABLES ARE: CAR IN DRIVE, FOOT ON BRAKE, LIGHTS ON, HEATER ON, SEAT WARMERS ON, STEERING WHEEL HEATER ON, RADIO AND OUTSI...
Mileage: 33,589
'AUTO STARTSTOP' WOULD NOT RESTART ENGINE FROM THIS MONTH, APPROXIMATELY ONCE A DAY. INSTRUMENT PANEL MESSAGE SHOWS ME TO 'AUTO STARTSTOP, SHIFT TO P, RESTART ENGINE'. AFTER SHIFTING TO P AND RESTARTING ENGINE, THE ENGINE WORKS WELL. I FEEL SO DANGEROUS TO RESTART ENGINE BY CHANGING TRANSMISSION SH...
Mileage: 37,000
'AUTO STARTSTOP' WOULD NOT RESTART ENGINE FROM THIS MONTH, APPROXIMATELY ONCE A DAY. INSTRUMENT PANEL MESSAGE SHOWS ME TO 'AUTO STARTSTOP, SHIFT TO P, RESTART ENGINE'. AFTER SHIFTING TO P AND RESTARTING ENGINE, THE ENGINE WORKS WELL. I FEEL SO DANGEROUS TO RESTART ENGINE BY CHANGING TRANSMISSION SH...
Mileage: 37,000
2017 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM 2.0 ECOBOOST THE ENGINE JUST STALLS IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, WAITING AT LIGHT, DRIVING IN THE PARKING LOT. A MESSAGE WILL COME ON THE DASH "AUTO STARTSTOP SHIFT TO P RESTART ENGINE." THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING MORE AND MORE LATELY. PLENTY OF PEOPLE OUT THERE ARE COMPLAINI...
Mileage: 10
2017 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM 2.0 ECOBOOST THE ENGINE JUST STALLS IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, WAITING AT LIGHT, DRIVING IN THE PARKING LOT. A MESSAGE WILL COME ON THE DASH "AUTO STARTSTOP SHIFT TO P RESTART ENGINE." THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING MORE AND MORE LATELY. PLENTY OF PEOPLE OUT THERE ARE COMPLAINI...
Mileage: 10
ALL DOORS WILL NOT LATCH AUTOMATICALLY. WHEN OPENING FROM THE OUTSIDE THE LATCH WILL REMAIN EXTENDED AND NOT SPRING BACK INTO PLACE. IF UNNOTICED WHEN YOU GET INTO THE SEAT AND CLOSE THE DOOR IT WILL EITHER BOUNCE BACK OR SEEM TO BE CLOSED ONLY TO OPEN WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF PRESSURE AGAINST IT.
Mileage: 34,000
MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM HAS A MALFUNCTION OF THE HVAC ACTUATING ASSEMBLY. MY LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND REFERRED ME TO TSB 17-0004 (JAN. 13, 2017) AND SAID THAT I SHOULD TAKE MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. THREE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIPS TOLD ME THIS EXPENSIVE REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED BY ...
Mileage: 129,000
MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM HAS A MALFUNCTION OF THE HVAC ACTUATING ASSEMBLY. MY LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND REFERRED ME TO TSB 17-0004 (JAN. 13, 2017) AND SAID THAT I SHOULD TAKE MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. THREE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIPS TOLD ME THIS EXPENSIVE REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED BY ...
Mileage: 129,000
THE CAR SUDDENLY LOSES POWER. THEN THE BRAKING IS VERY DIFFICULT . YOU FEEL AS THOUGH THE CAR WILL NOT STOP . THIS HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES IN THE SPAN OF 300 MILES .THIS HAS OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY AND CITY STREETS.
Mileage: 16,000
THE CAR SUDDENLY LOSES POWER. THEN THE BRAKING IS VERY DIFFICULT . YOU FEEL AS THOUGH THE CAR WILL NOT STOP . THIS HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES IN THE SPAN OF 300 MILES .THIS HAS OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY AND CITY STREETS.
Mileage: 16,000
WITHIN ONE YEAR OF OWNING VEHICLE, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND OUT THE COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE HEAD GASKET. I WAS TOLD THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. I HAVE NOTICED RECALLS ON ESCAPE VEHICLES IN THE PAST REGARDING THE SAME SITUATION HOWEVER NOTHING HAS BEEN SENT OUT REGARDING THE 2...
Mileage: 38,990
WITHIN ONE YEAR OF OWNING VEHICLE, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND OUT THE COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE HEAD GASKET. I WAS TOLD THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. I HAVE NOTICED RECALLS ON ESCAPE VEHICLES IN THE PAST REGARDING THE SAME SITUATION HOWEVER NOTHING HAS BEEN SENT OUT REGARDING THE 2...
Mileage: 38,990
THE REAR WINDOWS HAVE GONE OUT TWICE AND NOW THE PASSENGERS WINDOW THEY WON'T ROLL DOWN AND SOMETIMES WON'T ROLL UP. I'VE CALLED FORD DEALER AND ADVISED ME THAT I HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIR. I'M ON A FIXED INCOME AND CANNOT AFFORD TO GET REPAIRED.
Mileage: 40,000
STRONG FUEL ODOR WHEN STARTING ENGINE.
Mileage: 33,000
REAR BRAKE ROTORS WERE SEVERELY RUSTED AFTER 20, 000 MILES, FORD REPLACED THE ROTORS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT REFUSED TO REPLACE THE WORN PADS. THE RUFF SURFACE OF THE ROTORS CAUSED THE BRAKE PADS TO WEAR. THEY SHOULD ALSO HAVE REPLACED THE PADS.
Mileage: 20,000
AUTO START STOP FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. AUTO START STOP SYSTEM WOULD NOT RESTART ENGINE. OCCURRED THREE TIMES WHERE I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE, SHIFT LEVER IN DRIVE, AUTO START STOP SYSTEM ACTIVE. INSTRUMENT PANEL MESSAGE INSTRUCTED ME TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND MANUALLY...
Mileage: 11,100
AS I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND WENT TO BRAKE. THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL. I WAS PUMPING THE BRAKE, BUT THE CAR DIDN'T STOP, CAUSING ME TO HIT A CEMENT POLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND CONTINUING INTO A BRICK BUILDING. THE AIR B...
Mileage: 13,337
AS I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND WENT TO BRAKE. THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL. I WAS PUMPING THE BRAKE, BUT THE CAR DIDN'T STOP, CAUSING ME TO HIT A CEMENT POLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND CONTINUING INTO A BRICK BUILDING. THE AIR B...
Mileage: 13,337
AS I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND WENT TO BRAKE. THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL. I WAS PUMPING THE BRAKE, BUT THE CAR DIDN'T STOP, CAUSING ME TO HIT A CEMENT POLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND CONTINUING INTO A BRICK BUILDING. THE AIR B...
Mileage: 13,337
DURING THE FIRES IN CA FROM 2017 &AGAIN 2018 I'VE LOGGED COMPLAINTS WITH FORD ABOUT THE POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARD WITH THEIR CONFIGURATION OF THE RECYCLED AIR FEATURE. THE ONLY KNOWN WAY TO KEEP THE VENTS CLOSED IS TO TURN OFF THE AIR, HAVE THE AIR ON "LO" OR HA E THE AC ON. AFTER 15 MINUTES OF AIR ON...
Mileage: 6,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT, THE BATTERY LOST CHARGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HAGERSTOWN FORD (LOCATED AT 1714 MASSEY BLVD, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740, (301) 733-3673) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. ...
Mileage: 2,000
I TRADED IN MY 2007 FORD FUSION FOR A 2017 FORD ESCAPE SE OVER 5 WEEKS AGO. I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES EVER SINCE. THE FIRST FEW DAYS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I SHOWED THIS TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAD ME DROP IT OFF ON A SATURDAY AND THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM THAT MONDAY. THE ISSUE WAS A FUEL SENS...
Mileage: 18,600
I TRADED IN MY 2007 FORD FUSION FOR A 2017 FORD ESCAPE SE OVER 5 WEEKS AGO. I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES EVER SINCE. THE FIRST FEW DAYS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I SHOWED THIS TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAD ME DROP IT OFF ON A SATURDAY AND THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM THAT MONDAY. THE ISSUE WAS A FUEL SENS...
Mileage: 18,600
I TRADED IN MY 2007 FORD FUSION FOR A 2017 FORD ESCAPE SE OVER 5 WEEKS AGO. I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES EVER SINCE. THE FIRST FEW DAYS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I SHOWED THIS TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAD ME DROP IT OFF ON A SATURDAY AND THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM THAT MONDAY. THE ISSUE WAS A FUEL SENS...
Mileage: 18,600
THE CAR WILL FREQUENTLY FAIL TO START. SOMETIMES IT WILL START AS EXPECTED. SOMETIMES IT WILL TAKE MANY TRIES AND 15-20 MINUTES OF TRYING BEFORE STARTING. IT BEHAVES THE SAME WAY WHETHER IN THE GARAGE, PARKING LOT, OR ON THE STREET. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR SEVERAL TIMES THIS YEA...
THE CAR STALLS IN MIDDLE OF ROAD, SUDDENLY AND THE DASHBOARD READS TO RESTART THE ENGINE. THE FIRST TIME WHEN RESTARDED THE CAR THE POWER STEERING WAS LOCKED AND THE CAR SPED UP AND HIT THE CAR AHEAD.THE CAR BEEN CHECKED BY TWO DIFFERENT FORD SERVICE DPTS AND THE PROBLEM REMAINS AND DOES NOT SEEM TO...
Mileage: 10,000
THE CAR STALLS IN MIDDLE OF ROAD, SUDDENLY AND THE DASHBOARD READS TO RESTART THE ENGINE. THE FIRST TIME WHEN RESTARDED THE CAR THE POWER STEERING WAS LOCKED AND THE CAR SPED UP AND HIT THE CAR AHEAD.THE CAR BEEN CHECKED BY TWO DIFFERENT FORD SERVICE DPTS AND THE PROBLEM REMAINS AND DOES NOT SEEM TO...
Mileage: 10,000
CAR KEEPS STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD
I HAVE THE START/STOP ON MY 17 ESCAPE. WITH 16000 MILES. WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND THE AUTO START/STOP COMES ON, I WILL GET A NOTIFICATION ON THE DIGITAL SCREEN SAYING "AUTO START/STOP SHIFT TO P RESTART ENGINE." I WILL HAVE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART ENGINE TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE AGAIN. T...
Mileage: 16,000
I HAVE THE START/STOP ON MY 17 ESCAPE. WITH 16000 MILES. WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND THE AUTO START/STOP COMES ON, I WILL GET A NOTIFICATION ON THE DIGITAL SCREEN SAYING "AUTO START/STOP SHIFT TO P RESTART ENGINE." I WILL HAVE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART ENGINE TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE AGAIN. T...
Mileage: 16,000
I HAVE THE START/STOP ON MY 17 ESCAPE. WITH 16000 MILES. WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND THE AUTO START/STOP COMES ON, I WILL GET A NOTIFICATION ON THE DIGITAL SCREEN SAYING "AUTO START/STOP SHIFT TO P RESTART ENGINE." I WILL HAVE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART ENGINE TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE AGAIN. T...
Mileage: 16,000
2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH TIRES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER TRAVELING ON A GRAVEL ROAD FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES, THE VEHICLE ALERTED TO A LOW TIRE PRESSURE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE LUG NUTS ON THE WHEEL HAD SWOLLEN MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER ...
WHEN TRYING TO START THE VECHIEL THE MESSAGE APPEARS: NO KEY FOUND, THIS IS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY AND PARKING SPOTS. WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN A MESSAGE APPEARED NO FRONT RADAR, GOING ABOUT 35 MPH. WENT TO CHANGE SPEED ON MY CRUSE CONTROL GOING FROM 30 TO 35 GET MESSAGE NO ACC. WHEN STOPPED AT RED LIG...
Mileage: 14,804
I HAVE THE START/STOP ON MY 17 ESCAPE. WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND THE AUTO START/STOP COMES ON, I WILL GET A NOTIFICATION ON THE DIGITAL SCREEN SAYING "AUTO STARTSTOP SHIFT TO P RESTART ENGINE." I WILL HAVE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART ENGINE TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED THE...
Mileage: 57,322
I HAVE THE START/STOP ON MY 17 ESCAPE. WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND THE AUTO START/STOP COMES ON, I WILL GET A NOTIFICATION ON THE DIGITAL SCREEN SAYING "AUTO STARTSTOP SHIFT TO P RESTART ENGINE." I WILL HAVE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART ENGINE TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED THE...
Mileage: 57,322
I HAVE THE START/STOP ON MY 17 ESCAPE. WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND THE AUTO START/STOP COMES ON, I WILL GET A NOTIFICATION ON THE DIGITAL SCREEN SAYING "AUTO STARTSTOP SHIFT TO P RESTART ENGINE." I WILL HAVE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART ENGINE TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED THE...
Mileage: 57,322
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING MORE THAN ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT ISSUED ANY RECALLS REGARDING THE FAILURE, BUT THERE WERE 51 TSBS FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...
Mileage: 24,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING MORE THAN ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT ISSUED ANY RECALLS REGARDING THE FAILURE, BUT THERE WERE 51 TSBS FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...
Mileage: 24,000
REAR CAMERA AUDIBLE WARNING FOR PEDESTRIANS DOES NOT DETECT PERSON FURTHER THAT 5 FEET FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR. SYSTEM USED TO WARN IF A PEDESTRIAN WAS PRESENT AT A MUCH GREATER DISTANCE FROM BACK OF CAR. FORD DEALER BELIEVES 5 FEET IS ACCEPTABLE WHEN TOOK INTO SERVICE WITH THIS CONCERN.
Mileage: 7,700
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE "RESTART ENGINE" MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER WAITING AWHILE. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILU...
Mileage: 26,696
WE WERE INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON A HIGHWAY WHEN I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND A CAR CAME UP AND HIT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL AND ENDING UP TEARING OFF THE FRONT OF THE CAR. AS OUR CAR CAME TO A STOP THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT KEPT TIGHTENING AND MY ABDOMEN STARTED TO BE PUSHED UP INTO MY DIAP...
Mileage: 6,113
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK FROM FRONT TO BACK. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TUTTLE-CLICK FORD LINCOLN (43 AUTO CENTER DR, IRVINE, CA 92618, (949) 472-5200...
Mileage: 15,852
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK FROM FRONT TO BACK. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TUTTLE-CLICK FORD LINCOLN (43 AUTO CENTER DR, IRVINE, CA 92618, (949) 472-5200...
Mileage: 15,852
ON OCTOBER 3, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:15 P.M. MY WIFE WAS GETTING INTO OUR 2017 FORD ESCAPE. SHE HAD THE DRIVER DOOR OPEN, BUT THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING, AS SHE WAS GETTING IN SHE FELT A JOLT, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARD, THE DRIVER'S DOOR SIDESWIPED OU...
Mileage: 21,980
ON OCTOBER 3, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:15 P.M. MY WIFE WAS GETTING INTO OUR 2017 FORD ESCAPE. SHE HAD THE DRIVER DOOR OPEN, BUT THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING, AS SHE WAS GETTING IN SHE FELT A JOLT, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARD, THE DRIVER'S DOOR SIDESWIPED OU...
Mileage: 21,980
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER THE CONTACT PARKED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN MOVING FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE ...
Mileage: 13,000
WITHIN 17,000 MILES ON THE 2017 FORD ESCAPE THE BRAKES AND THE ROTORS WENT OUT AND WITHIN 8 MONTHS OF HAVING BOUGHT THE ESCAPE ONE OF THE REAR SEATBELTS IS NOT WORKING
Mileage: 17,000
WITHIN 17,000 MILES ON THE 2017 FORD ESCAPE THE BRAKES AND THE ROTORS WENT OUT AND WITHIN 8 MONTHS OF HAVING BOUGHT THE ESCAPE ONE OF THE REAR SEATBELTS IS NOT WORKING
Mileage: 17,000
PANORAMIC MOONROOF EXPLODED & SHATTERED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. GLASS WAS NOT STRUCK BY ANY OBJECTS. LOOKS AS THOUGH THE STATIONARY MOONROOF BUCKLED FROM THE INSIDE OUTWARDS & GLASS FRAGMENTS ARE FALLING INTO THE VEHICLE. INSTEAD OF BEING FLAT, IT IS NOW SHAPED MORE LIKE A BUBBLE. MOONROOF SHA...
Mileage: 14,880
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT 45 MPH WHEN ANOTHER CAR CUT IN FRONT OF ME AND WE CONNECTED. I PUSHED HER CAR OVER A STOP SIGN. MY FACE AND BODY HIT THE DRIVERS WINDOW CAUSING A NECK AND BACK INJURY AND 9000 DAMAGE TO MY CAR THAT HAD 2300 MILES ON IT LAST JAN. 17TH. WHY DID MY AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF TO PRO...
Mileage: 2,300
OPEN THE LIFTGATE WITH HANDS FREE TO LOAD GROCERIES INTO CAR. AS I LOAD FROM CART TO TRUNK THE LIFTGATE WILL AUTOMATICALLY BEGIN TO CLOSE HITTING ME ON THE HEAD. AFTER GETTING HIT IT STARTLES ME SO MUCH NOT SURE IF IT GOES BACK UP FROM THE HITTING MOTION OR ME PUSHING IT OR I HAVE REACHED FOR THE B...
DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, ABOUT 15 MPH, ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION CAME OFF THE CAR. THE CAR PULLED TO THE RIGHT, A PARKED CAR ON THE RIGHT WAS SIDESWIPED MOSTLY AT THE ROCKER PANEL LEVEL, CAUSED BY THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL OF MY CAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, THE RIGHT FR...
Mileage: 19,200
I AM EXPERIENCING WATER STAINS ON THE A POST ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AFTER IT RAINS. NO DEALER WILL LOOK AT THE ISSUE SINCE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF THE BASIC WARRANTY.
AS DRIVING MY VEHICLE THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR RAN HOT. I PULLED OVER, WAITING FOR IT TO COOL DOWN, TRIED AGAIN AND IT WENT TO HOT AGAIN. PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT WHERE MY FIANCE CAME AND ADDED ANTIFREEZE. ADDED ANTIFREEZE THAT LEAK OUT EVERYWHERE. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO LEN STOLER F...
Mileage: 40,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONTACT DETECTED AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FORD STORE MORGAN HILL (17045 CONDIT RD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037, (408) 782-8201) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFOR...
Mileage: 13,000
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH IN THE CITY, I FELT A JOLT, ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, BUT HAD ZERO GAS PEDAL RESPONSE. RPM SLOWLY BLED OFF AS I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT WHILE DODGING THROUGH TRAFFIC. WHEN THE JOLT WAS FELT, A "CHECK MANUAL" MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DRIVER'S INFORMATION SCREEN. NO OT...
Mileage: 34,800
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH IN THE CITY, I FELT A JOLT, ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, BUT HAD ZERO GAS PEDAL RESPONSE. RPM SLOWLY BLED OFF AS I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT WHILE DODGING THROUGH TRAFFIC. WHEN THE JOLT WAS FELT, A "CHECK MANUAL" MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DRIVER'S INFORMATION SCREEN. NO OT...
Mileage: 34,800
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH IN THE CITY, I FELT A JOLT, ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, BUT HAD ZERO GAS PEDAL RESPONSE. RPM SLOWLY BLED OFF AS I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT WHILE DODGING THROUGH TRAFFIC. WHEN THE JOLT WAS FELT, A "CHECK MANUAL" MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DRIVER'S INFORMATION SCREEN. NO OT...
Mileage: 34,800
REPORTED THIS ISSUE 3 TIMES TO THE DEALER AND THEY CLAIM THEY CAN'T REPLICATE. WHEN I RELEASE THE PARKING BRAKE AND BEGIN TO DRIVE, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE PARTICULARLY IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKE, THE FRONT OF THE CAR SHAKES AND THE BRAKE SEEMS TO KNOCK AS IF IT'S GRIPPING...
Mileage: 22,500
MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2017 FORD ESCAPE, BRAND NEW, 6 MONTHS AGO. WE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT PLASTIC COVER WAS FOGGING OVER MAKING IT HARD TO SEE THE BRAKE LIGHT. AFTER CHECKING WITH OUR DEALER, MAC HAIK FORD, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS IS NORMAL. NORMAL? SOUNDS MORE LIKE A ...
Mileage: 7,900
MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2017 FORD ESCAPE, BRAND NEW, 6 MONTHS AGO. WE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT PLASTIC COVER WAS FOGGING OVER MAKING IT HARD TO SEE THE BRAKE LIGHT. AFTER CHECKING WITH OUR DEALER, MAC HAIK FORD, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS IS NORMAL. NORMAL? SOUNDS MORE LIKE A ...
Mileage: 7,900
MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2017 FORD ESCAPE, BRAND NEW, 6 MONTHS AGO. WE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT PLASTIC COVER WAS FOGGING OVER MAKING IT HARD TO SEE THE BRAKE LIGHT. AFTER CHECKING WITH OUR DEALER, MAC HAIK FORD, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS IS NORMAL. NORMAL? SOUNDS MORE LIKE A ...
Mileage: 7,900
I HAD THE CRUISE ON AT AROUND 70MPH I CAME UP ON TRAFFIC SO I TOUCHED THE BRAKES AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING ALMOST TO THE RED LINE IT WAS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION DROPPED DOWN TO A LOWER GEAR ALL OF A SUDDEN.THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY ROAD TESTED ...
Mileage: 9,015
ISSUE REVOLVES AROUND EXPOSED STEERING COLUMN NEAR PEDALS. COLUMN WILL MOVE AS YOU TURN THE WHEEL. MY FLOOR MAT GOT TANGLED IN THE COLUMN SIMPLY BY SHIFTING CAUSING ME TO LOSE STEERING. THIS IS AN EXTREME HAZARD, AS ANYTHING THAT FALLS IN THE PEDAL WELL HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CUT THE STEERING (INCLUDI...
Mileage: 40,600
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED RAPIDLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE HESITATED UPON ACCELERATION. THE DEALER (BILL BROWN FORD IN LIVONIA, MICHIGAN) WA...
Mileage: 5,000
MY ADULT SON ON A VISIT FROM OUT OF STATE SUSPECTED MY BRAND NEW CAR WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT BOTH FROM DRIVING THEN FROM SEEING IT FROM DRIVING BEHIND ME BUT WE HAVE SERIOUS ILLNESS AND IMPENDING DEATHS AND I COMPENSATED FOR THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE FOR 9 MONTHS UNTIL IT STARTED NEEDING AIR IN THE ...
Mileage: 5,000
MY ADULT SON ON A VISIT FROM OUT OF STATE SUSPECTED MY BRAND NEW CAR WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT BOTH FROM DRIVING THEN FROM SEEING IT FROM DRIVING BEHIND ME BUT WE HAVE SERIOUS ILLNESS AND IMPENDING DEATHS AND I COMPENSATED FOR THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE FOR 9 MONTHS UNTIL IT STARTED NEEDING AIR IN THE ...
Mileage: 5,000
ON MARCH 3, 2018, MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND HAD JUST TURNED OFF OF THE INTERSTATE. SHE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND IT VEERED OFF OF THE ROAD INTO THE DITCH. THE TIRE HAD COME OFF OF THE CAR AND THE RIM HAD TOTALLY SPLIT INTO TWO PARTS - FRONT AND BA...
Mileage: 27,000
WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY INTERFERE WITH EACH OTHER 1-10 TIMES IN A ROW THEN WORK FINE. SOMETIMES WIPER WILL EXTEND OFF THE WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE (L) TO THE POINT THE WIPER BLADE CAN BE SEEN FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. DEALER NOT ABLE TO FIND FAULT. FILED COMPLAINT WITH FORD. CLOSED CASE WI...
Mileage: 45,045
OUT OF NOWHERE, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SEEMING TO SLIP IN MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE WHILE WE WERE DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET. A MINUTE LATER, THE SYSTEM MESSAGE "TRANSMISSION FAULT SERVICE NOW" CAME UP AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND 35 MPH. IT HAS SINCE BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP WAITING TO BE REPA...
Mileage: 64,000
JUST PULLED OUT OF THE GAS STATION. HEARD A LOUD BOOM. PULLED INTO NEARBY PARKING LOT. DISCOVERED PASSENGER REAR TIRE HAD BLOWN AND KNOCKED THE REAR BOTTOM DOOR PANEL OFF. THE CONDITION OF THE TIRE WAS HORRIFIC! IF I HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED THE RESULTS COULD HAVE BE...
Mileage: 32,980
JUST PULLED OUT OF THE GAS STATION. HEARD A LOUD BOOM. PULLED INTO NEARBY PARKING LOT. DISCOVERED PASSENGER REAR TIRE HAD BLOWN AND KNOCKED THE REAR BOTTOM DOOR PANEL OFF. THE CONDITION OF THE TIRE WAS HORRIFIC! IF I HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED THE RESULTS COULD HAVE BE...
Mileage: 32,980
FORDS 1.5L ENGINE HAS A FUEL IN OIL. EVEN AFTER OIL CHANGE AFTER CAR DRIVEN JUST 30 MILES HIGHWAY MILES OIL HAD ALMOST A QUART OF FUEL IN IT. TURBO IS BURNING COOLANT. EVERY TWO WEEKS HAVE TO ADD COOLANT TO RESERVOIR BECAUSE TURBO IS BURNING IT. TRANSMISSION WHINES VERY LOUD ON TAKE OFFS AND UP ...
Mileage: 5,000
FORDS 1.5L ENGINE HAS A FUEL IN OIL. EVEN AFTER OIL CHANGE AFTER CAR DRIVEN JUST 30 MILES HIGHWAY MILES OIL HAD ALMOST A QUART OF FUEL IN IT. TURBO IS BURNING COOLANT. EVERY TWO WEEKS HAVE TO ADD COOLANT TO RESERVOIR BECAUSE TURBO IS BURNING IT. TRANSMISSION WHINES VERY LOUD ON TAKE OFFS AND UP ...
Mileage: 5,000
FORDS 1.5L ENGINE HAS A FUEL IN OIL. EVEN AFTER OIL CHANGE AFTER CAR DRIVEN JUST 30 MILES HIGHWAY MILES OIL HAD ALMOST A QUART OF FUEL IN IT. TURBO IS BURNING COOLANT. EVERY TWO WEEKS HAVE TO ADD COOLANT TO RESERVOIR BECAUSE TURBO IS BURNING IT. TRANSMISSION WHINES VERY LOUD ON TAKE OFFS AND UP ...
Mileage: 5,000
COMPLETE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION FELL OFF THE VEHICLE, WHEEL AND ALL ..AND CAUSED A MINOR COLLISION TRAVELING AT APPX 15 MPH. TOW TRUCK HAD TO RETRIEVE COMPLETE SUSPENSION AND WHEEL. NO BRAKES BECAUSE BRAKE LINE SEVERED.
Mileage: 7,400
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT RODENTS HAD ENTERED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CHEWED THROUGH THE HOSES TO THE TURBO CHARGER, THE RADIATOR CAP, COOLANT WIRES, INTAKE MA...
Mileage: 21,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT RODENTS HAD ENTERED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CHEWED THROUGH THE HOSES TO THE TURBO CHARGER, THE RADIATOR CAP, COOLANT WIRES, INTAKE MA...
Mileage: 21,000
WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE CAR IN MOTION THE BREAK IS VERY HARD TO PRESS AND IT DOES NOT STOP THE CAR. EXCESSIVE FORCE APPLIED TO THE BREAK PEDDLE IS NECESSARY TO START TO SLOW THE CARS MOTION.
Mileage: 8,392
I WANT TO REPORT A SPORADIC LOSS OF THE POWER ASSIST FOR THE BRAKES MAKING THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 5 OR 6 SEPARATE OCCASIONS ON A TRIP FROM CHICAGO TO FLORIDA AND BACK SO WEATHER OR AIR TEMP IS NOT AN ISSUE. THE PROBLEM MAY OCCUR AFTER THE ENGINE IS STARTED. IT HAPPENS GOING B...
Mileage: 6,000
REAR DOOR HANDLES DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY RETRACT AFTER OPENING FROM THE OUTSIDE, CAUSING THE DOOR NOT TO LATCH WHEN CLOSED, ALTHOUGH IT APPEARS TO BE CLOSED. EXTERIOR HANDLES MUST BE MANUALLY RETRACTED AFTER OPENING IN ORDER FOR THE DOOR TO LATCH CLOSED. VEHICLE WAS STATIONERY. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME...
Mileage: 10,000
TIRE LOW LIGHT CAME ON WHILE ON HIWAY IN NEVADA HI-WAY CAR STARTED TO GET A LITTLE ROUGH, PULL OVER TO SHOULDER TIRE WAS LOW RIGHT REAR STILL HAD SO AIR CALL AAA TO TOW TO TIRE SHOP . I WAS TOLD SND SHOWN THE INNER SIDE OF TIRE WAS BUBBLED AND COULDNT BE REPAIRED , TOOK TIRE TO TEAM FORD WHO REPLI...
Mileage: 20,000
DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WHEN STOPPED AT RED LIGHT THE AUTO START STOP WILL TURN THE ENGINE OFF. STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE CAR WILL NOT RESTART AND A MESSAGE COMES ON THAT SAYS SHIFT TO PARK AND MANUALLY RESTART ENGINE. IN ALL CASES THE ENGINE DOES RESTART . BUT IT DOES CAUSE DELAY...
Mileage: 29,000
DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WHEN STOPPED AT RED LIGHT THE AUTO START STOP WILL TURN THE ENGINE OFF. STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE CAR WILL NOT RESTART AND A MESSAGE COMES ON THAT SAYS SHIFT TO PARK AND MANUALLY RESTART ENGINE. IN ALL CASES THE ENGINE DOES RESTART . BUT IT DOES CAUSE DELAY...
Mileage: 29,000
DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WHEN STOPPED AT RED LIGHT THE AUTO START STOP WILL TURN THE ENGINE OFF. STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE CAR WILL NOT RESTART AND A MESSAGE COMES ON THAT SAYS SHIFT TO PARK AND MANUALLY RESTART ENGINE. IN ALL CASES THE ENGINE DOES RESTART . BUT IT DOES CAUSE DELAY...
Mileage: 29,000
UNSTABLE TIRE AND WHEEL,AND STEERING, LOOSE FRONT END SUSPENSION.
Mileage: 1,298
UNSTABLE TIRE AND WHEEL,AND STEERING, LOOSE FRONT END SUSPENSION.
Mileage: 1,298
A MONTH AGO I HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT CAME ON. IT RAN REALLY ROUGH AND FELT LIKE I WAS GOING OVER ROCKS THE WAY THE SUV WAS RUNNING. ON MY PHONE I HAD AN APP THAT SAID THERE WAS A MISFIRE. THEY FIXED IT SAYING THEY REPLACED SOME WIRES. A WEEK AGO THE CHECK ENGINE CAME ON AGAIN. I FELT A BI...
Mileage: 23,400
A MONTH AGO I HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT CAME ON. IT RAN REALLY ROUGH AND FELT LIKE I WAS GOING OVER ROCKS THE WAY THE SUV WAS RUNNING. ON MY PHONE I HAD AN APP THAT SAID THERE WAS A MISFIRE. THEY FIXED IT SAYING THEY REPLACED SOME WIRES. A WEEK AGO THE CHECK ENGINE CAME ON AGAIN. I FELT A BI...
Mileage: 23,400
TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WAS REBUILT BY ROUTE 23 AUTOMALL. ONCE GETTING IT BACK THE TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY SLIPS OUT OF GEAR OFTEN TIMES AFTER STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION OR TRAFFIC LIGHT OR DURING CITY DRIVING. NO ERROR CODES WHEN BRING IT BACK TO DEALER. CAR IS UNSAFE AS I ALMOST GOT HIT WHILE...
Mileage: 41,900
BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO REAL HARD AND HARDLY STOP THE CAR, THEN IT WOULD BE OK AND EVERY THING WOULD WORK PROPER FOR A FEW DAYS. WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT AND MOTOR TURNS OFF IT SOMETIMES WOULD START UP AGAIN BEFORE YOU LIFTED YOUR FOOT. NO DASH LIGHTS WOULD COME ON SHOWING A PROBLEM, I DONT KNOW IF FAULT C...
Mileage: 7,400
MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE WITH 18,000 HAD A MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILURE AT 18,000 MILES. THE CAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OVER NIGHT IN SINGLE DIGIT TEMPERATURES. WHEN I STARTED TO DRIVE IT THE NEXT DAY ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR THE FIRST TIME I APPLIED THE BRAKES AT A STOP S...
Mileage: 18,000
VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE WITH NO THROTTLE RESPONSE THE FIRST DAY I OWNED IT. IT LEFT ME ON INTERSTATE I 90 HAVING TO SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TRY TO RESTART IT. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM IT HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN 12K MILES I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AS THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLE...
Mileage: 90
VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE WITH NO THROTTLE RESPONSE THE FIRST DAY I OWNED IT. IT LEFT ME ON INTERSTATE I 90 HAVING TO SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TRY TO RESTART IT. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM IT HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN 12K MILES I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AS THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLE...
Mileage: 90
VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE WITH NO THROTTLE RESPONSE THE FIRST DAY I OWNED IT. IT LEFT ME ON INTERSTATE I 90 HAVING TO SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TRY TO RESTART IT. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM IT HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN 12K MILES I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AS THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLE...
Mileage: 90
THERE ARE A LOT OF FUMES AND SMELLS GETTING IN SIDE WE HAVE TO ROLL ARE WINDOWS DOWN
FRONT COLLISION CAR WAS TOTAL LOSS NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FRONT SIDE NOTHING. ON FREEWAY GOING WEST 70 MILES PER HOUR WAS CUT OFF WHILE BRAKING RAN INTO BACK OF PARKED FULL SIZE SUV OUT OF GAS IN THE MEDIUM OFF THE FREEWAY.
Mileage: 25,000
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 75 MPH ( THE SPEED LIMIT IS 75) I WANTED TO PASS A TRUCK WHEN THE STEERING GOT REALLY TIGHT, AT THAT SPEED THEIR IS NO TIME FOR PLAN B. I CLIPPED THE BACK LEFT OF THE TRUCK WITH MY RIGHT FRONT, WHICH PUT ME IN A SPIN AND THE CAR ROLLED A COUPLE TIMES. WHICH RESULTED IN A ...
Mileage: 5,300
AS MY BOYFRIEND WAS TURNING THE CORNER AT AN INTERSECTION, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP DUE TO HIS LOW SPEED. I REMINDED HIM TO PUT HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO RESTART, AND HE DID THAT AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. HE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO MAKE THE ENGINE STOP. THE ONLY THING THAT WAS HA...
Mileage: 10,000
AS MY BOYFRIEND WAS TURNING THE CORNER AT AN INTERSECTION, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP DUE TO HIS LOW SPEED. I REMINDED HIM TO PUT HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO RESTART, AND HE DID THAT AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. HE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO MAKE THE ENGINE STOP. THE ONLY THING THAT WAS HA...
Mileage: 10,000
I TURNED FROM THE PARKING LOT INTERSECTION IN EAGLE RUN SHOPPING CENTER, NW OF WENDY'S, FROM WEST TO SOUTH ONTO THE PARKING LOT ROAD THAT ACCESSES THE W MAPLE RD & BIRCH ST INTERSECTION. I COMPLETED MY TURN AND DROVE SOUTH DOWN THE PARKING LOT ACCESS ROAD TO THE W MAPLE & BIRCH ST INTERSECTION ...
Mileage: 3,922
I TURNED FROM THE PARKING LOT INTERSECTION IN EAGLE RUN SHOPPING CENTER, NW OF WENDY'S, FROM WEST TO SOUTH ONTO THE PARKING LOT ROAD THAT ACCESSES THE W MAPLE RD & BIRCH ST INTERSECTION. I COMPLETED MY TURN AND DROVE SOUTH DOWN THE PARKING LOT ACCESS ROAD TO THE W MAPLE & BIRCH ST INTERSECTION ...
Mileage: 3,922
I TURNED FROM THE PARKING LOT INTERSECTION IN EAGLE RUN SHOPPING CENTER, NW OF WENDY'S, FROM WEST TO SOUTH ONTO THE PARKING LOT ROAD THAT ACCESSES THE W MAPLE RD & BIRCH ST INTERSECTION. I COMPLETED MY TURN AND DROVE SOUTH DOWN THE PARKING LOT ACCESS ROAD TO THE W MAPLE & BIRCH ST INTERSECTION ...
Mileage: 3,922
I TURNED FROM THE PARKING LOT INTERSECTION IN EAGLE RUN SHOPPING CENTER, NW OF WENDY'S, FROM WEST TO SOUTH ONTO THE PARKING LOT ROAD THAT ACCESSES THE W MAPLE RD & BIRCH ST INTERSECTION. I COMPLETED MY TURN AND DROVE SOUTH DOWN THE PARKING LOT ACCESS ROAD TO THE W MAPLE & BIRCH ST INTERSECTION ...
Mileage: 3,922
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WOULD NOT TURN ON. LIGHTS AND RADIO WORKED BUT ENGINE WOULD NOT. ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. TWO WEEKS AFTER PICKING IT UP FROM THE DEALER SAME THING HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS PARKED. NEXT DAY THE CAR WOULD TURN ON. TRIED TO TURN IT ON AGAIN 15 MINUTES LATER IT WOUL...
Mileage: 9,199
THERE IS A RATTLING/TAPPING NOISE THAT STARTS AROUND 40 MPH. IT SEEMS TO COME FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AREA & GETS PROGRESSIVELY LOUDER AS SPEED INCREASES. ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS A PLASTIC PROTECTIVE SHIELD UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE & THAT ALL 2017 FORD ESCAPES DO IT. I DID RESEARCH ONLINE &...
Mileage: 35,000
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN THREE VEHICLE CRASH NOVEMBER 20, 2017. VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION ON A GREEN LIGHT AND WAS IMPACTED ON THE SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND ROTATED/ROLLED INTO A THIRD VEHICLE. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DURING THIS INCIDENT. VEHICLE HAD OVER $28K WORTH DO DAMAGE INCLU...
Mileage: 12,000
I WAS DRIVING MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM AND STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN ONE BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE. I WAS ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. AS I STARTED TO GO, MY CAR STALLED. I PUT IT IN PARK AND TRIED STARTING IT AGAIN. IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. I JUMPED OUT OF THE CAR AND IMMEDIATEL...
Mileage: 8,800
THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON
Mileage: 16,000
SUN ROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING
Mileage: 6,400
I BOUGHT THIS 2017 FORD ESCAPE SE ECOBOOST 4WD IN FEBRUARY, AND SINCE THEN EVERY TIME I CHANGE GEARS FROM PARK TO REVERSE, I HEAR A ROUGH 'THUD' NOISE FROM THE REAR. I ONLY HAPPENS WHEN I GO IN REVERSE AND IT NEVER HAPPENS WHILE THE ESCAPE IS IN DRIVE WHILE IN MOTION. IT HAPPENS OFTEN HEARING A HARD...
Mileage: 2,000
6 MONTHS AFTER I LEASED THIS CAR, THE REAR POWER WINDOW STOPPED WORKING.DURING THE FIRST 6MONTHS, I NOTICED THAT WHEN I CLOSE THE DOOR, THE REAR WINDOWS SWITCH POWER TURNS OFF. I BELIEVE THERE IS LOOSE WIRES IN THE DRIVER DOOR THAT CAUSES THIS PROBLEM.
Mileage: 5,000
AS I WAS GETTING SOMETHING OUT OF THE TRUNK AREA WHILE STANDING AT THE CENTER REAR BUMPER, THE LIFT HATCH STARTED COMING DOWN ON ITS OWN. IT WAS SO QUIET I DID NOT HEAR IT, AND WHEN I STOOD UP (I'M 5FT 1-77 YR OLD FEMALE, I STOOD STRAIGHT UP AND MY HEAD BANGED INTO THE LID WHICH WAS ON ITS WAY DOWN...
Mileage: 7,300
WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER MY CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, JUMPED THE CURB AND HIT A TREE. THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN FOUND BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I CAN PICK UP THE CAR E...
Mileage: 10,800
MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE BRAKE WAS ON. I OPENED THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE DOOR BEFORE I COULD DO ANYTHING THE CAR STARTED MOVING. THE CAR DOOR KNOCKED ME DOWN AND RAN OVER MY RIGHT FOOT AND LEG. I WAS DRAGGED DOWN MY DRIVE WAY. THE CAR STOPPED AT THE STREET. THE BRAKE WAS STILL ON. EMS T...
Mileage: 1,200
I AM WRITING DUE TO MY CONCERN ABOUT MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW IN MAY 2017. SEPT 8TH ,THE ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY WHEN I BRAKED TO PULL INTO THE PARKING LOT AT WORK..THE MESSAGE ON THE DASH BOARD WAS : MANUAL START REQUIRED SO I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT WITHOUT...
Mileage: 7,000
I AM WRITING DUE TO MY CONCERN ABOUT MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW IN MAY 2017. SEPT 8TH ,THE ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY WHEN I BRAKED TO PULL INTO THE PARKING LOT AT WORK..THE MESSAGE ON THE DASH BOARD WAS : MANUAL START REQUIRED SO I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT WITHOUT...
Mileage: 7,000
I AM WRITING DUE TO MY CONCERN ABOUT MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW IN MAY 2017. SEPT 8TH ,THE ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY WHEN I BRAKED TO PULL INTO THE PARKING LOT AT WORK..THE MESSAGE ON THE DASH BOARD WAS : MANUAL START REQUIRED SO I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT WITHOUT...
Mileage: 7,000
STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING, TWICE!! FIRST TIME MY 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD AND THE WHEEL JUST LOCKED UP AND SHE COULDN'T STEER THE CAR. MY SON WHO WAS WITH HER TOLD HER TO PUT HER HAZARDS ON AND SHUT THE CAR DOWN AND RESTART THE CAR, THAT WORKED BUT HAD IT TOWED ...
Mileage: 10,451
SUV REGULARLY OVERHEATS WHEN ACCELERATING UP HILL IN WARM WEATHER. THE SUV WAS PURCHASED WITH THE LARGEST ENGINE BECAUSE WE LIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS IN WARM CALIFORNIA. WHEN CAR OVERHEATS POWER IS LOST AND WE LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE IN AN EMERGENCY SAFETY CONDITION. THE CAR ALSO RUNS ROUGH AND J...
Mileage: 16,809
SUV REGULARLY OVERHEATS WHEN ACCELERATING UP HILL IN WARM WEATHER. THE SUV WAS PURCHASED WITH THE LARGEST ENGINE BECAUSE WE LIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS IN WARM CALIFORNIA. WHEN CAR OVERHEATS POWER IS LOST AND WE LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE IN AN EMERGENCY SAFETY CONDITION. THE CAR ALSO RUNS ROUGH AND J...
Mileage: 16,809
THERE'S WHEELS UNDERCARROAGE IS RUSTED AND WITHIN 4 MONTHS. I LIVE IN A STATE THAT ISN'T IN THE RUST BELT. I SAW RECALLS FOR THE FORD ESCAPE IN THE RUST BELT FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT APPEARS SOME OF THE VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RUST BELT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AND IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN. WHEN DRIVING T...
Mileage: 5,000
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT 5:30 PM ON 8/11 AND, WHEN I GOT HOME, MY HUSBAND SAW THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN LEAKING OIL AND I WAS LOW ON OIL DESPITE THE FACT THAT I HAD AN OIL CHANGE ONE MONTH PRIOR. WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO THE DEALERSHIP AT 10:45 AM ON 8/12, THE CAR WAS NOT ACCELERATING NORMALLY AN...
Mileage: 13,773
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT 5:30 PM ON 8/11 AND, WHEN I GOT HOME, MY HUSBAND SAW THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN LEAKING OIL AND I WAS LOW ON OIL DESPITE THE FACT THAT I HAD AN OIL CHANGE ONE MONTH PRIOR. WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO THE DEALERSHIP AT 10:45 AM ON 8/12, THE CAR WAS NOT ACCELERATING NORMALLY AN...
Mileage: 13,773
MAKING A NOISE UNDER THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHILE IN MOTION SHORTLY AFTER I FILL THE VEHICLE UP. THE AIR FLOW GOES UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN AND MY CELL PHONE WILL NOT PROGRAM IN
Mileage: 800
I LEASED A NEW 2017 FORD ESCAPE WITH 379 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. WHEN I DROVE THE CAR HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP, IT MADE A CREAKING NOISE BY MY RIGHT EAR WHEN I PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY. I TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER A FEW DAYS AFTER THE NOISE WAS MADE. THE DEALERSHIP AND A FORD ENGINEER TRIED ...
Mileage: 381
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, A WARNING BELL CHIMED AND A "SHIFT TO "P" RESTART ENGINE MANUALLY" MESSAGE DISPLAYED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO THE PARK POSITION AND RESTART THE ENGINE MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TA...
Mileage: 10,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, A WARNING BELL CHIMED AND A "SHIFT TO "P" RESTART ENGINE MANUALLY" MESSAGE DISPLAYED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO THE PARK POSITION AND RESTART THE ENGINE MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TA...
Mileage: 10,000
AT 100 MILES CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE NO WARNING LOST ACCELERATOR PRDAL NO RESPONSE SEWRVICE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY TURN CAR OFF ON SIDE OF THE ROAD RESTARTED DID IT AGAIN AT ABOUT 3800 MILES AND THEN AT ABOUT 11500 MILES. DEALER DOESNT KNOW WHATS WRONG WITH IT. HAD TO TURN CAR OFF AND ON FIND NEUTRAL AN...
AT 100 MILES CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE NO WARNING LOST ACCELERATOR PRDAL NO RESPONSE SEWRVICE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY TURN CAR OFF ON SIDE OF THE ROAD RESTARTED DID IT AGAIN AT ABOUT 3800 MILES AND THEN AT ABOUT 11500 MILES. DEALER DOESNT KNOW WHATS WRONG WITH IT. HAD TO TURN CAR OFF AND ON FIND NEUTRAL AN...
AT 100 MILES CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE NO WARNING LOST ACCELERATOR PRDAL NO RESPONSE SEWRVICE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY TURN CAR OFF ON SIDE OF THE ROAD RESTARTED DID IT AGAIN AT ABOUT 3800 MILES AND THEN AT ABOUT 11500 MILES. DEALER DOESNT KNOW WHATS WRONG WITH IT. HAD TO TURN CAR OFF AND ON FIND NEUTRAL AN...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH OR ABOVE, THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, AND FELT SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOB TOMES FORD (950 S CENTRAL EXPY, MCKINNEY, TX 75070), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE ...
Mileage: 20,000
WHEN BACKING MY VEHICLE I GET A LOUD CLUNK THE FIRST TIME EACH DAY. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO TWO DEALERS WHO ADVISED ME THEY ARE AWARE OF THE NOISE, BUT FORD HAS NOT ADDRESSED THE ISSUE. I FEEL THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. HE MECHANIC WHO WORKED ON MY VEHICLE LAST ADVISED HIS WIFE DRIVES A 2016 ESCAP...
Mileage: 6,000
THE 2.0 ECOBOOST ENGINE IN MY 2017 ESCAPE HAS STALLED TWICE AT LOW SPEEDS. ON 6/18/17 WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE MOVED APPROXIMATELY SIX FEET AND THE ENGINE STALLED IN REVERSE. ON 6/24/17 THE ESCAPE STALLED IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. THE SUV WAS IN DRIVE, MOVED ABOUT TEN FE...
Mileage: 7,480
MY CAR WAS STOPPED ON THE PROPERTY'S DRIVEWAY, TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK. I WAS STANDING OUTSIDE THE CAR, AND AS I OPENED THE DRIVER'S DOOR TO GET IN, THE BOTTOM CORNER OF DOOR GOUGED MY LOWER LEFT LEG AND PEELED BACK A SIGNIFICANT CHUNK OF TISSUE. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, I OBSERVED THAT THIS PIECE...
Mileage: 6,700
CHIME VOLUME LEVEL WHEN POWER LIFT GATE IS OPENING OR CLOSING IS VERY LOW. THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE FOOT ACTIVATED OPEN/CLOSE BEING ACTIVATED UNINTENTIONALLY AND THE LIFT GATE COMING DOWN ON MY HEAD, RESULTING IN A BRUISE AND BUMP FROM THE LATCH. THIS COMPLAINT HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY THE DEALER AND F...
Mileage: 50
MY CAR WAS RUNNING, BUT PLACED IN PARK, AND I WAS RUNNING TO GRAB SOMETHING FROM MY HOME. AFTER I EXITED THE CAR, I NOTICED MY CAR WAS ROLLING DOWN MY SLANTED DRIVEWAY, AND I RAN TO STOP IT. UNFORTUNATELY, THE CAR HIT ME AND RAN ME OVER RESULTING IN A BROKEN ANKLE. I BELIEVE THE CAR SLIPPED OUT OF G...
Mileage: 1,500
MY CAR WAS RUNNING, BUT PLACED IN PARK, AND I WAS RUNNING TO GRAB SOMETHING FROM MY HOME. AFTER I EXITED THE CAR, I NOTICED MY CAR WAS ROLLING DOWN MY SLANTED DRIVEWAY, AND I RAN TO STOP IT. UNFORTUNATELY, THE CAR HIT ME AND RAN ME OVER RESULTING IN A BROKEN ANKLE. I BELIEVE THE CAR SLIPPED OUT OF G...
Mileage: 1,500
MY CAR WAS RUNNING, BUT PLACED IN PARK, AND I WAS RUNNING TO GRAB SOMETHING FROM MY HOME. AFTER I EXITED THE CAR, I NOTICED MY CAR WAS ROLLING DOWN MY SLANTED DRIVEWAY, AND I RAN TO STOP IT. UNFORTUNATELY, THE CAR HIT ME AND RAN ME OVER RESULTING IN A BROKEN ANKLE. I BELIEVE THE CAR SLIPPED OUT OF G...
Mileage: 1,500
A RODENT CHEWED ON THE CABLES TO MY TURBO SENSOR PLUS STARTED CHEWING ON MY OIL PAN COVER. I HAD TO REPLACE MY TURBO SENSOR CABLE BECAUSE MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND LOSE POWER OF MY TURBO. WHICH COST ME OVER 500.00 IN REPAIRS ON A VEHICLE LESS THEN 6MONTHS OLD.
I WAS UNLOADING GROCERIES FROM MY GROCERY CART AT THE REAR OF THE CAR WITH THE TAIL GAIT IN THE UP POSITION, SWINGING FROM THE GROCERY CART TO THE CAR WITH THE HEAVIER ITEMS, WHEN UNKNOWINGLY, MY FEET MUST HAVE ACTIVATED THE GAIT TO START CLOSING. NEXT THING I KNEW, MY HEAD HIT THE GAIT VERY HARD I...
Mileage: 800
MODEL HAS TRANSMISSION THAT HAS NO PROVISION TO OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ALLOWING ENGAGEMENT OF LOWER GEARS TO UTILIZING ENGINE BRAKING. THIS ABILITY IS ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE MOUNTAIN DRIVING WHERE DOWNHILL GRADES, INCLUDING SHARP CURVES, GO ON FOR MILES. FULL DEPENDENCE ON WHEEL BRAKES, WHICH...
Mileage: 3,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH EXITING A RAMP THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COUL...
Mileage: 4,400
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH EXITING A RAMP THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COUL...
Mileage: 4,400
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING, CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE SOUND COULD BE HEARD, BUT THE ORIGIN OF THE SOUND WAS UNDETERMINED. THE DEALER DECLINED TO REPAI...
Mileage: 2,500
SEEMS THAT THE PAINT CHIPS VERY EASILY/// ALSO THE FORD EMBLEM SOMEHOW BROKE // JUST NOTICE CHIPS WHILE WATCHING CAR.
Mileage: 2,300
THE VEHICLE IS MADE WITH RECYCLED AND/OR SOYBEAN BASED PRODUCT WHICH ATTRACT RODENTS, THIS NEW CAR HAS OVER 2000.00 OF RODENT DAMAGE NO ONE NOTIFIED ME ABOUT THIS ISSUE. WE HAVE DONE EVERYTHING WE CAN TO DETER MICE, CHIPMUNKS ETC. 2 OTHER VEHICLES PARKED IN THE SAME GARAGE DO NOT HAVE THIS ISSUE. TH...
Mileage: 5,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ACTIVATING THE AUTOMATIC PARALLEL PARKING ASSIST, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO PARALLEL PARK AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE AUTOMATIC PARALLEL PARKING ASSIST DEACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THER...
Mileage: 150
MY FORD ESCAPE 2017 DEVELOPED HEATING AND A/C PROBLEMS. PURCHASED FORD ESCAPE 2017 ON 08/22/2016. ON 10/13/2016, MORNING, I LEFT HOME ON I-40 EB TOWARD WESTERN NY. I WAS ON THE ROAD ROUGHLY 2-HRS BEFORE I DETECTED BURNING SMELL IN THE CAR. WITHIN MINUTES OF BURNING SMELL, MY FORD ESCAPE 2017 HEATER ...
Mileage: 500
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHAT WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BA...
Mileage: 16,296
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHAT WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BA...
Mileage: 16,296
WIPER ARMS STRIKE BODY ON EITHER SIDE ON RANDOM CYCLE TIMES. DEALER STATES VEHICLE NEEDS WIPER ARMS TIMING ADJUSTED TO PREVENT STRIKING OF THE BODY. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE REPEATED STRIKING OF THE VEHICLE BODY CAN CAUSE THE WIPER BLADE TO FAIL OVER TIME, RESULTING IN DECREASED OR LOST VISI...
Mileage: 4,000
FOLLOW UP TO REPORT 10959814. VEHICLE DEALER WAS ABLE TO REPLICATE PROBLEM WITH DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS. DEALER ADJUSTED LATCHES, NO OTHER CONDITION WITH LATCHES REPORTED TO CUSTOMER AT THIS TIME. REPAIR COMPLETED ON 3/20/17.
WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY THE CAR BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. A WARNING MESSAGE CAME ON ADVISING ME THAT THE AUTO START/STOP WAS NOT WORKING AND I MUST PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY.
Mileage: 9,820
WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY THE CAR BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. A WARNING MESSAGE CAME ON ADVISING ME THAT THE AUTO START/STOP WAS NOT WORKING AND I MUST PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY.
Mileage: 9,820
FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LATCH PERIODICALLY DOES NOT CLOSE - MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SECURELY CLOSE DOOR. SO FAR, IT HAS CORRECTED ITSELF SOMETIMES AFTER ONE OR TWO ATTEMPTS AND OFTEN AFTER MANY MORE. SO FAR, THIS HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN CAR WAS PARKED (NOT YET MOVING). I NOTICED THERE IS A RECALL UNDERW...
Mileage: 300
IN EVENT OF MAIN BRAKE FAILURE, PARKING BRAKE CANNOT BE MANUALLY ENGAGED AS A SECONDARY BRAKING SYSTEM DUE TO INTRODUCTION OF ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE REQUIRING VEHICLE TO BE STOPPED TO ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE. THIS COULD RESULT IN FATALITY IN THE EVENT OF MAIN BRAKE FAILURE. (FYI. I RECENTLY HAD A BR...
Mileage: 250
DOOR LATCH HANDLES ON ALL EXTERIOR DOOR POSITIONS DO NOT RETURN TO THE 'HOME' POSITION, POSSIBLY DUE TO A WEAK OR POORLY ADJUSTED LATCH HANDLE SPRING OR OTHER PART OF THE MECHANISM. WHEN IN THIS POSITION IT IS POSSIBLE TO PUSH THE DOOR OPEN WITHOUT TOUCHING THE RELEASE HANDLE FOR THE DOOR LATCH(ES)...
AUTOSTOP FEATURE ENDANGERS LIVES. I EXPERIENCED AN ALMOST FATAL SAFETY INCIDENT WITH THE AUTOSTOP ENGAGED. I WAS STOPPED, EXITING A PAVED DRIVEWAY ONTO A 2 LANE ROAD. I DECIDED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN ACROSS THE PATH OF A LARGE TRUCK THAT HAD JUST TURNED THE CORNER 300 FT AWAY. THE TRUCK SEEMED ...
Mileage: 250
WHILE DRIVING ON I-81 NORTH IN PA, THE INSIDE LAYER OF THE WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A SMALL CRACK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GLASS. NOTHING HIT THE GLASS. THERE ARE NO CHIPS OR OTHER MARKS. ON MONDAY 2/20/17 I STOPPED AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND SPOKE WITH THE MANAGER. BECAUSE THE CRACK WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE,...
Mileage: 1,535
HAVE NEW 2017 FORD ESCAPE 1.5 ECOBOOST SE 4WD. ONLY 800 MILES ON THE CAR. WHEN TURNING TIGHT TURNS, HEARING A LOUD GRINDING SOUND FROM REAR OF VEHICLE THAT IS NOT PRESENT WHEN TEST DRIVING OTHER NEW 2017 ESCAPES ON THE LOT WITH 4WD. ONLY DOES IT FROM A STOP AND BARELY MOVING, THEN SOUND GOES AWAY. C...
Mileage: 800
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN PARKING AT SLOW SPEED WITH ECO ON. OFTEN SEEN INTO GARAGE WHICH IS SLIGHT INCLINE. AUTOMOBILE STOPS MOVING AND ANY TOUCH OF THE ACCELERATOR CAUSES FAST SURGE REQUIRING VERY QUICK BRAKING. VERY REPEATABLE UNDER SLOW CONDITIONS. SELLING DEALER CHECKED VEHICLE AND REPO...
Mileage: 1,079
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,124.
Mileage: 5,124
I WAS INVOLVED IN A 5 CAR PILE UP ON AN EXPRESS WAY TRAVELING 65 MILES PER HOUR AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. I WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND HAD MULTIPLE CONTUSIONS AND CONCUSSIONS FROM WHIPLASH.
Mileage: 4,100
SEVERAL TIMES AFTER PULLING THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AND GET IN AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN PARKED, THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE HAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION, SO THAT WHEN YOU GET INSIDE AND TRY TO SHUT THE DOOR, THE DOOR DOES NOT LATCH SHUT AND THE DOOR IS NOT SECURELY CLOSED THOUGH YOU M...
Mileage: 500