2018 FORD ESCAPE Engine Problems

my Ford issue had the short block coolant intrusion which has resulted in a blown engine with only 55,000 miles on my car. It is my understanding in 2022, Ford issued a one time no cost repair as they knew they sold cars with a junk engine yet I was never sent the customer satisfaction program letter 21N12 informing me of the potential issue and the one time no cost engine replacement. When I called the Ford customer satisfaction program today, using my VIN they confirmed this as well and mentioned there hasn't been a recall on it to date but possibly sometime in the near future and to save all my maintenance receipts. My engine light had been coming on for quite some time, but my car ran fine so each time I took it to my mechanic no code came up so it was cleared and I drove it. Ford wants me to pay them $12,000.00 to replace the engine because my 7 year extended warranty ended and they will not assist financially. I realize my car is 8 years old but it has low mileage. been well maintained and I don't feel I should have to pay for a new engine as the dealership sold me the car with a defective short block in the first place and never informed me of the potential issue.

Vehicle has overheated twice and left me in stranded in heavy traffic took to dealership to see what’s going on and was told coolant is leaking in cylinder number two and will need long block engine replacement no factory warranty or recall for this issue due to manufacture fault I have a infant granddaughter that has to ride in this car this problem is not anything of my fault at all

The engine failed after only 73,000 miles while I was driving the car. The car lost power suddenly and almost caused me to have an accident. I took the vehicle to the dealer and it requires the entire engine be replaced because of a known engineering defect noted in TSB 19 2346.

Vehicle with 84000 miles has coolant intrusion into cylinders, dealer is saying new engine is needed at $11,000. Vehicle was bought new by owner. This is a known issue from Ford who knew of this issue.

No warning but beginning of the issue with coolant intrusion on the engine: car is currently being looked at for blown head gasket or cracked engine block resulting in $3000+ of repairs. Car only has 75K miles on it. Car is shaking while in park/drive/reverse, making odd bumping noises while going up hill, and not throwing any codes. Upon my research, it states there could be a serious issue with the engine but it is expensive to diagnose and Ford refuses to look at it or diagnose it even though it is a known issue.

I purchased a 2018 Ford Escape from Metropolitan Ford dealership in Eden Prairie, MN on 5/15/2025. The very next day the engine light came on. I called them, made an appointment and brought it in thinking that it was a sensor. They checked it out and tried to charge me $1000 for the fix. I argued with them that I had just bought the car and the should be responsible for fixing it. In end I paid $300 and knew from that point that they would take no responsibility for anything wrong with th car. Fast forward to 12/12/2025 I was driving to work and as soon as I entered the interstate the engine light came on as well as the temperature gage going through the roof. I found that I couldn't accelerate and slowly drove the car off the next exit. I was able to get it to my mechanic right there, where he said I had a slow leak in the coolant and gave me a rough estimate of $1000 possible fix but he couldn't do it then. He advised me to keep the coolant filled and took it out of the "limp" mode so I could drive it. A week later I went out to my car and it was in the "limp" mode again, I had it towed to the nearest service station where they came back with the issue. A coolant intrusion. The engine was no longer functional. I went back to the dealer and they told me it was my problem to deal with and that they had no responsibility to do anything. That's when I found out about the recall that they knew about and ignored and sold me a car that they knew was problematic. I'm hoping to join this class action lawsuit because I'm out $12,000 the largest amount that I ever paid for a car and I don't have a working car. I still owe $5000 on this one. I thought going to a Ford dealership and spending the kind of money I spent would protect me from this exact thing. I'm devastated and really don't know what to do.

I believe coolant got into the cylinders and caused an engine failure. I had to replace the engine on the vehicle at 58000 miles

When starting car, rough idle and engine light turns on. Diagnostic trouble codes show P0300, P0301, and P0304. This engine has a known manufacturing defect by Ford and they have some policies for replacement depending on age and mileage. There is no way to prevent this cracked block issue by consumers as it is a design flaw. Engine coolant seeps through the crack into the cylinders. I'm afraid to continue driving it as it may stall in traffic causing an accident or overheat if coolant gets low causing a fire.

While driving down the interstate the engine light started to flash and the engine started to stutter. It would rev up and down. This incident occurred while traveling at approximately 70mph with no prior warning. We exited the highway as soon as possible and towed the vehicle to a Ford dealership. They performed a diagnostic and found that a spark plug had broken and that there was coolant intrusion in 3 of the 4 cylinders. There were no prior engine warning lights. The only potential prior warning to this was the coolant was low during a oil change performed 2 weeks before. The dealership informed me that total engine failure was imminent and inevitable. The engine would need to be replaced for $13,000. The vehicle broke down approximately 100 miles from home. It is not available for inspection as bringing it home was cost prohibitive. I've already sold the car to a wrecking company, Peddle, LLC. The car broke down on 12-12-25. The mileage at the time of the breakdown was 74315. This was recorded at the Ford dealership. Car maintenance was up to date and routinely performed.

Engine coolant intrusion, confirmed by local mechanic and with Ford dealer technician over the phone.

Cracked Cylinder Block - Coolant Intrusion

In November 2024 lost acceleration light popped on the dashboard service now. Was found to have a bad turbo full turbo replacement done July 2025 driving on the highway slow down behind a semi went to pass them. Gas pedal went all the way to the floor would not accelerate Pulled over checked all fluids. Everything was fine. Got back on the road then check engine and oil light came on immediately pulled over checked oil. There was no oil in the car, even though it had been full when I checked fluids put oil in let the car run and cycle through for a while. Oil light went off Got back on the road in half a mile oil light came back on and then stopped driving the vehicle has been sitting at a dealership for five months dealership changed turbo did not do oil change as mandatory part of the replacement. They then drove vehicle now the engine is blown. Was dangerous to myself and my daughters who were in the car losing acceleration on Highway two times. Bad Ford parts or bad mechanic work?

My 1.5L engine in my 2018 ford escape has a coolant leak which is a known problem in these cars according to the internet. There was a CSP from ford (19B37) which I did January 3, 2020 which is supposed to stop this from happening My ca does not qualify for CSP 21N12 according to ford because it is for 84k miles or 7 years. My car has 95k miles but is still in the 7 years but they refuse to help. They have told me to pay for repairs and then submit receipts “IF” there is a recall issued I have just been getting the run around from everyone at ford from customer relations to service departments

coolant intrusion Issues leading to engine failure messages and head gaskets issues

TEMPERATURE GAUGE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND TEMPERATURE SHOT UP TO RED LINE. WAITED ON SIDE OF ROAD FOR 20 MINUTES TO COOL DOWN THEN RETSARTED AND DROVE 10 MINUTES BACK TO MY WORK AND TEMP GAUGE REMAINED IN NORMAL TEMP AREA. EXPLAINED TO MY MECHANIC AT WORK..HE CHECKED IT OUT AND SAID IT WAS COOLANT INTRUSION PROBLEM AND ENGINE WAS PROBABLY SHOT.

Engine small block cracked causing 2nd cylinder to fill with coolant causing error code related to misfire. Have been told this is a known issue with no recall notice. Ford dealership has confirmed this issue.

My car/engine is in need of a head gasket replacement at least if not a new engine based on significant coolant intrusion and malfunctioning. Over a short period of time, the coolant tank was almost nearly drained and the engine started misfiring which lead to shop visits and investigation. Coolant was found in the cylinders and currently it is needing multiple thousands of dollars in repairs due to what mechanics are telling me is a know issue though not a recall for my case (up to 84K miles its covered under an extended warranty but not at 100k like mine). My safety was not necessarily put at risk, though this seems to be a highly common issue I believe Ford needs to reimburse customers for based on the known issue and significant numbers of vehicles this has affected. There were no warnings prior to this event that I would be out an entire engine and I would like this to go on record to show Ford is not doing their due diligence or what is right.

To whom this concerns: My name is [XXX] and I’m writing this on the behalf of my wife [XXX] , but her last name was [XXX] years ago. My wife purchases a 2018 Ford Escape. Car was working completely fine and there were no problems. As time went on, we had to take our vehicle to Jordan Ford where the car was purchased. The issue with the car was something called Engine intrusion. We took it to Jordan Ford, and they told is this needed to be fixed. The cost was around 5,000 which was a lot for this. Then we found out that this vehicle had a recall on it for the exact same issue that we were having. Looking at the recall, it said that we had to give them this by a certain date. We were too late on that date so the recall could not be honored. We called Ford and told them about the problem with the vehicle and they were willing to knock the price down. I told them that is not fair that we must pay for a problem that is a recall. We did not get the car fixed and they knew about it. Now, it looks like our Ford Escape has the exact same issue, but now they are saying that we must pay over 8,000 to replace the short block because it’s over-heating. Well, we found out that this car was purchased after the recall was in motion and we were not told about it. It is not fair that this vehicle has had this many problems and Ford knew about it. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Coolant loss with no visible leaks; idling roughly and misfiring Mechanic stated that coolant loss and appears to have intruded into the cylinders

My vehicle stooped running. I scheduled maintenance at Metro Ford. According to the diagnostic test completed at Metro Ford, there were powertrain issues. This diagnosis also appears on my Ford Motor Pass app. According to the service department at Metro Ford, coolant was leaking into the engine and that a new water pump and battery needs to be installed to get the car back running. We complied with the cost ($2,400 this included new water pump and battery) and 30 days later the car stopped running again. The car was towed back to Metro Ford and we were told that the engine is dead and that a new diagnostic check will need to be done with an additional $410 on top of the $2,400 which was paid to get the water pump and other items fixed previously. We were never informed that the engine will need to be replaced after the first diagnostic check. That information should have been told first since you are running the same check that now tells you the engine is dead.

Check engine light came on, took it promptly for service and was told coolant leaked into the cylinders and I need a new motor. Ford told me this is s a common issue and to report it to Ford for assistance in repair as it is a known issue.

The vehicle experienced a catastrophic engine failure due to a known defect in Ford’s 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine (coolant intrusion into the cylinders). The component that failed was the engine itself, specifically internal cylinder damage caused by coolant leaking into combustion chambers. The vehicle is in my possession and available for inspection upon request. The failure created a serious safety risk. Prior to the engine failure, the vehicle began stalling at low speeds, idling roughly, losing power, and the check-engine light came on. The stalling occurred while driving, which could have caused an accident in traffic. The engine ultimately became inoperable. The issue was evaluated and confirmed by an independent repair facility: Dobbs Tire & Auto in Eureka, MO, on September 18, 2025. They diagnosed complete engine failure and stated it was consistent with the widely reported coolant-intrusion defect affecting this engine type. Replacement cost was quoted at approximately $11,000. The vehicle has NOT been inspected directly by Ford, but the defect is documented in Ford’s own Technical Service Bulletin (TSB 22-2229). According to the TSB and Ford’s internal guidance, coolant intrusion can cause misfires, stalling, and eventual engine seizure. The mileage at failure (110,764) placed the vehicle outside the limited mileage window in which Ford sometimes performs goodwill replacements. Before failure, the warning indicators included: • Check engine light illuminating • Intermittent stalling • Rough idle • Noticeable loss of power These symptoms began within only a few weeks of purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle is currently inoperable. It cannot be driven safely and cannot be titled due to additional issues with the title that were discovered afterward.

This car has a known issue with the engine. Coolant leaking into cylinder 3 Caused by faulty design. This leak causes a cylinder misfire. And the coolant leak can cause the whole motor to seize. Reputable mechanics state the engine needs to be replaced after only 50,000 miles.

The contact's wife owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 40-45 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the head gasket was blown. Upon further research, the contact related the failure to an undisclosed recall; however, the model year was not included. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

Mileage: 124,000

Any ford car with the Eco boost 2.0 motor could have coolant intrusion causing the car to miss fire, burn coolant and overheat. this is not only bad for the environment but also dangerous for the roads. How many of these cars are on the roads and could cause traffic and or accidents? This problem is noticed by ford but not recalled TSB 22-2229

My 2018 Ford Escape SE is on its SECOND engine and has started with coolant intrusion AGAIN. The same issue has doomed the same car twice.

My 2018 Ford Escape equipped with a 1.5L ecoboost engine purchased new with 33,000 miles, experienced overheating, white smoke from the exhaust and extreme vibration which became undriveable. It was towed to a Ford dealer who determined it had coolant in the sparkplug holes and the engine would need to be replaced. There was no previous problem or check engine light until the event. There was a Customer Satisfaction Program 19B37 dated May, 2020 identifying the possibility of this problem which required the Ford dealer to perform a reprogramming to prevent the coolant from leaking into the engine. This was performed by a Ford dealer in October 6, 2020. Ford has determined that my vehicle is out of warranty.

Known coolant intrusion issue causes coolant to ruin the engine from the inside. Ford is unfairly denying their own program to remedy the situation for desperate customers.

The engine was replaced under the customer satisfaction program due to the known broken head gasket issue causing catastrophic engine failure. Now, the flex plate is cracked, also a known issue related to the engine replacement. Two major catastrophic repair issues within 9 months. There were no check engine lights. The safety issue is clear. Ford needs to acknowledge and address the issues to protect their customers.

My 2018 Ford Escape titanium is leaking coolant into the cylinder's. This is a known issue affecting the Ecoboost engine and is not a sign of wear and tear. Code: p0316, p0302. NHTSA should investigate these issues. The warranty may be expired but in good faith this should be covered by the manufacturer. A Ford mechanic mentioned the cost of $7500 to $10000 for this repair which is a cost I cannot afford. My vin is: [XXX] Thank you! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The 2018 Ford Escape Titanium had to replace the engine because engine coolant was seeping into the engine block. The mechanic stated head gaskets were leaking coolant into the spark plugs. I was losing coolant from the reservoir, engine light was on. The mechanic stated this could become a safety hazard if the engine overheated while driving car would completely die and stall. The mechanic stated this has been a problem Ford has known and has now replaced this engine, and the only remedy for this is to replace it with a new engine. miles 119,600. Ford has not responded to my complaint. I replaced the engine at a cost of 8600.00

2018 ford escape eco boost 2.0L. 72K miles Notified of Code P0303. Engine started missing. Findings coolant intrusion into the cylinders. Was told it was a casting issue of the block manufacturing and engine would need replacing. Notified ford for assistance to repair known issue and was denied. Safety concerns due to a design flaw in the open engine block, which can lead to head gasket failure and other coolant-related issues. Yes confirmed by auto repair shop with scope and provided pictures of moisture in the combustion chamber.

A certified shop diagnosed my car as having coolant intrusion in the engine. The engine is the 1.5L Eco Boost. I am getting the run around from the dealership and Ford Corporation. This is a major safety defect that is known and has been reported. This happened quickly and I am now without a vehicle. This is a major safety defect in the engine that Ford manufactured and Ford is very well aware of.

Head gasket went bad, leaked coolant into the engine, cracked cylinder 1

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he and one of his friends observed white smoke coming from the tailpipe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #2. The spark plugs, coil pack, and valve cover gasket were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred four days later, and the check engine warning light illuminated with the message "Engine Fault - Service Now" message was displayed. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Mileage: 96,000

Our family has been on the middle of the highway when the Escape has just shut off. We here in Charleston, WV are not the only ones with this issue. We have contacted FORD multiple times on this. The engine failure about 6-7 years ago was the start. Coolant leaking into the cylinder, which is a service bulletin not a recall, prompted the engine to be extensively repaired or replace. Then after this nothing was ever the same. Todd Judy Ford which has been through a rebrand because of all the bad business here in Charleston WV has been since renamed to Downtown Ford, was made aware of every issue along the way. FORD stopped helping, dealership doesn't care. This was a major issue that caused our family's Ford Escape to just stop in the middle of driving in traffic. My wife could have been killed. The electrical and the engine in a severe issue on this year, make and model. Please do something. They have millions of issue with this specific engine and this model and will do nothing. Someone needs to stop them!

06/2025: vehicle overheated approximately 10 times. One time, on 06/24/2025, we were traveling back home. The vehicle overheated and went into limp mode while traveling on a main highway. We were almost hit in the back end, with 3 children in the back, by a semi truck at 10:00 at night. The vehicle would not move faster than 10 miles an hour all of a sudden, with no way to move out of the way fast. It would continue overheating and going in limp mode for months. Then at the end of July 2025, we were traveling in South Carolina. On Kings Highway, or state rt. 17, it just all of a sudden went into limp mode from overheating with absolutely no warning. I had to carefully move to a parking lot of a Home Depot. Luckily they had antifreeze. I slowly filled it back up. Later that week, it did the same thing. This car is dangerous! I have spoken to Ford Customer Service. they told me there was no problem. I recently had a mechanic look at it. He said that there is coolant in the cylinder 2. It has caused damage, possibly, to the head. It is in a constant miss in cylinder 2, and others. The original owner, I believe, knew what was wrong and sold it to us without telling us. I have put over 10 gallons of coolant through this vehicle in the 7 months we have owned it.

coolant loss with no visible external leak, a sweet smell from the exhaust, and bubbling or gurgling in the coolant reservoir after startup. There is a KNOWN issue ongoing regarding customer satisfaction program 21N12

Check engine light comes on, and car starts to overheat. Took it to Auto Zone, I was told it’s misfiring and he noticed the coolant has a leak, coolant intrusion into the engine.

On the way home from work my 2018 Ford Escape began to drive roughly. The car engine would rev up to 3 then immediately down to 2, and felt like it would stop. I took it to Mac Haik Ford in DeSoto TX where I purchase my vehicle and got a diagnostic done. It ready, Coolant has leaked into the engine and the short block would need to be replaced at $14,000.00

Check Engine Light appeared, and car seemed to sputter and had an odd chemical smell. Brought to mechanic who scanned PCM and found 3 misfire codes (P0300, O0301, P0316). They removed 1 spark plug and inspected cylinder and found it to be wet. Block test was performed, and fluid was found to be coolant. Engine head gasket requires replacement as well as repair or replacement of cylinder. Mechanic suggested seeking support from dealership to have the issue fixed because this is a known issue. A simple internet search confirmed that this make and model (2018 Ford Escape 4 Cyl Ecoboost) has this issue and it is well known and documented. Ford coolant intrusion is a known problem and design flaw. The service manager at the Flood Ford in Narraganset said that since there are no recalls and the warranty on the car has expired there is nothing that they can do as far as monetary support or compensation. They quoted a $9000 repair price. The manager then suggested speaking to Ford Customer Service directly. I spoke to a service rep followed by a supervisor (Reggie) at Ford Customer Service who both told me that there was nothing they could do because there were no active recalls or active customer service programs. The rep at Ford did tell me that CSP 19B37 was done on the vehicle in 2020, prior to my purchase. I was not told of this upon purchase or made aware in any way of a coolant issue. This issue causes major damage to the vehicle and is a safety risk.

CEL is on -- hard time getting vehicle to start up after getting gas - once is running has a "shake to it" for a few seconds then stables Would this be a potential cover? March 30, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10137114 COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE NHTSA ID Number: 10137114 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47203 Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

coolant leak into cylinders caused misfire in cylinder 1. coolant low with no visible leaks . Ford has issued tsb of this known issue. Ford is now doing diagnostic testing. ford just confirmed my engine has the leaking problem.

Started with an engine light coming on, when checked with scan it said misfire in cylinder 2. Was using coolant usually high and when pressure tested it was said to be leaking coolant into engine.

It started with engine light coming on, engine was starting to run rough when started. I noticed the car was using more coolant than usual also. when scanned and pressure tested it was found to be misfiring in cylinder 2 and coolant was leaking into engine. by this point the vehicle is smoking also. It was decided the car should not be driven at this point.

My 2018 Ford escape has the 1.5 liter ecoboost engine which is well documented to have a coolant intrusion issue into the cylinders resulting in the vehicle needing a new engine. The check engine light came on last week and started to run roughly. I brought the vehicle to my local Ford dealership in Belleview Fl today 11/03/25. I payed for a diagnostic test which found 2 codes po302 and po316 and found coolant in cylinder #2. The result: will need to replace engine. My vehicle has 144k miles and therefore the original manufactured warranty has expired. Ford quoted me approximately $14,000 for a new engine/labor.

They KNOW the headgasket will eventually bust and they don’t tell you, it needs to be recalled because now I don’t have a vehicle when it was built to blow. The headgasket doesn’t have enough space or something and it causes coolant leaks, they have a whole procedure on replacing it because they know they messed up but only if you’re less than 84k miles!

Have had to have many sparks plug replaced, coolant needs replaced frequently, hesitating, hard start, blue smoke from exhaust, chugging, stalling, check engine light on. Two different mechanics have told me that coolant is leaking into cylinders causing engine failure. I purchased this vehicle new, and only owner. Have had to have transmission replaced as well. Costs estimate about 10k to replace motor. This has been happening since 100k miles.

Experience misfire + engine issues that resulted in white smoke coming out from my exhaust. When brining it into the shop it is apparently a common known issue with Ford Escapes from 2017-2019 where coolant leaks into the motor from a while in the short block. The short block requires $9000 to be replaced. When doing my research Ford released a customer survey back in 2022 that I did not receive where they acknowledged the issue and offered to replace. But since I did not receive this letter I did not get the opportunity to and now am out a car that I still owe money on. Why is this not legally required to be a recall?

Engine light came on. It came up as misfire cylinder 3 needing spark plugs/Ignition coil so I made an appointment to get that fixed. On my way to my appointment today, the “engine overheating stop vehicle” warning came on. Turns out this is the known coolant intrusion into the engine block problem that has caused the engine to crack and now needs replaced. Called Ford customer service and just like what they are telling everyone else, there is nothing they can do to help. Yes it’s a known problem by Ford but they will not fix it because my car does not meet mileage criteria. It has 130,000 miles.

My motor had to be replaced due to coolant intrusion. Now my transmission has to be replaced as well. It was definitely faulty. I have letters from the Ford dealership that worked on my car and put the new motor in. It was caused by coolant intrusion.

I bought a 2018 Ford escape with the 1.5 eco boost. The car only has 74280 miles on it, and the engine coolant was low. I filled it up, and had my daughter drive the car to her home, and asked her to check it. It was just a little lower than I filled it, so she was going to monitor the level. On her way to a friends the warning for, "High engine temperature" (not the exact message) came on. She pulled it over to the side of the road, and I had her tow the vehicle to her friends house. Now it appears there is an issue with the water pump, and the engine not holding a vacuum in the cooling system. I researched this issue on line, and found Ford has an issue with this particular year due to the engine cooling system design between the cylinders. She is NOT able to afford a new engine. This is with out a doubt a FORD recall issue. What can I do to get this covered by FORD? Thanks for your help. [XXX] [XXX] I do not have the towing receipt, but can get it from my daughter. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

To whom it may concern, I am writing to express my deep frustration regarding a serious issue with my Ford vehicle. My vehicle recently displayed code P0302 – Misfire Cylinder 2, which has been diagnosed as coolant intrusion into the cylinder. The recommended repair is a replacement long block, along with new hardware and seals. This is a known issue with certain Ford engines — one that Ford previously covered under warranty or service campaigns prior to 2023. My vehicle has fewer than 60,000 miles, yet it has suffered a major engine failure clearly tied to a manufacturing defect. Ford and even U.S. government agencies are aware of this widespread issue. Unfortunately, Ford is now refusing to take responsibility for a defect they have long known about. It’s extremely disappointing to see such disregard for loyal customers. This experience has completely eroded my trust in Ford. It’s clear why so many Americans are turning to foreign manufacturers — companies that take accountability and fix known problems instead of ignoring them. I will never purchase a Ford again, and I will be sharing my experience so that others are aware of how these issues are being handled.

Our 2018 ford escape was experiencing rough idle with no indicator light. Left work one day and the engine light came on. I took it to a local shop they read the computer and said that we had low coolant levels and that we have coolant intrusion into cylinders and needed a new short block. This is a well known defect in these motors.This poses a great safety risk to the automobile as the engine can seize going down the road making the automobile totally inoperable. The 2018 escape was taken to the ford dealer, the dealership applied for financial assistance with the repair and we were denied by Ford. The escape had 63,500 miles at the time of failure. We paid for repair out of our pockets. It cost us 5,272.01. This is a huge expense for us considering so few miles on the motor. This Escape is out of warranty, but this is a defect and should be recalled.

My understanding is that ford knew about flaws in there 1.5 and 2.0 economist engines. I am experiencing the problems that have been experienced from the 2018 ford escape.

Coolant intrusion due to faulty manufactured engine. Which they are well aware of and won’t do anything to help fix an issue that many people are dealing with. Getting quoted over $12000 to for a new engine.

The small block of my engine needs to be replaced. Ford has told me that it is a known problem and that is why they extended the powertrain warranty to 85,000 miles because of it. My car has 125,000 miles on it so I was told they can’t do anything. I don’t understand why, if this is a KNOWN problem with this car, why I should have to pay for it because I took good care of it so it didn’t happen until 125,000 miles. This should be a recall. I have an incident claim at ford because of this. I spent $4000 already trying to fix it before finding out it was the small block the whole time and it’s going to cost $78000.

I drive a 2018 Ford Escape with only 73,000 miles. Engine misfiring upon startup and check engine light caused me to immediately take my car to the mechanic. They diagnosed my vehicle with a coolant leak into cylinder 3 in my engine and a crack in the engine head. This is a known issue in my year/make/model which has affected enough consumers that it is pending class action lawsuit. If I continue to drive my car in the state it is in, without spending 7-8k repairing this issue, it is likely to be a hazard to myself and any drivers around should my engine overheat and sustain greater damage while on the road.

The engine is leaking coolant into cylinder 2. Ford dealership on October 1, 2025, confirmed this and has recommended a long block engine replacement due to warping of internal engine parts. No overheating of engine as of yet. Engine warning lamp did illuminated once indicating an engine misfire per code reader. Warning lamp was a few months before dealership diagnosed the problem as a bad engine. Vehicle has 97,048 miles and has been very well taken care of with records showing all routine scheduled maintenance.

Early May 2025 the check engine light came on. Had towed to my mechanic 95 miles away (I live remotely), they changed the spark plugs. Within one week the check engine light came on a, took to a local garage (inside the national park where my residence is) and they chaned the spark plugs again. The nect week I heard my coolant system making noises (it never made this before), checked and refilled fluids, but it continued and tye check engine light came on again. Had it towed to my mechanic again. They advised me the headgasget blew and the coolant system went with it. Had to pay to have it towed to my home.

2018 Ford Escape. Purchased in 2021with 31,000 miles. vehicle has been maintained in compliance with all Ford standards. at 62,000 miles engine light came on, car slowed to less than 8 miles an hour almost immediately. Was told computer went into some type of safety mode. took to a Ford dealership was told that there was a coolant intrusion into cyl 2 . I was told by the technician that this was a somewhat common issue in these vehicles due to poor engine design. Entire engine would need to be replaced for $13K. Obviously, the safety issue is the car automatically going into a safety mode. If I had been on a highway the immediate stall could have caused a major accident. Thankfully i was on a low travelled road. Researching these issue it looks like there are thousands of buyers with the same problems happening within months of purchase to years, time and mileage doesn't seem to matter. There are tens of thousands of these vehicles still on the road like a ticking timebomb

Coolant intrusion due to bad engine built. I was driving and the car stated it was overheating. Had to hurry and pull over on a highway with my children in the car. Started smelling like something was burning. I had just had a full work up on my car in July. No warning lights on my vehicle. It’s currently at a ford dealership and they will not cover the costs for a new engine which is needed.

Coolant leak into the engine causing engine failure. This is a known problem with the 1.5 turbo engine in this model vehicle. Automobile is now undriveable and entire engine must be replaced.

Ford Recall 21N12 – Coolant Intrusion Issue Affected Vehicles: Ford Escape (2017–2019) built between 9/17/15 – 4/9/19 Ford Fusion (2017) built between 10/1/15 – 10/16/15 Ford Fusion (2017–2019) built between 10/6/15 – 6/10/19 Issue: Coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders, causing engine misfires. I am writing regarding my 2018 Ford Escape, which falls within the production window affected by recall 21N12. My vehicle is in excellent condition with low mileage (87,050 miles). In August, I experienced a noticeable engine shutter and took the vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer. After inspection, the dealer confirmed that the engine was affected by the known coolant intrusion issue and that the solution required a complete engine block replacement — quoted at $11,000. Unfortunately, I was informed that my vehicle falls just outside Ford’s extended warranty coverage (7 years or 84,000 miles) for this issue. I find this extremely disappointing, as this is a known manufacturing defect that affects a broad range of vehicles, and Ford has chosen to draw an arbitrary line, rather than taking full responsibility for all impacted vehicles. I contacted Ford’s customer service and complaint department both by phone and in writing. Despite my explanation and supporting documentation, Ford refused to offer any assistance or goodwill resolution, citing only that I was beyond the mileage and time limits. It is extremely frustrating that my vehicle — well within the affected build range and with relatively low miles — is now undrivable for over six weeks due to a defective engine, and Ford will not take accountability for an issue they are fully aware of. It is particularly disheartening to see Ford invest in expanding its world headquarters in Dearborn while choosing not to stand behind their products or support loyal customers who are left with major repair bills for known defects.

Check-engine light came on, error code showed misfire on cylinder 2. A couple months later, high engine temperature warning came on. Took it to a mechanic and said the coolant was completely empty, and there were over 1500 hydrocarbons in the cooling system. A full engine replacement is the only true fix due to a defect in the engine itself. Mechanic stated they had seen a few of these in the past, and pointed to Bulletin # 22-2322, which discusses the coolant issue.

The exhaust started emitting white smoke with an off smell upon cranking. We took it to a mechanic, and it is likely it is coolant intrusion into the engine block. The burning coolant is likely causing the white smoke. The check engine light has not come on even after the white smoke started. So, far there doesn't appear to be a safety issue, and coolant level is checked periodically. No person or entity has inspected the vehicle other than the mechanic. The concern is that coolant intrusion is not normal, and the coolant level will always be dropping. I don't believe this issue is conducive to long-term operation of the vehicle.

The car was serviced in 8/2022 after warning light came on leaving wife stranded while on nursing call. Towed to Ford dealership. Changed spark plugs @ 40,000 miles. Same issue repaired at local shop in 5/2025 @ 86,000 miles. Same issue @ 92,000 miles 9/2025. Diagnosed by Ford dealer to be coolant intrusion. Ford refuses to correct. This engine has known defects and has stopped in traffic which is a possible safety hazard.

Check engine light came on and started running rough and shaking at times. Took to dealership who found P0302 code. They performed a number of tests and eventually used a boroscope to inspect Cylinder 2 and found severe coolant intrusion. They advised engine replacement…for over $11,000. I see this is a common problem for Ford Escapes.

Engine failing due to coolant intrusion. I never received a recall notice. I was unaware of the possible issue. Ford refused to complete the repair as I missed the mileage deadline. I was unable to take advantage of the repair.

Coolant leak caused car to overheat and engine failure

I started to lease the car Aug 18 2025 that day before even leaving the maintenance guy was like oh yeah let me go ahead and clear that light off for you check engine light said it was fixed . I never thought too much of it since it is my first time leasing a car . I drove it three times and on the very next time I turned it off ran in side some where and came out and it acted like it didn't want to start I finally got it started I went home over the next couple of days it just started to get worse and worse I took it to O'Reilly's and had them to look it up the first time they said ma'am there's no check engine light on I left aggravated I didnt no what wad going on wnd why it hadn't popped up well the next day it popped up finally I took it back in the printed me a paper stating it was misfiring bad and it was cylinders 1 and 3 so I went to the dealership where I got it from the said come back in like a week they were busy so I waited a week and they supposebly fixed well the very next day it started up again same thing misfiring went to O'Reilly they said the same thing misfiring in the cylinders . So I went back again told them it was doing again and it was rough idling and he says to bring it back the next week we'll it broke down before I took it back in the morning it broke down I left my house and went down to go Mart when I got back in the car and started it a little thing popped up on the dash said high engine temp shut down safely .. at the time I thought was over heating I looked at the coolant it was good so I let it sit there for like almost a hr and started it said the same thing I took it over beside gomart where my friend lives and parked it there to wait for a few hours and it popped up again and I went to turn it around for when the towing truck came it had lost all of its power .

I have a blown head gasket. Ford is willing to do nothing, and this is a known issue with this engine.

Earlier this year the check engine light came on in my Escape. My mechanic informed me that a sensor detected a coolant leak in a cylinder head. They replaced the sensor and addressed other issues with the specific cylinder. Three months later, the check engine light came on for the same issue. This time my mechanic replaced the cylinder gasket head. Ten days later, the light came on again. Now my mechanic is replacing my engine. Although I have a 2 liter engine, Ford had a campaign to replace the engines on the 1.5 liter engine [XXX] ) and have a service bulletin (22-2229) for multiple vehicles with the same issue. I know I'm past the end date of my warranty but ultimately paying out $9k to replace an engine on a decently maintained vehicle at 37k miles seems in appropriate. This issue ultimately causes engine failure. I'm one of many that tried to address the issue immediately, but how many people cannot or do not take their vehicle in on time and experience an engine failure while driving? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Engine failure due to coolant intrusion design defect that Ford DID NOT pay for it. Even though, since Match 1, 2025, there have been over 320 complaints regarding this issue. NHTSA should communicate to Ford, these vehicles should be recalled!

I have a 2018 Ford Escape 1.5L EcoBoost purchased on 2/2/18. On 9/17/25, after starting the car I noticed that it idled very rough when I put it in gear, but drove fine afterward. This behavior continued to happen over the next week when I also noticed strong smelling white exhaust/smoke coming from the car while I was still in the garage. On 9/23/25 the Service Engine Soon light came on shortly after I started driving. I took the car in for diagnostic testing to my Ford dealer on 9/25/25 and the coolant intrusion issue was identified with codes P0302 and P0316. Because I will not be replacing the engine long block (quoted at $10,570 + tax)--the car is past even the Ford extended warranty of 7yr/84,000mi with 85,721 miles when diagnosed--I was told I need to watch the coolant, that I can drive the car, but that the engine will eventually burn out. I was referred to TSB 22-2322 to read more about the problem, but no fix was offered. With no resolution, this Escape is a timebomb that will eventually experience total engine failure and/or engine fire.

There is coolant intrusion that is a known issue with this model. Coolant is leaking into cylinder 1, which has damaged the engine.

I’ve seen others report on the same issues and hopefully this brings something up for a recall. At first it was a misfire in the engine, and oil getting into the spark plugs. Then coolant leaking. Then overheating. I looked into the codes and took it into the shop and it’s going to cost me 8-12,000 to fix due to the same issue that other people all seem to be having.

Check engine light came on and car started to shake. Took to Ford dealership and they said the coolant leaked into the engine. If I was driving, something bad could've happened.

Known issue with coolant system. Car is overheating and caused a problem with my engine block. It is a known issue with these vehicles. Ford did a customer satisfaction program (21N12) to fix it for free but only up to 7 years or so many miles. The problem is that I wasn't made aware that this could ever possibly be an issue so how was I supposed to get it fixed with no knowledge of the problem. Now I'm having to pay out of pocket to get it fixed because of Ford's poor design and lack of care for their shoddy product. Fixing this issue will cost thousands, not to mention having to miss work because my car overheated. Which could possibly end up getting me fired. Ford needs to be held accountable for selling poorly made product and not even helping when it falters. My family and I have purchased Ford vehicles for decades but this will probably be the last of that tradition if they can't even be responsible for their own mistakes.

So this morning as soon as I started my 2018 Ford escape up and instantly temp gauge went to hot and threw up a sign stating high temp. Safely stop . I turned it off . And I started googling what was happening and upon doing some searching I started seeing multiple people complaining about the same things that I have going on as well with their 2018 Ford escape having the same problem with their spark plugs and coil packs also they said that they have misfiring in certain cylinders which mine have been in 1 and 3 some of theirs were 2 and 3 also read that the coolant system could be faulty and leaking ( which makes sense on after the car was turned off from driving the night before I heard bubbling sounds and what sounded like a faucet leaking water ) and the leaking could be making it go into where the spark plugs go into . And it could damage the engine. Also I had white smoke that came out of the tail pipe two or three times and it also spoke about the coolant making it's way to the head gasket possibly and all these that I've have read online are just like what ive have been having problems with and identical for the last week or two.and there are quite a bit of people on the Internet complaining these same events going on and no body has found and or not reported of finding any solutions to the problems .

Sudden loss of compression on a cylinder lead to loss of all power and engine failure on the highway. A Google search reported this as a known issue with the 1.5L turbos in the 2017-2019 model year Escapes. I took my car in to the Ford dealership and was instructed to open a claim with Ford Corporate and to request financial assistance for an engine replacement. Ford is very well aware of this issue where the engines suddenly pull all the coolant into the engine and cause engine failure. Ford has been offering financial assistance to replace these engines apparently trying to avoid a recall. At the local Ford dealership, this is such a known issue that they are keeping a long block and short block in stock at all times.

I was crossing the road and the suv just stopped. I’m stuck in the middle of a busy road. Luckily I had help to get the car across. The SUV would not start up again.

Coolant leaking into engine. Check engine light on. Codes p0302, p0316, u0140. I was told by the ford dealership that ran codes that the only correction for the issue is a full long block replacement.

My 2018 Ford Escape 1.5L Ecoboost experience rough starts for about a week. Then on the highway the engine temperature gage shot all the way to hot, the check engine light began flashing, and the vehicle started rumbling. We parked and had the vehicle towed. The mechanic diagnosed the problem as coolant intrusion into the cylinder. It has cracked the engine block. This issue is known to be a problem by Ford. The dealership mechanic knew what the problem just from the make, model, and year. Ford released a letter to all dealerships to attempt a computer repair in 2022, apparently to buy time as they knew there were going to be issues as these vehicles aged. The letter suggests that Ford and the Dealers are to contact anyone who purchased these vehicles. We were not contacted. We have contacted Ford and their customer service representatives say that Ford has a Customer Satisfaction Program, 21N12, in place to fix these vehicles, but it "is not attached to our VIN" and there is nothing they can do. When you ask for a supervisor, they call from a Toll Free Number after 8:00pm and tell you the same thing. "That program isn't attached to your VIN" and there is nothing they can do about it.

While accelerating onto a 70 mph highway via an on-ramp, my vehicle suddenly began to misfire severely, resulting in a dramatic loss of power. It was unable to climb the incline. I immediately activated the emergency flashers, but vehicles approaching from behind at highway speeds were forced to brake abruptly and swerve to avoid a collision. Fortunately, I was able to safely exit via the next off-ramp. During the misfire, the check engine light began flashing on the dashboard. A few months prior, a warning light appeared at startup. Diagnostic code P0302 indicated a misfire in Cylinder 2 during the first 1,000 revolutions. The recommended fix was to replace the spark plugs and ignition coils. I had all spark plugs replaced, and the plug in Cylinder 2 was notably fouled. I also topped off the coolant at that time. Approximately a month later, I checked the coolant again and found it nearly depleted. I refilled it, but there were no visible signs of leakage—no smoke, and the oil appeared normal. Then came the highway incident. Afterward, a mechanic diagnosed a significant coolant leak into Cylinder 2 using a scope. A new $12k engine(w/labor) is required! Further research revealed this is a well-documented and chronic issue tied to a manufacturing defect in Ford’s 1.5L EcoBoost engines (and others). Numerous class action lawsuits have been filed, and Ford previously issued bulletin 21N12 for a one-time repair—now discontinued. Ford is fully aware of this defect. I am grateful that the vehicles behind me were able to avoid a crash, and that I am here today to share this experience. Every mechanic I consulted confirmed that this issue is widely known, and expressed frustration that Ford has not taken responsibility.  Why must we wait for a catastrophic event or loss of life before Ford acknowledges the severity of this defect? Recently, Ford recalled a backup camera—yet faulty engines that can fail at highway speeds receive no such action. Lives are at risk!

Vehicle: 2018 Ford Escape SEL, 1.5L EcoBoost engine, purchased new from Town East Ford. Engine failure due to coolant intrusion — known Ford defect previously covered under Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12. on 06 Mar 2020, I had Customer Satisfaction Program 19B37 performed on my 2018 Ford Escape SEL (1.5L EcoBoost engine) as instructed by Ford. Despite that repair, on 19 August 2025 coolant leaked into my engine and caused the engine block to crack. Ford acknowledged this exact defect and issued Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12 to replace affected engines. However, that program expired in November 2022. When I contacted Ford corporate, I was told my repair would not be covered because the program has ended, despite the fact that the defect is the same and presents the same risks. This is not normal wear and tear. It is a latent defect that Ford has already documented. The issue can cause engine misfire, sudden stalling, loss of power, and increased fire risk due to coolant intrusion into the combustion chamber. This is a serious safety defect. My vehicle failed despite compliance with Ford’s earlier service program, and Ford is refusing coverage only on the basis of program expiration. Other owners have reported identical failures. Please note that I have attached the noticed from Ford and my service history up to this event. As the vehicle is still at the dealership, I have not attached the current service report, noting the coolant extrusion and cracked engine but I can request that if needed. I request NHTSA investigate Ford’s handling of this defect and require corrective action to ensure owners are not left with unsafe vehicles due to arbitrary program deadlines

I lost engine power trying to accelerate while entering the highway. Check Engine light flashed several times then went steady. I pulled over into the slow lane with my flashers on and with reduced power to get off the highway exit straight to the Dealer. The Check Engine light stayed on steady. This is apparently part of a known issue with the 1.5l GTDI engine. There was a Technical Service Bulletin created for it 22-2322 and a Customer Service Program fix was set up- 21N12

We started to notice a rough idle when starting the vehicle, the check engine light came on. The rough idle continued to get worse. We took it to a Certified Mechanic to have it inspected. Based upon the check engine status, they did further diagnosis through various tests. They determined that the coolant appeared to be seeping into the #1 cylinder. They checked the Ford website for any recalls and found a TSB ( Technical Service Bulletin} # 19-2346 regarding the 2.0L Eco-Boost engine. Ford's TSP says to replace the engine block, but does not indicate at who's expense. If this is defective and Ford knows, the consumer should not be responsible to pay for this major expense. What do we do? Within the ;next couple weeks we plan to take the car into a Ford Dealership to do their own diagnosis.

While driving the car got hot and on the highway the car slowed all the way down to 5mph almost causing a car to hit me from behind and cause a crash on the highway

Transmission slips and transmission fault error alerts while driving. VIN # doesn’t come up when searching the NHTSA recall # 22S43 involving the faulty shift cable bushing effecting Ford Escapes 2013-2019. While my car isn’t listed on the recall it seems I’m having the same issues.

I was advised to have the coolant flushed in our 2018 Ford Escape in July of 2025 by VIP in Concord NH while an oil change was being performed. Took vehicle to Nucar in Concord, the tech advised that the coolant was low and would not pressurize, they kept the vehicle overnight, it did in fact keep pressurization overnight. Made an appointment on 07/25/2025 to make sure the coolant was at an acceptable level, the tech advised all good. It is now September of 2025, took car out on SaturdAY [XXX] to run errands, got 2 miles down the road, vehicle starting running extremely rough, sort of bucking like it wanted to stall. Got it home and parked it there until I call Nucar in Tilton NH (Ford Dealer), car was towed on 09/04/2025, they confirmed we need a new engine. After market warrant company AAC Warranty is stating this is going to cost us hundreds if not thousands of dollars to replace! There are many documented cases of Ford Escapes having coolant issues due to poor engine design, Ford needs to honor these fixes and offer guests a solution so they are not out a lot of money! At this point we may not be able to afford the fix and have to junk the vehicle and still pay our monthly car payment! I will not rest until this fix is honored, it is not fair to the consumer to have a vehicle that is not save, when FORD is too cheap to honor the fixes! They received their money when we bought the vehicle, now we could potentially be out hundreds if not thousands of dollars due to this known issue. Thank you, [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I lost engine power trying to accelerate while entering the highway. Check Engine light flashed several times then went steady. I pulled over into the emergency lane and shut the car off. It did start again but with reduced power to get off the highway. The Check Engine light stayed on steady. This is apparently part of a known issue with the 1.5l GTDI engine. There was a Technical Service Bulletin created for it 22-2322 and a Customer Service Program fix was set up- 21N12

Check engine light, White smoke on cold start, low coolant, P0302 - misfire cylinder 2, P1299 - Cylinder Head Protection Active. No power - limp mode

My 2018 Ford Escape was sputtering one morning and I realized the oil was dark and almost gone. I took it for an oil change and they discovered there wasn’t coolant in the reservoir. But that didn’t solve the issue. The vehicle shut down and I was left in the middle of the road until I could get help. I took it to the shop and I was told coolant had leaked into the cylinders and the I would be needing a head gasket and short block. I called Ford customer service and I was made aware that is is an issue with the 2018 ford escape ecoboost. But they were unable to help me because 21N12 has expired.

Component or System: Engine – Coolant intrusion into the combustion chamber (cylinder 2). The vehicle and documentation (dealer diagnostic report, photos) are available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: Coolant intrusion causes engine misfires, loss of power, and rapid coolant loss, which can lead to sudden engine stalling or hydrolock at highway speeds. A stall could result in loss of power steering and braking assist, creating a serious crash risk for occupants and others on the road. Confirmation: The problem has been reproduced and confirmed by a Ford dealership using a borescope inspection. Inspection: A Ford dealership service department has inspected the vehicle. They confirmed coolant pooling in cylinder 2. Warning Signs: The check engine light first appeared in early July 2025 with a misfire on cylinder 2. Spark plugs and other components were replaced, but the issue returned within two weeks. The engine misfired, produced white exhaust smoke, and lost coolant over time.

It started out as a misfire which can be caused by multiple issues, after changing spark plugs and coils, noted low coolant (no visible leaks), white smoke, running rough. Ford dealer diagnosis as coolant intrusion and states a complete long block needs replacement. The cost of this is more than the market value.

My check engine light came on Saturday August 23rd. I took my car to my local Ford dealership on Monday August 25th and on Wednesday, August 27th the Ford technician verified a misfire and found coolant was low. They removed the spark plug and found cooling system was under pressure. They found coolant entering into the cylinder via the cylinder head and that my vehicle now needs a new engine. This problem has been confirmed by the dealership and my only option is to purchase a brand new engine for my 2018 Ford escape that has less than 40,000 miles on it. An engine failure at just 40,000 miles is simply unacceptable and raise serious concerns about the reliability of this model. I am aware that engine issues on certain Ford escapes have been the subject of multiple customer complaints and I strongly believe that this may be part of a broader quality or manufacturing issue. There are numerous reported cases from 2018 Escape owners describing engine failures, tied to coolant intrusion and instances where an engine fails unexpectedly often linked to coolant, entering the cylinder and requiring full engine replacement, which seems to be a common pattern in these 1.5 L and occasionally the 2.0 eco-boost. While no formal recall exists for this Ford has implemented a customer satisfaction program 21N12 which addressed coolant intrusion into the engine, especially affecting 1.5 L eco-boost engines.

Had a lot of knocking in the engine on startup and sometimes driving down the road. Engine check light went on, used code reader to diagnose and it said misfire on cylinder 2. Replaced spark plugs and ignition coils to solve problem. Ran well for about a week, week and half before had the same issues pop up again. Then all of the sudden I’m driving down the road and the temp spikes in the engine and warning light comes on about car overheating and to pull off the road . I was on the highway so I let off the gas and the temp came right back down. Took the car to a Tire Kingdom to get it checked out and the coolant is almost all gone, it’s leaked back into the engine and the head gasket needs replaced. Call Ford to see if they would cover service and the dealer and Ford corporate both said it would not be covered, despite TSBs being out about this issue.

A cracked engine block caused coolant intrusion into my Eco Boost engine resulting in overheating engine. I was almost stranded in the Cascade mountains. Randy Wright at Bill Pierre Ford of Seattle says he sees a Ford Escape with this problem once a week. After multiple conversations with Ford corporate, it appears Ford is aware of the problem but unwilling to issue a recall for these dangerously defective engines. The vehicle gave no prior warnings before the overheating took place.

MY FORD ESCAPE IS A 2018 WITH 54,000 MI AND COOLANT WAS LEAKING IN THE CYLYDERS. IT WAS SOLD TO ME AS A LOW MILAGE MINT COND. SUV THROUGH CARMAX WHO DID NOT DISCLOSE THIS PROBLEM AND ALSO FORD. NOW ITS SITTING AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR 2 WKS WITH NOTHING DONE AND "WAITING TO HEAR" FROM FORD. THEY SAY THE JOB COULD BE UP TO $11,000.

Due to a known manufacturing defect in the casting of the engine block, coolant leaked into the #2 cylinder causing failure of the engine. Due to the fact that this is a known issue by Ford, they will do nothing as the vehicle is no longer under warranty. The extended warranty we purchased will not cover the damage or repair as it is a "known issue from Ford." Vehicle is available upon request, if catastrophic failure of the engine had occurred possible loss of power and or control of the vehicle, vehicle was inspected at a certified Ford dealership, check engine and a lot of white smoke the day of service appointment, rough idle the day prior

The car began a rough idle, followed by odd fluid noises from the engine once shut off. I then saw an engine fault light come on and brought it straight to the dealership. They diagnosed a coolant leak into the engine, based on a default in that model, which would require a full replacement. Otherwise the car could lose power without warning.

The engine light came on and we took it to the dealer where we purchased it. They told us the engine had coolant leaking into it from a warped engine block. The vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it. The dealer told us it would cost $14000 to replace the engine. We are feeling quite frustrated as FORD was aware this was a known problem / design defect. They even went as far to correct the design on new models. What can we do?

Engine light came on. Took directly to Ford dealer. Code P0303:00-A8. Cylinder 3 misfire. Coolant leaked into engine. Need long block replacement. 2018 1.5L engine. 57000 miles. Ford won't warranty. $14,000 to replace engine.

In 2021 my engine was replaced by the dealership I purchased it from, with a manufacturer made engine. The issue was that the coolant was leaking into the cylinders causing the engine to overheat which is a potential risk of fires. It was under warranty for 5 years or 50K miles whichever came first. Today, I was notified by the dealership that my engine needs to be replaced AGAIN for the SAME ISSUE as 4 years ago. Coolant leaking into cylinder causing misfire. I was charged $1400 for repairs that DID NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE ISSUES. Ford is now telling me there is nothing they can do for me and my car is safe to drive so long as I keep it filled with coolant.

OBD trouble code P0302 — cylinder 2 misfire caused by coolant seeping in from a deformation in the block.

I have 117k miles on my ford escape and have always maintained the services on my car. I was driving and my car started to overheat and warning lights came on. Pulled over immediately and turned car off and had it towed to the shop. Mechanic told me the coolant leaked into the cylinder and caused a misfire in cylinder 2&3. He currently has 3 other ford escapes there with the same issue. Yet there is no recall for this? He quoted me $6,400 for this job. This is crazy. Something needs to be done about this if so many people are having the same issue.

I was sold the Escape and was not informed about the coolant intrusion and have been having the check engine light come on and off since I purchased it last September, I've replaced multiple spark plugs on cylinder 3 and later found out that the inside of the cylinder had developed surface rust and was having coolant leaking into that cylinder, and due to the coolant leak, my engine overheated and shut it self off in my driveway.

Check engine light came on. Then overheat light. Stopped vehicle and stayed 45 mins. Had to put refrigerant in vehicle drove home. Took to parts store than ran codes. #2 spark plug misfire. Now my car at Ford dealership with engine gone. Will contact ford.

Blown head gasket which is causing coolant to leak into the cylinders. Check engine light came on at 72,000 miles (leased the car at 71,000) with coolant loss. The problem was diagnosed by an independent service center on 8/19/25, 3 weeks after leasing to buy.

[XXX] Ford Escape panel flashed red with warnings about overheating. Could not drive vehicle. Vehicle towed to nearest Ford dealership. After inspection, advised that coolant intrusion into Cylinder 2 caused engine to overheat and was not repairable. Replacement cost ranges from $8,000-11,000. Contacted Ford Corporate since class action suit involved this exact problem. Ford Corp said that they could not assist with repair even though this make and model was included in a class action suit of which we knew nothing. There is a loan on the vehicle that cannot be sold except to a salvage company. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Due to a lack of power I took my car to my mechanic for diagnosis. After performing compression checks he found that 3 of the 4 cylinders had low compression. Additionally the coolant level was found to be low. A check of the Ford web site showed that TSB #22-2229 was issued and indicated that coolant was leaking into the block. The Ford remedy was to replace the short block assembly. This repair would cost approximately $6 - 7000. No re-call was ever issued for this problem.

Coolant leak into Cylinder 1 causing engine to overheat. Have to keep putting coolant in to drive it. Brought it to Park City Ford for evaluation. They confirmed it is coolant leaking into Cylinder 1. Engine replacement necessary to resolve issue. Called Ford customer service several times. Because it is over 60,000 miles its out of warranty and nothing can be done for me.

Engine failure. No engine lights are on and vehicle is driving fine, but engine block could crack due to coolant intrusion problem. Coolant intrusion is a defect in the motor well know to Ford and mechanics.Ford customer satisfaction program:21N12 and 19B37.TSB tech. serv. bulleting 22-2134 and 19-2375. Problem has been confirmed by private mechanic shop and Ford dealer. No warning lights, no messages, no symptoms. Problem appeared scheduled maintenance & multipoint inspection.

The engine design allows premature failure of the head gasket and allows coolant to leak into the cylinders. This is a known issue and I just had it happen to my car.

Check engine light came on, Ford Dealership told me I need to have the engine replaced at my cost $10,000 I am the second owner and it only has 45,000 miles Please help!

Coolant leak into the engine

Coolant intrusion . Coolant leak caused the vehicle to overheat and thus making it unable to drive . Had to tow to a repair facility and they confirmed that it’s a coolant intrusion, a common issue with Ford Escape .Engine warning light came up and there were mis fires in engine. In a week , got an engine overheat warning in the morning when I started the car .

Car in shop for the 4th engine. First was coolant going into the oil-cracked block. 2nd was cracked cylinder wall- coolant leaking in to cylinder 4 now coolant leaking into the cylinder again. They can't find the leak but can see the inside there is coolant. All have been covered under warranty for now. And taken to Ford dealerships. But there has to be an issue, why it keeps happening. The service light only went on for the second engine. It was labeled as a misfire, and i had reduced engine power. So i went straight in knowing I had just gotten it replaced 3 months prior. Car bought- 40k miles 11/2021. taken in 3/2022, 6/2022 for coolant intrusion. taken in 11/2023 for thick white smoke. They told me it was just condensation. taken in 8/2025 for persistent thick white smoke, and oil/coolant build up on turbo case. Dealership is ordering a 'long block' vs the short block its been replaced with.

There is a known ford problem with the engine in 2018 Ford escape manufactured in Louisville from 11-16-17 / 4-8-2019. And the final assembly plant was in Louisville . I spoke with Ford today my vin should have been covered under 21n12 and 19b37. A rep at Ford, Tim, told me to contact you because my vin was missed on this recall. This is the 2nd engine it has needed. I just purchased this car in Oct of 2024 . The car is in the Ford dealer for the same exact thing in Aug 2025. The engine needs to be replaced . There is a problem with the block due to coolant intrusion. The blocks were built poorly causing this problem. There is also a TSB issued for this problem. The cost of this repair will not be covered by Ford and it should. My vin was not included in recall, and this came from a Ford rep in customer relations. Ford is well aware of these problems and are doing nothing about this problem. Something should be done before more people experience this problem.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after twenty-five minutes of turning off and restarting the vehicle several times, the vehicle operated as intended. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and transferred the contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

Mileage: 89,000

Coolant leak into the cylinder requiring a complete new engine.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle started to hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was flashing. The contact stated that upon scanning the vehicle with a vehicle scanner, the contact retrieved diagnostic trouble codes that indicated a misfire in engine cylinder #2. The vehicle was initially towed to an independent mechanic, who referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact related the failure to the Ford Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12; however, both the dealer and the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a vehicle safety complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

Mileage: 131,000

Car sometimes has trouble accelerating Does not want to go over 65 on cruise control for a very long time. Cruise control was shut off by itself. Car doesn’t want to accelerate over steep hills rPMs go up to four

2024 Car smoking making a noise. Ford dealer told warranty company it needed a new engine. Warranty company was going to buy a new engine but Ford said the engine was under their warranty and they would replace it. They only replaced the short block. 2025 Ford said no longer under warranty - engine pouring out oil. Now they say it needs a long block cost $14,000. They will not pay for it.

We took the vehicle on a road trip from South Carolina to Ohio on July 6th. On [XXX], we started experiencing the issue listed in TSB 20-2100, where coolant was entering the combustion chamber. After making the determination that we could not take it anywhere, least of all back to South Carolina, we took it to a local dealership to where we were, Brondes Ford in Maumee OH. We received a call back from the service writers the next day, stating that the short block had cracked and coolant has infiltrated the combustion chambers. We were told that, with a 2018 Escape with 103,000 miles, we were not under any warranty and TSB 20-2100 would not cover us in terms of a free engine replacement, since we were over the 85,000 mile limit specified in the TSB. It was recommended that we contact Ford Motor Company to see if they could assist. After contacting Ford, was told they could not help us. Moreover, Ford recommended I lodge a complaint with NGTSA while I was on the phone with them. Final quote for the repair was going to be $9,000 to take care of the issue, which is almost twice the resale price of the vehicle at that time. We had to return home to South Carolina, so we opted to take a flight back home to attend to business here at home. That being said, had we known about this TSB, we never would have thought of traveling in this vehicle, and with so many of these vehicles still in service, it is a surprise to me that there have not been any accidents reported due to the possible conditions. Honestly, the thought of this occurring while we were traveling leads me to believe we would have, at least, been stranded on open highway somewhere. How this is not a recall is surreal to me. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Car has only 49,006 miles on it and the engine failed. It was working and then all of a sudden the check engine light came on and it started to run rough. Checked the spark plugs and they were full of gunk and changed them out. Car was still having problems and so we took it to the Ford dealer. The Ford dealer said that we needed to replace the engine because it was had scored cylinder walls at the number two cylinder and had no specific reason for it. The car was 1 quart low on oil even though it has regular maintenance and oil changes and there was still 38% oil life before we needed to change oil again. The check engine light only came on once it started to fail. Also, the engine compression at that point was only at 10%. Ford has refused to repair anything or pay any of it even though the engine is faulty.

I am writing to report a serious and, from my research, widespread issue with my 2018 Ford Escape equipped with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine. My vehicle is currently experiencing a coolant leak into cylinder #2, leading to a significant misfire and severely compromising its driving ability. Upon searching for "common problems with 2018 Ford Escape 1.5 EcoBoost," the first and most prominent result was this exact issue, indicating a systemic design or manufacturing defect rather than an isolated incident. This malfunction presents a significant safety concern. My girlfriend and I had planned a long-distance trip to Los Angeles this September. We are fortunate that this engine failure occurred locally rather than on a major interstate, where the sudden loss of power and severe engine shaking could have led to a dangerous situation, potentially causing an accident. Given the prevalence of this problem among other owners of this engine, I urge the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to investigate this matter thoroughly. A widespread defect of this nature poses a clear risk to public safety. Thank you for your time and attention to this critical issue.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine sputtered and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving abnormally 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. In addition, the contact stated that the transmission had failed in 2024 and was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Mileage: 95,000

Engine burns alot of coolant. Break time is not where it should be for a car with only 38k miles. The engine intake valves in affected vehicles may crack and break, causing the vehicle to lose motive power. Prior to losing motive power, an engine malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate in the cluster and the driver may notice that the vehicle is running rough. A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

My vehicle started overheating as I was driving on [XXX]. A warning displayed on the dash to pull over immediately. I had the car towed my home and after reviewing issues with overheating I believe and was confirmed by my brother with a scan tool to be the head gasket leaking into the cylinders. This is a known issue that Ford is aware of and they even published TSB 20-2100. Request you investigate why this issue hasn't been resolved by Ford via recall. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated to start. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power and failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that coolant intrusion had caused the cylinder and the engine to fail. The failure was related to Ford Campaign Number: 21N12. An unknown local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to an expired warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,695.

Mileage: 49,695

Coolant leaked into the cylinder and now my whole engine has to be replaced. It’s was confirmed by a auto shop. I turned on my car, and it started to gurgle and then a message saying “engine faulty, service now.” I took it straight to the repair shop. I’ve only had the car for 3 years.

Coolant leaking into engine destroying spark plugs and ignition coils and damaging the engine

Date of Incident or Diagnosis: 7/15/2025 I am writing to formally report a serious issue with my 2018 Ford Focus, which has required a full engine replacement due to a known and widespread defect — coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders, specifically cylinders 1 and 3. This is a manufacturing defect and not the result of normal wear and tear or improper vehicle maintenance. Coolant intrusion leads to engine misfiring, overheating, stalling, and ultimately complete engine failure — posing both safety risks and a significant financial burden to owners. This issue is especially concerning as there is no check engine light or prior warning before the damage becomes irreparable. In my case, the damage was discovered only after experiencing performance issues and having the vehicle professionally diagnosed. This problem has been widely reported by other owners of 2018 Ford Focus and Escape vehicles with similar 1.5L EcoBoost engines. Ford has previously issued technical service bulletins (TSBs) and recalls for similar issues in other model years and engine variants, but this specific year and model have not yet been included — despite exhibiting the exact same symptoms and root cause. I strongly believe that this failure is a design and manufacturing defect, not an isolated incident. It is unfair to hold consumers responsible for the cost of an engine replacement due to a flaw that Ford is already aware of in similar vehicles. Requested Action: I urge the NHTSA to investigate this issue further and push for an official safety recall of 2018 Ford Focus vehicles affected by coolant intrusion. Engine failure while driving could pose a serious hazard to the driver and other motorists. Ford should be held accountable and required to cover the cost of repairs for all affected vehicles, not just those included in previous recall campaigns.

My service engine now light came on while I was traveling from WV to OH. I took it to a mechanic in Ohio that looked over my vehicle. The mechanic concluded that there is coolant intrusion into the cylinder bores of my engine resulting in my engine needing to be replaced and or rebuilt. According to FORD, my VIN number was not part of the recall they issued in June of 2022 for this exact issue with the Ecoboost 1.5L engines on the 2017-2019 Ford Escapes.

There is a design flaw with the engine where coolant leaks into the motor. The entire engine needs to be replaced. The issue begins with a piston misfiring and then slowly devolves into total engine failure. Ford knows about the issue and has offered in the past to replace it, but this ended in 2022.

On or about 16 June 2025, a misfire prompted me to have the problem investigated. The computer showed a misfire on #1 cylinder; however, the problem cleared within two days. Then, the engine overheated. I filled the antifreeze tank, and the heat was reduced immediately. However, it recurred the next day, prompting me to have it investigated by our local dealer. They found it to be a leaking of coolant into the cylinder. I researched this problem and have learned it to be a common problem with 2015 - 2019 2.0L Ecoboost engines, of which my vehicle is one. Further research revealed that Ford was aware of this problem, had recalled several vehicles to address it, and had even extended the warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever came first. However, I have been informed this is done by "VIN" and only a few are selected. I am upset that my engine is NOT included in this, as it is a 2.0L Ecoboost, just like the others. If Ford knew this problem, regardless of manufacture, why would my engine NOT be included? I cannot afford this cost on top of the $17,300 I owe for the car!

I purchased this 2018 Ford Escape in August 2022 from Richmond Ford. Within 2 days to a week I noticed fault indicators stating check engine, failed Auto stop and start malfunctioning. I immediately reported this issue. Richmond Ford put me in a loaner for approximately 2 months to only remedy the problem with a new battery. This has happened for 3 years. I’ve had 4 batteries replaced even recently after having Extreme high heat engine failure fault while in traffic with my grand children in the car and had to be towed. My engine has faulted several times and always shuts down in the middle of traffic. This issue could have killed me and my grand children and other vehicles. Richmond Ford kept replacing the battery and charging me for other things. The technician and General Manager has claimed it’s nothing wrong but kept replacing the batteries. 4 times. My life and my grandchildren have been in danger several times while driving on the highway and local streets. Today Richmond Ford says it’s that I need a new engine because Antifreeze has intruded into the engine blowing head gaskets, mind you it was just there on June 23 of 2025 or so for engine malfunction fault extreme high temp no antifreeze and the only band aid that was offered was yet another new battery. Then today I was advised that it will cost $14,000.00 plus to replace my engine. There is definitely a problem and should recall this model 2018 Ford Escape SEL because the manufacturer has fixed the notification system and or the Faults to not warn owners of major engine failures which cost thousands to repair and is always covered up by replacing the battery. Please add this make and model to the recent recall. Thank You

The car has 90K miles and it has coolant getting into the combustion chambers.

Check engine light came on, I immediately brought to Ford dealership who has done all maintenance, Ford technician ran applicable tests and determined my 2.0L EcoBoost engine has cracked engine plate causing cylinder 2 misfire and coolant leak, which I was advised only fix for is installing new updated engine from Ford. I was informed this is a known issue and the replacement engine fixes the manufacturing defect. They directed me to the problem noted in NHTSB service bulletin 19-2346 from December 2019. The Ford corporate customer care team advised me to report the issue to the NHTSB in order to receive engine coverage. I feel Ford corporation should have informed me of this known issue so I could have taken action to sell the vehicle, as they have left me with a remaining loan balance and major repair needed. Thank you for your attention to this.

On [XXX] at [XXX] I called the hot line and a case number was created [XXX] I believe I got real specific on the problem at that time....however...to review.... I started experiencing the symptoms of engine idling rough upon starting the car and have DTC code PO301. My engine is 2.0L Ecoboost. Ford issued Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12 that lists the exact same issue for Ford Escapes same year, but with 1.5L Ecoboost Engines. The program offers a no-cost, one-time repair for same issue and with the 1.5L engine. My daughter had the exact same issue on her 2017 Ford Escape and we had to replace engine at a cost of $9000. I took our 2018 Ford Escape to our dealer, Ken Grody Ford and we were told that they could not help, because of the engine size. We fit all other conditions of the 21N12 Satisfaction Program. If this engine fails, we could be at risk. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

PURCHESDE A 2018 FORD ESCAPE,TOOK TO RIVER VIEW FORD IN ILLINIOS AND ASKED FOR AN INSPECTION OF WHAT I WILL NEED TO GET AND KEEP THE CAR IN TIP TOP SHAPE. BEFORE PURCHASING I TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND DROVE PERFECTLY AND STILL DOES. PURCHASE DATE [XXX] WENT TO FORD [XXX]. ON 7/1/2025 WAS INFORMED THE CAR CHECKED OUT WELL EXCEPT OF A "COOLANT INTRUSION" IN CYLINDER # 1 TSB 22-2229 RIVERVIEW FORDS ADVISOR SAMUEL HENNESSY AND TOM GABAEC 630 8979800 REPORTED. NOW I HAVE A AUTOMOBILE IN NEED OF A REPLACEMENT MOTOR OF WHICH I WILL SAK FOR FOR A REPLACEMENT MOTOR AS A "KNOWN DEFECT". INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Coolant leak into cylinder resulting in a misfiring cylinder and engine overheating. This is a known issue that FoMoCo has a service bulletin for. [XXX] My vehicle falls within the parameters of this, however, there are no active recalls for this problem. Doing some Google searches, it appears this issue is wide-ranging and is affecting a lot of Escape owners whose vehicles fall within the service bulletin. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I am the original owner of a 2018 Ford Escape that has been well maintained and serviced regularly at a Ford dealership. Recently, the check engine light came on. Diagnostic codes were P0012 & P0014 in PCM. After a diagnostic inspection, the dealer removed the spark plugs and scoped the cylinders. They found excessive scoring and confirmed that coolant had entered the engine cylinders—a known and widely reported issue in EcoBoost engines. The dealership informed me that the engine would need to be replaced at a cost of $12,000. Although the vehicle is still running at the moment, they indicated it’s only a matter of time before it fails. This Escape has less than 100,000 miles. Through research and conversations with other owners, I’ve learned that this is a recurring issue with Ford EcoBoost engines (1.5L, 1.6L, and 2.0L) from 2013–2019. There are numerous complaints of coolant intrusion into the engine, leading to misfires, white smoke, stalling, and eventual engine failure. Ford appears to be aware of this issue and issued TSB 22-2229, which recommends replacing the long block engine under certain conditions. However, they are not offering repairs or cost assistance unless the customer presses the issue—and often only after filing complaints or escalating to regional reps. I have personally spoken with at least three other Ford owners who experienced this exact problem. This is a serious defect that could result in unexpected vehicle failure or even fire risk (as some reports have noted) while driving. It poses a safety concern and should be investigated. A recall should be considered.

Coolant is leaking into the engine causing a code of p1299 stating coolant head temperature sensor bad but change out and problem persisted come to find out that coolant goes missing with any apparent leaks outside did an pressure test and coolant is going into engine.

When driving home from a hike my car over heated. I was mostly going downhill and my air-conditioning was off. I was 15 minutes into my drive home and I was 15 miles from any sort of gas stations, food, water, bathrooms, ect. I had to park on the side of a mountain road while other cars flew past me on the winding road with limited pull off options. I took my car to the only gas station within 30 miles. My coolant was dried up even though I topped it off with the proper orange coolant only last month when we were replacing spark plugs. I mad it home and then took my car to a shop. 2 days later. The new jug of coolant I had put in 2 days prior was now dried up. My car now needs a new engine due to issues with the eco boost leaking coolant nto my engine. Ford apparently offers some possible assistance finically if your car has less than 88,000 miles. My car hit 88,888 just before it over heated on that drive. So helpful. This is a know issue for my specific vehicle and not was was i made aware. I do well keeping up on regular maintenence and the recall for the transmission shifter is being addressed at this moment.

Leaking antifreeze into Cylinder 2, causing mis firing the engine, damaging the engine.Also overheating the engine, hesitation when trying to accelerate.

Vehicle has 62,151 miles. I am making this complaint as the original owner of this vehicle. We performed all recommended maintenance on this vehicle at the dealership on schedule including the three recall repairs. On [XXX] I noted a rough idle for a few seconds at start up. Later that day the check engine light came on. Dealer diagnosed coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders and noted that this is a known issue in 2017-2019 Escapes that were manufactured in Louisville, KY but no recall was ever issued. Instead Ford opted for a Customer Satisfaction Program (21N12) and did not inform owners of the program proactively. They just let engines fail and owners lose the value of their investment overnight. Had this happened to my car 6 months ago they would have fixed it. We called the Ford Customer Assistance line, and Ford has declined to assist with the repair of their faulty manufacturing. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Coolant leaking and also p0302 code. Engine is about to go and is a common failure within these cars.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The component that failed is the engine cooling system, specifically due to a known issue with coolant intrusion into the short block. This failure led to significant engine damage in my son’s 2018 Ford Escape. The vehicle is currently available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The sudden engine failure posed a serious safety risk. If the vehicle had stalled while in motion—particularly on a highway or in heavy traffic—it could have led to a collision or left the driver stranded in a hazardous location. In this case, my son's car failed unexpectedly, which could have resulted in harm had the conditions been different. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, the issue has been confirmed by a certified service technician. It matches a known problem in 2018 Ford Escapes involving coolant leaking into the engine block, which has been documented in Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) issued by Ford. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? At this time, the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. However, the diagnosis and confirmation of coolant intrusion was made by a mechanic. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No. Only engine coolant container was empty without warning.

The engine is misfiring and riding rough, with the check engine light on. After a series of service calls to an independent mechanic to replace other components, and the issue not resolving, I took it to a Ford dealership. Ford concluded that coolant is leaking into cylinder #3 of the engine, requiring a complete engine replacement. This is identified as a known design issue, with the root cause specifically being a defect in the engine block. If left untreated, this coolant intrusion (causing engine misfires) will lead to unburned fuel and coolant entering the exhaust system, which will then overheat and/or poison the catalytic converter, eventually destroying it. To discover this root cause, several auto parts were needlessly replaced and discarded: spark plugs, ignition coils, fuel system fluids, and an air intake tube.

A check engine light came on. I brought it to a local mechanic and my Ford Dealership and they both confirmed coolant intrusion into the 1.5 Liter Ecoboost engine. The only fix would be a replacement engine. My safety was at risk because the engine could have catastrophically failed while I was driving due to the coolant intrusion into cylinder 2. This could have caused serious injury or death. Ford knows about a design flaw in their 1.5 Liter Ecoboost engine that can lead to serious injury or death but has chosen to do nothing about it. Before the check engine light came on the car was emitting a rotten egg smell. Also when reversing, the whole car would shake. The rotten egg smell eventually went away but when the check engine light came on, the car still would shake when reversing. The car would also occasionally jerk when going to stop or accelerate after the check engine light came on. Reading online this exact issue has happened to thousands of people on several different Ford models with Ecoboost engines. Ford is ignoring the engine defect and forcing people to spend thousands of dollars on engine replacements when the issue occurs. Please force a recall before someone gets seriously hurt or dies due to this issue.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there a misfire coming from the engine, with an abnormal coolant odor on the inside and outside of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was occasionally illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local O’Reilly’s, where it was diagnosed with a #4-cylinder misfire, and the power pack was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic for a second opinion, where it was diagnosed with the same failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The local dealer was contacted and advised that there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #4; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle needed to be towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,500.

Mileage: 49,500

Per the dealer service shop - "found coolant intrusion in the cylinders" and stated entire engine would need to be replaced at a cost greater than the value of the vehicle.

2018 Ford Escape with 86k miles, low for its age, diagnosed with a cracked cylinder block.Ford had issued a Technical Service Bulletin. 22-2322 for Escapes manufactured between 2017 and 2019 with the symptoms described in the bulletin—code P0303, low coolant in reservoir, rough idle, and white smoke and Ford said they couldn’t help. An $8600 bill on a car that retails around 14k makes this car disposable in the sense that it makes no sense to repair. Extended warranty purchased ran concurrently with manufacturer’s warranty so repair is no longer covered. Ford knows the issue; yet won’t take responsibility for their defect.

The engine lost compression as determined by a mechanic resulting in a used engine being installed into my vehicle. The used engine that was installed into my vehicle started leaking coolant into the engine after only 500 miles of driving.

Coolant levels drop without leaks, assuming coolant intrusion into engine cylinders. This is a known issue that requires engine block replacement yet Ford dealership says my VIN is not covered by their own TSB. This was purchased new from Ford dealership, serviced properly and has less than 55K miles.

At 121,000 miles, my 2018 Ford Escape SE developed a crack in the 2nd cylinder wall as reported by an independent service center owner. Based on an internet search, this is a common issue among many Ford Escape owners. Our safety was put at risk, as the car became unsafe to drive.

The engine failed with approximately 50,000 miles on it. It is unsafe and unable to be driven due to engine failure as it has a lack of power maneuvering on roads. The problem has been confirmed by Ford of Spartanburg in Spartanburg, SC. This dealership has determined that the engine has coolant intrusion on cylinder 3 and needs to be completely replaced. It has not been inspected, to my knowledge, by anyone else. The problem was discovered when upon ignition, the engine ran rough and the check engine light illuminated. It was taken to the Ford dealership the same day where their service advisor scanned for problems. It was determined to be a misfire. An appointment was made for a diagnostic at which time the problem of coolant intrusion was diagnosed.

While driving my car my check engine light started blinking and then went solid. I went to get the codes checked and they had originally thought it was something with the spark plug. After driving the car around a little longer the check engine light started to blink and then my engine would not allow me to go over 25 miles without shuddering violently. I took my car into a local dealership where I bought it and they checked everything over and found out that the coolant was leaking into the engine and certain cylinders. The mechanic told me that this is apparently a common problem with this car however he told me there was no recall at the time that allowed for my car to be repaired by ford. Had I not stopped driving my car and got it towed to the dealership there's a very good chance I could have been injured due to serious engine malfunction. The fact that Ford is not picking up this tab is absolutely absurd.

There is a design flaw in the engine block of this vehicle that allows engine coolant to enter the combustion cylinders causing the car to buck and kill the engine.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was coolant intrusion into several cylinders which resulted in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12 (Short Block Replacement After Coolant Intrusion). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

The alert light on the dash came on several times starting approximately 30 November 2024, but there was no code when we took it to the parts shop and our mechanic. This was often accompanied by loss of power (misfiring). Throughout the Spring, the light came on with increasing frequency, sometimes with loss of power. At some point in February/March, the check engine light came and we were able to check the code. It indicated a misfire on cylinder 3 due to coolant intrusion. We took the car to the Ford Dealership, who confirmed with a pressure test, observing the loss of coolant, the white "smoke" from the tailpipe, and pulling the spark plug that there was a coolant leak and that the engine would need replaced, with an estimate of $9290.33 (on attached 31 March 2025 estimate).

My 2018 Ford Escape made a loud squeak / whistle sound while driving approx 40 mph. Immediately after, the vehicle began to smoke from the exhaust so much that I could not see , nor could many of the cars behind me. The check engine light came on and another light that said pull over. I brought the vehicle to my local Ford Dealer who said the engine has coolant intrusion in cylinder 2 and 3 , and requires a new engine block to be installed. Apparently, Ford is aware of this problem and had a customer satisfaction program to replace the faulty engine blocks, but it expired in 2022. I just purchased this vehicle from a Ford dealer 10 months ago , and now I am basically stuck with a repair that will cost me more than the vehicle is worth. I contacted Ford Motor Company and they will not help me.

2018 ford escape 1.5l ecoboost overheating issues.

I have a 2.0 ecoboost 2018 ford escape that has currently loosing coolant with in a week, after inspecting the issue it was found that engine coolant intrusion has began and white smoke is coming out of the back of the exhaust, and have a misfire code for cylinder 3 and 4. The spark plug on cylinder 4 upon pulling it out was wet. 104,000 miles is currently on my car, and is parked because I can't come up with that type of money for either a new engine or head gasket to be fixed. There is no coolant leaks, so there for it has blown a head gasket, amd ford needs to issue a recall.

Engine coolant is leaking into the engine and mechanic says the vehicle will now require a new engine

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the transmission was slipping, and the power train malfunction warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact became aware of fluids leaking underneath the vehicle and accumulating on the rear glass. The contact drove the vehicle to a nearby parking space and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a fractured flex plate, a failed torque converter, a failed front pump, a failed crank shaft and engine failure. The contact was informed that the suggestive repairs would be to replace the flex plate, torque converter and the front pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,500.

Mileage: 56,500

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, while attempting to start the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact heard an abnormal sound while attempting to start the vehicle. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant leaking into cylinder #3, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 91,060.

Mileage: 91,060

Coolant intrusion in cylinders causing sudden stalling and engine failure.

My 2018 Ford Escape that I got under 3 years ago needs a new engine. It has the ecoboost engine. There should be a recall for this car because so many people are struggling with this. I know that there are others out there struggling like I am with a lot left to pay off their lease and not having the ability to buy another vehicle or afford a new engine. My first check engine light came on and was a cylinder 3 misfire. The spark plugs were all replaced. The engine light came back on after a week and it was a cylinder 2 misfire. The light came back on after a few days of getting it inspected/looked at. Took it back to the shop and I was told the engine must be replaced because leaking coolant getting into the engine causing many issues. Their ecoboost engines are faulty and they should be held accountable.

There is an Internal coolant leak inside of engine took it to a ford dealer they said it was not doing it when they checked it. This problem is getting worse blowing thick white smoke out of tail pipe and losing coolant rapidly. I looked this up it is a known problem /recall for this engine , make and model of vehicle. I have been trying to get this fixed for a while now and ford just gives me the run around. I had my mechanic test it and it came back as blowing combustion gas into the coolant system indicating blown head gasket or internal leak.

I want to report a coolant leak that is a known issue with this vehicle . Im dealing with misfires and uncertainties when driving.

Engine must be replaced due to coolant intrusion into the cylinder head. I was not told about any ongoing issue from the car dealer when I purchased in July 2022. I bought and financed car in good condition with 91k miles for $15,500 (which was fair market value) . I found out approx a year ago about ongoing issue, when I noticed excessive coolant loss. I was told engine replacement was the absolute only fix. I have added coolant weekly to keep from overheating. Approx 6 weeks ago; wouldn’t crank in my driveway, so I had towed to a mechanic to find out it now needs the new engine. Two cylinders have compression under 30-35. I initially had no options other than to trade or sell a lemon or replace the engine. I still owe over $7500 on a vehicle that doesn’t run. This is obviously a widespread issue and shameful that Ford will not assist in repair costs and isn’t held accountable for lack of info or assistance in repairing a defective automobile. A Ford dealership I consulted, confirmed no assistance offered.

Engine coolant leak caused spark plug to get stuck and as a result I had to pay out of my pocket to replace the engine.

The contact's daughter owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 60 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and shuddered. The vehicle failed to exceed 60 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated and flashing. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the failure was due to the fuel pump and fuel lines. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed there was no recall coverage on the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and transferred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 116,147.

Mileage: 116,147

The contact owns a 2018 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 engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 26,998. The VIN was unavailable.

Mileage: 26,998

Engine overheating due to coolant loss into cylinder through internal leak. Engine and vehicle are available for inspection. Engine overheating due to coolant loss into cylinders can be a risk for vehicle fire. Overheating affected my engine longevity and function and caused my vehicle to stop in an unsafe location (i.e. the highway). This is a serious safety concern for my family since we also live in Arizona where we are highly susceptible to extreme heat. I took the Ford vehicle to a Ford dealer to inspect and they verified that the engine block was warped due to an internal leak of coolant into the engine cylinders through a known recall issue Ford Vehicle has been inspected by the Ford dealership by certified Ford mechanics. Overheating had no warning since internal coolant leaks are not detectable through external means. When car overheated, I took the vehicle to Ford for inspection.

Cylinder 2 misfire. Fixed twice in one month. Coolant entering engine and engine needs replacing.

There was a coolant intrusion into engine and mixing with oil causing check engine light to come on. There is a memo from Ford that if this happens the only repair would be to replace the engine motor assembly with all hardware (for the cost of $9, 467.88). The safety of myself and others was put at risk because the engine experienced sudden performance issues due to coolant mixing with the oil. These symptoms could have led to a complete engine failure, especially at highway speeds or in heavy traffic, which creates a serious risk of accidents. Additionally, the potential for internal engine damage raises the risk of a fire, as documented in similar cases involving EcoBoost engines. I was driving a vehicle that could unpredictably stall or become inoperable, putting both me and other drivers in dangerous situations. The Willowbrook Ford Dealer diagnosed the problem on 6/13/25 after running diagnostics. The engine light came on on 6/11/25.

the check-engine light started coming on just over mile 100k, codes came back as a cylinder misfire. Due to faulty coolant supply systems, the coolant would be used up very quickly, which could cause the engine to overheat and become dead in the water, effectively endangering anyone driving it. The vehicle has had several repairs to the engine, all for the light to come on several times more.

At approximately 53000, our 2018 Ford Escape began experiencing engine misfires, rough idling, and visible white smoke from the exhaust. After inspection, the dealer confirmed that coolant was leaking into the combustion chamber due to a known design flaw in the 1.5L EcoBoost engine — a condition widely reported by other Escape and Fusion owners. This issue was previously covered under Ford’s Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP 21N12), which extended short block replacement for this exact problem. However, Ford has denied coverage, citing that the vehicle is now just outside the 7-year eligibility window, despite the low mileage and the fact that this is a documented manufacturing defect, not normal wear and tear. Coolant intrusion into the engine is a critical safety risk, as it can cause sudden engine failure, stalling, and loss of power — all of which create dangerous driving conditions, especially at highway speeds. Thousands of owners are reporting identical issues online, and many have suffered catastrophic engine failure well before 100,000 miles. Request: I’m submitting this complaint to formally document the safety concern and urge the NHTSA to investigate this widespread issue and consider a recall. The current extended warranty program is inadequate, as it leaves many consumers — like myself — with no recourse for a known, dangerous defect.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was parked for several hours and then started, and the check engine warning light was no longer illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shaking, lost motive power, and the engine warning light started flashing. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, restated the vehicle and the check engine warning light became illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. Additionally, the mechanic observed coolant leaking into the engine and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.

Mileage: 61,000

Check engine light first appeared early May 2025 days after the car started running very roughly, then bucking upon startup; local mechanic said may need engine but should go to dealer; dealer towed a couple of days later as engine light had begun to blink and said it couldn't be driven; a few days later dealer reported coolant leaking into combustion chamber and would need a new engine at $12,860. Apparently a known failure as reported in Technical Service Bulletin 22-2229, date 6/9/2022 for vehicles including my 2018 Ford Escape Titanium 2.0 L Ecoboost with only 44k miles, final assembly Louisville KY. Reported danger of engine failure while driving, possible fire.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon start the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a cylinder #2 misfire. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed because the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Mileage: 96,000

The gasket cracked and coolant leaked into the #2 cylinder.

Engine is shaking car. Appearing to misfire. Car was on highway when this occurred.

Ford EcoBoost 1.5l block has design flaws, causing coolant to enter into the block which causes the car to studder and reduce speed due to a misfire happening in the engine. Inspection upon request approved. Car acted completely fine, as we entered onto the highway we started to pick up speed as traffic is very fast, about 100 yards after entering the highway the vehicle failed causing sudden reduce engine performance. Traffic caught up to us as we veered to the far right shoulder, almost getting rear ended and causing a multiple car pileup. Car was towed to the Ford dealership for diagnosis, that was when ford told us this is a common issue on 1.5l EcoBoost's and common on all of the EcoBoost. There was a recall for this issue, but it does not pertain to this VIN due to the build location? There were no warning signs, no messages or any other symptoms to know this was going to happen. Ford knows about this EcoBoost problem and has made a new block to replace the design flawed 1.5l EcoBoost, but no recall on for anything in relation to this. Ford didn't notify us about this issue, which very easily could have ended in a horrible car accident and the death of the multiple people in the vehicle when it failed. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND FORD SHOULD TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THERE POORLY DESIGNED ENGINES! I'm very lucky my mother wasn't driving, as this could have ended very horribly.

Blown engine, misfire cylinder 3 coolant leaking into cylinder 3, block cracked...smuttering. problem has been identified by our mechanic, and Ford has been called for a replacement engine. Check engine light was on.

Check engine light came on and coolant tank was nearly empty after refilling it days before. Mechanic confirmed engine failure.

Experiencing coolant intrusion with a 2018 Ford Escape. Ford is charging $8,000 for the repair. This is known issue with the vehicle. They instituted a temporary program to fix the vehicle free of charge but has expired in 2022. Ford should have recalled the vehicle for this issue. It is unacceptable they can charge so much for a known issue, that they acknowledge is their own fault.

Bought a used car from Marsh Auto Sales in Ortonville Michigan in April, the very next day the check engine light came on and car would not start. It kept saying “Engine Fault.” Finally got the car to start, drove it for the rest of the month, scheduled a service appointment but the car overheated, we were stuck on the side of the road, it would not run and the coolant was low. Looked on Ford’s website and there was a “Customer Satisfaction Recall or program - 19B37, Campaign number 21N12“ that issued a recall for a the exact problem and the engine needed to be replaced. They issued the recall during Covid, and Im sure it was hard for the original owner to submit it for service as getting appointments was extremely hard. I called Ford, and Marsh Auto Sales and neither were willing to help.

Check engine light came on and engine running rough. Shop found coolant leaking into cylinders due to issue with the make of the engine. Needs a new engine before it can be drivable. This is a known problem with these engines that Ford is aware of but a formal recall has not been issued.

HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER THE END OF APRIL 2025 FOR OIL LEAK THAT THEY DISCOVERED. IT WAS FIXED. THEN ON MAY 8 2025 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO HAD IT TOWED TO FORD DEALER. THEY COULDN'T FIND ANY THING WRONG. CAR HAD WHITE SMOKE, SHAKING WHEN STARTING AND SMELLED LIKE OIL. THEY HAD IT 6 DAYS BEFORE RETURNING IT. THEY SAID THE WHITE SMOKE WAS NORMAL FOR AN OLDER CAR BECAUSE THE EXHAUST STSTEM IS OLDER. HUH??? SO THEN ON MAY 29 2025 THE CAR STILL HAD THE WHITE SMOKE WHEN STARTED. MOVED CAR DOWN THE DRIVEWAY INTO THE STREET AND IT DIED. IT WOULD NOT MOVE AND WAS SITTING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. LET IT SIT FOR A WHILE AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE IT BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY. CALLED DEALER AGAIN AND ASKED THEM TO TOW IT AGAIN. DEALER SAID THE WALL WAS CRACKED AND THE COOLANT HAD LEAKED INTO THE CYLINDERS AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $10,000.00. OH AND THAT WAS A DISCOUNTED PRICE. THE WARRANTY HAD RAN OUT 86 MILES BEFORE. I ASKED FORD MOTOR CO. IF THEY WOULD DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT AND THEY SAID THEY HAD NO PROGRAMS TO PAY FOR IT. THEY SOLD A FAULTY VEHICLE AND SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, NOT ME. IT WAS A DANGER TO DRIVE AND WE AS OWNERS WERE NOT TOLD ABOUT IT.

Coolant intrusion. Engine fault light came on and then the engine overheating light came on. Coolant was empty. Added coolant. Coolant emptied. No puddles on ground. No visible leaks. Problem confirmed by dealership. Owned vehicle for a week before the issue appeared. Outside the 21N12 customer satisfaction program by a month.

Vehicle has a known issue with the coolant leaking into the engine and causing the engine block to fail. This has been documented thousands of times with almost 100 complaints on this site. Our vehicle has 34,000 miles on it and the engine had catastrophic failure while driving, which could have caused a fatal accident. Thankfully, it didn't cause any damage or injuries. The engine is going to cost $10,500 to replace and Ford is not assisting with any of the cost. The Ford repair shop has confirmed that this is what occurred.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and the engine overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a coolant intrusion and engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had previously occurred, and the engine was replaced at 18,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Mileage: 97,000

From what I understand, the engine malfunctioned in a way that caused the cylinder compression to fail in several cylinders, but not all. This caused the car to stutter, shake, and slow down significantly in traffic on the highway. A warning popped up on the dashboard that said to shut the car down as soon as possible. We pulled over right away, which left us on a bridge on the highway. This endangered us as well as passing traffic, and then the tow truck person as well. We had to have the entire engine replaced in the car, which then after about 25 miles of driving, had the exact same problem (thankfully, in a 25 mph neighborhood this time). The problem has been replicated by the service center several times. They have now installed a total of three replacement engines that were all defective.

At 46000 miles mileage cylinder 3 misfired. This led to sudden engine slowdown on a busy street. Headgasket broke and coolant intruded into engine causing total engine failure.

Coolant intrusion

Engine coolant intrusion into Cylinder head. Vehicle is a 2018 with 95k miles on it. This is causing cylinder 1 misfiring and FORD is saying it requires a new engine block.

My car was working fine. Two weeks ago, the check engine light came on, so I took it to a local repair shop. They said it had a misfire code and the car needed new spark plugs and a new ignition coil. My Escape has 86,000 miles on it. The check engine light went off, but a week later, the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree and said engine was overheating, stop car immediately. I was about 1 block from my house. The car stalled and would not run at all. After about five minutes, I was able to start the car and limp back home. I called AAA and they towed it to a AAA repair center. Three days later, the repair center called and said that I needed a new engine. They told me that there was a known problem with these engines and that Ford would replace the engines in cars with 84,000 miles or less. They advised me to go to a dealer and see if they would replace the engine because I was so close to 84,000. I went to a Ford dealer and they said they would not replace the engine. They also said that if the Ford dealer replaced the engine, it would cost approximately $8,000. The car is valued at $10-12,000. I currently still owe $12,000 on this vehicle.

All of a sudden, right around 108,000 miles, the check engine light came on. Upon several mechanic visits, and replacing ignition coils, and spark plugs, and even doing a system engine oil flush, the check engine light keeps coming back on. The same code is displayed, a cylinder 2 and 3 misfire. Upon further investigation, I've found that this is a common issue that happens with the same model as my vehicle and instances occur with various mileage on the vehicle, some reported from 15,000 and up to 240,000 miles on the vehicle. During my research, I found that Ford realized that this was the engine type itself being at fault and changed from a short block engine to a better one going forward. I've also read reports that Ford has corrected the issue by replacing the engine retroactively. I feel that this is a major safety concern, as I was told be several mechanics that it could fail while driving and shake uncontrollably, which as anyone who drives would know, could cause major collisions. I urge this agency to take corrective action against Ford Motor Company in general and in encouraging them to fix the issue in my vehicle.

Purchased 2018 Escape at 64,xxx miles and was doing well. At around 86,xxx miles noticed a misfire and white smoke out of the exhaust. Took it to a shop and they did tests. They confirmed that it had coolant intrusion on cylinders 2 & 3. Since it is 2,000 miles over the 21N12 FoMoCo said we are basically on our own for repairs. Thank for being so stand up for your products Ford!!

Ford is trying to say that my engine is blown, my check engine light came on at 105,000 miles and it said that my cylinder too was misfiring. I brought it to my mechanic and he replaced the coils and the spark plugs and the check engine light kept coming back on within a few hours I took the vehicle to my mechanic five times in three days the last time I took it to my mechanic the vehicle started overheat, there was no power, the vehicle is shaking, and it left me pretty much stuck on the side of the road with a child in my car.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH and approaching a red traffic light, the vehicle began to jerk then suddenly lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the contact stated that upon reaching her destination, the vehicle stalled and had since not been able to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 127,000.

Mileage: 127,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the engine compartment, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated normally, but while the vehicle was idling, the contact observed a rumbling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred three days later. The vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cylinders needed to be interchanged. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred five days later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Mileage: 45,000

Ecoboost 1.8l engine failure due to coolant leaking into the cylinders. Looks to be a very common issue that Ford is very aware.

My coolant is leaking into the motor. Shop gave me a quote for a whole new engine. I’ve seen so many posts on forums and many friends who own the same car having the same problem. Please please make Ford issue a recall as this is my only vehicle and I got it hoping to finally not have to worry about car problems for a while. It’s been 2 months since I bought it.

I purchased this car new [XXX]. It was running rough for some time but now has 90,000 miles on it. I took it in for the shifter cable recall. I told them it was running rough. The Ford dealership here in Arkansas said it was coolant leaking into cylinder #2. By researching, I found that Ford issued a Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12 in June 2022 for this specific issue. I never got a notice in the mail. Ford Motor company says this program stops at 84,000 miles or June 19, 2025 for me so I am out of luck since I have more than 84,000. This is wrong. It should apply to all mileage for such an issue. This should be a recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I have a coolant intrusion in the 1.5L engine and now I have to have the entire engine replaced, and it will cost me more than the car is worth. This is a widely known problem and Ford refuses to include all year/make/models with this issue. I have no way to get my car fixed and it's been down for over a year now because I can't afford to get it fixed.

Check engine light came on at 103k miles with a P0302 error code. Replaced spark plugs and check engine light went away. 2 weeks later high engine temperature warning came on. Had it towed to a mechanic. Diagnosis was a cracked engine block with coolant leaking into cylinder number 3. Complete engine and turbo replacement is needed quoted at $11k.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that an unknown error message related to the coolant was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local service center, where it was diagnosed with a blown head gasket due to coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Mileage: 70,000

The vehicle was shaking really bad when started. I took the vehicle to a mechanic since it seemed like it was mis-firing. I was told the vehicle was leaking coolant into the 2nd cylinder causing damage to my engine. I was told I needed a whole engine replacement. I called Ford Customer care and was told there is no service programs for my VIN number. I also purchased the extended warranty when purchasing this vehicle which just expired in NOV 2024. I can't believe Ford will not honor this engine replacement when I just saw online this was an ongoing issue and my vehicle was was in the time frame of 96 months or $150,000 mile time frame.

The coolant leaked, causing the need for a total engine replacement at only 68,000 miles. This has essentially totaled my vehicle, with the cost of repair exceeding the value of the car. It also placed my family and me at risk if the car had overheated. The vehicle has been inspected and the issue confirmed by my Ford dealer.

The car hit 101,000 miles, and the check engine light came on. I do not remember having the spark plugs replaces, so I took the car in to the dealership to have those done thinking that was the problem. They have the car for two days. The dealership replaced the spark plugs and the crank case. The day after the car came back it did not start. Then the next time I drove it, I made it half a mile down the road and it started smoking. After the car was towed to the dealership at 9:57 am, this is the first message I received from the dealership at 4:48pm on Tuesday. "I wanted to inform you the tech did take a look at the vehicle and found a bunch of codes to different parts of the system. The shop foreman, my manager, and my director are all involved to correct this for you. Still performing inspections of different parts of the engine & under the hood." The second message I received was 11:37 Thursday "I apologize, I had to leave office yesterday at 1030 unexpectedly. I have been catching up on everything since returning today. I was informed there is coolant intrusion on the engine after performing the spark plugs. That is what caused the vehicle to start overheating. Our sincere apologies. There is a recall on the vehicle for this exact concern. It calls for an engine replacement. However, your vehicle is outside of the allotted mileage for that recall. I have submitted to both Ford and our rep for assistance to have these repairs taken care of. Per my manager, Jess & director Chris, please stay in the loaner vehicle (our cost) until we can resolve this matter. I should have an answer from our rep/Ford by this afternoon." Then I did not hear from them again until the Monday after at 1:37 pm asking for me to call them. The news on the phone call was that it was an extended warranty not a recall and that Ford was not willing to do anything about it.

Check engine light came on and car would produce shaking and bumping feeling up on startup Took vehicle to AAA tire and auto Sylvania, Ohio. Service shop performed diagnostic. Used scope to visualize coolant in the third cylinder of the engine. Tech said that the cylinder was almost completely full of coolant and engine would fail soon and would need replaced. A few days later the car is now producing smoke from the exhaust and is now undrivable due to safety concerns from smoke and potential failure while driving.

Vehicle acts like it wants to stall when it starts. I had it checked and it has coolant intrusion on cylinder 3 from engine block. Ford dealer says it does not fall under a replacement campaign. I called Ford consumer support and was told that if the vehicle had been manufactured in building A versus B, it would be fixed by Ford. So, all the same parts are used to manufacture the vehicles................they all will have the same issue. The 21N12 campaign needs to be expanded to cover all vehicles since they have the same motor which results in the same issue. This vehicle has 43,932 miles on it so it hasn't even lasted the 60,000 miles that one would expect the engine to last. I am requesting that the NHTSA assist in getting this engine replaced since it is a known issue. Ford needs to replace all faculty engines.

This vehicle has a known issue with coolant intrusion into the engine, while driving down the highway this caused my car to instantly send an engine overheating message and send the car into limp mode. While driving in the left lane i quickly lost all power and was limited to roughly 10mph to try and merge across 3 lanes of traffic. There was a customer satisfaction program to fix this but i am 6k miles beyond qualifiying.

Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 21n12. Coolant intrusion into one or more cylinders for the 1.5L Ecoboost motor. Ford will not repair this motor under the 21n12 code beyond 7 years or 84,000 miles. CSP 19b37 is required prerequisite prior to performing the 21n12 repair, so the 21n12 repair timeline therefore should start at the date of the 19b37 repair. My vehicle is just 4 months out of the 7 years (in service date) and Ford won’t cover the repair. Vehicle is inoperable and the repair cost will exceed the cars value after repairs are made. The vehicle currently has 79,xxx miles which is unacceptable by today’s vehicle life standards.

Coolant intrusion in engine block for the second time.

Recall 21n12 Was sold this car from ford dealership without them disclosing this recall that has been in affect for years Now being told that my engine failed due to this recall but that ford isn’t going to cover it due to it being past the recall date now and I was quoted $14,000 which is more than what the car was even worth in the first place

I purchased a 2018 Ford escape from a dealership in 2023. Has know recall issue/ issues dealership should have notified me of. Also manufacturer warranty should cover but warranty is limited to time I didn't own the vehicle. Was not notified as required by statute.

Short Block Coolant Intrusion as described in Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12 dated June 9, 2022.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The check warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine which caused the #4 spark plug to be rusted, and a failure with the long block. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to an unknown NHTSA Campaign Number; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

Mileage: 137,000

Coolant leaking into cylinders caused engine failure at approx 113,000 miles. I took it to a dealership and they said the engine had to be replaced. I did so and had it replaced at $8464.12 This is a known problem with this Ecoboost engine

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?: The engine - coolant leaked and is leaking into one of the piston heads - this is in line with what has happend to several others regarding their Ford Escape. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?: The engine was miss-firing - luckly I took it in before anything serious happened, but when I press the gas, it didn't always accelerate. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center?: Yes, both Ford HQ and the dealership have confirmed this problem. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others?: Yes Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear?: Engine light was flashing.

The contact owns a 2018 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 and determined that the engine block had failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. 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 was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 92,800.

Mileage: 92,800

Coolant intrusion leak. Car came up with 3rd misfire. Changed spark plug and coil. Came back with same code. The car starts bag. I will fill coolant and the next day it is empty.

Check engine light came on. Fault indicated cylinder #2 misfire. Took vehicle into Ford dealer to diagnose failure. Informed that cylinder #2 has coolant leaking into the cylinder and repair would require that the engine block be replaced. Estimate for repair approximately $10,000. I understand that Ford had a design problem with the 1.5 L Eco Boost engine that was installed in some 2018 Escape models but any opportunity to get this vehicle repaired by Ford has elapsed. Vehicle currently has approximately 109000 miles on the odometer.

Coolant leak. Cylider# 3. Cracked cylinder. 61000 miles Engine replaced.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle needed to be jumpstarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a failure with the head gasket, which caused a misfire in cylinder #2, and stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic had taken a video of the failure. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,835.

Mileage: 35,835

Check engine light came on. Took it to a mechanic and they changed the plugs and coils due to misfire. About a month later, check engine light came on and I received an alert on Ford pass app. The alert said power train failure. Had the dealer pick it up for service. Told today I need a new engine due to coolant intrusion. Looked up the issue and it is a well known problem. I had the related recall done in 2020. The dealer said I don’t qualify for the fix because I have over 84000 miles. I was told the parameters are 84 months and 84000 miles. I am less than 84 months but my mileage is at 88500 and I need a new engine. Less than 5000 miles and was told by the dealer I don’t qualify. Car has been serviced regularly and initial recall done when it was due. This repair should be covered by Ford.

Engine is unsafe to drive. Paid over $1400 in repairs just to find out the engine is a faulty engine. Engine failed due to coolant intrusion. Vehicle is not safe to drive. Veh has less than 100k miles. Happened randomly car engine shakes violently and sputters.

My short block engine failed in the middle of pulling out onto a 4 lane roadway while my two children were in the vehicle. We were almost hit from behind as I lost power while entering the roadway. The vehicle was taken to and diagnosed by a Ford dealership as needing a short block and full engine rebuild. There was no warning or problems before the failure. My vehicle has 23,000 miles on it and is currently waiting for repairs at an independent shop because I cannot afford another new vehicle at this time.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle shuddered. The Check Engine, Transmission, and Battery, along with several other unknown warning lights were illuminated; the "Service Engine Soon" and "Power Train Malfunction" messages were displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact did research and was made aware of an unknown NHTSA Campaign Number however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

Mileage: 84,000

Coolant leaking into cylinder head and causing misfire in ignition coil 4. Car is using mass amounts of coolant but no leak. Codes are reading misfire in 4th ignition coil as out lined in the following: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 1.5L EcoBoost - Low Coolant, White Exhaust Smoke And/Or Illuminated MIL - Built On Or Before 06-Apr-2019 19-2139. Yes it's available on request. The car would studder while running in traffic causing people to stop short or significant risk of being rear ended because the car would not excelerate as built too. No. Vehicle has not been inspected by manufacturer, police etc. It has been confirmed by an independent service person. MiL light came on. In March and coil 4 closest to the cylinder was replaced. The problem resurfaced April 19th 2025 and it was looked at again. Once again coil 4 was misfiring again and the plugs were looked at again and they were corroded with coolant even though they had just been replaced March 2nd. This is a known issue with Ford they are well aware and choose to do nothing even though there is a specifically detailed TSB 19-2139 detailing the very issue that is going on with my car.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the transmission became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission shifted hard while changing gear and the transmission was also slipping. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was repaired. On a separate occasion, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for maintenance, and the contact was informed that one of the cylinders was stuck. The vehicle was diagnosed with head gasket failure due to coolant intrusion. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,500.

Mileage: 86,500

2018 ford escape , purchased brand new. . check engine light went on .was on. brought to mechanic; coolant level was low . Engine was misfiring. Reason for check engine light. Discovered one spark plug stuck and corroded. Discovered the reason that coolant was empty. It leaked into the engine. Mechanic says it is a closed system so it cannot be readily discovered. said coolant leaked into the engine . now need new engine. mechanic said this is a design flaw of ford and that many other ford escape owners have the same issue. I paid off my car. I was quoted over 7k to replace the engine. Miles are low on this vehicle. This is unconscionable that Ford has not issued a recall regarding this issue when it appears so many ford owners are having the exact same issue and all are told to pay for a new engine

The contact owns a 2018 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 with coolant intrusion into the cylinder and engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to contact the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion and engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact provided financial assistance towards the cost of the repair. In addition, the contact was informed that the vehicle was above the mileage limitations, and the Extended Warranty coverage could not be applied. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Mileage: 118,000

Coolant intrusion, need new engine

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact's wife drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted, however, the vehicle failed to start as intended. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a failed coolant pump. The contact was informed that the coolant pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that a few days later, the contact's wife checked the coolant level and determined the coolant reservoir was empty. The contact's wife refilled the coolant reservoir, however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak in cylinder one and a failed engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed of an unknown recall repair which had a similar failure description, however, the VIN was not associated with the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Mileage: 85,000

Engine is losing coolant. 2018 Ford Escape with 64000 miles on it. Was recalled by Ford, however our VIN was not included. This is not right, some people are getting help getting it fixed and we cannot. Coolant intrusion.

On March 27th 2025 I had engine light come on. I went to valvoline and received a diagnostic test. The test said misfire cylinder 1. I called Ford dealership in two counties and was told they can't see me for a month. I went to pep boys and they replace my spark plugs. Next day engine light and a fault service now came on. I was able to get into gmc who said they found the problem on April 4th. By April 7th again all lights on for service. Pep boys said they could see me by the 10th and Ford dealership by the 30th of April. By the time I made it to pep boys, the head gasket head is beyond repairs and now I need a new engine. All escapes no matter what the mileage should have been recalled. But they didn't and now I have to get a new engine.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with low anti-freeze, several cracked cylinder gaskets, coolant intrusion, and in need of an engine replacement due to cylinder #3 misfire. The local dealer was contacted; however, the VIN was not associated with any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Mileage: 97,000

Coolant leaking into engine. Engine failure

I purchased my 2018 Ford Escape Ecoboost in June 2024 with 64K miles. Two weeks later the engine light came on with the code for misfire in cylinder 1. I brought it back to the dealer which they cleared it stating it was old history that needed to be cleared. In October the same code came on and the spark plugs and coil was replaced. Then in January the engine light came on with the same code then when would go off right before I’d bring it in. I was told that it was a common occurrence with the car (light going on and off) it began again end of March, on for a few days then off. I took it in on April 9th and they told me it was a complaint leak into the cylinder 1 and needs a long block replacement which will cost $9600.00 over half the cost of the vehicle. The vehicle has 76k miles. I was told there’s class action lawsuits about this issue. My mom has the same vehicle and it also happened to her right before her warranty went out at 56k miles and the engine was replaced.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the engine block was replaced twice, the transmission was replaced twice, and the front axle was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer it was purchased from, Steven's Jersey City Ford (740 NJ-440, Jersey City, NJ 07304), and the engine block was replaced a third time; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that while one of the dealers was in the process of replacing the engine, the dealer informed the contact that there were metal shavings inside the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

Mileage: 15,000

Engine coolant leaks causing the engine to misfire. Requires a new engine.

The coolant started leaking and this caused the head gasket to blow

At 63000 miles my car keeps leaking engine coolant. Ford is telling me I need a whole new engine! Never have had an accident. Cannot afford this. Have called Ford customer service. Out of warranty. Was told to report here. Have read that many people who own this car with same model and year have experienced this

The contact owned a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to vibrate violently, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway and the vehicle was towed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Mileage: 95,000

My 2018 Ford Escape started having problems with the check engine light coming on following an extended trip. The spark plugs were replaced, and all was checked by an independent mechanic. A few days later, a new error appeared saying that there was an engine fault failure. Additionally, it smelled very hot, so we were very afraid to drive it. We brought the car to a certified Ford dealer, and were told that cylinder 2 of the engine had coolant leaking in it and that the engine would need to be replaced. I am attaching documentation to show this. We had JUST returned from a long road trip with many miles of highway driving, so if this had happened in heavy traffic, we would have been put in grave risk. Also, the service department at the Ford garage told us that she had 2 more vehicles with the same engine, with the same problem, just that DAY! It was going to be almost $10,000 to fix this problem, and my car was only worth $ 6000 in good condition, so our lovely, well cared for car, that I had planned to keep for 2 more years, was sent to the salvage yard. As attached, I had to buy a new car with no down payment due to this situation.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact waited for several minutes for the vehicle to return to normal operation. No warning light was illuminated; however, the "Engine Fault Service" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the spark plugs, air filters, and other unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was no provided. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "High Emergency Services Pull Over Safely" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed back to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the head gasket was blown, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,437.

Mileage: 71,437

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 40 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the high-pressure fuel pump, resulting in damages to the camshaft. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 69,000.

Mileage: 69,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 75 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's daughter pulled over and restarted the vehicle. Upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle resumed normal operation. In addition, the contact stated that during cold starts, there was heavy black smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, and the contact was informed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.

Mileage: 159,000

This Ford Escape has coolant intrusion. The coolant leaks into the cylinder because of poor design.

For the 6 month my check engine light has been on First repairs was replacing both bank sensors, About 3 months later again replaced another sensor. Again check engine light would go off And out of no where one morning the the dashboard reads overheating it goes in limb mode gets repairs changes thermostatabd something else Light off that's in Jan 2025, here mar 25 on again change spark plugs also misfire code burning coolant with no leak no warning on dashboard Start doing research and wow notice coolant leaking into cylinders Take my car to get looked at guess what that's what's happening to me Ford. Is highly aware with no recall This really needs to be looked at

Coolant intrusion into cylinders 3&4 as a result of manufacturing defect. Confirmed by multiple certified mechanics. No warning messages/signs until major misfires occurred and car became nearly undriveable while traveling at highway speeds.

P0302 code reading antifreeze/coolant leaking into engine. Had to have a new motor

When I get gas engine turns off. Need to restart it multiple times. Hesitation on acceleration afraid to be on highway. Rough idol at stop. I’ve seen it multiple people have had this issue. It turns out to be the vapor canister, purge solenoid, which I had to be replaced that fixed it. Hopefully this could help out other people. I was so scared on the highway. God bless you.

Originally the car started blowing white smoke out of the exhaust. Next it would misfire occasionally on engine start. After, i would start loosing coolant and getting engine overheat but could never find the leak. I had a mechanic diagnose it and he said it was coolant intrusion into the cylinder and now the head gasket is blown and potentially more damage may be found that could lead to an engine change.

Engine failed due to coolant intrusion. Car failed on highway once, did not run more than 10mph after that and was taken to a shop. After researching the issue, this is a known problem with 2017-2019 Ford Escapes. There is a class-action lawsuit Miller v. Ford Motor co. case number 2:20-cv-01796-DAD-CKD. The issue is covered under a Ford recall, however my vehicle is beyond the 84,000 mile limit. Problem occurred very suddenly with the check engine turning on, flashing, and the engine temperature spiking and crippling the car. A local mechanical conducted a borescope examination and found coolant leaking into the cylinder. I was quoted for the repair with them over $16,000 to replace the engine block. The mechanics report, invoice, and borescope images are attached.

I am writing to PLEAD the NHTSA to intervene and Assist in the ongoing issues with the engines in the 2018-2020 ford escapes. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? 2018 Ford Escape Engine 1.5L short block. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? It has been confirmed that there is a presence of coolant intrusion into one or more cylinder bores. This could lead further damage, fires and engine shutdown while driving. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes my car has been sitting at Dick Masheter Ford Inc Dealership in Columbus Ohio now for 3 weeks. Their number is 614-861-7150. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? By the Dealership and an independent service Center in Grove City Ohio at Dart Automotive at (614) 875-7117. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Engine light on [XXX] showing Misfire in the Master Cylinder. My 2018 Ford Escape manufactured in Louisville KY is leaking coolant into the a cylinder. Mileage is 66,000. When calling Ford we are all directed to contact NHTSA who then sends us back to Ford who then sends us to the dealership who states its up to NHTSA. Ford is saying that NHTSA can add the VINS that were left off under their safety recalls 19B37 and 21n12. Please assist me in adding my VIN so the dealership can fix my vehicle. I am now currently out of transportation and my car has been sitting at Dick Masheter Ford Inc Dealership in Columbus Ohio now for 3 weeks. There number is 614-861-7150. In Fords 21n12 recall that these engines could combust or stop running while driving. I ask you please send me an email or contact to whomever can discuss this issue with me in more detail. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Coolant leaking into engine

Cracked block causing misfire in cylinder 3

I am writing to implore the NHTSA to finally take an interest in the ongoing issues with the engines in the 2018-2020 ford escapes. you have over 1600 documented statements from concerned owners who ford has no intention of aiding. Its ironic that all are experiencing the same issues and receiving almost the same answers from the dealerships, Ford and your agency. When calling Ford we are all directed to contact NHTSA who then sends us back to Ford who then sends us to the dealership who states its up to NHTSA. Well if Ford is saying that NHTSA can add the vins that were left off under their safety recalls 19B37 and 21n12 Then I say add them all so Ford will honor their statements and fix these engines. You have over 1600 complaints and that's what we know of. at 10,000 an engine that is over 16,000,000.00 that the citizens of our nation have to cover for a flaw that Ford has admitted and every dealership will corroborate. I have read most of the complaints filed that are printed and it amazes me that no one at your office is doing anything about this. I ask that you tell us who we actually need to be speaking to because getting sent around the horn continuously isnt helping any one out. Please take notice of these safety issues it clearly states in fords 21n12 recall that these engines could combust or stop running while driving think of how many lives could or could have been saved if there was an issue that went un reported. I do not know about you but for me the loss of any 1 life is to great when it could be prevented. Its time for the NHTSA to do their Job and make Ford honor their obligations to their consumers. I ask you please send me an email or contact to whomever can discuss this issue with me in more detail

Our 2018 Ford Escape had to have a new engine installed. The car showed it was overheating, and was then diagnosed with a failed Eccoboost 1.5 engine block. It could not be driven safely with the overheating engine. A Ford dealership here installed a new engine block. The total cost was $11,000; Ford paid $4000 and we paid the remaining $7000. The car's mileage was just over 84,000 miles. We contacted Ford but were denied any additional claim. Our mileage was too high and while there had been a recall replacement in 2022, we were not notified of any recall and the program was no longer in effect, according to Ford. We are aware that Ford had a faulty design, and knew about it. Coolant was leaking into the engine block. There are many such complaints and even class action lawsuits shown online for this problem. A car shouldn't need a new engine at 84,000 miles. We have owned Fords for many years but no longer have faith in their product. We know our case had a ID number:[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

There is an internal coolant leak from the coolant reserve that cycles through my engine, breaking the head gasket and seeping out through the spark plugs. This was confirmed by a team of mechanics at Christian Brothers. According to the TSP released by Ford this can result in engine failure when operating the vehicle. This is a severe risk to drivers and there are cases where it has resulted in death. I brought my car to a Ford dealership for an oil change and inspection. They failed to see my coolant was empty and the next day my check engine light came on. My husband did a quick inspection and my coolant was empty. When I confronted the dealership with this information they did not respond to me or taken blame for missing any of the signs.

UNKNOWN: Engine shakes and rumbles when going 35-45 miles per hour. Originally smooth when starting, now rumbles and shakes when started. Check engine light goes on and off. Engine kicks or jumps when accelerator is pushed... Not smooth, jerks very hard. Engine/starter/transmission issues. Available for inspection at dealership doing repair. Shakes and jerks going down the road. Feels like it's going to shake apart. Currently at the dealership for repair and they diagnosed there is "Coolant entering into the cylinder" Check engine light came on then went off. Did this about 3 times and is currently still on.

Engine diagnosed with coolant intrusion related to Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12. A serious misfire happened without warning after coming to a stop on the road and car perceived to be undrivable. Mechanic advised coolant in cylinders and engine needs to be replaced. Ford will not replace the engine after 84k miles but mine is at 85k.

I was driving and the vehicle suddenly started to not accelerate. Then the check engine light started to flash and the motor shut off. I had to coast to the side of the road. After being toward my mechanic told me there was no oil and I had complete engine failure. This happened with no warning and I was stuck waiting for a tow in a very scary situation.

Coolant leak into the cylinders due to a manufacturing defect in this type of engine (1.5L ecoboost). Cylinder 2 and 4 misfired detected. Harmful emissions.

I took my car in for a tune up and was advised the engine needed to be replaced and that Ford is having this issue with multiple vehicles with the same engine. Coolant leaking into the engine. I called NHTSA as Ford told me that they would have to add my car to their customer recall list. I was advised to go back to Ford that they have to do this. Upon having an electronic chat for an hour with ford I was again told to file a concern and request with NHTSA to get my vin added. According to Fords Customer Satisfaction Program 19B37 ( which my car was serviced for on 1-27-2021) This was the first step to complete the issue of coolant leaking into the engine. Fast forward to 3-13-25 I was informed by a Ford dealership that the coolant was indeed leaking into the engine and needs a replacement. Under Fords customer satisfaction program 21N12 issued 6-9-22 my engine should be covered. However according to ford my vin was left off the list however my car was built under the 3 guidelines of 21N12 which were model year 2017-2019, Built in Louisville, build date was 1-10-18 according to Ladicia at ford Customer care and should have been included. On 1-27-2021 Nations Ford of Margate Florida performed the 19Be7 requirement to satisfy the 21n12 recall should the problem persist. No one seems to care nor chooses to use common sense that if it quacks like a duck and walks like a duck its a duck. I am asking your agency to officially look into this concern. Ford is and was aware of this issue an put a band aid on what appears to be a fatal wound. I am sure that I am not the only person being affected by this issue as i have discovered at least 2 class action suits being worked on as i type. I only want Ford to stand behind their product and more importantly their word. From what Ive discovered not only is Ford negligent but they new that eventually coolant would leak in these engines and I am asking that you step in and make Ford honor this agreement with its cutomers. Thank you

While driving at 60 mph on the highway, my vehicle suddenly overheated and lost power, forcing it into limp mode and reducing acceleration. The coolant was completely gone, even though it had been refilled and bled by a mechanic just a week earlier. Prior to this, I experienced engine misfires, which is a known early symptom of coolant intrusion in the 1.5L EcoBoost engine. The check engine light and an overheating warning message appeared at the time of failure. This matches Ford’s known coolant intrusion defect, which was previously covered under CSP 19B37 and CSP 21N12, yet my vehicle is now experiencing the same failure outside the program’s coverage. This issue is extremely dangerous because it can cause the engine to suddenly fail at high speeds, creating a serious risk for drivers and passengers. This issue has not yet been confirmed by a dealer, as I am arranging transport to a service center. However, the coolant loss and overheating symptoms are consistent with reports from other Ford owners. Ford has acknowledged this problem in past service programs, but vehicles like mine continue to fail. This is a serious safety hazard, and Ford should be required to extend coverage or issue a recall before more drivers experience sudden engine failure.

The engine light came on in my car. The heat was not working either. Took it to my mechanic, the coolant was empty and leaked into the engine. Mechanic advised this is a known issue with this car.

The contact owns a 2018 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 taken to the dealer, who was unable to provide a diagnostic cause for the failure because the MIL was no longer illuminated when the vehicle was taken in for inspection. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who then diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. Then contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 49,000.

Mileage: 49,000

Check Engine light came on and car was taken to the shop where it was diagnosed to have diagnostic codes PO302 and PO316 - at which time the mechanic informed me that the spark plug had "ceased" and could not be removed - upon further research, found out that this is an issue with the 1.5L Ecoboost motor and that there was a program to replace but based on mileage/age, could not be replaced. The car is a 2018 Ford Escape SEL with 133k miles.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.

Mileage: 11,000

coolant leak in to cylinders

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering with the engine overheating warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway. The "Engine Coolant Overtemperature" message was displayed on the instrument panel and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and the vehicle stalled. The contact continued driving the vehicle at 20 MPH. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a cracked #2 cylinder. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB: 20-2100. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle remained at the independent mechanic and had not been driven since. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Mileage: 70,000

I first started showing a check engine light for cylinder 2 misfire, and believed it was my spark plugs. Then, one singular day after the initial code, the car refused to start, took it to a local mechanic (as close as I could possibly tow it) and they replaced my fuel pump thinking that was the issue. They did not offer the service to repair a blown head gasket, but told me the white smoke coming from my exhaust indicated I might have a blown head gasket. Took it to another local mechanic who is a Marine motor transport mechanic (it was a friend so this was a free visit), changed my spark plugs hoping to repair the reoccurring cylinder 2 misfire, checked my exhaust and it is in fact a blown head gasket minimum due to the coolant coming completely out of my exhaust along with oil. This was all in the course of less than 150 miles and 7 days total including the three that my car was in the shop for the fuel pump. I have now taken it to the Ford service shop to get diagnosed, and through research, there has been a class-action lawsuit already launched for issues with this engine and the head gasket being blown time and time again under 100 thousand miles. My car has never overheated, but this issue can cause total engine failure, fires, and more. It's dangerous. It is a design flaw with the engine. The lawsuit is Miller et al. vs. Ford Motor Company. This is in regard to the 1.5 L Ecoboost (which is what I have). Alongside this, I'm a teacher, and I know multiple coworkers who have experienced the same exact issue. This is an extremely expensive and dangerous design flaw. If I had waited on it, the best case is the car dies, worse it catches fire and explodes on me.

ENGINE malfunctioned at 70,000 mile. Was told there was a misfire in cylinder 2 and engine coolant intrusion. The problem has been thoroughly noted online as a defect that FORD will not assume recall for. Engine light just turned on 2 weeks prior to dealership service diagnostic.

I was told by a mechanic that my engine block has a crack in it and that I need a new engine. This seems to be an ongoing issue with 2018 Ford Escapes. It will cost me $7000 for a used engine and there are a lot of people in the same boat with this vehicle. Is there a recall on it yet??

The engine has internal coolant leakage causing sudden and extreme overheating. A warning comes on to pull over immediately.

Engine misfires low coolant

Engine overheat warning and vehicle shut down on highway. Mechanic says most likely compromised head gasket with coolant intrusion into engine. Currently quoted $7200 at Ford dealer for short engine block replacement.

On recent trip to Florida from Ohio, we experienced an incident where the check engine service light was flashing and the car was running very rough(determined later that it was misfiring). Incident lasted about 3-4 minutes. Were able to get to next exit; before we exited the highway the incident stopped, and the engine sounds back to normal. Pulled into a parking lot, shut off the engine, and restarted and stopped a number of time. The check engine light never came back on. Drove another 600+ miles to our destination in Siesta Key FL. Decided to contact local Ford dealer, Sarasota Ford, to have it checked out before having to drive 1100 miles back home. Learned that their diagnostics indicated that we had a coolant leak into the engine. Service advisor initially indicated that he thought their was a "recall repair" for this issue. But later advised that the "recall" had expired on Nov. 30, 2022, and was subject to a limit of 7 years of service or 84000 miles. Estimated repair cost was $8000, about the value of the 2018 Ford Escape with 100,900 miles. Contact Ford customer service to discuss why the "recall" had a time and mileage limit, and why I wasn't notified. CSR was really rather rude; advised that it was NOT a recall but a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB). On subsequent discussion with both Sarasota Ford and Masheter Ford in Columbus OH, where we bought the vehicle, also learned that the one time repair offered by the TSB was only valid IF the vehicle actually experienced a coolant leak. I have a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and in researching what lead to the TSB being issued, learned that the actual design of the head gasket was changed. This to me indicates that a defect in the design was discovered, prompting a change. Based on that this TSB should have had NO restrictions on time or mileage for the one time repair, and quite frankly should have been offered to customers BEFORE a coolant leak actually occured, not afterwards

Coolant intrusion in the cylinders that requires a replacement engine, a known issue by Ford but not something they are replacing or assisting with the cost of if you are outwith 84,000 miles.

Engine has a defect that causes car to have coolant leak and engine block to crack while driving, putting the vehicle into "limp mode". Accident can occur when vehicle suddenly begins decelerating while driving. There is no current recall for this issue for this vehicle.

The engine on my car has become unusable because antifreeze leaked into my engine. It is available for inspection. Thankfully due to familial support my safety was not put at risk. The problem was confirmed by a mechanic. BJ's Auto Collision and Restoration, 816-279-2886. The check engine light came on when I first started the car for the day. This happened to my car while I was 5 hours away from the city where I live. I do not have the money to repair the car. So I had to rent a car. And will have to find a way to buy a new car.

My check engine light came on after a few rough starts prior, all of the rough starts came with white smoke from my exhaust pipe, and the entirety of my vehicle shaking. My first initial impression of the issue was either my spark plugs or my ignition coils. Neither was the case. I have had my car checked out by multiple mechanic shops, and they have all said I have a “coolant intrusion”, as I have had to refill my coolant several times in the past 2 months, while also having “milky oil” indicating coolant has been leaking and mixing into my oil, causing the code P0302, or a cylinder 2 misfire. For a new engine from Ford themselves, I have been quoted $14,000 plus taxes to get this issue fixed. My only concern is Ford has a class-action lawsuit filed against them for this same issue. I can’t afford to put $14,000 into this vehicle for a new engine, when the issue has been happening to many, many others, all fitting the exact description of what I am complaining about. I am concerned for my safety as people with the same issue, have expressed their vehicles have overheated without warning. I am worried my vehicle will catch on fire, as well as my own safety while driving the vehicle. My vehicle is also not covered by warranty.

My 2018 Ford Escape Titanium 2.0 Ecoboost engine is experiencing issues that include coolant leaking into the cylinder. There has been white smoke emitting from the exhaust with an odor present. Multiple mechanics have looked at the vehicle and have reported that it might need a total engine replacement. The vehicle has roughly 64,200 miles on it and is currently at a Ford Dealership in Clarksville, Indiana. A google search shows that this is a known issue with the Ford 2.0 Ecoboost engine, but Ford is not showing a recall. I also have seen that there is or there is the possibility of a class action lawsuit.

Fluids leaked into engine. Overheated and died on highway drive home no check engine lights were on prior. 2nd and 4th cylinder misfires. Spark plug welded and cross threaded and needed to replaced but when when it was attempted it broke off in engine due to being welded. Due to the original issues and all of those caused from them this vehicle is NOT SAFE; even if this was able to work again it is NOT SAFE! It was a family car and we do NOT trust for our families safety!! (Had car towed to repair the next day and has been inoperable since without either new engine or engine rebuild.)

My 2018 Ford Escape started to shake upon starting the engine. Within 2 days the check engine light turned on. I immediately phoned my mechanic and took the car in for diagnostics. The mechanic determined that coolant is present in the engine cylinders, he said likely due to head gasket failure. He said that the only was to resolve the issue is a total engine replacement which he quoted could cost as much as $17,000. The mechanic tells me that the car cannot be driven at all as it is because the engine can fail at any time. This renders the car a total loss. I have done internet searches and have discovered that many Ford owners are experiencing this same problem and that it has been known to Ford that there is this defect in certain models yet they have not offered a recall or compensation for repairs.

The motor started to get hot dealership said it dumped coolant into the head of the engine and that its a know issue with this motor but it's not on the recall list why not

Cracked header, electric emergency parking brake says to release the parking brake when it's not even engaged

Coolant leak into engine

Engine light came on and car shakes a bit when car is first turned on for the day and has been off for a few hours. This started in early January 2025. We took it to a mechanic on January 10th 2025. Mechanic reported white exhaust smoke and stated this could be due to a coolant intrusion into the cylinders. Was told the short block, head gasket or the entire engine would need to be replaced. As of today, January 29th 2025, vehicle has not been inspected by a dealership, but as stated above, it has been checked by a mechanic. Concerned for family safety because vehicle can turn off at any time without any warning. Vehicle is available upon request, for inspection.

Car started running hot feb 2023, took it to local auto shop where it showed leaking collant in cylinder 2&3. Local shop quoted 8000 for full engine repair. Contacted ford dealership to see about a CSP the auto body shop told me about and was told my car isn't covered due to millage (over the 84000). This CSP was never preformed on the ford before I bought it when the CSP came out in 2020. I bought in 2021. Nor was I informed about the 2022 extended CSP. I was not made aware of a collant leak possibility until it happened. No repairs have been completed on this car and I am still making my monthly payment for it. I will never buy another ford.

I had to replace the engine May 28, 2024. The coolant started mixing with the oil based on the poor design of the engine. Then December 16, 2024, I had to replace the transfer case. Now my transmission has gone out on January 22, 2025. All of this has been out of pocket because I was out of the warranty mileage range. I'm still currently financing the vehicle and have to make all these costly repairs. I'm trying to see what can be done? There is no way a new vehicle like this should be having all these problems especially when it was bought new off the lot.

An engine coolant leak on the engine caused the engine to overheat. This could have led to a possible fire. If we were on a highway or freeway when this happened and the car cut off, this could have caused an accident. There were NO warning signs or lamps that came on before this issue that would have alerted us to this issue. I had the vehicle towed into the Ford dealership and the diagnostic was engine failure due to a coolant leak. The engine coolant leak has been a known issue on the 2018 Ford Escapes by the manufacturer.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was a coolant intrusion in the engine, and there was a misfire in cylinder #3. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that there was no recall associated with the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

Mileage: 87,000

Multiple times when weather is cold (currently 42 degrees, so not even that cold) the engine will not start. It is a brand new engine that was replaced after the heavily reported coolant leak issue - which should be recalled!) The car turns on, with lights, radio, air systems, etc all running, but the engine does not start or even attempt to start. After several hours the car turns on without issue and operates as normal. This car/engine are absolute lemons. I spent $10,000 to replace the engine due to Ford's own manufacturing issue with the coolant leak, and now this. NHSTA needs to do something about these faulty cars on the road.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly function. The contact stated that a message to “Pull Over Immediately” was displayed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was pending a diagnostic test. The dealer had not yet diagnosed the vehicle but believed that the vehicle had experienced engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

Mileage: 101,000

have a bad engine that seems to be a common problem with this year car.Has 68,300 miles and I am told that this one does not have all the right criteria to be under warranty.not sure of the reason other than I was told it is out of the 7 year period.its a 2018 and broke down in 2024.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle started sputtering. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB: 20-2100. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that there was a leak in the coolant system. The contact stated that coolant was leaking into the engine and the oil. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that coolant was leaking into the engine and the oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and agreed to cover 40% of the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

Mileage: 56,000

A common and known problem to Ford: the coolant leak caused a crack in the engine block. This caused fluid in the cylinders to misfire and now oil is also leaking into the engine block as well. There was no warning or preventative measures we could take, and after research, this is an extremely common issue. The dealership will not work with us as there is "no official recall" even though they know it happens a lot, and it would take more than $7,000 to repair when we still owe $6,500.

Engine misfiring, stuttering, power loss happened at high speed on interstate. Independent mechanic diagnosed coolant intrusion into engine. Spark plug in cylinder 3 seized. New engine needed. Ford does not have a recall for it. This is a well known engine problem according to research and review of other complaints on this site.

Timing Chain broke with only around 106,000 miles on the vehicle. While I was driving to run some errands, I came to a four way stop. Taking a right turn and beginning to accelerate to turn onto the intersecting road, my car began to accelerate and then acceleration stopped and could only coast on momentum I had left. Luckily I was able to maneuver out of traffic and onto the side of the road using the steering wheel and get it into park. Car was towed to local car repair shop and they determined that the timing chain was broken, resulting in a complete engine failure. It has not been investigated by manufacturer or police. No warning lamps appeared on the system when the incident occurred.

A Design Flaw (as confirmed by a Ford Service Advisor) in the engine block allows coolant to seep into the engine, rendering the engine useless. Ford has a TSB on this, they know it's a problem, other previous years similar engines have been recalled, these engines currently have class action and private lawsuits happening, and Ford extended the warranty on these vehicles to 84k miles because of this KNOWN mistake on their part. So.... after 84k miles Ford no longer stands behind their product. Leaving me and my family with a monthly car payment and a car that's sitting at the dealer that needs and $8k repair. I've had the car towed twice and am relying on friends to get around. Ford should own up to this and either fix or replace the vehicle. It's not right, and certainly doesn't make us want to buy American cars.

Coolant Intrusion on the 1.5l ecoboost engine at 63,000 miles. Just out of warranty.

I purchased a 2018 Ford Escape in February 2024 with 80,000 miles from a dealership. The vehicle had a single owner and appeared to be in great condition at the time of purchase. However, in December 2024 it presented a critical safety issue involving the engine. While driving, the vehicle began shaking violently and lost power, almost stopping in the middle of an intersection. This placed me and others at significant risk of a collision, as I was unable to control the car properly or move it safely out of traffic. The problem was confirmed by the Ford dealership, where diagnostics initially revealed a misfire code (P0302). After further inspection, the dealership determined that the engine required a full replacement. This repair was estimated to cost $9,000—nearly the current value of the vehicle. The car is at the dealership and has not been repaired due to the prohibitive cost. Through my research, I found Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 19-2346, which documents similar engine issues reported by other Ford Escape owners, requiring significant repairs and part replacements. Despite reaching out to Ford Customer Service, I was denied assistance and left to bear the full cost of these extensive repairs. There were no warning lamps or messages prior to the failure. The issue occurred without warning while I was driving, making the defect hazardous. Given the serious safety implications of this defect, I strongly urge this issue to be considered for recall. A vehicle with relatively low mileage should not experience catastrophic engine failure, and Ford must take responsibility for addressing this widespread and dangerous issue. My life and the safety of others on the road are far more valuable than the cost of repairs.

My engine light came on and within a three day time span my engine overheated. I kept up with all maintenance on my vehicle and even had a previous diagnostic ran on the vehicle a month prior. I was told there was a customer satisfactory warranty that expired in November 2022 on my vehicle but information was given to first owner that stated what would happen to my vehicle. I bought my car in March of 2021Due to me getting my car from Hondas car lot they said they were unaware that the vehicle had a warranty at time of sale which would have been of great help. I have been quoted $10,000 to replace the motor in my car due to coolant intrusion, short block, and a spark plug being stuck within the engine. My car ran hot with myself, a dog and my son being in the car in the middle of a busy street but we were able to move vehicle to a safe spot while car was malfunctioning. I was told to look under the hood by my boyfriend to check fluids and he went into detail on what to check for and we found that the oil was clean but their was no antifreeze in the vehicle. I received my oil change in September of 2024 and everything required for my tags that is done yearly all on the same visit.

Complete Engine failure causing vehicle to be totally un drive able at only 91,000 miles. Engine failure cause was diagnosed by local authorized Ford dealer service department as systemic engine design flaw that caused catastrophic fluid intrusion into cylinder(s), rendering engine useless. Remedy, engine needs to be totally replaced, not repaired, but replaced. Not an isolated incident in my particular case as there have been thousands of issues with this model of engine that FORD (manufacturer) has employed on this model year, make, and model (2018 Ford Escape SEL). No warning lamps lighted to warn of potential engine failure, and most importantly, no written notices provided by Ford to alert of the catastrophic engine issue, and certainly no information on remedies provided either.

Coolant is getting in to the engine and blowing the engine up. Ford is aware of the issue but is denying coverage and repair under a distraction. They are aware of the repair and issued Customer Satisfaction program 21N12 which is the fix to the engine. However, they say that if customer satisfaction program 19B37 was not completed prior to 2022, then you do not qualify to do 21N12 even though under 21N12 if the car is under 7 years old and 84,000 miles that it qualifies. Ford says that if the previous owner (since we did not get the car until 2023/24) did not do 19B37 that we are screwed and they will not cover the engine replacement that they know about. This issue is all over the internet, so I am shocked a recall has not been issued.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning illuminated. In addition, the vehicle was driving unusually rough with the engine misfiring. The contact and his father attempted to change the spark plugs. The contact stated that one of the spark plugs had seized and was unable to be removed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak and engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under recall repair or special programs. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Mileage: 86,000

Check Engine Light came on with Error Code Engine Misfire Cylider 1. Mechanic diagnosed it with a Burnt Valve from Coolant Intrusion. Car only has 85,000 miles on it. Contacted Ford and they said it's a known issue but they refuse to pay to fix the vehicle since my vehicle is 1,000 miles over the 84,000 mile mark.

Less than one month after purchasing this used vehicle from a dealership, the check engine light came on. A personal code reader showed the PO302 code. Upon inspection by the manufacturer dealer we were told that it has an engine coolant leak, known as coolant intrusion. The mechanic noted that the engine appeared to have parts replaced trying to rectify this issue (prior to our ownership) but that the only fix to this issue is engine replacement with a cost of around $9500. We were told this would be our cost as the manufacturer no longer replaces the engines under a previous satisfaction program. Now the vehicle is shuttering and has the permanent PO302 code and showing signs of consistent misfiring. Facts lead us to the fact that the previous owner did not resolve the issue and then the dealership put a vehicle on the lot that should not have been without a new engine as this was a pre-existing problem to our purchase.

My engine check light came on and it said Engine Fault Service Now, with a wrench signal exposed. Then I could hardly stop the vehicle , it became very difficult to apply the brakes, using all of my body weight applied to stop the vehicle. I immediately brought it to O’Reily’s auto place and had a diagnostic test run on the vehicle. Multiple default code come up. P1016, p0365, p0299,p164D p0369,p0443,p0456,p1450. Brought it to the Ford dealership, upon inspection the diagnosis Evap system related disc on this line , tested evap system, found canister purge valve to be broken , tech notes that this is a non Oem part. Advised to replace purge valve and hose assembly. Also discovered that vacuum pump not pulling vacuum, advise to replace pump and reset. Upon removal of the vacuum pump, found pump cam lobe twisted off , vacuum pump is seized, cam replacement is seized , cam replacement will be required. Also both front axel boots are torn, spewing grease all over, recommend replacing both axels, leak p2 pinion value, left back axel leaking, both back brake rotors and pads worn 2mm in the red, coolant level low possible leak. Also is discovered that there was a non ford part purge valve that shouldn’t be there. Estimated cost is 8,500-9000 dollars could be more

Good morning, I would like to discuss an issue concerning the Ford Motor Company and one of their many Technician Service Bulletins (TSB). I am a former auto technician now healthcare worker and had the unfortunate luck of purchasing a 2018 Ford Escape with 55k miles for my wife in 2023. The vehicle now has a check engine light on due to engine coolant leaking into the cylinders at 97k miles. After research I discovered Ford issued a limited time fix NOT a recall under the heading of TSB 19-2375 & TSB 21-N-12. The whole engine needs to be replaced and the Ford Motor Company will not pay for a flawed design. There seems to be multiple lawsuits due to many of these engines failing in different Ford Models. Why hasn't this been forced to be a recall? Many people are struggling as it is and a 7 thousand dollar repair is going to put me under. The people of this country including myself need the help of people with is voice. Please I am sinking here

Engine is exhibiting a P0302 Cylinder 2 misfire code and was taken to the Ford Dealership. Here, they stated the misfiring is due to a coolant leak that has seize the spark plug. The engine light has been on (periodically turning off) over the course of 3 weeks but the vehicle has not been driven much due to fear of stalling out in middle of drive/highway/road. Once the engine light started flashing it was towed to a Ford Dealership.

Coolant leaking in the engine at 96k miles. Car locked up and is not drivable. Manufacture quoted me $8500 for the repairs.

Car occasionally ran rough, engine light came on, code indicated a misfire so we changed the spark plugs and coils. No improvement, then suddenly while on the interstate, it was jumping and bucking and could barely run. Took it to a Ford dealer and they said it was a known problem with engine coolant leaks in Ecoboost engines but that they what $9,000 to replace it. This is not only reprehensible corporate irresponsibility but a safety issue, as my defective engine suddenly stopped working properly while I was driving in heavy high speed traffic.

Purge valve stuck open causing check engine light to come on. Same as current recall on Ford Focus 2012-2018 vehicles. Ford Escapes within the same time frame should be included in the recall. Every time I fill gas there is a hard turn on since beginning of December. Then check engine light came on and code P1450.

Coolant leaks into my engine’s cylinders, is causing cylinder misfire, overheating, engine corrosion, oil dilution and contamination, with high potential for the cylinder head cracking, total engine failure, and/or engine fires, according to my mechanic.

Coolant leaked into engine and the vehicle now needs a new engine.

Engine design flaw with coolant channels caused coolant to leak into cylinder 3 causing misfire and rapid coolant loss.

I was told by Ford during an oil change around 06/2024 that my coolant is leaking and I needed a new engine.. now my car keeps overheating and I haven't been able to drive it for about 5 months....my extended warranty is also expired now....they said there was a recall for this, but expired back in 2022? I never received notification of this... it makes no sense to me.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was a coolant intrusion resulting in a misfire and damage to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Mileage: 80,000

Ford 2.0l EcoBoost engine has a design failure Ford has been aware of prior to 2019. My 2018 Ford Escape, I bought new with less then 45000 miles on it has failed due to this design where coolant is sucked into the #2 cylinder. I have contacted Ford, and they will not admit it their design failure. Ford also issues two technical service bulletins concerning this issue in 2019 where the recommend replacing the engine. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 19-2208 and 19-2346. I've contacted Ford and they are willing to pay for the labor but not the parts. This failure was caused by Ford and since I could do nothing to fix it nor did they inform me about the possible issue prior to the expiration of the 5-year warranty in 2023. I am having to foot a bill for something they knew about for years. This is consumer fraud.

My engine light came in and upon checking codes and researching the problem I realized I was getting coolant into cylinder 3 and apparently it is a very common problem with this vehicle.

Coolant leak into cylinder 3, with Ford dealer saying I need to replace the engine or the car will just die at the side of the road and leave me stranded. Check engine light indicated a problem and I kept leaking coolant but couldn't see where the leak was going until I went to the dealer and they changed me $200 to diagnose. This occurred at 110,000 mi. Now I have to replace the engine or lose a car that is worse less than the price of the engine replacement, but I still owe money on it. The dealer encouraged me to replace the engine with a new one from Ford that addresses the problem. So Ford knows it's a problem yet will not pay for repairs.

Mileage: 113,115

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's daughter drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact, who is an independent mechanic, replaced the spark plugs however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. The contact stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the mileage was above the warranty limit. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Mileage: 96,000

My car started shaking when I turned it on and the engine light came on. I took it to get fixed on 12/12/24 which they stated the spark plugs were damaged and they replaced them. Two days later, I turned on my car and it started shaking and throwing white smoke, the engine light came on again. I popped open my hood and saw my cooler liquid was low although it has been filled to the max line. It seems like I am expiriencing the coolant intrusion that is common in these cars but Ford refuses to take accountability for. I am scared to drive my car as I am a girl and I am afraid it will leave me stranded in the highway or a busy intersection and I will get hurt. I hope that Ford can recall this issue and solve it. Although, many have testified that even when fixing the issue it happens again.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning light started flashing and the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitating while driving to the independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was made aware of a misfire in cylinder #2, and the mechanic suggested that the engine be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to a Ford dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with a bent valve on the long block. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened; and the contact was referred to NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had closed the case. The contact was informed there would be no additional assistance provided. Additionally, the manufacturer stated that an investigation would not be conducted in house; however, the NHTSA might be able to perform an investigation into the cause of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

Mileage: 101,000

Coolant intrusion into the engine, repaired under partial warranty and safety bulletin 21N12 having the short block replaced in March of 2024 by the dealership. Noticed coolant loss and white smoke while idling in December of 2024. Currently waiting to get the vehicle to the dealership

I bought the car in June of 2023 and 2 months later started having issues. Replaced the fuel pump, replaced the PTU, camshaft and now the engine needs replaced. Ford is aware of the engine issue but didn’t issue a recall only an extended warranty for 7 years/84,000 miles. I was not made aware of this problem at the time of purchase or receive any letter stating that. Had I known about the problem with those engines I never would have purchased the car.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the engine fault service now warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to another independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and confirmed as engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact called the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,285.

Mileage: 81,285

2018 Ford Escape threw P0303 code (misfired cylinder 3) multiple times. Had towed to local ford dealership. Diagnosed as coolant intrusion, recommended engine replacement at cost of $10,400. Mileage at time of diagnosis was 57,974. Further research into issue shows this is a known issue with this engine and Ford has issued a Costumer Satisfaction Program notice 21N12 for repairs to a select number of vehicles but the problem is clearly beyond this issued CSP notice. I have made several attempts to contact Ford Corporation (certified letter, 3 emails to CEO James Farley, and messaged Ford Motor Company via social media platform, all which have been ignored. I have also used the chat feature with Ford and they are unable/unwilling to provide contact info to senior leadership.

The contact's daughter owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact's daughter pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that there was coolant intrusion into the short block and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12 (Short Block Replacement After Coolant Intrusion); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Mileage: 95,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir. The contact continued to drive the vehicle to the intended destination; however, the failure reoccurred, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was started. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic. The vehicle was scheduled to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised that the repair was not covered under the Technical Service Bulletin: 22-2134. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not associated with the Technical Service Bulletin. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

Mileage: 83,000

The motor couldn’t handle the weight of the car and cost me $7000 to replace. That’s almost the cars entire value.

Mileage: 100,000

Check engine light came on code P0303 showed a Cylinder 3 misfire, replaced engine coil. 2 days later check engine light, engine fault message and the wrench symbol came on .Again code p0303 showed a cylinder 3 misfire. Mechanic determined engine coolant leak , need a new head casket. Both times I was able to drive it 10 miles to my mechanic but I had severe power loss.1

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a misfire in cylinder #3, and the coil was replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, after the repairs were completed, the vehicle failed to exceed 25 MPH and was shuddering with white smoke coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken back to the same local independent mechanic where the spark plugs were replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle failed to start after the repairs were completed. A check engine temperature message was displayed. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the warranty being expired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to the Technical Service Bulletin: 22-2134; however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Mileage: 60,000

Confirmed by the Ford Dealer, coolant leaked into the engine causing complete engine failure. No warnings, car began to shake, lost acceleration. Known issue with Escapes, we did not receive ANY notification of this known problem which has been confirmed due to this VIN not attached to this known Ford Escape problem. After multiple attempts with Ford Customer Service, they confirmed Ford has a customer satisfaction program under the guidelines of 7yrs or 84K miles. This vehicle has 101,000k. Ford will not support the financial burden of $11,000 to repair the vehicle. This car has been well taken care of, all maintenance has been completed per scheduled. It is available for inspection. Only diagnosed by the Ford dealer and there was no warning or problems before this incident. The vehicle has not been in an accident. We need help in getting this repaired and nobody is taking responsibility for a KNOWN issue.

Car has less than 100,000 miles on it. Engine failed due to coolant intrusion from manufacturing defect in the cylinder walls. (Ford TSB 19-2139) Now Ford wants $11,500 to fix a problem they created.

Coolant is getting into oil. Misfires. And coolant disappears and causes engine to get hot.

The check engine light came on so I took it to a dealership. There is a crack in the engine resulting in coolant leaking into the cylinder. It can't be repaired and will need a total rebuild of the engine. I researched this issue and there have been MANY with the exact same issue and several class-action lawsuits against Ford Motor Company. This vehicle has LESS THAN 50,000 miles on it. My dad was the original owner of the vehicle but due to his age and relocating closer to his children after the passing of his daughter, the title was transferred to me and I paid his loan off. Being elderly, they didn't drive the vehicle often so the issue wasn't noticed until recently. It's hard to believe that there hasn't been a recall on these vehicles! This is a serious problem and Ford should make right on this. As I stated, I know there were at least 2 class-action lawsuits for this very thing. Ford initiated a TSB19-2375 then updated to TSB22-2322. If they needed a TSB, there was obviously an issue with the vehicle.

Engine failure due to coolant intrusion. Ford has known about this issue for years. A recall needs to be issued.

I have been advised that the EVAP PURGE Valve is defective by my Ford Dealer. I was also advised that they have been going through a lot of them. After fueling car, if not fueled slowly the car will not start.

The engine has coolant intrusion and misfiring that can lead to an engine fire. My family was put in jeopardy as coolant disappears during driving. The dealership has confirmed a coolant intrusion issue as indicated in the CSP 21N12. There are two CSP's (19B37 and 21N12) from Ford issued when the dangerous engine problem should be a RECALL. Ford recently issued Ecoboost engine recalls for many other vehicles and somehow the 2018 Ford Escape was missed. Ford has refused to fix the engine hazard on this 2018 Ford Escape due to an expiration date on the CSP, even though the vehicle is STILL within the 7 year timeline indicated in the CSP. The vehicle was purchased after the expiration date so I am trying to figure out why the vehicle did not have either of these CSP's done, when dealer had the vehicle, so this dangerous issue was resolved prior to the expiration date and consumer purchase.

Head gasket blown at 97,000 miles. My car died in the middle of the road. My car was deemed not drivable by the dealership. The problem started with a P0303 code which was a cylinder three misfire. I had a shop look it and they were going to replace the spark plug and coil pack. Three days later my car overheated on my way to get the repair and they said my head gasket was blown. This was in August of 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The contact stated that a blank warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Mileage: 132,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly began to lose significant motive power, prompting her to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant reservoir was empty. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that coolant had intruded into the cylinder head gasket. The contact was informed that the seal between the engine block and the cylinder head had failed, resulting in damage to the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Mileage: 95,000

2018 Ford Escape - The engine made unusual noise and began running rough. We had to quickly exit traffic unexpectedly. Engine light came on after this incident. Local Ford Dealership has diagnosed the problem as coolant leak into the engine cylinder. Dealership recommended long block replacement at cost of just over $10,000. They also stated that there were no recalls or other assistance available from Ford Motor Company. I later found out about Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12, which covers the cost to replace the 1.5 ecoboost engines with the same problem we are having. However, it only covers 7 years or 84,000 miles. Our vehicle was at 6 years and 118,000 miles when the issue occurred. We have never received any communication from Ford Motor Company regarding Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12.

I just recently came across the 21N12 letter that was sent out to people awhile back after googling an issue I noticed with my car. It appears my car is losing coolant. Which, after reading the 21N12, it appears is a known issue that ford submitted a letter letting people get this repair done for no charge. Well, I never received the letter and might be experiencing these issues. I don’t find this to be anywhere near fair at all. What if my car died on me?

Took the vehicle to 3 different mechanics for estimate as my daughter was driving the car and it started to over heat, white smoke coming from tailpipe , coolant level very low or gone. It was determined this is a known issue on this 1.5L eco boost engine. Estimate $9K to replace with new engine! It's technically not a blown head gasket. It's a design/manufacturing defect in the open-deck design of the block. Google "Ecoboost coolant intrusion" and "Ford Customer Service Program 21N12" for more info.

My engine failed as I was driving down the road with cars behind and in front of me. Lost power while driving, had to find a place immediately to pull over before being hit by other vehicles. Dash lights came on, car started making beeping noises, dash said it was overheating when thermostat gauge said it was completely cold. No antifreeze in the overflow tank, all antifreeze went into the engine from a coolant leak. Had to have car towed to garage they called and said it was engine failure due to coolant intrusion, called Ford Customer Care and they would not help me, talked to closest Ford dealership service department and they told me it was within the years but over mileage for the Customer Satisfaction Program and would be $8900 to replace the entire engine. Now I am left without a car that I am still paying on.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there coolant intrusion into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,561.

Mileage: 92,561

Engine coolant intrusion

My car has about 104,000 miles. Suddenly the check engine light came on and a warnning that reads "High Temprature Engine Stop Carfuly" and "Engine Fault Service Now" came on. Certified mechanic checked and confirmed coolant intrusion into cyliners needing engine replaced. Ford was contacted and said the "Customer Satisfaction" addressing this issue expired. It was for 7 years or 84,000 miles, which my car exceeds. And refused to do anything and said to complain through NTHSA. This is clearly the manufacturer issue and is repeatedly showing on NTHSA by owners of 2017-2019 Escape. This should turn into a nationwide recall. New engine costs $12500 which is more than the car price.

Coolant leaking into block.

My check engine light came on, took it to a parts store for an analysis and got code P0303. The vehicle was also running different. When I would first turn it on, it felt like it wasn’t at full power and felt like the engine was shaking slightly. We changed the spark plugs, engine light didn’t go away. Had same code so changed cylinder #3 coil as that was the one misfiring. The engine light blinked and remained on. The car when I would put it in drive had almost no power for the first several seconds I would press the gas in drive then would all of a sudden jump to driving. $140 later in parts I had a bunch of white smoke coming out of the back, about every light and alarm sound started going off as it had a message that was telling me engine overheated (we checked the antifreeze when changing plugs and coils and was still between max and minimum) and told me to safely stop. I was on a busy street and my car stalled while waiting for a tow. While looking at the antifreeze, it was completely gone even though we just checked it. My car that still has a $13,000+ loan is not drivable. It is in a mechanics garage now and is estimated to cost OVER $2000 to fix. I’m very frustrated because after a started researching this issue, I’ve found hundreds of complaints about this SAME issue with others and yet NO recall has been sent to me by ford motor company. When I lookup recalls for my vehicle using my vin number, it stated that there are zero open recalls. I have been without my car for about 6 weeks and not sure what to do about this.

- The vacuum pump is the part that failed and locked up, it broke parts internally in the engine and that is what caused the crank bolt to spin loose and the car to jump time. - this happened when the car was going dowin a steep mountain and we were forced to pullover immediately, however the breaks were not working normally. - yes the problem has been confirmed - the component was inspected by the dealership - there were no warning signs, and the delear mechanic said there was nothing we could do to prevent the issue

Check engine light came on, when car was plugged in to investigate you get the number one cylinder is misfiring warning. Had a coil pack replaced and within 200 miles, the check engine light returned. Currently my vehicle is at the ford dealership and they are reporting I need a new motor. I am losing antifreeze which is going into the cylinders.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. No further information was available. The vehicle was taken to the residence, where the contact's husband used a hand-held vehicle diagnostic scanner and retrieved diagnostic trouble code P0301, indicating a misfire of the first cylinder. The contact's husband replaced the spark plugs, but the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact's husband then replaced the ignition coils. The contact's husband also noticed that the coolant level was abnormally low. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.

Mileage: 116,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and attempting to reverse, the vehicle started shaking with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Mileage: 98,000

Coolant reservoir was completely dry and is leaking into unknown areas. There is no leak under the car but the coolant level is sinking dramatically. Heat was not working in the car due to having no coolant. Engine occasionally sputters when initially started in the morning. Engine light occasionally comes on but there is no error or service message and then the engine light goes off. Coolant reservoir and engine are currently being inspected by mechanic.

Vehicle had rough starts with rough idling upon starting for two days. Then vehicle hesitated to start and upon start, would idle rough. Check engine light came on and codes were for misfire in cylinder 2 and cylinder 3. There was also a heavy smell of coolant and some white smoke from the exhaust pipes. Vehicle rough idle at stop signs/red lights and almost shut off. On next start, it took vehicle 5 attempts to start. Upon start there was a rough idle and heavy white smoke from exhaust. Still a smell of coolant and a warning light on the dash that read "Engine Fault Service Now." Car was left at my home and I used another vehicle to get to work. Had I driven the vehicle it could have broken down while driving and caused a traffic incident. It may have also leaked fluid onto the roadway causing unsafe conditions. Vehicle will be towed to garage to be inspected for possible coolant intrusion based on symptoms and discussion with local mechanic, ford dealership and ford customer service. Ford service did open a claim to look into the incident.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked approximately four times and then stalled. The vehicle was restarted after several minutes. The contact’s son continued to drive to the residence; however, while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled twice. The vehicle as steered to the side of the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,699.

Mileage: 142,699

C2 cylinder has misfire due to coolant in the cylinder.

My ford escape overheated on me on Monday 10/14/2024, I took it to a mechanic and he found blown head gaskets from coolant intrusion, I need an entire new engine which is $11,000

Leak in the coolant which causes the engine light to go on and off. Engine is misfiring when driving anywhere

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her sister was driving at approximately 30-40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to pull over safely and continued to drive to her residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted.  The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 104,107.

Mileage: 104,107

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine was misfiring. The contact started the vehicle and it was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant had leaked into cylinder head three. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000.

Mileage: 163,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, white smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to get a diagnosis; the dealer informed the contact that the failure cause was unidentifiable. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer made the contact aware of Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 19B37 however, the CSP expired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Mileage: 128,000

Coolant is leaking into the engine block. This puts the vehicle at constant risk of overheating due to lack of coolant. This has been inspected by Ford, it is a known issue that has caused them to completely redo how the engine is built in later models. There is also a TSB out on this issue, along with safety recalls on the 1.5 and 1.6L engine models of the same vehicle with this same issue, yet not on the 2L engine, despite being the same problem and cause. A warning light that the engine is overheating was the first indicator that something was wrong with the vehicle.

The head gasket on cylinder 4 broke. Releasing coolant into the engine block, causing stuttering and stalling within the engine. As well as causing the car to loose coolant quickly that lead to the engine overheating. All of this information about my car I was given by the head mechanic at Olympic Auto, Longwood FL. He said that many Ford escapes have experienced this issue. The only warning light I was given was the engine, and it would tell me that cylinder 4 had faulted.

As I heard there is a common issue of coolant leak on this models and this problem caused because of manufacturing problem. Ford updated the engine but replacing the engine costs almost same as price of the car. The car became trash if I don't change the engine. Now I can't use the car. It became a decor to my house thanks to FORD.

- Per the dealer - "the main crankshaft bolt had come loose allowing the car to "jump" time and damage the cylinder head valves." The vehicle has not yet been repaired. - When we were driving, the engine started to make very loud noises and then lost all power. The breaks felt they became not responsive and I had to put a lot of force into them to work. We were going downhill so this was very dangerous. - Unknown - The vehicle has been inspected by the Ford Dealer - There were no warning lights or symptoms. Our car was inspected by the Ford Dealer a few months before.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the cylinder head temperature sensor was replaced. The contact stated that several weeks later, the contact discovered that the coolant level was low. The contact checked the vehicle for leaks and added more coolant to the coolant reservoir. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle there was heavy white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was driven to a dealer where the contact was informed that coolant had leaked into cylinder #1, resulting in engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Mileage: 140,000

On [XXX], I got my first “check engine” light. I immediately went to get my car scanned and it came up as a Cylinder 4 misfire. I bought the replacement parts and had them replaced the same day. About a week later, the light came on again. I went to get it scanned and got the same error, Cylinder 4 misfire. At this point, I replaced all of the spark plugs and coils. This seemed to work for about 2 weeks when the check engine light came on again. Soon after, I got an “Engine Fault – Service Now” warning. I looked under the hood and saw that my coolant was nearly gone. After filling the tank with coolant, the lights went away. This past week, on [XXX], I got the “High Engine Temperature – Stop Safely” warning. This is when I took my car into Imlay City Ford Dealership. Now I am being told that I have coolant leaking into the cylinders and that I need to replace the engine. After further investigation, there was a recall for this exact issue back in June of 2022, but I never received any type of notice. I contacted the dealership that I purchased the car from, and they were able to tell me that this was under the Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12, which provides a free one-time repair if your vehicle exhibits coolant leakage into the cylinder bores causing engine damage. The problem is, I was not contact about this and I had no idea there was a recall notice until it was too late. The Customer Satisfaction Program only covers up to 7 years, or 84,000 miles in which I am now past. Regards, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,300.

Mileage: 87,300

Coolant leak into engine. My ford escape stopped working while I was driving could have easily gotten into a serious life altering accident. Yes had a dealership confirm that coolant leak into engine. Only been inspected by the dealership. Coolant low light popped on put coolant in message went away then few days later my truck takes a royal dump while I’m driving.

coolant getting into engine causing misfiring, hesitating check engine light came on. this started in May 2024. Had spark plugs replaced then air filter coolant was low had to add to it had a gas cleaner put into gas tank. This was all done by a licensed mechanic. in 3 appointments. This was an on and off problem the last time i had it to the mechanic he saw the coolant was low and again the engine light was on again that is when he knew coolant was getting into the defected engine on 9/26/24. had a diagnostic test at a ford dealer 10/3. told me i need a new engine for it could catch on fire, blow up or stop running. gave me a ride home. This is a known defect by FORD company in the 2.0,1.5 EcoBoost engine 2018. yet no recall no help. Car is at keystone ford Chambersburg PA, around 43,000 miles.

Check Engine light came on. Scanner resulted in Code P0301. When taken to a service shop was advised coolant leak in cylinder 1, which froze the spark plug, engine needs to be replaced.

The engine overheated and failed due to a known issue with the engine they put out a service bulletin for these specific engines but only up to 87k and now at 97k that mine has they won’t fix it. Its a coolant intrusion and they know this is an issue with these engines.

My 2018 Ford Escape's engine light came on around February of 2024 with the code of P2096 and after a while, it started misfiring and showed the additional code of P0302. I took it in around 82K miles to get it checked out and since I hadn't had any work done, the place I took it to (Midas) did a bunch of work including a tune up and replaced all the coils and spark plugs. It was fine for a month , then the P2096 code came back on and started misfiring again. The car was taken in to be looked at to the same place, but the codes weren't registering and nothing was done. By the end of the same day, the engine light came back on and it started misfiring shortly thereafter with the same 2 codes. I took it back to Midas around September 6, 2024 and they looked at it and told me that it was the known issue of coolant intrusion and the fix was a new engine. I didn't believe them as they had done me badly for other reasons so I took it in to Varsity Ford and they came up with the same conclusion. They replaced the spark plug in cylinder 2 and the misfiring immediately stopped. The check engine light stayed off for 6 days and then came back on with the P0302 code. I know there is a ford customer satisfaction issue and Ford should pay for the fix if it was below 84,000 miles, but my car started misfiring at 82000 miles and the problem has persisted through to almost 86,000 with no changes and I would like Ford to fix the issue since they knew it existed. The coolant intrusion issue is absolutely available for inspection upon request as long as it does not cost me anything. My safety and the safety of others is at risk because the engine can just stop at any point. The problem has been reproduced by two different places, Midas and Varsity Ford. The problem is confined to cylinder number 2. The vehicle or the component has been looked at by the manufacturer (Varsity Ford who confirmed the coolant intrusion issue) but not by the police, insurance representative or others.

Total engine failure and rebuild due to faulty head gasket component from ford. Vehicle went from running good to all of a sudden having smoke when starting, engine light came on. Immediately had inspected and was told total head gasket/engine failure.

1.5L Short Block Coolant Intrusion to Cylinder "19B37" Customer Satisfaction was Performed in January 2020 with 65,000 miles on it. We bought car in June of 2020 now with 105,000 miles on it needs a Motor Per Dealer. They won't cover it Being it's out of Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12 its Still within 7yrs but not 84,000 milage. When we bought it we were UNAWARE of issues before Purchase.

The coolant leaks into the engine's cylinders. This is a known issue by the manufacturer for all 2018 Ford Escapes. Engine failure can occur at anytime while operating the vehicle. The engine light will come on and in one instance there was an engine failure message on the dash.

Coolant leaked into the engine causing it to overheat requiring the engine to be replaced. This was a known defect by Ford regarding this year Escape

A warning signal came on in my FORD Escape indicating a problem with the head gasket or head of the engine. I am NOT complaining about a fire possibility, but I have heard of this as being and issue. I am complaining about the head or head gasket being a problem, according to the vehicle's computer warning system. I contacted FORD and was told that if my vehicle was under seven years old, which it is, or under 84,000 miles, which it is not(@89,000), FORD would do a CUSTOMER SATISFACTION REPAIR. FORD's customer service told me that they would do nothing. This vehicle is my fifth FORD. My last FORD was an F-150. When I retired that vehicle, it had almost 200,000 miles on it. My other vehicle is a DODGE Caravan, with just shy of 200,000 miles. My only point is that I always take care of my vehicle. I have never had any serious issues with my vehicles, save this one. Is there any mandates for the repairs of this vehicle? Thank you for your attention. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I have a 2018 ford escape only like 100,000 has engine gone due to coolant leak. In research I saw ford has ignored this issue from day one to its customers. I have 2018 ford Escape 1.5 EcoBoost. Ford has had one recall also with the transmission bushings that were repaired at 80,000. car ran bad since recall repaired of transmission bushings. Ford has deceived consumers with its engine failure and coolant leaks, with its fraudulent deceptive practices.

Coolant leaking from between cylinders in engine causing it to overheat. This is a known issue by Ford in engines manufactured within a certain time frame. Problem occurred suddenly and unexpectedly. Ford knows about this issue. Check engine light turned on the day before and then the next day the car would fail to start and was overheating

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test to be performed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was discovered that there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #3. The contact was then provided an estimate to replace the engine. The contact was referred to the manufacturer who informed the contact that there were no recalls on the VIN related to the failure. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.

Mileage: 47,000

I bought a 2018 Ford Escape 1.5L ecoboost as the 2 or 3rd owner. There were no recalls I checked and also did a carfax when I bought the car 7/4/2024. I was driving the car and all of a sudden the car slows itself down from 50mph to 5mph and give me a warning car is overheating. Got to side of road safely and took to the mechanic he then told me about fords customer satisfaction program but since I have 95k miles my car does not qualifiy as they only gave 4 months to people with 84k miles to get fixed free if you are over they will nto fix. I did not own the car when they sent this out in 2022 and there was nothing made public about this engine isssue they are aware of. I am still sore from the seat belts locking up and have neck issues. this car sits in my garage as a paperweight now.

While sitting in my car at idle in park, the car cuts off after 20 minutes or so. At this point, the car will not restart, and it seems that the battery is dead. It did not respond to an attempted jump start, however. On the first occasion the car restarted normally after approximately 1 hour. It has been starting and running fine since then. . On the second occurrence, today, the car shut off while idling in park. It has been 1.5 hours. since auto shutoff left me stranded. The car finally started. I have on occasion put a car ( this is a new one) in park when stopped in traffic.

Check engine light came on. Brought to dealership and told Long Block replacement needed under TSB 22-2229. Manufactured defect of block is root cause. Ford nor dealership are helping at all. This is a manufactured defect that was known to dealership at time of sale. There was no information relayed. Ford has multiple vehicles with recall for same issue but not mine.

Coolant leaking into cylinder 3 causing engine issues. Problem occurred 3 times in the last 6-7 months. Less than 100k miles

I got a oil change in June 2024 and in September 2024 it said change engine oil soon so I go to Walmart get it done they informed me my engine was very low on oil which they said was odd being I just had a oil change 2 months ago and then they informed me I have coolant leaks and the dealer who I lease from had to known about this and sold me this car without full knowledge of what was wrong and my warranty has expired through them and when I called them to complain about having issues they kept giving me the run around and now they know my warranty expired they are telling me where to take it and said I would financially responsible for the repairs I can’t afford car payment insurance and replace and fix the coolant leaks

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after an oil change, the vehicle was started and revved up and was running rough. The contact turned off the vehicle and confirmed that the oil cap was secured. The vehicle was restarted and the vehicle self-corrected. The next day while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact received notification on the vehicle App of engine failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #4, causing engine damage. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall or covered under warranty. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 52,903.

Mileage: 52,903

My engine was replaced last year due to an issue with coolant leaking into the engine and stalling it, therefore my engine was replaced due to a customer satisfaction recall. One year later, the same thing is happening again and I have to get the same repair done.

I had to have a new engine put in my 2018 Escape due to antifreeze getting into the cylinder. I was told by a Ford service department that it is a well documented and known engineering defect, but Ford is refusing to do anything about it. I was driving home when the warning light came on and started dinging. It said the engine was hot and to stop immediately. It did not catch fire, but that was what I was afraid it was going to do. When I started looking into this, I have found that there has been cars catching fire from this problem.

The engine light came on in my 2018 ford Explorer. I took it to the mechanic and was told my engine is failing and the coolant is leaking into the engine. He told me this is a common issue with this car and has happened to other people. He suggested I call the place I bought it to see if they can help pay. I called them and was told there is nothing they can do because my warranty expired three months ago. They said I could by another warranty but would have to wait 30 days for it to go into effect and the car may not last that long.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there was a coolant leak into the engine. The mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Mileage: 86,000

Coolant in the cylinders, resulting in full engine failure/replacement.

After the check engine light came on, I took my vehicle to a mechanic. They informed me there was coolant in the cylinders, which required a full engine replacement. This is tied to known issue TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 2.0L EcoBoost - Coolant In Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke And/Or Illuminated MIL 22-2229 A known issue by the manufacturer, is resulting in an $11,000 engine replacement with no manufacturer assistance. This needs to be addressed and no other consumer should have to bear the burden of manufacturer error.

Coolant leaking into engine causing engine failure. Entire screen and navigation system stopped working as well as the charge ports.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message to “Stop and Pull Over” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,175.

Mileage: 134,175

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact opened the hood to perform an inspection and became aware that the coolant reservoir was empty. The contact stated that there were no indications of a coolant leak. The contact allowed the engine to cool off and added coolant to the reservoir. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact performed an inspection and discovered that coolant had leaked into the crankcase. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the crankcase. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

Mileage: 87,000

Coolant intrusion in the Cylinder 2. Advised to replace longblock to rebuild engine. Cost is at $10,000 plus a coolant flush.

We took our car into Ford dealership because we noticed the heater was blowing only cold air. No other problems were evident, car was running fine. The dealer called and told us that the engine was destroyed because the coolant leaked into the engine block. Car did not indicate there was coolant leak, of which we were totally unaware. We had no idea we were driving a vehicle that could have had a sudden power failure or engine could have caught fire. Our dealership and Ford are working out the details of our financial obligation to have the engine replaced.

I have coolant leaking into my engine. There are several misfires occurring ans it doesn’t always start. Have replaced spark plugs and a few hoses. Issue still isn’t resolved

1.5L EcoBoost engine block failure, crack letting cooling into cylinders

Coolant intrusion into engine cylinders and other components in the powertrain. Warranties and Ford companies DO NOT cover this. It is a factory flaw.

The contact owns a 2018 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 determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion into a cylinder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Mileage: 78,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power, with the message “Engine Critically Overheating” displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine block had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was not available.

Mileage: 80,000

I replaced the engine cause the head gasket was blown previously. 2 months later my check engine goes on and Powertrain - ON Powertrain Trouble Code[s]: P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected Code P0301 indicates that Cylinder 1 had too many misfires within a predetermined period of time. P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected P0300 Random Misfire Detected P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected Secondary Trouble Code[s]: P0300, P0304, P0301, P0300, P0304

My car overheated and broke down on the highway. Towed in to a repair shop and was told I needed a new engine because of leaky coolant in the gasket? I just paid my car off last month, purchased directly from the dealer in 2019. It has an Eco Boost which are having these issues across the board. I was told the cost to repair or replace a new engine could range from $3500-6000k. Are they going to recall this vehicle as well? I can’t afford that and should not have to pay that for 5 year old car I would like it to added to recalls with this issue.

Car keeps saying coolant temperature high Now I can not drive it

Coolant temperature high Can not drive again .

Coolant temperature unable to drive again

Car was overheating, took it to Ford Taylor they said coolant leak in the engine, and the customer satisfaction program had ended so we have to pay for repair 6k. We agreed to pay but they never repair the car we keep calling and they didn't fix it. The car was in Ford for 5 months no repair then they called that the repair cost is now 14k, we had no choice than to pick it up. Car in our house for 10months now, car not moving no one want to buy it. So sad we have to go through this.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,700.

Mileage: 147,700

Coolant leaked into engine cylinder causing catastophic engine failure. My [XXX] daughter was driving down highway when car suddenly started shaking violently and engine light comes on. She managed to pull off without crashing. Had it towed to a Ford dealership. They diagnosed issue and replaced the engine. Took over 2 months to replace. See paperwork attached. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

After my car started and I tried to go, it shook a little, and the check engine light came on. I got it checked at a service station, and they said my coolant was low and my engine was shot, it appeared that there was a leak in the coolant that was leaking into and ruining the engine. I do not feel safe driving the car in the case that is breaks down, and with only 32,000 miles on it this is not standard for the car.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the engine was idling roughly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with head gasket failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,249.

Mileage: 53,249

If you own a Ford Escape 2017-2019 this is a must-read it will not let me upload but go to ford.com customer satisfaction and put your VIN number in they owe you a new engine. THIS IS A COVER-UP AS THEY ARE NOT A RECALL SINCE THERE HAS BEEN NO ONE HURT To whom it may concern, August 17, 2024 I bought a 2018 Ford Escape SEL on [XXX], well several months back I noticed that I had to keep adding more coolant and oil. Since the car is always parked inside, you would think you could see something on the floor. Well, I never saw anything. So, on August 8, 2024, I took it to my mechanic who on August 13, 2024, said that I needed a new engine do the following engine codes P0300, P0301-P0304, P0316, P0217, P1285, and/or P1299. After a few moments of silence, my mechanic said “But I might have something that can help you with the repair. I honestly thought well guess he has a payment plan I was sure hoping as I did not have the $5,676.09 and nowhere to get it from plus paying the car notes. That is when he told me at the customer satisfaction program the only issue was it is either 7 years our younger on the car or less the 84,000. My car is 6 years old but has 98537 miles. I thought why not call them and talk to them anyway. Talked with a rep on my 1st call and could tell she was reading the script from start to finish. I asked her why I had not received a letter or even a notice on the Ford Pass App. She told me they sent one round of letters and nothing else and will not send anything else unless it becomes a recall. Well, a recall happens when someone is in danger of being hurt or killed by the product. So, I asked for a supervisor and was told one would call me back within twenty-four business hours. Two days had passed so I called them back and was about to speak to someone who stated they were a supervisor and went thr INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The coolant and coolant system suddenly failed resulting in a full engine replacement. There were no noticeable signs of where the coolant went either. The auto is regularly serviced at a ford garage had a sensor replaced 6 months ago and no other issues were diagnosed.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was temporarily illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated while the vehicle was idling at a red traffic light, an unknown message, and the message "Emergency Stop" were displayed, an alarm sounded, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was pushed into a parking lot with assistance. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with cooling system failure and coolant intrusion into the engine. The mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The mechanic related the failure to an unknown TSB number. The vehicle was not repaired. The used car dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

Engine coolant into cylinders, resulting in white smoke exhaust, fouling spark plugs and coils due to engine coolant leak in combustion chambers, and engine coolant leak due to issue.

A couple of weeks ago my car started shaking and the engine light came on. I took it to the dealer to be told the engine blew and a replacement would be over $11k. The problem is a valve was stuck open and oil got into it. The car is barely 6 years old and has had regular service.

The coolent intrusion into the cylinders cause catastrophic engine failure. Ford knows this and still sells these. They will not cover the new engine.

I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY ENGINE OVERHEATING AND TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER FOR SERVICE AND WAS ADVISED THAT WATER HAD GOTTEN INTO THE CYLINDER #2 I BELIEVE AND RUINED THE ENGINE. THE DEALER SAID THE WATER WAS GETTING INTO THE ENGINE BLOCK AND I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. ANOTHER SERVICE DIRECTOR FROM ANOTHER DEALER SAID THEIR WAS A ISSUE WITH FORD AND THERE WAS A PROGRAM ON THIS. A NEW ENGINE IS AROUND $7500 AND THIS WAS QUITE A SHOCK SINCE I AM ON SOCIAL SECURITY. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM AND REFERRED ME TO YOU FOR HELP ON THIS ISSUE. PLEASE ADVISE ASAP SINCE THEY WANT TO INSTALL THE NEW ENGINE NEXT MONDAY OR TUES AT PITTSVILLE FORD IN PITTSVILLE, MD. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The engine has failed due to a cylinder misfire that was caused by coolant leaking into the engine block. Mileage on my car is 85,918 Ford had a recall on the engine but the recall was for 84,000 miles or below. So, my car is over by 1,918 miles. Ford says they can’t do anything to offset the cost of getting a new engine.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence where a handheld diagnostic machine failed to retrieve any fault codes. Additionally, while the vehicle was parked on several occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Mileage: 95,000

Low COOLANT reservoir condition and COOLANT into the engine with regular driving and maintenance. After 58,000 miles the owner had intermittent check engine lights stating to check or change the ignition coil and/or plug on 2 of 4 cylinders. Owner did this at their own expense, and check engine light continued to go on and off intermittently and refilled COOLANT reservoir. At 60,000 miles the owner experienced some white smoke coming from engine and additional check engine lights with the same codes and one additional code relating to misfire. Owner took the vehicle to an independent mechanic which tested it and found coolant into affected cylinders. Shop advised owner to rebuild or replace the engine, but after further research into this issue identified it as catastrophic ENGINE failure and new engine replacement from Ford would be required. Owner spoke to Ford who instructed him to take it to the nearest Ford Service Center for further diagnosis and repair. After 2 days service department contacted owner back and told them the repair cost for new engine is $6450 and Ford may provide some assistance based on the age and mileage of the vehicle. Vehicle was repaired at owner expense and now awaiting further assistance due to recall needed on this issue due to safety concerns and lack of drivability once service light is encountered. Vehicle did not catch on fire, but fire or mechanical breakdown while driving was another concern from the owner at the time and why the vehicle was towed to Ford Service Center.

On Friday, August 9, the check engine light was blinking and the car ran roughly. On Saturday, August 10, I had my car towed to AAA Repair. Current codes: P0316 - Misfire Detected on startup; P0302 - Cylinder 2 misfire; swap CYL2 coil to CYL4 & retest..misfire remains on CYL2. TSB:22-2322 indicates cylinder failure allowing coolant into the engine causing misfire and rough running. AAA recommended vehicle service be done at the dealership—complete engine rebuild/replacement. The dealership recommends a complete engine rebuild/replacement with an estimate of $11,400. The balance on paying off the car is $8,400.

Purchased vehicle used and had my mechanic inspect it. They reported that there was a possible coolant leak and so I took it back to the dealer, Antwerpen Toyota. They couldn’t find anything. After a couple oil changes where my mechanic continued to state there was a coolant leak somewhere, went back to Antwerpen where they said it could be that the radiator isn’t sealed properly. Took it to a proper Ford dealer who has now said there is coolant intrusion in an engine cylinder and the engine needs replaced, which from looking online, seems to be a frequently occurring issue with these engines that has not been recalled

While driving I received a ‘Engine Failure, Service Now’ notification; however, the check engine light was not on. I immediately called a ford dealership and said it was fine. I did not trust it and took it to an O’Reilley’s store to get a free diagnostics, everything was cleared. The next morning I still went to the dealership to ask. At this point the notification wasn’t on anymore but I did notice there was no coolant in the tank. They ran a regular diagnostics and told me car was fine. Again, I didn’t trust it and asked for more diagnostics. After charging me $200 they did it and found coolant leaking into the engine and cylinders. Car still runs but it did not make me feel safe driving with the notification and the rest of the diagnostics showing zero issues was extremely suspicious. They told me my engine needed to be replaced. I researched the issue and found Ford notified widely this issue in early 2020 and ford dealership sold me this in late 2020 and never told me about said issue or notification. I was told there is a program to get it fixed but is not active anymore. On too of that, ford had a warning on my car VIN number for two years and they never notified me of it during service appointments for the last 2 to 4 years I have been going there. I do not feel safe driving my car and ford won’t do any repairs about it even after they admitted to me it was a manufacturing fault and my car is under that block/build affected.

The engine was throwing multiple codes from misfires to crank sensors. Low coolant light was not working. Engine ended up having a blown head gasket and overheated because of low coolant. Upon researching the problem, I have found that this is a huge issue with the 1.5l eco boost and many people are having their motors blown while ford does nothing about the problem.

Coolant leak caused engine failure while I was driving. Engine warning came on and alerted me the Engine was overheating and to pull over as soon as it was safe to do so. I did immediately and had the car towed to Ford dealer garage

Loss of power. Driving up hill, normal acceleration. Electrical- corrosion in the fuse box under the hood. Corroded fuse pin connector plate. Found wire from ECU relay to ECU fuse pin plate corroded and completely broke from corrosion. Ordered used fuse box online, opened up the fuse box and found the same exact fuse pin plate corrosion as my vehicle. Local dealer ship told me they are replacing fuse box in customer cars on average once or twice a month.

While driving the engine would run rough and started missing which resulted in diminished power. Took it to mechanic to change spark plugs. Problem still continued. Took it to Ford dealership for diagnostic test. They determined there is coolant intrusion in cylinders #2 & # 3. Recommended engine replacement.

Coolant is leaking into cylinder 3 and is confirmed by a repair/service shop that it has a bad head gasket. No one else including dealership has inspected it. Upon research, this appears to be a well known and widespread issue with the Ford Escape 2018 as well as other years of this model. Ford continues to give no action, recall, or recourse for those affected who will be out over $5,000K to repair their engine.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while at the local dealer for routine maintenance, upon further inspection, the contact was informed that a tune-up could not be performed due to a spark plug not being able to be removed. In addition, the contact was advised that there was a coolant intrusion into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Mileage: 117,000

Engine dead due to coolant intrusion from the manufacturing defect in the cylinder walls.The defect is KNOWN to be an issue according to Technical Service Bulletin 22-2229

It is a power train failure. Hi my name is [XXX] I bought a 2018 Ford escape SE 1.5L eco boost on 9-3-2022 and it had 75,000 miles on it. I’m now finding out that it had a recall (21N12) when I bought it that expired at 84,000 miles. My car is now at 120,000 miles and my engine needs to be replaced. I was never told about the recall and was still sold the car that didn’t even last 2 YEARS!!!!! Now it’s going to be $8,000 to replace my motor. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Coolant is leaking into the engine and combusting, causing smoke. Happened on the highway, I had to stop and was almost hit. Local mechanic confirmed the problem, says the engine could catch on fire if I had kept driving it. The check engine light came on.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired and the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion and engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

Mileage: 44,000

When changing the sparkplugs, sparkplug #2 broke off in the engine and needed to have the heads replaced. This was 100,00 mile and the warranty had just ran out so we had to pay over $4,000 out of pocket to the local dealership for this repair.. This is a known issue with Ford but they will not issue a recall. There was no warning lights or sounds that this was an issue.

In March of 2024 warning lights for abs, hill assist, traction control came on while the car was driving. We stopped driving and had the error codes checked at a autozone who said the sparkplugs where misfiring on cylinder 3. it was changed and when we started the car it blew white smoke and the engine seized. The repairs were over $6000. We were told ford had a class action suit which closed on November of 2023. We opened a case but ford closed it and will not help with known problems with the 1.5 lt engine.

Took vehicle in to be serviced for a Crank shaft position sensor yesterday 7/31/2024. Have never had any other issue, but was told that they found coolant in our spark plug cylinder 3. The dealership said it would be around $9.000.00 for a new engine. Dealership said there was massive amounts of smoke and we have never experiences this issue in the past. Was last serviced on 6/24/024 with 92.086 miles.

The contact owns a 2018 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 due to a coolant intrusion into cylinder #1. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,500.

Mileage: 52,500

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated the while driving at a moderate rate of speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot(H). The "Engine Fault Service Now" message also appeared on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and checked under the hood and became aware that the coolant reservoir was empty. The contact added coolant however, the failure returned the next day. The contact took the vehicle to three independent mechanics who could not determine the cause of the failure. One mechanic eventually placed a camera inside the engine which showed that the coolant was leaking into cylinder #3. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and provided the same information as the dealer. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Mileage: 107,000

Coolant intrusion into the engine, poor engine design.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed on the highway and changing lanes, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the short block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

Mileage: 92,000

Vehicle has less than 100k miles and has an engine failure resulting from coolant intrusion. Ford support admits this is a known issue but refuses to give any remedial action to solve it because the nhtsa handles recalls not them. They will not tell me anything unless I pay to have it towed to a dealer and pay for diagnostics.

We started noticing the car hesitating and engine light came on. We took it to mechanic who replaced coils and spark plugs. We drove it for two days and the same problem occurred but only worse. We took the car back and they told us it looked like one of the spark plugs was melted and tried to fix it again only for it to continue as soon as we pulled out of lot. So 3 times at that mechanic and it drove slightly ok for about a week. The next week all kinds of sensors and lights started popping up such as 4wd disabled , ABS, Hills auto start disabled.We took it to the Ford dealer to get a tune up thinking that was the problem only to receive a phone call saying our engine is ruined. There was coolant leaking into the engine and they found metal shavings in the engine. They informed us this was an ongoing problem for some time. They also stated if they put the same engine in the car as a replacement that it would probably be faulty too. They proceeded to tell us that, because we were outside of our warranty, we could either pay 8-10k for a new motor or we could start over buying a much more expensive car. We only have 9,000 left to pay off so exactly 1 year left on our paying off the car and they want us to keep paying them while we pay them more money to fix their problem?!!! We have been with Ford for 10 years and experience a recall before. We lived in California at the time so we were covered under lemon law. This is beyond poor business practice. There are thousands and thousands of people with this very issue and they do nothing to help their consumers who make them rich.

Ford designed, manufactured, and sold flawed 1.5l engines. Ford initiated Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12 as a result. This program unfairly limit the manufacturer’s liability for THEIR design. Mileage is limited to 84,000. I myself easily googled and located many complaints online of the coolant intrusion issue not occurring until AFTER the 90,000 mile mark. How is Ford able to self-limit their liability for their dangerous and clearly faulty design? This is impacting many people who can’t afford to drop another $14,000 on an engine replacement (when many of us are making payments on a now un-driveable vehicle). Who will hold Ford responsible?

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking. Additionally, there was an engine misfire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,510.

Mileage: 85,510

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking abnormally with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a blown head gasket. The contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had been serviced by the independent mechanic three times due to the persistent failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not eligible for coverage under the Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,895.

Mileage: 71,895

Coolant leak into the engine. Problem confirmed by Ford Dealer and repaired.

The check engine light was intermittently on and off for several days in late June. We went to AutoZone to read code, which said Misfire Cylinder 3. So we bought spark plugs and asked our mechanic friend to replace all four of them before our road trip as the mechanic suggested. The safety of the driver and passengers was put at risk due to the high engine temperature warning while driving on the highway, indicating a potential engine overheating issue. We waited till it cooled down and saw the coolant was below the minimum level. So, we drove to a small car care centre. They didn’t find any leak and just added some coolant. And the check engine light was cleared. But it came back on again the next day and we were still loosing coolant. We were too worried to drive too far, so we went to Meineke in New Haven. They checked everything and replaced our four spark plugs again because the former ones were overtightened as they said. They also replaced rear brake pads and rotors, and did tune-up. The light was cleared again. However, the light came back on again on Jul. 12. We’ve kept an eye on the coolant recently. And last week we found it was below the minimum level again. We replaced the cap of the coolant reservoir and added some fuel injection cleaner. We didn’t see any visible leak but are still losing coolant. 5. We don’t know if it’s safe to drive this vehicle even if this is only transport of our family. Ford refused to help even if they failed to disclose that FORD ESCAPES 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 failed to disclose these defects create a safety risk, because the lack of coolant created by the leaks causes overheating and can result in the cylinder head cracking, total engine failure, and/or engine fires.

Antifreeze is leaking into the valves. It requires a new engine. The vehicle has 108000+ miles and has regular maintenance. The engine light came on and said the issue was the 2nd valve. Could be a spark plug or coil. On the way to be serviced, very visible white smoke came from the exhaust. Had all spark plugs and coils replaced for an update. Light came on again as did the issue with power train warning. Then the overheating of the car after only driving 2 miles. Further inspection with a camera showed antifreeze in the engine. Ford has already published TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 2.0L EcoBoost - Coolant In Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke And/Or Illuminated MIL as they recognize it is an issue. chrome [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Coolant Leak, engine damage, overheated engine

Coolant intrusion caused my engine to have to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the short block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the short block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,320.

Mileage: 85,320

Misfiring, running rough and low on coolant 55,000 miles only.

FLEX BROKEN AGAIN THIS WILL BE 3RD FLEX PLATE PUT INTO CAR. ALL WORK DONE AT FORD CAR ONLY HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT ABOUT EVERY 20.000 MILES IT BRAKES

Engine light came on. I took it to repair shop, they inspected and told me there is a Coolant leak in the Combustion Chamber and I, eventually will have to replace they engine.Therefore, in the County I currently live in, the vehicle will not pass required Emission Test and I will not be able to renew registration. The car is 2018 Ford Escape with only 46,413 miles with perfect service record.

I received my car back from All Star Ford on [XXX] with a rebuilt transmission installed. Since the repairs were under warranty I only had to pay $100 out of pocket. The following week I took the car in to have an oil change. The car seemed to run fairly well until [XXX]. The car started to make a strange rattling noise and a notification popped up saying that I needed to get an oil change soon. I thought this to be pretty strange as I had just got an oil change in April 2024 after I received the car back. I decided to take the car to get an oil change on [XXX] in which comments were noted that there was a major oil leak present and transmission fluid leaking as well. The following day on [XXX], as I was out and about, the car started to make the rattling noise louder as I started the car. I shifted the car in reverse to back out of a parking spot and then when I shifted into drive the car would not accelerate. I shifted into park and attempted to start the car again and it shut off and would not move. I had the car towed to All Star Ford same day and dropped the keys in the drop box because they were closed. I called again on [XXX] and was informed that the system had shut down at the shop and they could not get the approval from Ford Corporation to fix the issue. He stated that the mechanic diagnosed that the plate between the transmission and the engine was cracked and needed to be replaced. He estimated that he would be able to get the approval by 07/05/2024 and order the other parts since the shop had majority of the parts to replace again. He informed me that the repairs were still under warranty. I called on 07/10/2024 to check the progress of the repairs and Frank informed me that they are currently working on vehicle and will update me. I called on 07/12/2024 and left Frank a message for follow-up. Frank called me back and stated that there are more issues with the car which includes fixing additional items such as the torque. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S

Engine due to coolant intrusion to cylinders. Car hesitates to go, stalls out, hard to start TSB was released for this issue. The car is at a Ford dealer and now needs a full engine replacement The engine light came on at 102000 miles issues started at 56000 reported to the dealer but never fixed 2 ford dealers didn't follow TSB issues 19-2375 to do repairs while under warranty. Now over 100000, they want me to pay for repair after it has been reported to them for the last 50000 miles, and a TSB released matches the issues I reported

Got a check engine light took it for a diagnostic checkup and was told I had coolant intrusion. My vehicle has 104k miles so Ford will not assist in any way to cover the cost of repair which I was quoted 11k to replace the engine at Rod Baker Ford. This is a known issue with Ford Ecoboost engines

The coolant leaks into the cylinder bore. This does not cause the car to stall until the coolant gets to low. The car stalled on my son (new driver) pulling into traffic due to the piston misfires caused by the coolant in the cold engine. Dealer has confirmed coolant intrusion.

Antifreeze is going into the engine making the SUV shake and blow white smoke so the vehicle is inoperable. The mechanic told me this is a problem with the 2018 Ford Escape and that Ford would only cover the cost of repairs up to 84,000 miles or 7 years and my vehicle has 94,000 so Ford says they won't do anything to cover the cost of a new engine. Since when is there an expiration date/miles on a RECALL? NOONE DRIVES THEIR CAR 12,000 MILES A YEAR ANYMORE. These number's need to be reevaluated for a more accurate mileage. This RECALL needs to be extended to all Ford customers since we've paid for a vehicle and didn't even get 100,000 miles out of it when it's report to last 200,000-250,000 miles. Ford has had multiple issues with all of their ECO vehicles.

On June 25, 2024 my 2018 Ford Escape overheated. I had to get it towed. I noticed there was no coolant in the coolant receptacle under the hood. There was also no evidence of a coolant leak anywhere. On June 27, I brought it into a service station where a pressure test was performed and no leak was detected. I then brought it to a Ford dealership and explained the issue. It was then I learned about the eco boost engine and coolant leaking into the cylinders issue. The fix for this issue is to replace the engine or the long block assembly. I was quoted a price of $8500. to do this by the Ford dealership. My car has only 57,700 miles on it.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #2. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,360.

Mileage: 79,360

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shuddering. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated to respond while driving from a complete stop. The contact stated that upon scanning the vehicle, diagnostic test codes for several cylinder misfires were retrieved. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the spark plugs and ignition coils were replaced; however, the failure recurred while driving 35 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon scanning the vehicle, diagnostic test codes for cylinder #2 misfire was retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 86,964.

Mileage: 86,964

My car began displaying an alert that the engine was overheating anytime I drove over 50mph. I took it for repair and was told there is coolant intrusion to the engine and the engine needs to be repaired. After some research I have found this is a known issue and ford had a customer satisfaction program to extend warranty for this issue to 84k miles. I was never notified of this and am now at 88k miles so cannot receive any assistance. My car will cost $10,600 to repair per an estimate and I am unable to afford the repair or a new car. This car is not old and does not have a lot of miles- this is unacceptable.

I had an issue in 2022 with my 2018 ford escape they said I had no antifreeze left and needed a transmission it took 5 months but never found the antifreeze issue or fixed it. Now engine light came on to be told a TSB came out 3 months after my repair with a diagnosis for the issues I have had since purchased car. They are refusing to fix unless it’s under warranty I had a warranty when I first took car in 2022 but now I am just out a $35,000 car that I can’t afford to replace engine. TSB report Ford don’t care nor want to assist in anyway with an issue reported and brought up before warranty expired yet I am at fault now. Not ok they should be fixing this issue for free but due to entire engine being damaged they are just letting customers lose everything including a job when they don’t have a way to get to work after paying for 6 years and won’t offer help

Vehicle ENGINE AND COOLING SYSTEM completely blown due to Coolant system flooding engine cylinders, from ZERO fault of the original vehicle owner, due to complete malfunction of the cooling system leaking into the engine components, requiring FULL COMPLETE engine /cooling system replacement at full cost to owner of CASH TOTAL : $12527.59. VIN : [XXX] [XXX] CUSTOMER STATES CEL IS PRESENT, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FELS Operation Tech units COMPLETELY OKAY 0.0 194 24.0 Amount 0.00 0.00 Amount 0.00 4656.00 51-1 LONG BLOCK + FLEXPLATE AND BOLTS + TURBO STUDS, NUTS AND THE GASKET+TURBO OIL SUPPLY TUBE ASSEMBLY +TURBO OIL RETURN TUBE AND GASKET THERMOSTAT HOUSING O-RING SEAL + OIL COOLER AND RETAINER+ FUEL INJECTOR ORING KIT + HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP O-RING SEAL +HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL TUBE+INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET 51-2 TURBOCHARGER COOLANT TUBE ORRENG SEALS REGAE VACUUM PUMP GASKET+COOLANT OUTLET O-RING SEAL+. INSPECT VERIFIED CONCERN ECOTEST INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

My inquiry is to add VIN# to the Ford Program my engine has failed at 62,000 miles Ford stated would have to request VIN# to be added to cover the repair All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers SUBJECT: Customer Satisfaction Program 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 Dated: June 09, 2022 REF: Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 22-2134 Dated: December 19, 2019quiry is to request VIN# is added to the Ford Customer Satisfaction program 21N12

At 62,0000 miles, the coolant has started leaking into one of the engine cylinders. The Ford dealership says that the engine block is cracked, the engine needs to be replaced, and that Ford will not warrant it. I have seen hundreds of reports of this same issue at about this same mileage online. Clearly this is a manufacturing defect. No one expects a car to only last 62K miles.

Coolant intrusion. Bought the car from the dealership and had the 30 day 1000 mile warranty. Was in the shop for the first two weeks and they said it was not coolant intrusion. Well guess what, on day 35 the car is completely worthless due to coolant intrusion now I’m stuck with a $17000 repair on a $14000 car I have a loan on that IS NO LONGER COVERED BY FORD

Coolant intrusion in engine with MIL P1299 stated from CSP 21N12 CSP 21N12 states: This program provides a no-cost, one-time repair (if needed) to the 1.5L short block, due to coolant intrusion to the cylinder bores, for 7 years of service or 84,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle, whichever occurs first. This is a one-time repair program. If a vehicle has already exceeded either the time or mileage limits, this no-cost, one-time repair will last through November 30, 2022. Coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent owners

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and lost motive power. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was then driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into cylinder #2. The contact was informed that cylinder #2 needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was diagnosed again with a failure within cylinder #2, due to coolant intrusion. The contact was informed that cylinder #2 needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failure of cylinder #2 due to coolant intrusion and engine failure. The contact was informed that due to the coolant intrusion and the repeated cylinder #2 failure, the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. In addition, the contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,617.

Mileage: 77,617

Coolant leaking into engine.

Engine coolant leaks that ford is not covering

While driving 70 mph on the interstate, the check engine light came on and the brakes went out and the car died. It was moved to the shoulder and towed to Jarrett Ford (Charlotte Co FL). They diagnosed it with fluids have leaked into the engine and now the engine needs replacing. I am of course 1,300 miles outside of warranty. Upon researching engine troubles, this seems to be a recurring issue in Ford Escapes. I contacted Ford and they refuse to help me. $7300 is a lot of money for a non profit animal rescue to come up with.

Check engine light came on with a P0302 code, indicating misfire. Took it to the dealer that verified coolant intrusion, indicating 21N12. Mileage exceeding the allowable coverage under 21N12, but it was covered by an extended warranty. In addition to having the short block replaced, the wiring harness and PCM were soaked with oil, requiring additional replacement of both. A month prior, the flex plate also failed and required replacement under warranty.

On the 1st of this month (June 2024), my check engine light came on. we took it to our local auto shop and had a diagnosis ran on it to see what the problem was. We were told that a p303 code was what showed up. I took it to a local mechanic who replaced the spark plug and ignition coil. The next day, it threw the same code again. Same mechanic replaced it all again. The code popped up again. Took it to another mechanic who then told us take it to Ford as it had a blown head casket and our coolant was leaking into the combustible engine. I took it to Ford and they acknowledged it was an ongoing issue with this make and model of vehicle. We had ford diagnose the vehicle themselves and are now telling us that we have to replace the whole engine. We found online there are over 500 people having the same issues as we are. I was warned that if i continue to drive it, my engine can literally catch fire at this point. It is definitely a safety concern for all who drive an escape. Also my vehicle doesn't even have 100k miles on it yet. I am suprized that there hasnt already been a recall on this motor yet seeing as how many people are having this same issue.

The motor blew. Dealer confirmed no compression in cylinder 2 and damage to the top and bottom of the head requiring the motor to be replaced. I was accelerating onto the freeway going uphill when I lost acceleration. The car went into "limp mode". I had no warning lights until the vehicle lost power at which time the service engine soon light illuminated and flashed intermittently. Evidently it's a known issue with this engine and a service advisory was issued but nothing was done to proactively prevent the issue. My vehicle is less than 6 years old and was under 75,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power train warning light illuminated. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed there was coolant intrusion in the engine, and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall or warranty for the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 113,148.

Mileage: 113,148

This vehicle was purchased in 2018 new. In 2020, due to engine misfiring/recall a new engine was installed.. On June 10, 2024, the vehicle started misfiring and running sluggish. Took the vehicle on June 11, 2024 for a diagnostic test. The test showed that the number two cylinder was bad. It was suggested I buy a coil and spark plugs and they were installed on June 12, 2024.The vehicle still runs badly so it has been parked since June 12, 2024. I reached out to a Ford dealership and they agreed to come and fix the vehicle, but they only did the recall on the transmission. I was also informed to bring the car to their shop.

My 2018 ford escape began running strangely intermittently. No warning lights and it would only last less than a minute Some time later, it started slow starting on cold starts. No warning lights Eventually the engine light came on. Diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder 2. Had all 4 spark plugs and two coils replaced The engine light came back on and the car was routinely starting slow. About 2 days later the overheating warning came on and the coolant was low

My 2018 ford sel 1.5 ecoboost constantly looses coolant. No leaks of coolant seen anywhere. And a smell of coolant is now coming from the rear of car. I also had a cylinder 3 misfire.

Coolant leak into engine.

The contact owns a 2018 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 were replaced; however, the check engine warning light returned on the drive back to the residence from the mechanic. After the check engine warning light appeared, the vehicle began to hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal while driving at 35 MPH. Despite the failure, the contact managed to drive the vehicle to the destination. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle back to the independent mechanic the next day, and the vehicle began to overheat as the "High Engine Temperature Stop Safely" message appeared on the instrument panel while driving at 25 MPH. After multiple attempts to restart the vehicle, the failure persisted. The next day, the contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a crack in the cylinder head. The crack resulted in an internal coolant leak which damaged the engine. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle remained in the dealer's possession and had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Mileage: 105,000

This is an update to complaint 11594178 regarding the coolant intrusion issue for cylinder 3 in 2018 1.5l Ecoboost. Customer Relations Case number: cxh02238478. Consumer to dealership who recommended speaking to customer relations regarding the engine replacement due to the coolant in the cylinders. Consumer spoke to customer relations at manufacturer who reported that consumers VIN does not have a customer satisfaction program. Consumer directed customer relations to the Ford Pass/recall/CSP webpage which lists CSP program. Customer relations reported that vehicle is out of the mileage and the date for that program, and consumer requested information on how to appeal, as vehicle is within the years span of the CSP, and consumer did not receive notice of this being a known issue until after the safety concern of vehicle losing power and overheating and shaking while driving. Manufacturing customer relations reported that NHTSA controls when CSPs are allowed or called for, even though manufacturers determine the length of time and if the program will be conducted. Manufacturers customer relations also reported the notice of the CSP would have been sent from NHTSA, not the manufacturer, after consumer reiterated that no such notice was received for the time frame allotted for this to be addressed. Manufacturers directed consumer to file a complaint with NHTSA and to ask NHTSA about manufacturers CSP and it's requirements. Customer relations reported that there is no allotted CSP or support for consumer regarding long block replacement, as the CSP is also specific to the short block, but due to the nature of the issue and the damage caused by the engine design, the dealership service center is recommending a motor replacement. Manufacturers customer team reported no other follow up can be completed to address the safety concern or assist in fixing the vehicle, but reported many other consumers were experiencing the same issue, and to call back if there are updates.

The engine design used for my car and multiple other makes of Ford have a common problem of leaking coolant into the engine cylinder. After having it diagnosed at the Ford dealership, I was told that I would need a completely new engine because there is no fix and there is no recall for my specific vehicle, but funnily enough, for similar ones with the same issue. I was told that because it was made at X factory instead of Y factory, mine wasn’t included in the recall issued. If it’s an engine design flaw why does it matter what factory it was built in? Anyways, I’m glad I now know my engine is unusable because I had no engine light warning. I just started it one morning and noticed that it was blowing white smoke out of the exhaust and I had no coolant when I looked at the engine. I’m sure driving a vehicle without any knowledge it was out of coolant or had a crack in the cylinder is a massive safety issue not only to myself but to others on the road with me.

Engine light on for a leak in the coolant, that is seeping into the engine. Ford is aware of this manufacturing defect and refuses to replace the engine. This is a very common issue that ford is very well aware of as my local ford service garage advised me.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated while starting. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle would occasionally remain idling. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the exhaust pipes began to blow an abnormal amount of smoke after being driven the following day. The vehicle was scanned with an OBD scanner where it was diagnosed that there was a misfire in cylinder #4. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant intrusion present in cylinder #4. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

Mileage: 126,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and would not accelerate above 3 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.

Mileage: 97,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly lost motive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #4. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, no assistance was provided because the vehicle was no longer under Warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Mileage: 80,000

I got in my car on June 2, 2024, the car was misfiring really bad. I took it to a mechanic on June 3, 2024 to get oil changed and checked to see why it was misfiring and the check engine light. They told me that I had cylinder 2 misfire and misfire on start up. They stated that I need a new head gasket. I then took to the ford dealer and they stated the same codes were reported and I needed a brand new engine. The dealership did inform me that there was a 1 time replacement on a part at a certain mileage or until June 2022. I never received this notice to get it replaced.

The engine has a cylinder misfire and leaks coolant (the engine was destroyed - manufacturer error).

Coolant intrusion lead to broken head gasket. Ford CSP 19B37 and 21N12 expired Nov 2022 and Ford will not cover cost of repairs even though this was a known issue from June 2022 and last service at Ford dealership was July 2023.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the transmission and alternator had been replaced in the past. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant level was low, the cylinder temperature was too high, cylinder #2 had misfired, and the spark plugs had seized. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

Mileage: 129,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was started, the engine misfired and was running rough. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,245.

Mileage: 102,245

My 2018 Ford Escape needs a completely new engine at 84,495 miles due to coolant leaking into the engine. $9100 to fix an issue Ford is aware of is unacceptable. Ford extended the warranty to 84,000/7yrs. This should be a recall and not simply an extended warranty.

Coolant leaking into 3rd cylinder causing engine failure.

Head Gasket appears to have failed prematurely allowing coolant liquid to enter cylinder and degrade internal components of engine, causing misfiring and engine overheating and failure messages. Conditions have been confirmed by private independent mechanic. have appointment to have dealer evaluate issue.

My 2018 Ford Escape with only about 70000 miles needs a complete engine replacement. The reason is there a crack in the cylinder which is leaking coolant into the engine. Because of that I need my entire engine replaced at a cost of $6,800.00. This car has been very well maintained. I have always followed the vehicle maintenance recommendations.

Coolant leaking into engine. Not dead yet but not drivable since it will cause more damage to the engine. Luckily caught it before engine went out on the highway, overheating occurred, or fire occurred. This was confirmed by a dealership after they did an engine diagnostic, although a month ago when I brought it in for an oil change they noticed my coolant was low and said they would look into it, they didn’t. Only the ford dealership mechanics have inspected this as of yesterday. An engine warning light came on the day I took it in (yesterday). - was told by my dealership that entire engine needs to be replaced.

I have kept this vehicle always serviced and took care of it . One day I was starting the car in the morning , the car was shaking when starting, I drove it was ok , I did have little bit of shaking in Idle . the next day, car also started to shake , after driving it for 3 minutes a check engine light came . I called Pepboys where they did recommended the replacement of the Spark plugs and the coils, after doing all job at pep-boys, next day , same shaking problem and same check engine light it was a misfire in Cylinder 3 then it show multiple Cylinder code, get it back to pep boys. They checked their job and did a leaking test for cylinder which showed a 18-20% leak , then they told me they car has issues in the Gaskets or the Pistons , and you should take it to the dealer, I called the Davidson Ford in Clay, they did test the car and said there is nothing wrong with it , Even the tech drove for 30 Miles. they cleared the Engine light and gave me the car. the second day , car started shaking again when start and the check engine light start Flashing and then the sign Engine Needs Maintenance now appeared I turned it off , towed it back to the dealer . Where they did further diagnostic and found out that there's a coolant intrusion in the Cylinders and the car needs a new engine !! car has 93K ish miles on it ... never ever had an issue with it ....

While driving the vehicle a light indicating overheating came on. I slowly and safely made it home and parked the vehicle outside as I was scared it could catch on fire. I contacted a local repair shop, who stated to have it towed to them. The owner of the shop indicated there is coolant leaking/intruding into the cylinder. He stated this is a known issue with Ford's with this particular engine. He stated it is not safe to drive. I contacted two Ford dealerships who stated this is a known issue but there is no coverage to repair it. I contacted Ford Customer Care who advised the customer satisfaction program, 21N12, for this mechanical issue expired in November 2022 which is prior to when I purchased the car. I have been advised by Ford to take it to a Ford dealership for a diagnostic check. I informed them the vehicle is not safe to drive and would need to be towed. I requested they at minimum cover the diagnostic evaluation at the dealership to which they responded the dealers are independently operated and they can't waive it. Ford customer care stated once evaluated at a dealer they would then escalate the issue to a level 2 care executive department and requested I keep all receipts for potential reimbursement. The vehicle is available for NHTSA to inspect.

Mileage: 100,228

The engine began to report misfires in cylinder 3. Spark plugs and ignition coils were replaced, white smoke was noticed out of the exhaust, and the engine was still misfiring. A compression test was run, noting that the engine could not build pressure. The repair shop reported that this is a common issue with these engines and that a new engine would be required. This could have failed while driving at interstate speeds, causing an accident, or the lack of coolant could have led to a fire. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, just an independent repair shop. The first dash light that came on was the check engine light, with a code of "misfire in cylinder three" subsequently leading to the belief of a bad spark plug or ignition coil for that cylinder. Three days later, the "service engine now" light came on and the vehicle was taken to a repair shop. No other lights were present.

Manufacturing design defect in Ford 2.0L Ford Escape. Number 4 cylinder misfire (P0304) and coolant intrusion into cylinder 4. Common pproblem but Ford has not issued a recall as of 06/01/2024. Conyacted Ford customer relations but no succes. Demanding I pay for the engine replacement. Why - since it is a known defect by Ford? 1.5L ening , same problem and Ford issued recall notice for that engine is same model Escape.

The engine has a coolant leak and has made my car not properly functional. Have taken it in multiple time for repairs same issue would happen now they won't fix it because of a specific code is not reading but exactly what's going on they won't fix because it's over the milage coverage confidently.

Coolant intrusion to engine causing all coolant to drain

I brought my 2018 Ford Escape in for a fuel purge valve issue and the dealership Geweke Ford returned my car to me to put together all the way and with a cylinder misfire. I took the car back to the dealership and they say I now have coolant in my motor. They refuse to take responsibility for the issue which is a common issue with the Eco Boost engines and they know. I replace an engine for my 2015 Ford Edge for the same issue. I contacted Ford Corporate and they tell me to work with the dealership and will not help me out. I still have not got a detail quote from the dealer as Ryan the service coordinator will not work with me and was extremely rude to my wife and the Ford Rep. The service manager Josh will not do anything. I tried to ask if they will trade in and they told me they dont buy Ford Escapes especially that year and will engine issues. With multiple class action lawsuits for the ecoboast engines including Miller VS Ford. Ford should have to do the right thing and take care of these engines they built.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power train warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that coolant intrusion had damaged the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related to the failure to the Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired under the Customer Satisfaction Program because the mileage had been exceeded. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Mileage: 89,000

My car began running rough upon start a few weeks ago. After pressing the gas pedal, it would smooth out a little. I took it to my normal mechanic to get it looked at and the engine coolant was low. The reason was that coolant had been intruding into the engine block. This is a KNOWN ISSUE to Ford on 2017-2019 Escapes and other models. This issue puts people at risk for breakdowns. The engine can apparently overheat without warning. My mechanic filled the coolant and pressurized the system and the car started and idled the same way, which is to say roughly. It had been starting that way and running rough up hills for a few weeks, but the check engine lamp only came on recently.

Check engine like came on and I took the vehicle to the dealership the next day. I was told there was coolant leak into the cylinders and I need a new engine. Cost $9000

Coolant leaking into motor

I’m at 87,000 miles and all of a sudden my check engine light comes on it reads misfire. I take it in have new spark plugs Put in next week my check engine light comes on again. We check the oil now I have coolant leaking into my cylinders and oil. It never overheated nor have I had any other issues. It is non-drivable and I owe $24000 on it. I read online that others have had this same situation.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and idling, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to drive, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with coolant intrusion which caused a misfire in cylinders #1 and #2 from a crack in the engine block. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

Engine experienced a catastrophic failure of coolant leakage into #3 cylinder over time. Condition got so bad to the point while driving, the engine suddenly lost all power and had to be towed to the dealership for repairs. Fortunately we were on a quiet street. If this would have occurred entering a busy interstate, we could have been struck by speeding cars causing a life threatening accident. Upon research into this condition, this is a known design flaw/defect with the engine block coolant passages on Ford Ecoboost 1.5L engines. We read the condition could possible cause fires or more severe engine failure at moments when the car is operating at high speeds on the interstate. A recall needs to be issued before this known defect causes someone to lose their life.

Issue related to Technical Service Bulletin 21-2269 issued on 08 September 2021. My 2018 Ford Escape experienced coolant intrusion into the 1.5L Ecoboost engine. There are many similar stories of this particular engine failing and many cases of the engine igniting. Ford has not responded appropriately to the claim. My check engine light came on at 101,000 miles. I immediately brought my vehicle to the local mechanic and the mechanic diagnosed code p0301 cylinder 1 misfired and p0316 misfired on startup. The mechanic referred me to the TSB above and explained that the only resolution was to replace the engine. Ford issued a service call for these engines to install a coolant sensor which has shown to be an inactive remedy. Vehicles with 1.5L Ecoboost engines should be recalled because they are hazardous to regular traffic. After investigating this matter on the web, I've discovered numerous related stories with this issue. This issue puts all operators, passengers, and other motor vehicles at imminent risk. I recall changing my engine oil around 75,000 miles and the oil had a greenish hue to it which I can now confidently assume was engine coolant. I was not made aware by of the known coolant intrusion into the engine issue though Ford claims to have notified all registered vehicle owners. Ford is aware of the design flaw and has not responded appropriately to this defect. Fellow 1.5L Ecoboost owners have referred me to a class-action lawsuit being taken against Ford pertaining to this issue. I have contacted Ford to privately recoup the cost(s) for related financial damages and I am told the customer has sole responsibility once the warranty of 84,000 or 7 years has been reached. Thank you for your prompt investigation into this matter, I look forward to hearing that NHTSA and Ford will issue a total recall to all 2014-2019 1.5L Ecoboost Ford Fusions and 2017-2019 1.5 L Ecoboost Ford Escapes to keep highway traffic safe.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact checked the oil level and the oil level appeared normal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the battery and spark plugs needed to be replaced, and the tires needed to be rotated. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, while the contact’s son was stopped at an intersection, the engine overheating warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that engine oil was present in the coolant and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A local dealer was contacted and notified of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

Mileage: 119,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, with the engine misfiring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that cylinder #2 misfire. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. In addition, the contact stated that white smoke was coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was advised to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. In addition, the contact was informed of the Customer Satisfaction Program: 19B37, however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

Mileage: 132,000

Dead in drive way no warning, got it running and had no power at all had it put on trailer and taken to local Ford engine cataropic failure due to coolant intrusion verified by Ford technician instructed replace motor and all associated one time use parts still in back lot open repair order.

Mileage: 109,129

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle failed to restart after the first failure. The contact stated that on the second occasion, the vehicle was restarted, but the vehicle began shaking violently. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant temperature sensor and short block needed to be replaced. The coolant temperature sensor was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Coolant has leaked into cylinders 2 and 3 in my engine. The mechanic said this is a “common problem” with this vehicle.

The contact owns a 2018 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 coolant intrusion into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 67,340.

Mileage: 67,340

Car was running rough immediately upon cranking with intermittent check engine light, roughness would clear up soon after starting to drive. Started needing to add coolant pretty frequently, maybe once a week. Kept driving that way for about a month. Independent service center (Mooneyhan's, West Columbia, SC) diagnosed "coolant intrusion," needs new engine or re-build. Engine has approximately 70,000 miles on it.

Coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 caused by a design defect. Ford's fix is to replace the engine with a redesigned block. The vehicle is out of warranty but I believe this should be covered as it was a design defect and there are pending class action lawsuits.

My 2018 Ford Escape started running super rough one morning as I was heading into work. There were no lights and the system check said all systems running normal. However when I checked all the fluids and looked at everything it all looked fine. When I restarted the car I could see the engine shaking. As I was headed down the street to have a mechanic look at it the check engine light started flashing and the car lost power. Long story short the car was towed to the dealership and they told me I need a new engine and quoted $11,724.00, they said there was a coolant leak into the engine. I bought this car brand new and it only has 52,491 miles on it. After some extensive research I have found that this is a issue that is well known with all Escape models between the 2013 and 2019 years. However Ford is not doing anything to fix it and basically is just shrugging it off.

I took my wife car to Ford in Yuba City for a engine light for P1450 Unable to bleed up fuel tank vacuum. I had the dealership pick up my car and take to the dealership to replace the purge valve. The quoted me 1 hr and changed me two. On the paperwork they said there was an engine misfire which nobody said anything to me and I didn't ever had that error on this car. They drove my car to my house like this. I looked at paperwork and was surprised so I checked the car out and got a code po302 for cylinder 2 misfire. I popped the hood and saw that the cable was put in there lazy and there was a gap i the air tube to the air filter. I talked to the dealership and brought it in and they told me I have coolant in my motor and will need a short block replacement. I had no issue before the purge valve and with the on going issues with the coolant in motor issues with this type of engine. I feel ford should take car of it. I bought this car with 36 miles on it and it currently is at 96k or so. I know there was a free replacement for 7 year or 84 years of warranty. Is there anything Fork can do since I really don't want to go the legal route but will if I have to

2018 Ford escape titanium. I have kept current on all the maintenance on this car. All of a sudden I get a check engine light also it shook and weakened. I drove straight home and left it parked untouched. I called Ford they came and picked it up because I was too scared to drive it. I haven't even had this car for a year and the dealership called to tell me the engine is gone due to coolant leaking inshaft etc.. a list of problems I don't understand. About $9000. In repair cost. My warranty doesn't want to cover. I need help. I do not know where to turn Ford is well aware of these issues and failed to tell us consumers. This is a complete scam on there part and they need to be held accountable. I am still paying for that car always take care of it which they charge alot for simple maintenance. Please help and let me know what to do . I can not pay $ 9000 for repairs. I'll never feel safe again in that car. Also the blind spot and collision sensors keep going off when nothing is around. I took it in twice and they have not fixed it but I was charged for the repair.

There was a coolant leak into cylinder #2. The recommendation is to replace the engine block. The repair estimate is $9321.55. In June 09, 2022, Ford issued consumer satisfaction program 21N12 related to this exact situation. There is a known defect in the 1.5L Ford Eco-boost engine that Ford should take responsibility for. They replaced some engines but the program ended in November of 2022. My vehicle was not acquired until 2023 and did not fail until 2024.

known problem with ford eco boost engines. Coolant loss, engine overheating, loss of power and died. now $11000 to replace the engine.

I noticed a 'ticking' noise for about a minute when starting the engine after it'd been sitting overnight. In the first minute there'd also be some revving, about 100rpm, before the engine finally settled into normal idle. Other times, when starting the engine it would 'shudder' and I'd have to turn the car off, wait about 10 seconds, and start the engine again. A few weeks later the check engine light came on and I took it to the dealership. I had recorded the noise at startup and played it for the employees. They kept the car overnight to test it in the morning. In the morning, I was notified I'd need a new engine as 'coolant was getting into a cylinder' and it was a "block/head flaw". My antifreeze was empty. I was told this is a manufacturer defect and the dealership has been seeing this issue about once a week. I was told this is a "Ford issue and not anything" I, as an owner/operator, would have done to cause it. I was told "this is not a repair, it is a replace" and could eventually cause engine overheating and engine failure. My vehicle is only 6 years old with 52,000 miles at the time this issue arose.

The vehicle started having problems with ignitions, shaking/vibration at start. The check engine light came on and indicated a need to change spark plugs. The engine fault service now light also came on at this time. Had the spark plugs and Ignition coil replaced. The next day the engine fault service light came back on but went back off. I was informed that the code just needed to be cleared by Ford. The next morning while driving the engine fault light came back on in addition to an overheat alarm. The engine started failing while driving, was unable to get the vehicle to drive forward, multiple error for the start/stop ignition while trying to get the vehicle off the main road and to home. Luckily, I had just left home so was close. I was able to get the car back to home. Towed the vehicle to Ford dealer service center to be told that there was engine coolant in the engine and it would need to be replaced for 9000 to 12000 dollars. Had the vehicle towed home and did some research to find that this is a known issue for the Ford engine and a previous program was implemented for the engine repair. Ford states that program is not applicable for my vehicle now even though it has been a known issue with this model Ford Engine. Had I not been close to home this could have caused increased safety problems due to the engine failures while driving.

My engine started to slow down while driving down even though gas pedal was to the floor on the road at peak hour of traffic at 4pm and was barely moving then my high temperature alert came on my dash board and told me to pull over as soon as possible. Once I pulled over saw that coolant was leaking from my emergency spot on tank. Had to have car towed home and then to deal ship to heritage valley ford in Brooklyn ct. I could have been rear end from the back when the engine started to act up which could have cause a accident and I had my kids in the car with me. The dealership confirmed that their was a recall but not a safety recall on it so did not have to fix issue sense not a safety recall. Ford new about the issue of coolant leaking into engine in June of 2022 and told me they did not need to inform me of this issue and could blow engine but not their problem sense not a safety issue. The recall under their CSP program is 21N12 and Heritage Valley Auto Group confirmed this was the issue with my engine and told me I need a new engine. Yes about two weeks prior my check engine light came on with codes for misfiring in my engine and replaced spark plugs and coil packs and then found out this was a know issue with ford under their CSP program.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power and the vehicle entered LIMP Mode. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that there was a misfire in cylinder #3, and the coolant level was low. The mechanic added coolant and replaced all four spark plugs. The contact stated that several days after the repair, the failure recurred, and the check engine warning light and the engine overheating message was displayed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

Mileage: 123,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power, while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that an unknown temperature message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the temperature gauge had indicated that the engine was hot. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic later discovered that coolant had intruded into one of the cylinders. A local dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the engine. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in possession of the mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 70,500.

Mileage: 70,500

My Ford Escape 1.5L EcoBoost Engine overheated. A Ford service mechanic confirmed the Escape has a defect that causes coolant to leak into the engine’s cylinders, which can cause corrosion, oil dilution and contamination, and engine failure; and these defects create a safety risk, because the lack of coolant created by the leaks causes overheating. The ford service mechanic confirmed my cylinder head was cracked and will lead to total engine failure, and/or engine fires.

Coolant intruding into cylinder bores, caused engine failure. Ford will not honor letter sent.

Just like everybody else, coolant intrusion into engine block which required replacement of engine. 2018 Ford Escape 2.0L motor. Ford is fully aware there is a problem but hasn't issued a recall on the 2.0 motor. NHTSA needs to do an investigation once and for all! You've got over 400 complaints on here regarding the motor!! I will never buy a Ford again.....

2.0L EcoBoost engine failure due to coolant in cylinders.

Coolant intrusion into cylinder 2, caused engine to go out. Issue was confirmed by dealer and stated this is a very common thing they see. This is part of a customer satisfaction campaign when in reality it should have been a recall. The car has only been inspected by the dealership, problem appeared suddenly

December 2023 my 2018 ford escape 1.5L ecoboost had low coolant levels. We put more in every other day. The check engine light came on and a warning saying engine failure repair now. Took it to an independent garage where I was told it needed a new short block due to coolant intrusion. I called ford and was told to take to ford dealership to be diagnosed. I was told the same thing there. I’m 180 miles over the 84,000 that they extended it too so I have to pay. I applied for financial assistance and fords paying some of my bill. It’s been 5 months and I’m getting the run around from them and won’t have my car until at least mid may. I’m also being denied a loaner. I was on my way home from work and my car alerted me it was over heating and to turn it off. Then my car threw itself in “limp mode” causing me to go from 55 to 15 within a matter of seconds almost causing an accident if people behind me didn’t swerve around me. With so many complaints how is this not a recall? It poses a great risk for the driver of the vehicle along with other potential drivers on the road.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a misfire coming from the engine. Upon starting the vehicle there was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the failure was due to the cylinder block. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no additional assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Mileage: 88,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30-70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power while driving uphill. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The mechanic informed the contact that the cam shaft and engine needed to be replaced. The contact called an unknown local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the NHTSA Hotline, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

Mileage: 48,000

Ford Escape 2018 Recall #[XXX] and #[XXX] ENGINE COOLANT LEAK Needs “New Engine” confirmed by service and available for inspection at dealer. Car was taken to Ford Dealer right when engine light came on. Dealer / Service has been only one to inspect car. On [XXX] BEFORE “Engine Coolant” Recalls were expired, car was taken to dealer for Recall #[XXX] I asked about ANY other CSP Letters or Recalls at the time of service. Ford Dealer decided on their own to ONLY preform ONE of the two Recalls that were crucial to being preformed for the safety of my vehicle. Both Recalls #[XXX] and #[XXX] should have been performed together according to letter sent to Dealers from Ford and NHTSA [XXX] Above link clearly states: “ Vehicle owners will receive one letter for both [XXX] and [XXX]. “ “Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.” Ford Dealer took it upon themselves NOT to perform repair work or even discuss Recall #[XXX] at the time car was serviced [XXX] before recall expired [XXX]. Ford and Dealers knew about the “Coolant Engine Leak” problem long before and did not warn me or make me aware I was driving a dangerous car. I did not receive CSP Letters that is why I make sure to double check with Service Dept. at time of service. Ford performed Recall #[XXX] and NEVER mentioned CSP Letters sent out or that there was a second recall that needed to done #[XXX] before [XXX] Ford basically sent me on my way in a very unsafe car for myself and my passengers. I should have been made completely aware of this situation at that exact time and service (XXX). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Flex plate concern The ford edges are known for a cracked or broken flex plate which is dangerous to drive and unsafe to other vehicles on the road. How is this not a recall issue. I immediately brought the car to the shop as the noise was concerning and it didn’t seem like it should be driven. The shop determined it was the flex plate and said it was good I didn’t drive it as it is very unsafe to drive and puts other drivers at risk

Engine failure. Coolant leaking into piston 2.

Coolant intrusion into the cylinder, causing coolant to leak in engine cause misfiring and loss of coolant causing quick and unpredictable over heating. Only option is to get a whole new engine

My coolant leaked and caused Cylinder 3 to misfire and the head gasket to blow requiring replacement, and it is currently available for inspection. My sensor never indicated the car was overheating or at risk, and if the coolant had run out and caused my engine to shut down, it could have caught on fire or locked up, a safety risk to both myself and others on the road. My car tremored slightly on 4/7 with no warning lights or messages, and that was the only issue I noticed. I didn't pay it much attention. On 4/9, it had trouble starting, but it took 4 days after first noticing a tremor for my check engine light to come on. The issue was only diagnosed and discovered by a private automotive shop, and I am seeing a lot of the same problem discussed online in reference to Ford's "Customer Service Program" for these vehicles. My vehicle does not qualify for that program due to mileage and expiration date, and I was not notified it was a potential issue.

Bought my escape on used 6/2022. On 3/6/24.. My car started shaking and the engine light started blinking. Had it towed to the dealer. The dealer said it was antifreeze intrusion. And it is a well know problem with my motor and that Ford is aware of this.

The engine has had the same issue as countless others where coolant got into the engine and the engine must be replaced. This is a constant issue and Ford is doing nothing to remedy this engine issue.

This is 3rd one Ford escape all three ran boiling hot stalled quit running would not crank up coolant leak my car is like brand new I love it but this has to be a recall for it to do three just alike .afraid it will catch on fire and it stalls in traffic I'm [XXX] and it scares me to death of getting hit run over are burning up in car INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Was driving and car started to spit and sputter and high temperature warning message came on. Car went into limp mode. Had car towed to dealership to be inspected. Was told the car had codes P0302, P1299 stored. They found coolant leaking into the #2 cylinder following TSB 22-2322. Engine needs replaced due to a design defect that Ford Motor Company has been away of. With 108,000 miles, the vehicle was out of the range of mileage allowed for the Ford Motor Company repair campaign 21N12. The repair quote is $10,528.75 to replace the engine. I contacted Ford Customer Service and received a Case#. I passed this on to the dealership who called Ford. He stated they are not willing to even share the cost with me for a design flaw they know existed on my vehicle.

My car, 2018 Ford Escape is in need of an entirely new engine due to coolant leaking into the engine. This is a KNOWN ISSUE. My car suddenly started overheating and my car became undrivable. This is a widely reported issue and I believe there is clear evidence that it is a known defect and that Ford has the absolute responsibility to repair it .

The 2018 Ford Escape had a check engine light come on. It showed a code (P0303) that said cylinder 3 was misfiring. It was also having white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe and my coolant was draining really quickly. The coolant tank was completely empty before hitting 2,000 miles since it had last been filled. I took the vehicle into a Ford dealership for a diagnostic check to see what was going on. In the end I was told that I have a crack in the long block that is letting coolant into my cylinders which is causing the misfiring. I was told that the possibility of an engine fire and a few other things that make the engine not work could have happened while driving it. Unfortunately the vehicle isn’t even paid off yet and I can’t drive it for fear of something bad happening while doing so. They are quoting me around $8600 to fix it. We are currently trying to figure out if there is anyway of fixing it without having to pay out of pocket. It appears that this is a common problem with 2018 ford escape 2.0L engines. My engine was manufactured in Louisville, Kentucky. The Ford company sent a notice or something out on [XXX] that said the manufacturer error engines for the 2017-2019 Ford Escape 1.5L Ecoboost were manufactured in Louisville, Kentucky. Seeing as my engine was made there and has the same problem as the 1.5L engines I feel like there should be a recall put out for the 2.0L and the 1.5L 2017-2019 Ford Escape engines. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Ford has a KNOWN issue with fluid intrusion in the engines of some of their vehicles built over many years and the repair is a new engine block. The issue causes the car to sputter and stall as well as emit smoke and have a burning smell. They have issued a Technical Service Bulletin about the issue but not a recall and are not fixing the issue in some vehicles.

Coolant leak into the cylinder causing head gasket and cylinder to crack. This caused engine heating and could've potentially caused an engine fire. This was diagnosed by a Ford dealer and was covered under a Ford customer service program in 2022 (21N12). Engine warning light came on alerting to the problem.

Like thousands of other customers, my engine needs to be fully replaced at only 30K miles due to coolant leaking into the engine. I am fortunate to have purchased a bumper to bumper warranry for over $4K, but this is FORD'S issue and THEY should be replacing the engines at no cost to their customers. It's terrible they are able to get away with screwing over people who still are paying off their loans without a car that runs. There should be a class action lawsuit filed, period. After my engine is replaced, I will be selling this crappy, unreliable car because I don't trust it won't happen again and after my 6 year, 60K warranty expires. I purchased it used from a BMW dealership that was a trade in and only put on 6K miles in 2 years. I've driven foreign cars that have been reliable with no costly repairs well over 100K miles. This is criminal!!!

2.0 ECOBOOST ENGINE IS LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE CYLINDERS CAUSING HARD STARTING AND ROUGH IDLE. THIS IS KNOWN PROBLEM WITH ENGINE ADDRESSED IN FORD SERVICE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 19-2346.

Coolant intrusion into the engine causing a misfire in cylinder #1. Slow and heavy idle at startup, thick white exhaust and an immediate warning of engine overheating. Car is inoperable and engine must be replaced. There was also a short at the main 150 amp battery fuse on 4 separate occasions since the misfire in cylinder #1.

Engine failed due to timing chain, a common issue for these motors & part of the reason they discontinued this models engine. The car was running when the engine failed. The vehicle is currently at a mechanic, with diagnosis of engine failure due to timing chain. The car has not been looked at by police, manufacturer, insurance or other. There were NO indications of the problem prior to the engine failing.

Went out to start the car one morning. It started up no problems. About 2 mins after starting it the car completely stopped running. No check engine light came on or anything. I thought it was the battery so I replaced the battery. Upon further digging I found out there was a recall in the engine from 2022 that I was NOT notified of. I took the vehicle to two different dealerships one that is just up the block from my house and the second one is where I bought the car. Both places confirmed that it was Infact the recall problem, where the coolant leaks into the engine and destroys the engine block. The second dealership reached out to ford. Ford has refused to help fix the engine even though I was never sent or made aware of the recall on the engine.. I have also talked to a third ford dealerships who confirmed that there has been several vehicles with this same problem that does will NOT fix either. As a result I have a vehicle I CANNOT drive that I have to continue to pay for and ford is only offering me $5,000 as a trade in value but I owe $20,000. Had I been notified of the recall I would have been able to get it fixed BEFORE anything happened. I would have a in perfect condition car that was still usable. It is now financially hurting me. Ford should be held financially responsible for the gross negligence they are putting me through.

I received a warning on my dashboard to pullover safely because my engine was overheating even though I just left work from a cold start. I had it towed to my mechanic who told me I had a serious issue and recommended I take it to Ford. Ford just confirmed a short engine block issue and even though I had the required repair done on 7/9/22 that was supposed to prevent this more expensive issue. My particular vehicle was not on the Program 21N12 Coolant Intrusion Recall for possible short engine block issue but that's the exact issues the dealership just told me has happened to my vehicle. Luckily I was able to maneuver it out of the line of traffic safely.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a warning message stated there was "High Engine Temperature Stop Safely". The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with internal engine failure. Additionally, anti-freeze was leaking into the cylinder causing the engine to overheat. The independent mechanic contacted the dealer where it was recommended for the vehicle to be taken to the dealer. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #3, a cylinder compression was low, and it was stated that the long block assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer submitted the findings to the manufacturer and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle would not be included in Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12 due to the mileage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

Mileage: 91,000

Timing belt slipped at 72,000 miles causing total engine failure

I recently took my car for an oil change and was informed by the technician that a diagnostic was needed due to hearing coolant pooling into the engine. After the diagnostic was performed I was provided with a list of codes that stated it was a recall issue with coolant pooling into the engine. I then took it to a Ford dealership and they stated it was not a recall issue. I submitted a copy of the codes that the independent repair technician emailed me, and that they signified a recall issue. A week later after vehemently denying there was no coolant issue, Ford stated they removed a spark plug and found contaminants in the engine, yet stated it was not a recall issue. My safety was put at risk in that my engine could seize at any moment and cause bodily harm to me or others. The component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance representative. There were no warning sign when I initially heard the coolant pooling, however, when I took it for an oil change the check engine light appeared as I was driving to have an oil change.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the exhaust began to show signs of smoke, and the vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder of the road. The Check Engine Warning Light had illuminated. The vehicle was restarted but failed to maintain power and would not drive. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was Anti-Freeze leaked into the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was towed to a Ford Service center where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired as of yet. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Mileage: 93,000

There is a known issue with the 1.5 liter engine for the 2018 Ford Escape related to coolant leaks in the engine causing cylinder misfires (which can lead to damaged spark plugs, lost coolant, overheating, among other things)--Ford has addressed the issue via a "customer service program" (program [XXX]) in what appears to be an attempt to avoid an active recall. Although the issue is widespread for the 1.5 liter engine, it still occurs in the 2.0 liter engine. I have the 2.0 liter engine and am having the same issue (coolant leak due to the design of the open block, has caused multiple issues). The Ford dealership service center (McLarty Daniel Ford in Bentonville, AR) confirmed the diagnosis and that I would need an entirely new engine. But because I'm 2,000 miles outside of my power train warranty and the customer service program only applies to 1.5 liter engines, Ford wants me to pay for all or most of the repairs. Ford should expand program [XXX] to cover the 2.0 liter engine or be forced to address the issue via a recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The vehicle started overheating due to an internal coolant leak that sends coolant into the cylinder head. This is apparently a common issue with these vehicles and could easily lead to a fire. There is an active recall for the same exact engine in the Ford Fusion. There needs to be a recall for the Ford Escape engines as well before people sustain unnecessary injury/death.

Check engine light came on steady. Took vehicle in for service at 1st possible appt. Was told it was engine block failure due to faulty porous block installed by Ford. Vehicle has 54000 miles on it, 8 months out of the 60,000/5yr powertrain warranty. Have an extended warranty but they refused to pay stating Ford knew about the faulty engine blocks installed on thousands of vehicles. Ford had issued a TSB warning of potential engine failures in these vehicles, but no recall. TSB 22-2322 Huge safety issue due to possibility of catching fire or breaking down on busy interstate. Vehicle currently at Ford dealership with a repair price tag of 10,400.

Engine coolant leaking into engine cylinder number two.

I bought a used 2018 Ford escape eco-boost SUV from Elder Ford. I recently have been experiencing coolant problems where the coolant is dissipating from the engine. The car has run hot two or three times and now there appears to be coolant and oil mixed together that's over the engine and it appears that there is a cracked head gasket. I have researched on the computer to find this is a known problem from Ford back to 2010 and there are multiple customers that have experience the same thing. Now I believe the engine has to be replaced. Ford needs to be held accountable for this faulty mechanism. There's a coolant intrusion issue which causing gulping of the coolant into the cylinders. Apparently Ford changed the area around the pistons to an open deck which is causing this problem . I noticed that there's a class action lawsuit in California for the same problem.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 35-45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was overheating. A message advising to pull to the side of the road was displayed. The contact's wife was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the nearest independent mechanic, where the water pump, the serpentine belt, the water pump gasket, the cylinder head temperature sensor and the coolant temperature sensor were replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, the message "Service Now" was displayed, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there was hydrocarbon intrusion into the coolant system. The mechanic determined that the failure was related to Ford Campaign Number: 21N12. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed there was coolant intrusion into the cylinders, and the dealer determined that the short block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 83,100.

Mileage: 83,100

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact became aware of a flowing liquid sound underneath the hood. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with coolant leak into the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed of Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12; however, the contact was informed that the repair could not be covered under the Customer Satisfaction Program. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Mileage: 60,000

Coolant intrusion to the cylinder bores.

Coolant leaked into causing engine failure. Now having to have engine replaced. Noticed 156 other complaints to NHTSA regarding same issues. Why is Ford not doing anything about this. My Ford has 58560 miles on it.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started leaking fluid. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to a cracked fuel line. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Mileage: 75,000

Went to start vehicle in morning after it had been sitting overnight. temperature gauge went all the way to red immediately and alert on dash said do not drive vehicle and turn engine off immediately. had it towed to dealer and they advised coolant was leaking which caused blown head gasket. only fix is to replace engine which will cost more than vehicle is worth

Our vehicle is a 2018 Ford Escape with 54,843 miles. This vehicle was purchased Used from Ted Britt Ford, Chantilly, Va. and assured there was no issues with the vehicle. On or around February 20, 2024 my daughter notified me the check engine light is on. Dropped it off a local repair shop which identified there was a misfiring and needed a bore scope to see inside. Borescope discovered coolant in the cylinders indicating the head gasket is leaking. Call Ford US Customer Service same day (February 26, 2024), said they need Ford mechanic to look at it. Took to Chantilly who confirmed. Called Ford USA back, said they would talk with Ford Dealer and call me back, never returned a call. I've been calling them every 2-3 days since. Finally today they said 'there is no program to provide financial assistance' which really pisses me off. Reading industry material from reddit indicates this is a consistent problem experienced by many drivers of the Ford Escape. Seeing these reports indicate a bigger problem with the design and manufacturing of the Ford Escape. Consumers are left to pay the bill estimated at $13,000 - $15,000. Ford states there is no program to support this. I see this is a safety issue. What if a driver (in this case an 18yr old girl) has an engine seize stranding the driver. Ford America Customer Service Case # CXH-01638292

Widely known issue that the engine has coolant leaking into the engine. Ford issued a statement on it. Now the same thing is happening to my car. Safety of myself and others put at risk by vehicle running incorrectly and engine is now misfiring resulting in difficulty maintaining power while driving. Problem has been confirmed by independent body shop and is being confirmed but dealer now. Check engine light was on at 97k and now at 106k with same codes.

The day after paying off my wife's 2018 Escape with 102,000 miles on it started telling us to pull over while driving on the highway because the engine was getting hot We pulled over and it went away. The next time we drove it our daughter was driving with our grandson in the car and it would not go more than a mile or two without overheating. We took it to be looked at by a local mechanic and was told that these regularly have head gasket problems, that was the problem with ours and we would have to replace the engine for about $10,000.00. A quick call to the Ford dealer and a perusal of the internet confirmed what the mechanic stated. I see information about the faulty head gaskets on the 1.0 liter engines, when I look on line I see at least as many customer complaints about the 1.5 liter engine in the escapes. These engines both have the same faulty wet sleeve design that is going to fail prematurely. Why isn't Ford being forced to address the dangerous engines in the escapes as well as the ecosport?

Check engine light came on for misfire. Odaniel Ford in New Haven, Indiana confirms coolant intrusion. Short block needs replace for $6800.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant had intruded into the cylinders. The dealer recommended that the engine be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

Mileage: 77,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered, and a burning odor was detected. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the water pump and timing belt; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the spark plugs were replaced, but the failure persisted, and the vehicle hesitated to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12 (Short Block Replacement After Coolant Intrusion). The contact was referred to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12 (Short Block Replacement After Coolant Intrusion); however, the vehicle exceeded the mileage limitations. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Mileage: 110,000

My check engine light came on and I brought my 2018 Ford Escape to a mechanic. I then learned that coolant was leaking into the engine and causing the spark plugs to misfire. Ford had a bulletin on this issue but refused to perform any repairs on it (they recommended a full engine replacement). I contacted both Ford's customer service line and spoke to the service department at the dealership. Both said they could do nothing to help. I researched this issue and discovered that it is common in this make and model. I do not wish to pay the $10,000 it would cost to replace the engine on my own. I fear that this vehicle may overheat and fail for me on the highway with the loss of engine coolant or the misfire of the spark plugs.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was experiencing hard shifts and the transmission was slipping. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was related to the transmission. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown transmission part had failed, but the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist, where the transmission fluid was flushed, and the failure ceased. The contact stated that the check engine warning light later illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the transmission specialist, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the transmission fluid was abnormally dark. The transmission specialist replaced the valve control assembly, the solenoid valve blocks, the clutch drum 3-4-5. Additionally, the transmission fluid was flushed, and the transmission was reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for repairs to reimbursed. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Mileage: 75,000

Coolant leaking into engine

Car is experiencing coolant intrusion into cylinder of engine. Ford dealership in Orlando Florida is saying engine needs to be replaced. I'm reading that this issue is very common with this car. It was a safety hazzard for us because the car was running rough on a very busy highway. Had it towed to dealership.

The flex plate cracked in four places. I have images showing the cracks on the flex plate. The problem was confirmed by an independent service center. There were no warning lamps or messages, only a percussive tapping sound caused by the cracked flex plate. This issue could cause loss of control of the vehicle leading to an accident.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced rough idling, with white smoke coming from the exhaust. The check engine warning light remained illuminated while driving. The vehicle was examined by the local mechanic who determined there was coolant inside the cylinder #3, which caused severe engine damage. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and the local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE - I've owned this car for exactly 6 years tomorrow (2/20/24). It has 106k on the odometer. It's almost paid off and Ford tells me the coolant issue will be $10k to repair which is more than the car is worth, more than I owe on the car. They'll give me $500 to salvage it. Ford knows about this issue but won't cover it because my car is over 80k. Ridiculous. I will never buy another Ford product again.

I have ford escape 2018 S and I bought the car from koons ford silver spring MD. It is unfortunate whenever I drive the car for long hours ; suddenly the acceleration declines and the vehicle loose its power. And a strange click sound comes up and the check engine light on. Once I parked the car and the car cool down --the warning system disappear. I tried to contact the dealership and I was told my vehicle is not on recall list despite my vehicle have the same symptom--I bought this car very expensive and handle it with care and the car has only 5900 miles on it. Appreciate if you guys could investigate the case .

this car had an engine light go off and there was a cylinder 2 misfire. When I brought it into the dealership they said that there is a known issue that the coolant is intruding into the motor. Ford knows about this as a problem and has a faulty design and avoided telling people about it. I only realized the thousands of people who are being put at risk of the engine blowing while driving it down the road. My car was not the only one at the dealership with the same exact problem. These cars need to be recalled and corrected

Prior to this, my had no issues and I had been driving it all day. When coming home from some errands, the engine light suddenly came on and and then my car began shutting off on the highway. We were in the middle lane with cars going 70 miles a hour with no power in our own car, putting us in extreme danger. We were able to get it to the side of the highway and go through a series of starting it, having it run for a mile or so, and then having the engine shut down again. We were able to get it to a Ford dealership and it was inspected. Our garage immediately knew to look at the coolant cylinder to see if it was cracked and leaking as they have seen this issue multiple times. It was, in fact, cracked and coolant was leaking into our engine. Both a Ford representative and the dealership confirmed this is an issue with multiple of these engines but no recall has been enacted. They suggested we write a complaint to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration.

Coolant has leaked into my engine block causing damage to the engine. I have brought my car into the dealership on 3 different occasions with the same issue only to be told that something else was wrong with my vehicle. The first time I brought my vehicle in, it was covered (unknown to me) by a special service bulletin. I believe that I was intentionally misled so that the repair would not have to be covered. The first incident was on or around 2/1/23, the second incident was on or around 5/1/23, the third around 10/1/23 and most recently on 2/13/24

Coolant intrusion into motor. Coolant leak causing multiple misfires and my vehicle to lose power while driving and not to over 30mph. I have had the spark plugs, injectors, and coil packs all changed and problem persisted. Taking my car back to mechanic a test was done and there is coolant in the pistons.

I bought this car 8 months ago and one day it just wouldn’t start. the coolant leak has caused my engine to quit. I cannot afford to replace the engine, especially when ford knows this is an issue. My extended warranty also won’t cover it, the dealership said this is fords issue and they need to cover it. Ford has not issued a recall even though there is a service bulletin about it.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the check engine warning light started flickering and the vehicle vibrated and lost motive power upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact inspected the engine and discovered white rust on the spark plugs. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic machine showed an engine misfire in engine cylinders #3 and #4. Upon further inspection, the mechanic discovered coolant intrusion into engine cylinders #3 and #4. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

We purchased our 2018 Ford Escape used with 88,000 miles. At around 96,000 miles the check engine light came on and it threw the P0302 code for a misfire on cylinder 2. We took the car in to Greene Ford Co. in Gainesville, GA. They replaced the coil pack and sparkplug and the car ran well for ~10,000 miles before the check engine light came back on and the car started to sputter and run rough. Took it back to the Ford dealer and they informed us the cylinders were full of coolant and there was a leak allowing coolant to flood the engine block. They said the block was damaged and we would need to purchase a whole new engine. They also told us this was a very common complaint with certain Ford SUVs made in the late 2010s. Our car is completely unsafe to drive now and it almost left my wife stranded on the side of the road (luckily she was able to coast into the Ford dealership). Ford has known this is a problem for almost two years and has refused to do anything about it. This is dangerous and Ford should be required to pay for the repairs to a faulty engine they have install in thousands of cars.

While driving on the highway on [XXX] at normal highway speed, the instrumental panel suddenly displayed a warning to pull over and shut-off the engine. There were no prior indications of a malfunction. My daughter was alone on the highway shoulder with a car that instructed her to pull over and shut off the engine. After about 15 minutes, the car was restarted and driven to a near-by tire store. They noticed the coolant system was very low on coolant and topped it off. The next day, it was driven to Bob Maxey Ford in Howell, MI, where the codes P0217 (coolant over temp), P0303 (#3 misfire), P0316 (misfire on start), P1285 (cylinder over temp), P1299 (protection activated), P2601 (coolant pump A control circuit) were retrieved. The car has about 51K miles on it. That info was conveyed to Ford and authorization was quickly given by them to perform the engine block and head replacement process under the extended powertrain warranty I purchased when I bought the car. This is my 2nd occurrence with this failure mode with Escapes. The first occurred on a 2013 1.6 liter Escape in 2021 [XXX] ) with about 56K miles on it. I did not have warranty coverage and scrapped the car for $2700 (with good engine worth about $8K) since the remedy was more money that the car's worth. I think Ford should extend powertrain warranty coverage at no cost for all potentially affected Escape owners and refund the money paid by consumers to buy the extended coverage on potentially affected vehicles. Ford knew of this potential defect and its effects and was slow to fix it and by doing so exposed thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands, of people like me to deal with the mess they created and allowed to continue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Cylinder 3 cracked, needs a new long block. Car is at 100k miles. Needs a new engine.

High engine temp notification came on, car would not accelerate. I pulled over and had it towed to the dealer. The dealer said the engine had a coolant intrusion so a new short block is needed. My warranty company denied my claim for the short block claiming this was a recall with ford [XXX] ) . Ford confirmed this was a VIN specific customer satisfaction program, and confirmed my VIN was not issued [XXX] and it is not included on my VIN. The warranty company refuses to pay since all 2018 ford escapes should be under [XXX] . Now I have a 10,000 engine repair estimate and ford or the warranty company will not replace my engine. I want to know why my VIN was left off [XXX] since it’s the same year and same manufacturer. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

On Dec 27, I was told my water pump was leaking after an oil change. I brought my car to the dealership for extended warranty repairs on January 18. After an expection it was confirmed the water pump was leaking but also there were other possible leaks of the coolant into the cylindars. And the entire motor would need replacing. There were no service lights / check engine lights on before this happened.

My engine threw a check engine light for code P0302, Misfire on Cylinder 2. Took it to two mechanics and had work done (Coilpack, Plugs, Wires, then Camshaft and Crankshaft sensors) before it was noted that there was coolant intrusion. Was alerted to Technical Service Bulletin 22-2134/Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12 for "Certain 2017 - 2019 Model Year Fusion and Escape Vehicles Equipped with a 1.5L GTDI Engine-Short Block Replacement After Coolant Intrusion. I took it to the dealer and the technician diagnosed it the same: coolant intrusion in cylinder #2. This is a common issue in EcoBoost (GTDI) engines that Ford has not issued a recall on, but did send out Customer Satisfaction Program. Did not receive notice for this. I have contacted Ford about compensating me for a new engine on a 6-year old car at 75,000 miles. Both meet the above CSP/TSB as less than 7 years/84,000 miles. Stated that US DOT/NHTSA did not include my VIN in the recall, so they won't offer no-cost replacement. I would like to request that NHTSA add my VIN to this recall so that I can have the engine replaced.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 62 MPH, the service engine light illuminated. While driving, the engine light started to flash, and the vehicle was running rough. The contact pulled off the roadway. The vehicle was taken to a tire center, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the head gasket had failed, and coolant had intruded into the engine. There was a misfire. The dealer recommended an engine replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who opened a case and referred him to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

Mileage: 129,000

My engine gave a warning, check engine light went on. I took it to the dealer and the mechanic said the engine failed due to coolant intrusion. Upon searching the issue, this is apparently a common issue in these ecoBoost engine cars that Ford has not issued a recall on, but did send out some satisfaction notice. I never received this notice for some reason. The notice indicates the need to monitor coolant leak, but I never noticed any and wasn't looking for it since I never received the notice. I have contacted Ford about compensating me for a new engine on a 5 year old car, to which they said no because my car is over 84,000 miles (it is as 85,487). I need Ford to recall this issue and frankly it should be criminal not to actively pursue a fix for a known huge and expensive issue that I honestly cannot afford to repair.

Coolant leaked into one of the Cylinders which is requiring major engine block repairs. It only has 80K miles on the car and is in great condition. No warnings happened before it almost overheated and threw a error code.

While driving this vehicle (~87,000 miles), the engine began to overheat. The engine light had come on the day before (Saturday). The engine began to overheat the next day (Sunday) while driving on the highway. I quickly pulled off the highway and drove the vehicle back home while staying at a low speed. If I had not taken this action, the engine overheating could have posed a safety risk. Upon receiving repairs at a Ford dealer, I later learned that this engine overheating is a known issue by Ford. It is caused by coolant intrusion to the engine. Two customer satisfaction programs have been issued for this problem: 19B37, 21N12. However, given the safety issue (engine overheating), I was surprised this repair was not fully covered. This issue happened in my vehicle after the extended warranty period of 84,000 miles.

While driving this vehicle (~88,000 miles) on a route of ~100 miles, the car started shuddering / shaking at highway speed for 30 - 90 seconds every 10 - 15 minutes. I was 50 miles in to the drive when the shaking began. The shaking was startling and distracting. I drove the car to the dealer that night. While driving to the dealer, the car continued to shudder / shake for even longer durations at greater frequency. Additionally, the car had weak acceleration when the gas pedal was compressed. This created significant challenges when trying to navigate traffic (merging on to highway, accelerating car from stop, etc.). I have a video of the dash which shows the car exceeding 4000 RPM and not exceeding 25mph. I can share this video over e-mail, but could not attach to this form. - The dealer believes this is a malfunction of the powertrain (transmission). It is available for inspection at the time of this writing. However, I am working with Ford and the dealer on a repair solution as this is my primary car. - My safety was at risk because the car shaking was distracting and the lack of acceleration presented challenges with merging, passing cars, accelerating from stop, etc. - Vehicle is currently with dealer beginning inspection - initial suspicion is transmission issue. - No warning lights came on as I was experiencing this issue.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Engine Overheated message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12 (Short Block Replacement After Coolant Intrusion); however, the mileage warranty had expired. The contact stated that he had not received notification of the Customer Satisfaction Program. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

Mileage: 109,000

I Purchased a 2018 Ford Escape SE (VIN# [XXX] ) with 1.5 EcoBoost Engine on 9/24/2023 with 89,726 miles. On 12/10/2023 my 16 year old son was operating vehicle when he experienced a catastrophic engine failure and the vehicle is unserviceable. The vehicle had 90,766 miles on it at the time of the failure. Vehicle was diagnosed on 12/18/2023 and it was determined that there was coolant intrusion into the #2 and #3 cylinder and that the engine will need to replaced. Diagnosis showed that Ford had issued (2) Customer Satisfaction Program alerts on the vehicle for this issue Ford CSP 21N12 and 19B37 on 06/9/2022. I contacted Ford Motor Company and my local dealer to report the issue. I was advised this is a known issue with this specific engine although the vehicle is beyond the extended warranty under the Ford CSP's above. This known issue on this vehicle was not disclosed to my at the time of purchase and Ford will not cover any cost associated with the repair. I feel this known issue should be a recall due to the fact that this catastrophic engine failure does pose a significant safety risk to the vehicle operator and other traveling public. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The system that had failed is the engine. According to the dealership where I took my car, which is the same dealership I purchased the car from, the engine has a coolant intrusion in cylinder #2 that has compromised the engine. There is a technical service bulletin [XXX] stating similar issues in Ford Escapes and my VIN # is not included in that service bulletin. The problem has been confirmed by the Ford dealership where I have taken my car. According to the service manager, many Ford Escapes have encountered similar issues. The vehicle is readily available for inspection at the Ford dealership. While driving, a temperature notification informed me of an issue, but the temperature gauge was not affected. A 2018 vehicle is excellent condition with only 78,516 should not have this kind of engine malfunction. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after the vehicle had received an oil change, the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the engine; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who determined that the airflow shutter actuator needed to be replaced, but the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,932.

Mileage: 134,932

11/29/2023 Temperature light came on/reported hot, said please pull over when safe; I stopped shortly but was on a hill with vehicles behind me, and had to get to the top to pull off. (Within 1 minute); NO previous warnings or having to put additional antifreeze in the vehicle. The coolant in the reservoir was boiling; Called Tow Truck; took to Ford Dealer; several days later they informed me there was coolant in the engine; Option replace the engine for $9,300 and did not tell me this is a recurring issue with the 1.5l EcoBoost Engine; The vehicle is still at the dealership and is available for inspection; Ford knows about the issue and is not taking full responsibility for a design or manufacturing problem; If the engine just shuts down in front of other vehicles our safety is compromised; An engine fire or coolant reservoir explosion is possible. The coolant leak issue has been inspected and confirmed by Ford and the local dealership; Ford acknowledges there is a problem (Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12 and stated they provided recall information in 2022 to all Ford Escape 1.5l EcoBoost Owners that Ford would replace the short block in the Escape at their cost; said it ended 11/30/2022. I NEVER received any recall information from FORD and my vehicle had 0 Unrepaired recalls. What happened? Ford should replace the engine at no cost to the owner because of the known recurring issue. Hundreds of complaints. This is a design or manufacturing issue! Escape owners need HELP with this issue from the NHTSA.

The 1.5L eco boost engine is causing coolant to leak into the engine. I need a new engine and can’t get one. It failed the block test. I will need to check and fill the antifreeze everyday until a recall is issued. This is a common problem from what I’ve read.

At roughly 54600 miles the engine began to shudder badly when starting the vehicle and driving for the first minute or so. The vehicle produced a check engine light that would come on and then would go off within the same day after it was parked multiple times over several weeks, finally staying on for 2 days. Shuddering from the engine became significantly worse in that time and the check engine light began to flash while driving along with experiencing sudden loss of engine power. Took the vehicle to Ford who found the cause was a known defect causing coolant intrusion into the engine, requiring short block replacement new spark plugs, gaskets, etc. The vehicle was retained by Ford for over 3 weeks for this repair.

Coolant going into block and ford refuses to fix makes no since there was a customer satisfaction on this issue it ended . But I never got the paper work on this issue I would say people before me did .Ford customer service told me I should of been cking internet really it was a new car for me and now they want 6000 to fix . I don't understand cuz I did a recall and the 1.6 and 2.0 why did they not do a recall on the 1.5 that makes no sense to me I really wish somebody would explain it to me this problem has been with this motor since 2010 they recalled all of them but they won't recall this now I'm lost please help me I'm done with that a car now for a month nobody is willing to help I have an extended warranty they won't help because they said that Ford should fix it cuz it's their default. But it doesn't make any sense that you got it somebody recalls all the other ones but not the 1.5 and now they're recalling 2020

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was discovered that the engine coolant level was very low. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who discovered that there was coolant intrusion into the engine cylinder, and that the engine block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.

Mileage: 23,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact's son attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was later towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 75,024. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired.

Mileage: 75,024

In 2023 at around 90,000 miles on our 2018 Ford Escape started leaking coolant into the engine cylinder. To resolve the issue, the long block needs to be replaced placing substantial financial burden on us. Ford has indicated that we do not qualify for any financial assistance and the engine replacement cost for our 5 year old car falls entirely on us.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on one occasion while in reverse(R), the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving at an unknown speed two unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Mileage: 60,000

Engine coolant is leaking into the cylinder head, causing misfire and low coolant level.

I had vehicle checked by a mechanic about check engine light. There are no problems with vehicle. It seems to run a bit rough but drives well. Coolant was low and refilled. I believe dealership wants to trade in to sell new car. Wont be shopping ford vehicles

FSA -21N12 failed causing engine to need to be replaced.the car had a extended warranty on this model but because it's 400 miles over it Ford corporation refused to help me with the repairs which is 12000.00 they knew this model had problems is why they added the extended warranty but refused to help me now .now I owe for a car i can't drive

Coolant Intrusion and it available for inspection. The vehicle suddenly started to overheat while on the freeway, slowing the vehicle down from 75th, down to 10, leaving me stranded for hours in “Limp Mode.” The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was confirmed to have the coolant intrusion. The vehicle is available for inspection by the manufacturer. The check engine light appears, along with message Check Engine Failure and has been happening since August 2023.

Need new engine block. First issue was with A C/S: VEHICLE TOWED IN. CUSTOMER STATES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND VEHICLE STALLED OUT - CHECK AND ADVISE 59FOZ REPLACE ENGINE EVAP VALVE - AUTH#A211102572- at 43,012 miles. Second incident was at 64,309 miles -- A C/S: CUSTOMER STATES WHEN SITTING AT RED LIGHT , WHEN VEHICLE IDDLE AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF INTERMITTLEY AND SOMETIME IT WILL PUDDLE LIKE NOT GAS 00 AUTH#A230602080 - WARRANTY SOLUTION 2106 CEXT 2108 CEXT 2432.00 2432.00 1 DS7Z*6256*A SPROCKET - CAMSHAFT 100.83 100.83 100.83 1 DS7Z*6256*B SPROCKET - CAMSHAFT 136.50 136.50 136.50 2 4M5Z*6M282*A BOLT - OIL SUPPLY 9.17 9.17 18.34 1 CN1Z*6M280*F SOLENOID - ENGINE VARIABLE TIM 70.67 70.67 70.67 1 CN1Z*6M280*E SOLENOID - ENGINE VARIABLE TIM 48.83 48.83 48.83 1 BE8Z*6A340*A BOLT 3.60 3.60 3.60 1 DS7Z*6584*B GASKET - VALVE ROCKER ARM COVE 5.95 5.95 5.95 5 XO*5W20*BSP OIL - ENGINE 4.29 4.29 21.45 1 BM5Z*2A572*A GASKET - VACUUM PUMP 3.18 3.18 3.18 1 *W717236*S300 RING 0.81 0.81 0.81 1 DS7Z*9229*B KIT - "O" RING 13.84 13.84 13.84 PARTS: 424.00 LABOR: 2432.00 OTHER: 0.00 TOTAL LINE A: 2856.00 64309 DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED FAILED VCT SOLENOIDS AND CAM PHASERS. REPLACED TIMMING BELT AND ROAD TESTED OK **************************************************** B MULTI POINT INSPECTION 99P ADDITIONAL PART NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY SOLUTION 2106 CP 0.00 0.00 1 BE8Z*6268*C BELT - TIMING 83.33 83.33 83.33 1 MU2Z*6731*A KIT - ELEMENT & GASKET - OIL F 8.18 8.18 8.18 00 MISC 2106 ISP (N/C) 1 BM5Z*6312*A PULLEY - CRANKSHAFT (N/C) PARTS: 91.51 LABOR: 0.00 OTHER: 0.00 TOTAL LINE B: 91.51 and on September 20, 2023 engine failure requiring new engine block at 68,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 28 MPH, the vehicle became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was not available.

Mileage: 140,000

Gas goes fast, The canister purge valve? My engine light stays on.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the engine overheated warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact opened the hood and noticed the engine was not hot to the touch and that the coolant level was low. The contact stated that a month prior the check engine warning light had illuminated and then turned off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with coolant intrusion and a cracked engine block. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that an unknown TSB did not apply to the vehicle and had already expired. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

Mileage: 64,000

Coolant intrusion with mil code p0301(misfire on cylinder one).Low coolant

About 20 months ago and at 120,000 miles my transmission blew and I filed a report with you. This time about 2 months ago my engine started shaking when being started, and according to my local Ford dealership, my engine block is either cracked or has a warped cylinder head. Either way the entire engine needs to be replaced. It now has 140,000 miles on it. In addition to this, I have had several other things go wrong with my vehicle over the same time frame. I cannot afford spend $8,000.000 for a new engine right now, and my experience also tells me that this will not be the end of the major repairs either. Right now I have a $35,000.00 (original price) boat anchor. Repair information to be provided upon request.

Motor repeatedly overheats causes coolant to boil, burning smell, coolant smell, leaves me stuck along highways and roadways in unsafe areas. Dealer replaced heater core coolant pump at almost $1,000 and still overheating. The vehicle has been to both an independent mechanic and dealer. There was a message that engine was overheating. Engine light came in and message to service engine now. First appeared last weekend driving in highway. Had to be towed.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the short and long blocks. The contact was informed that the engine blocks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 77,000.

Mileage: 77,000

Got in my morning and it just went to red line overheat. Add a coolant and then go away. Add it Call my warranty told me that it was denied because I put cooler How do I get it fixed?

We purchased at 2018 Ford Escape (VIN# [XXX] ), with 2.0-liter engine, it has 57K miles on it and has been well maintained. The engine indicator light came on, we took it into the Ford Dealership to diagnose the issue and were told it needed a new engine. Here’s the diagnosis provided by the Damerow Ford dealership in Beaverton, Oregon: VERIFIED CUSTOMER CONCERN. FOUND CODE IS P0301 CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE. VERIFIED NO COOLANT IN COOLANT TANK. FOUND WHITE SMOKE ON START UP AND BURNT COOLANT SMELL FROM EXHAUST. OIL AND COOLANT MIXING. REMOVED CYLINDER 1 PLUG AND FOUND COOLANT TRACES ON PLUG. PRESSURE TESTED COOLING SYSTEM AND FOUND COOLANT IN CYLINDER 1. BLOWN HEAD GASKET CAUSING CYLINDER WASH OUT. VEHICLE NEEDS AN ENGINE DUE TO WASH OUT AND BLOWN HEAD GASKET Ford Motor Company knows they have a serious coolant, engine and overheating defects. Ford has already been forced to recall more than 200,000 defective and unsafe vehicles. Ford recalled other Ford Escapes, because their 1.6-liter turbocharged engines overheated when coolant got low, causing the cylinder head to crack and spew oil. The vehicle we purchased is suffering from the same coolant leak, engine, and overheating issues which are serious safety defects that creates a risk of fire. We are requesting NHTSA take immediate action to require Ford by law to recall the vehicle and pay 100% of the cost related to replacement of the engine and all associated failed parts as a result of the coolant, engine and overheating defects. Car owners like us who unknowingly purchased a defective Ford product should not bear the burden of paying unjustified repair costs. I am requesting immediate action be taken by NHTSA to protect all consumers who were unaware they had purchased and were driving an unsafe and defective vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I took my 2018 Ford Escape in for a check engine light. I was told that there was a crack in the engine block due to coolant leaking into the engine and ultimately cracking the engine. There huge safety concerns with this such as over heating and risk of fire. Ford has refused to take responsibility for this. There should not be a reason to replace an engine in 5 years.

My 2018 Ford Escape has a coolant intrusion, which if left unchecked, can cause serious damage and danger (fire). I purchased this used vehicle from a trusted dealership, only 7 months ago, to now discover this issue and find out that the recall that could have fixed this is now "expired". Coolant intrusion was confirmed by a local autoshop and confirmed by Ford. There was a brief flashing MIL light, but it has not gone off since, which also adds to the concern.

I purchased the vehicle from a used car dealership and was the second owner. The check engine light came on. Took it to a Ford dealership, who confirmed it was coolant intrusion in the engine. Ford had put out notices on the issue, however the car was taken in for service numerous times and Ford did not take care of trying to fix the issue. This was a known problem with this engine. There could have been a serious accident from engine failure. I spoke with Ford who stated they would not fix the engine. I don't know how Ford can put a time limit or mileage limit on a design flaw which they knew about. I owned the car for all of about 15 minutes and now I have to pay for a brand new engine.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that he was able to safely drive the vehicle to his office of employment. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that an independent mechanic arrived at the location to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed with coolant leaking into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

Mileage: 144,000

There is a known defect with this car [XXX] covers the issue. I suffered the coolant leak for my car. I was told I need a new engine and that Ford will not pay for the repairs. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Intermediate start ups, followed by "service engine now" light. Upon immediately taking to shop, I was informed that coolant had leaking into engine via head gasket and engine is damaged beyond repair - vehicle has less than 99,000 miles and has had regular oil changes and fluid checks.

According to my mechanic, coolant has leaked into the cylinders of the engine. This is a common problem with this particular model the dealer Ford will not repair.

Leaking coolant into 2nd cylinder. The head gasket has blown.

The 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a 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 may be due to coolant intrusion into a cylinder bore.

Coolant is leaking in to the combustion chamber of my 1.5lt Ecoboost engine. Causing the engine to run very rough and not start sometimes.

Coolant Intrusion Cylinder #2. Codes for misfire cylinder 2 as well as coolant loss for OVER 2 YEARS. At the time of both of my warranty work (as well as other extended warranty work) they did the associated computer flash to add the low coolant light, but told me that on the 1.5 eco boost motor that coolant consumption is a "normal occurrence". Which is true but that is because ITS LEAKING INTO THE MOTOR. Ford has intentionally covered up this issue and knowingly sold this motor with this defect. We qualified for the 21N12 Customer satisfaction program but the letter was sent to the old owner of the vehicle ( we purchased this from ford and registered in VT and the letter was sent to a person in Tennessee.) We are currently working with ford customer care but they have said there is little they are willing to do. My local dealership currently has 3, 1.5 eco boost in 2 for intrusion diagnosis and 1 for a new motor. This is a massive safety issue because the motor could overheat ( even with the low coolant light they added the temp gauge does not go over normal operation levels) so the car has a high potential to catch on fire at highway speed. We are currently waiting for our diagnosis appointment (no one can see us for 2 months) but we have all symptoms and codes from the diagnosis process on the 21n12 customer satisfaction letter. [XXXX] ford INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Mileage: 106,382

The vehicle check engine light came on at 61k miles, was found to be misfiring. Upon inspection, dealership found coolant intrusion in engine. Engine will require block replacement. Vehicle could have overheated, caught fire, or left family members stranded in severe weather conditions.

I was pulling out of a parking lot when going up a hill my car no longer would shift gears. There was a car coming up fast on me and I barely made it over the hill. I allowed the car to roll into the next parking lot to get out of traffic. No warning lights came on. I turned the car off to see if it was a computer problem. The car would not start up. I used a jump box to restart the battery. When the car was back on I attempted to drive in the empty lot and the car would not shift gears. The car is an automatic and I tried to do manual shift if sport mode and it would not function. I was in a different state with my sister and we were stranded. I had to call my husband to tow my car home because it would be months to get parts for the repair shop in the other state. I had it evaluated at Ford and they said it was the transmission. It took 7 months to get parts and to get it fixed. Now the radiator is leaking and the car no longer runs. I spent $8000 on repairs and I can’t even drive it. Now my dad’s escape that is a different year and body style has to have its transmission repaired too.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light illuminated but then disappeared. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion into cylinder #2. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

Mileage: 190,000

Coolant intrusion leak in multiple cylinders causing misfires.

On September 22 2023 I drove my car home from work and everything was good. The next day September 23 2023 I started my car and my check engine light went yellow, then red, my car instantly overheated, smoke poured out of my exhaust. I brought it to dealership for inspection and was told coolant had leaked into my engine and the engine cracked. Upon research this is a known problem with ford escapes dated from 2013-2019 with the possibility of the car catching fire. I paid over 10k to have it repaired but it shouldn’t have happened in the first place! Ford should have recalled the SUVs and fixed/replaced the problem components.

I was driving my 2018 ford escape. The check engine light came on, I drove straight to dealer. The inspected the vehicle and said there was a coolant leak which leaks on to the pistons. My 3 piston is misfire and my engine block needs to be replaced. $7500. As I research this issue, I see this was known by for manufacture. I just paid off my vehicle, I have no money and no vehicle to get to work.

Issue: 2018 Ford Escape, damaged engine short block due to coolant intrusion. Inspection: Inspected by Ford dealership mechanic. Outcome: needs an engine replacement due to damage from coolant intrusion. Was told there is no preventive maintenance or alerts for this issue and I was told there was nothing I could have done to prevent this from happening. Opinion: Sounds like FACTORY DEFECT that should have been recalled

Engine and Turbo plus Turbo lines, Hardware and Gasket

My 2018 Ford Escape 2.0L Eco Boost engine has a coolant leak that is leaking into the number 3 cylinder. My local Ford dealer said it cannot be fixed and that a new engine is required. The estimated cost to replace the engine is $10,500. My car is out of warranty by 5 months with about 36,000 miles. The dealer will not fix it for free. An online search shows a TBS for the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. [XXX] Further searches provide links to Reddit and car forum posts by other owner's who have had the same issue. I will contact Ford corporate next to see if they can help. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I purchased this vehicle in July of 2023 and put 3000 miles on it and then found out when parked and sits…when started blue smoke comes out of exhaust. Made an appointment at a Ford dealer, it was there 10 days without being looked at and I needed to return the rental car, which I told the service advisor that it had to be checked out in order for my warranty company to pay my rental fees, kept calling with no answer.. ended up taking it to another dealer which diagnosed it needing an engine due to the cyclinders taking coolant… they than til me they 6 months out due to having 6 escapes just like mine in front, all needing engines.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle turned off independently. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 34,035.

Mileage: 34,035

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic on two separate occasions where the spark plugs and ignition coils were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact then stated that the vehicle began to overheat as the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who discovered that coolant intrusion in the engine cylinder had caused a fracture in the engine block. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

Mileage: 63,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the spark plugs, and ignition coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,952.

Mileage: 66,952

Engine died. Took it to a licensed mechanic and was told coolant leak caused total engine failure. Needs a new engine. Only 80000 miles.

Coolant injection leak, blown engine.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine misfired. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that coolant was intruding into the engine cylinder. The mechanic retrieved codes: P0304-00 and P0316-00. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

Mileage: 71,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started shaking violently. There was no warning light illuminated. The following day upon start the vehicle, the "high engine temperature, stop safely" message was displayed. The contact stated that thick white smoke was coming from the tailpipe. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the engine had failed due to coolant intrusion into the cylinder. The contact was informed that the engine block needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a Customer Satisfaction Program associated with the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83,783.

Mileage: 83,783

On the first engine, a check engine light came on the dashboard, took it in, and was told code P300 was coming on but couldn't find where we were losing the coolant. Come to find out, the header was cracked and it was getting into the oil pan. We only had the vehicle for a few months since we purchased it. The second engine is, a replacement of the first and a used engine. Not even 400 miles and we start to get the check engine light on. He checked dtcs and found codes P300 P301 and P1299 stored, block tested the vehicle and the vehicle passed, performed a coolant leak test with the cooling system pressurized to 21psi and found no external leaks, removed cylinder 1 spark plug while leak testing the vehicle and found coolant on top of cylinder 1 piston.

Car has 95k miles. Recently started showing code P0303 (cylinder 3 misfire). Took it to mechanic, replaced spark plug and engine coil. Got car back, ran fine a couple days, then started noticing coolant level way down from mechanics top off. Mechanic has it now and is thinking coolant leaking into engine. Common issue for this model as I have read online. Also read about a service bulletin offering a one time fix for this, but never received the alert in my Ford app. No recall issued that I can see. Hopefully won’t need a new engine.

I was having issues where my car was getting a code that there was an engine misfire occurring (PO302 code). I took it to multiple shops and nobody could figure out the problem. After extensive testing they finally figured out that there is coolant leaking onto my engine. I now have to repair basically half my engine and I have only had the car for 52,000 miles (5 years).

Car began running rough at initial start after a thunderstorm but subsided within a minute or two and was running normally. Car continued to run normally but check engine light came on. Took to the dealership who said that coolant had intruded into the engine, an engine assembly replacement was needed, and the replacement cost would be close to $12,000. The vehicle had 77,144 miles at the time. Due to being out of warranty, we would incur the total cost of repairs. This issue appears to be related to recall 17S09 but our vehicle has 0 unrepaired recalls.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly; however, the vehicle jolted while reversing. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact there was a delay in the drive train, and that the engine had internal damages. The contact stated that the engine was replaced prior to the failure by the local dealer. The mechanic recommended that the engine be rebuilt. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

Mileage: 131,000

Engine cut out in middle of street right after turned on. Engine also overheated on highway. Garage says it's because of a leaked coolant into the engine causing a misfire.

Coolant intrusion into cylinders causing head gasket failure. Needing replacement of block due to known issue with Ford 1.5 ecobost engine. TSB 20-2100

Was driving when engine light came on, then warning that engine was to hot. My car then began to slow down and I pulled over and allowed to cool for a while. Finally able to drive but each time I would drive it happened. Took to a independent contractor and was told my coolant was leaking into engine and it needed to be replaced

This auto engine has burned significant oil from day 1. About a quart for every 800 miles. It burns oil as evidenced by heavy carbon deposits in the the tailpipe. Dealer has no explanation or suggestions from either themselves or the manufacturer to resolve the problem. Nor has taken any action to resolve.

My 2018 ford escape over heated while I was on the highway. I had almost no coolant. The temp gage never moved. It never indicated there was a problem. There was never evidence there was even a leak. I have a coworker who also began having issues with her 2015 ford escape. Her check engine light began to blink when she turned corners. Her vehicle is under warranty and the engine is being replaced because coolant was leaking into the engine which seems to be happening to a lot of these vehicles. I am adding coolant a few times a week. I can't even afford to put it in the shop to get a proper diagnosis I have kept up on oil changes and also had the spark plugs replaced but the leak hasn't been found and I was told by a mechanic at a shop that it looks like my #3 spark plug was a little wet. I get a misfire at start of car

Vehicle has 45655 miles on it. Vehicle idled rough at start on 9-5-23. Upon driving at highway speeds check engine light illuminated. Vehicle was taken to repair shop the next day and was found to have coolant in the engine block and no coolant in the reservoir. No other engine lights are on no indicator for temp and temp was in the normal range.

Last week, I noticed that my vehicle was not driving the same. It was like jerking a little. I called and made an appointment with Ford service department. They did a diagnostic and said coolant was leaking into the engine. The car has a little over 72,000 miles on it. I looked at saw other Escapes had the same problem. I am writing to add to other complaints concerning the engine. Thank you.

On August 1, 2023 my vehicle began to show engine issues. When I started it, it would shudder, like it wasn't getting fuel. I contacted Firestone and scheduled a diagnostic for that Friday. In the meantime, I bought some enginge cleaner and put it in my gas tank. Firestone reports that the coolant has leaked into the head gasket, causing my vehicle to need a new enginge. They printed out a report of CSP21N12 which covers this KNOWN ISSUE for 84,000 or 7 years. My vehicle has 92,800 miles on it and had shown no signs of this issue prior. The vehicle was then seen at Dahl Ford in Davenport, Iowa where they confirmed that the coolant was leaking into the enginge and it needed replaced. Again, this is known issue that Ford has been aware of since 2019. They have released numerous TSBs (which I didn't even know existed until August 4). Ending the coverage at 84,000 miles is not acceptable and this is a serious safety hazard. The vehicle can catch fire if it runs out of coolant. The vehicle can stall in the middle of the road causing a potential accident. Ford needs to issue a recall.

Shifts hard sometimes slamming into and out of gears causing car to jump. No warning lights torque converter replaced at 58000 miles. Less than two years later problem came back. It causes the car to jerk sometimes when it shifts and stutters at times as well causing the car to slow down. May someday stop with no warning causing a crash.

Headgasket failed. Coolant is leaking into the cylinders. Repair requires complete engine replacement. After doing some questioning/investigating, it was revealed that this is a known problem with this vehicle and Ford is doing nothing to notify owners/compensate for this mechanical failure. The symptoms of this failure (misfires leading to improper engine behavior/failure to accelerate) are a significant safety issue.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The engine overheated. The contact checked the coolant level but found no leaks. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Mileage: 90,000

Coolant leaking in engine making car not Start and getting stranded

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the local dealer for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered water inside the cylinder head, and informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced, and the failure was remedied. Recently while driving at various speeds, there was a loud revving sound while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 52,000.

Mileage: 52,000

Coolant intrusion into engine block which caused rough idling and overheating. Potential for vehicle to start on fire. Engine has to be replaced.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned. Flexplate cracked at 62037 It is available for inspection upon request. I have the dealer's invoice. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? There was a knocking noise in the motor while i was on the highway with my kids. no Warning lights. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, The dealer. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes, the Wayne Ford service center. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No there was no warning lights. No symptoms.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to overheat intermittently, prompting the driver to pull to the side of the roadway, where the failure persisted. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the head gasket had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number 23V380000 (Engine) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000. The contact stated after the independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure, the vehicle was towed to Ford who confirmed it was in fact engine failure. The cost for repairs was $10,000+ prohibitive without a recall, especially since there is a $17,000 balance on the financed car only ten months earlier.

Mileage: 86,000

My 2018 Ford Escape started out with a flashing engine light. Code said was coil #2. Overheated because didnt realize was using coolant. We changed the coils and spark plugs. Engine light went off and continued to keep an eye on the coolant. Engine light came back on next day. Noticed it not wanting to start and was having to fill coolant up frequently. Then noticed the lag when accelerating. Finally wouldn't start at all. Took it to the dealership and they said the coolant was leaking into the second cylinder and I need a new engine. The extended warranty is out (118,880 miles) so I'm not able to get it fixed. I'm still paying on the car.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where it was discovered that coolant had leaked into cylinder #2. The dealer informed the contact that either the engine block or the engine might need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

Mileage: 103,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, the vehicle was running rough. The message stating that the engine was overheating was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with engine failure, caused by a misfire in cylinder #3. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed the engine failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was no longer under Warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 84,572.

Mileage: 84,572

Car began blowing large plume of white smoke out exhaust on startup around 100k miles. It was determined to be the internal coolant leak as described by NHSTA TSB 10218621. Quoted by dealer as over $4000 to repair. No warning lights have come on with the vehicle. Only thing that made me aware of this issues was the smoke coming out of vehicle.

We found out on July 3, 2023 that the coolant level was low in the reservoir and the vehicle was stuttering. While doing research on the issue I found that there is a manufacturer defect in the engine short block on the 1.5L engine installed from 2017 to 2019 in the ford fusion and the ford escape. I also found a Customer Satisfaction Bulletin 21N12 that was sent out June 09, 2022 which extended the manufacturer’s warranty from 5 year 60,000 miles to 7 year 84,000 miles. Our 2018 ford escape fell out of those parameters, since we found the issue when the vehicle was at 88,000 miles.

My car has coolant intrusion problem where the coolant get into the cylinders so I have to top off the coolant after evey drive with a quart of coolant or so. Also there is white smoke coming out of the exhaust beside a faulty engine message that comes and goes on the dash.

During my ownership of a 2018 Ford Escape equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine, a series of catastrophic engine failures occurred, jeopardizing my safety and that of others on the road. The specific components that failed this time include the short block, crankshaft, and other critical components within the long block, such as the pump and converter. Additionally, the torque converter and flex plate required replacement. These components are available for inspection upon request. The failures posed significant safety risks as the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power and acceleration, leading to potential hazards for both myself and adjacent motorists. The problem has been confirmed by the All American Ford dealership in Old Bridge, NJ, where detailed diagnostic testing revealed the flex plate and short block were damaged. The vehicle has been inspected by the All American Ford dealership, and a claim was filed with my warranty company (Olive Warranty), but unjustly denied, despite the recurring nature of these failures. Significantly, no warning lamps or messages alerted to the impending issue prior to the failure, and the initial symptom was a clicking noise upon activating the AC. My local mechanic initially suspected the problem to be related to the air compressor, but further inspection revealed that it was not the cause of the issue.

COOLANT INTRUSION INTO CYLINDERS. AT LEAST NEW SHORT BLOCK NEEDED, IF NOT A LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLY..

Check engine light came on, had it read and it showed cylinder 3 misfire. Did the basic spark and coil change then took it in to recheck which showed the same code. Next while driving with kids in the car, a High Heat warning light came on, pulled over and antifreeze was dripping, added antifreeze and drove 2 miles to Ford Performance on 7?24/2023 where they tell me that coolant leaked into the cylinder and I would need a whole new engine costing approx $8000. Open research I'm finding out that Ford new about this faulty engine and still manufactured vehicles using this motor. Ford needs to honor a replacement for the faulty engine to make it right!

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and failed to accelerate as needed with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle stalled but restarted after four attempts. The vehicle was taken a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

Mileage: 84,000

My check engine light has come on and was first diagnosed as a crank shaft tube that needed to be replaced. That was done 6/19 and I paid $411.29 for the repair. I had to bring the car back today because the check engine light came on again. I received a voice mail stating that the same error code came up, but inspection shows the crank shaft tube with no problems. The voice mail said it’s most likely an evap problem, but it’s hard to find. I was asked if I wanted to drive the car until I have “drive ability issues”. According to vehicle history.com this is a known issue for this model and Ford refuses to issue a recall and this issue may result in the need for a complete engine replacement. I shouldn’t be asked to drive a vehicle that has a leak that could cause the engine to break or blow up, until I have drive ability issues risking my safety. The car already had a burning smell as I was driving it to the dealership. I am asking for your assistance in getting Ford to do the right thing for myself and everyone else who has this make and model of vehicle. Please let me know how I can send you the voice mail. Thank you.

I purchased my 2018 Ford Escape with brand new in February 2018. My vehicle only has 35,279 miles on it at the time of the incident. On 17JUL2023 my check engine light came on. The AutoNation Ford dealership did not have any appointment available until 24JUL2023. I did not drive the vehicle again until that day to get it to the dealership the vehicle was shaking and could not go above 20 mph. Once checked in they diagnosed it as "P0303 misfire on cylinder3, coolant leaking into cylinder3 recommend engine replacement." The vehicle could breakdown at any moment if driven and further damage done to the transmission. Articles and lawsuit are all over this issue and ford has still has no recalls for this manufacture failure and they refuse to help compensate for any costs.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and started blinking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that coolant was leaking into the cylinders causing cylinder #2 to misfire. The contact was informed that the engine block needed to be replaced. The contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 93,361.

Mileage: 93,361

I own a 2018 Ford Escape SE. In May, I started my car & it shook, the check engine light started blinking. I took it to Auto Zone for a diagnostic; diagnostic trouble codes Power Train System - P0302/ cylinder 2 misfire detected & Anti-Lock Brake System (No Code) /Service Interval Light. I was told to replace the spark plugs & ignition coil. I took it to an independent mechanic, sparks plugs & coil were replaced. The check engine light off. Notice I was using more gas. 2 weeks later, check engine light came on, car started shaking. I took it to Auto Zone for another diagnostic & was told the same thing, issue with the spark plugs and coil, misfire for cylinder 2. July 14, took it to the dealership for an oil change; I was told the coolant was below level/ low. In my Ford Pass App, I received an alert; I decided to sign in into my FORD ACCOUNT, where I have my cars registered. I saw an alert with the following messages: 1 * Recalls: You're all set! There are no recalls for your vehicle. 2 * CSP (Customer Satisfaction Program 19B37 will be in effect until November 30,2022, regardless of mileage. Coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent owners. Additionally, if engine damage has occurred due to coolant intrusion, Ford Motor Company is providing a one-time repair of the engine short block. I called Mac Haik Ford Dealership and notify them of the issue. They wanted to charge me $155 just for a diagnostic. I told then that according to Campaign #21N12, I'm not suppose to be charge. I left my vehicle at the dealership for the diagnostic and at 3:54pm, I received a message for the service adviser telling me this "Hello this is [XXX] with Mac Haik Ford. The technician has looked at your vehicle & it is coolant intrusion. We have ordered parts, and we will be going into Monday with your vehicle. I will touch base with you again on Monday, have a great weekend. My car could have overheated & could have been stranded on the freeway or could have been in an accident INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF

When I stop at a red light and begin to to go the vehicle jumps and jerks forward before going

Coolant has leaked into a cylinder of the engine. The engine needs to be replaced. Lose of coolant did not trigger a warning. Luckily the engine did not catch on fire.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact discovered that oil had splashed throughout the engine. The contact also stated that while at a complete stop white colored smoke was coming from underneath the hood. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where he was informed that the oil separator had cracked. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer who informed him that the valve cover and vacuum pump gaskets also needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

Mileage: 76,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 20 MPH, the message to "Pull Over Immediately" was displayed. The contact stated that his wife pulled over to the shoulder of the road and turned off and restarted the vehicle and drove to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the head gasket was blown. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 91,021.

Mileage: 91,021

I own a 2018 Ford Escape. While starting up my car it started to shake, and I noticed the check engine warning light turned on. My car was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition coil and spark plugs had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. Upon start-up once again, the car started to shake, and the check engine warning light illuminated. I had to have it towed to the mechanics where it was diagnosed that cylinder #2 was misfiring, the head gasket leaked oil and coolant had leaked into the engine cylinder, and the engine needed to be replaced. I do not have $8-$12 thousand dollars lying around to replace the engine. I was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. My car barely has 78,000 miles on it.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine sputtered. Additionally, there was white smoke coming from the tailpipe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the mechanic retrieved DTC code: P0303 (Engine Misfire - Cylinder #3). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

Mileage: 77,000

I have a 2018 Ford Escape with 71,500 miles. Within the last 6 weeks the engine had run rough a couple of times and check engine light had come on, my mechanic ran the code which was for misfiring, it stopped happening and the light went off though it turned on and off 1-2 more times over the next few weeks. On July 4th, while driving, I got a large warning that the engine was overheating and to pull to the side of the road. Thankfully I was in a place where I could safely do this though I was about 3 minutes from getting on a major highway and it was midday. To me this is a major safety issue as I could have at minimum been stranded anywhere at any time of day or night. I was able to get the car to my local mechanic a couple of days later and they confirmed that the coolant was almost gone and was leaking into cylinder 4 and that at least one of the codes from the engine light matched that listed on a Ford issued Technical Service Bulletin about the coolant issue. Since I can't afford to be stranded I have gotten a rental car and have not been driving it to take it to a Ford dealer yet. But based on research, this is a known issue and the TSB solution is to replace the short block and the head gasket which will cost me several thousand dollars since Ford will not cover saying it is out of warranty.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon start up, the vehicle started to shake, and the contact noticed a cloud of white smoke coming from the exhaust. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that ignition coil and spark plugs had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that upon start up, the vehicle started to shake, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact then noticed that a cloud of white smoke came from the exhaust. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket leaked oil and coolant had leaked into the engine cylinder and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that upon research, he noticed that the vehicle was included in Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12 (Short Block Replacement After Coolant Intrusion). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall or the Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Mileage: 50,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and shut off. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

Mileage: 134,000

My wife was stopping for gas, the car stopped running as she was pulling into the station. I had to have it towed to our dealer. She leaves for work at 4:30am and we are fortunate it didn’t happen on the road. I was told by the dealer that antifreeze had leaked into oil causing extensive damage to the engine. This is problem Ford has known about for years but refuses to accept responsibility for the issue. They said I would need to pay $8500 for the repairs while knowing it is their issue. I am in end stage renal failure and to not have a vehicle to get to the dialysis center or kidney doctor. I don’t think Ford understands how dangerous this situation is.

I own a 2018 Ford Escape with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle was purchased new. It experienced catastrophic engine failure in June 2023 with 86,286 miles on the original engine. With very little warning, the car began running rough, the "Check Engine" light came on, it lost power and it began billowing white smoke. The vehicle was transported via flatbed to a Ford dealership. In accordance with TSB 22-2322, the shop performed diagnostic testing and found coolant intrusion in cylinder 2. My vehicle was one of three in their shop with "blown" engines just that day. This dealership is reported to have serviced between 400-500 vehicles with the same type of engine failure. My research into this issue has uncovered an alarming rate of EcoBoost failures and generated serious safety concerns. Specifically: - Coolant intrusion can cause engines to overheat, causing automobiles to catch fire. (potential deadly consequence) - Sudden loss of power/acceleration. Engine failures while in traffic are a hazard to the driver, passengers and adjacent motorists (again, with potentially deadly consequences) The Ford dealership informed me that vehicle owners with less than 84,000 miles are being offered short block replacement under an extended Ford Motor Co warranty. Furthermore, some Ford owners are being offered financial assistance for repair if they are considered "loyal." In my case, I was refused financial assistance. Despite its otherwise good condition, I am undecided on whether I will repair the vehicle. I believe the existence of an extended engine warranty and the fact that multiple TSBs have been issued on these engines constitutes admission on the part of Ford that it is responsible for the extraordinary rate of EcoBoost engine failures. I believe these engines pose an inherent safety risk to drivers, their passengers and the public. I urge NHTSB to order a recall of the affected engines.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started overheating with the high-engine temperature warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the head gasket and the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the warranty had expired and did not provide any additional assistance. The failure mileage was 82,000.

Mileage: 82,000

Ford is casting faulty engine blocks and is not being forced to own the repair costs associated with putting in new engines. It's a safety hazard. My vehicle overheated and would not do over 20mph in traffic.

My 2018 Ford Escape with 1.5L Turbo engine was diagnosed with coolant Intrusion into the cylinder bores. Wife states engine stalled out at busy intersection and was able to restart engine and barely get home. Next day engine would not even crank over. Towed vehicle to Ford dealership and it was diagnosed as coolant Intrusion into cylinder bores. Dealer says we need a new engine. The cost is $9400. Not even a year ago campaign 19B37 and 21N12 letter send to me but dealership said all was good. Well, it's not good and my wife could have been in a serious accident due to vehicle stalling out. I am getting the repairs done at an independent repair shop now but looking for some compensation for these repairs that Ford Motor Company has declined. How can you help me in this case?

With 53,000 miles, this vehicle was brought in 5/6/2021 to address recall 19B37 (reprogram powertrain control module due to coolant intrusion into the cylinder bores). The recall was performed at this time. At this time, this was my company car (leased by Cardinal Health and managed through Element Fleet). I purchased the vehicle in April of 2022. I never received any additional information from Ford regarding this recall or the issue with the coolant. My company confirmed they never received any further information about this issue either. With 96,000 miles, I began having issues with the vehicle on May of 2023. The engine ran "rough" and was louder than usual. The "Engine Fault Service Now" light then appeared, so I brought it to a local shop and they replaced the spark plugs. The vehicle ran somewhat better for a couple of days, but was still a little louder than usual. In early June of 2023, the "Engine Fault Service Now" light came on again. I brought it to NAPA auto parts to run a diagnostic test. Nothing came up, but they noticed the coolant was low, so we filled the coolant and scheduled an appt with Ford dealer. Less than a week later, the flashing engine light came on, so I stopped driving it and had it towed to the Ford Dealer. They diagnosed it as a coolant intrusion in cylinder 3 and said it needs a new short block engine. The repairs are approx $8,000 so they directed me to Ford and told me to reference Customer Satisfaction Program 21NI2. I was told that the limitations to this program were that it had to be fixed prior to November 2022 or the vehicle had to have 84,000 miles or less. Because my vehicle didn't fit this criteria, I received no assistance. Ford was aware of this problem and is doing nothing to about it. They are allowing owners to drive a vehicle under potentially dangerous circumstances, and then are holding the owner accountable for the repairs.

Going south bound on interstate 81 in Winchester Va. The engine check light came on and the engine started to miss and lose power, and the engine was vibrating really bad. I was able to get the car to the side of the road and got the car to the dealer on 5/16/2023 where they checked it out. I was advised it needed a new engine. The electrode on spark plug 2 rusted off from the block as a result of a crack in block. They replaced the engine

We bought a 2018 Ford Escape 1.5 ecoboost. It was a one time owner. It had about 60,000 miles on it when we got it from a dealership in Montgomery AL. We drove the car for almost 2 months with no problems. All of a sudden out of no where it started leaking coolant. And taking it to the dealership it said it was running hot and popped up a message on the dash that said “high engine temperature drive safely”. The dealership replaced the engine under some kind of warranty with Ford, but I received my vehicle back unfixed. We have two young children and no vehicle to replace it. We are paying nearly 19,000 dollars for the car that we can not drive. $498 a month and $161 insurance a month. The prices to fix these Ford vehicles is outrages and money some people do not have. It is very unfair, and the Ford service departments know exactly what is going on with these vehicles. They are quick to diagnose the problem and they claim “the motors are garbage” so that tells me it a manufactured problem with the vehicles. So the people are supposed to struggle to pay for a vehicle that no longer works unless they find $6,000+ laying around. This needs to be fixed asap. You see all of these recalls on airbags and seat belts when this attempt to recall there’s certain ford vehicles have been going on for about 3-4 years and nothing has been done. It’s time for ford to stand up to their actions instead of continuing to put families out of vehicles. Some families depend on that ONE vehicle.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for service on the throttle body and was informed by the mechanic that there was white smoke coming from the exhaust. The contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

Mileage: 54,000

The contact's wife owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light started to flash then remained illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that on occasions, he checked under the hood and noticed that on multiple occasions that the coolant level was low and refilled the coolant reservoir. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant had leaked into cylinder #3, causing a misfire. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced however, the contact stated that the diagnostic test was incomplete, and the vehicle remained at the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the warranty was out of the parameters. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Mileage: 102,000

On Sunday, I was driving home from the store(about a 5 mile trip), I was less than 1/4 mile from home when engine temperature warning came up I immediately turned the engine off and coasted home in neutral. Lifted the hood and saw coolant was low. Filled reservoir. Monday morning was going to head to dealership about 2 miles away. Vehicle would not start and Engine Fault error came up. Vehicle started on 2nd try and drove to shop. After diagnosis today was Told coolant leaked into cylinders deed causing misfire and only fix was engine replacement at $7100. I bought the car brand new and have had just over 5 years. Called Ford and am waiting to see if resolution. Not crossing my fingers based on what I have read.

I took the car into the dealer for a check engine light which was misfire on cylinder 3. It seemed like he knew that it would be a cracked block and it was. The repair is a $6,000 engine. This is ridiculous. I had the same model engine previously and it would probably still be running if the car hadn’t been totaled. If you look on the internet there are many complaints of the same issue. Ford knows that this is a problem and refuses to stand behind this engine. I didn’t buy the extended warranty because I have never needed it. I would settle for paying 1/2 the cost, because I have over 100,000 miles on the car. But 6 thousand seems excessive for a known problem.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle had a routine oil check, the mechanic stated that the coolant was low. The vehicle was diagnosed but failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but did not provide any assistance and advised to contact NHTSA. The failure mileage was 21,000.

Mileage: 21,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated he was unable to start the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was jumped started. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to exceed 35 MPH. The contact stated that the engine started overheating and a message to “Pull Over and Park” was displayed. The contact stated that he continued driving to his residence. The vehicle was not drivable after parking the vehicle. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,702.

Mileage: 90,702

The engine isn’t working. Took to Ford Dealership in Selma, Alabama and they told us it will cost 10k to fix the car and I still owe 15K for the car. It started out not cranking. It is not safe for a woman to be in a car and not crank to get me home back and forth to work everyday. I have only had the car for 4 years. The warning lamp came in for me on Monday, June 5th, 2023 and at that time my husband immediately got it to the Ford Dealership on Thursday of that week so he could get a dolly to take it there. The car is at the dealership in Selma right now. We don’t have an invoice yet. Paying 10k for a new engine is almost paying the car off on what I owe on it. My husband is trying to find someone else to look at the car at a reasonable cost. Hope you can help. This has put me out of a car.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon his wife starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. After a visual inspection, the contact observed a failure with the second cylinder spark plug, which he replaced. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred and that he became aware that the coolant level was low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined there was engine damage due to coolant intrusion, resulting in a cracked engine block. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to Ford's Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 73,600.

Mileage: 73,000

What happened was I was Driving down the street at thirty miles per hour and the speed limit changed to thirty five miles per hour so I put my foot on the gas and nothing happened. The engine did not rev and the speed did not go up the speed kept going down. Quit thinking made me push the auto start off button and then I pushed on the gas again and the Car speed went up as I pushed on the gas pedal. There were no cars in front of me or beside me in the next lane but there was a pickup truck behind me. He was far enough back that he did not have to step on his breaks. This scared me to death and if quick thinking had not been a part of the situation for the auto off button, Then I would have easily caused a wreck with the truck behind me if he would not have been paying attention. This just happened about five minutes ago so I have not been able to tell the dealer yet. I am already scheduled for next tuesday to get my transmission bushing recall fixed next week at the ford dealership in my town.

2 weeks after our warranty expired for the power train we experienced failure with a misfire of Cylinder 1. We replaced all of the spark plugs at around 41,000 miles. 1 month into replacement cyclinder 1 misfired again, we replaced the spark plug thinking it was that and also the coil. 2 months after we are having the same issue, replaced the spark plug again, and the code will not go away, the check Englishwoman light continues to flash. I brought it to the dealership where it has been preliminarily determined I have a coolant intrusion in cylinder 1 and a new king block will be required at the tune of about 9k. There was tsb 19-2346 on my car and nothing was done to prevent this from happening. We suddenly lost all coolant around the same time we replaced the spark plugs as well. There was no visible leak. Ford needs to cover this repair in full, and issue a recall. My 17 year old drives this vehicle and when she was driving yesterday is when the failure began as she was turning left she had a sudden loss in power, almost getting tboned.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while her son was driving 65 MPH, the temperature gauge began to raise quickly. Additionally, the “High Engine Temperature - Stop Vehicle Immediately” message was displayed. The driver parked the vehicle on the side of the road for an hour before continuing to drive to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the thermostat to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Mileage: 85,000

The dealership, All American Chevrolet of San Angelo TX, sold me this car 12/14/2022 without fixing the recall that was issued 6/2022. My battery has died 2x within a month, my check engine light came on yesterday but there are only 68k miles on the car. It's against federal law for a dealership to sell a car with an open recall, isn't it?

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the transmission was shifted into Reverse(R) or Drive(D), the vehicle was shaking. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the "Pull Over" message was displayed. Additionally, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact's boyfriend, an independent mechanic, diagnosed that there was a misfire in cylinder # 1. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 93,400.

Mileage: 93,400

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and overtaking another vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal sound before the vehicle started to hesitate. The contact stated that the coolant warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she parked on the side of the road and restarted the vehicle and drove slowly back to her residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the four spark plugs to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the four spark plugs, four coil boots, and the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Mileage: 90,000

Purchased vehicle brand new. Transmission light is coming on. There is jerking while driving and hard to put in gear. I have the premium extended warranty on car. At 58,099 miles the light has been on. I travel for work and have tried to get an appointment for repair in GA. FL, and two places in AK no one can get me in in a reasonable time. All a least 3 weeks to a month out which leaves me unable to travel for work because I can't afford to rent a car for a month. This is a inconvenience. They say they have so many cars with engine issues in the shop. Ford needs to take full responsibility for this. There should be a recall on these cars. I am almost forced to buy a new car just to be able to work. Ive called my warranty and Ford head quarter and no one can assist. I'm stuck with this lemon. It's unacceptable. Ford needs to be held accountable!

Defective engine block, getting cooling leaking into the engine causing overheating and creating hazard of starting fire , when got tested in the dealership they found problem and we’ve been told they found a recall on that issue but they cannot fix this right now due to shortage of parts could be months could be years and now car is not safe to drive park at the dealership , Ford dealership can only provide a rental car for the time car being fixed after parts comes in

The check engine light came on so I checked the code and it indicated a misfire in cylinder 2. I was headed to the shop for a tuneup when the temperature gage shot up to hot and the engine lost power. It's pouring white smoke from the exhaust and is not drivable. The coolant was completely gone but no leaks found. It's running hot on startup and won't go over 10mph. There was no warning lights until it was too late. The vehicle stalled in the middle of the road and a car almost wrecked into me and my daughter.

The antifreeze is leaking into the cylinders. My car has been diagnosed as being HYDRO-LOCKED. This happened in March. I took the car to REA Ford in Monticello where it was diagnosed. A claim was submitted to the warranty company who said they are not responsible for the repair because the manufacturer knew of this defect and had a Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12 - Short Block Replacement After Coolant Intrusion. This is dated June 09, 2022. There were program limits set in place which ended on November 30, 2022. This issue occurred with my car after this date. It is the same issue and I am being told by everyone that they are not responsible for the repair. The car will not start and had to be towed to REA Ford in Monticello where it is currently sitting. The check engine light came on. I took it to be diagnosed and was told this is the issue. I was told that they could not identify where the leak was until it got to the point that the car was having more difficulty starting and running. The car is now unable to start. My safety was impacted because I was told it was safe to drive but around March 15th, the vehicle would not exceed 6 miles per hour and just stopped moving. It had to be towed to the dealer's garage.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was delayed response while starting the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle sputtered while driving; with the failure recurring increasingly while in reverse(R). The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the battery, the starter, the spark plugs, and the ignition coils needed to be replaced. However, after further inspection of the vehicle, the dealer determined that coolant was leaking into the engine, and the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was related to Ford Campaign Numbers: 19B37 and 21N12; however, the service campaigns had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 125,800.

Mileage: 125,800

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 35 MPH or lower, the vehicle was hesitating and jerking. The RPM’s would erroneously be reduced. The failure also occurred while the vehicle was idling. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that coolant was leaking into cylinder #1. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be rebuilt or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,915.

Mileage: 82,915

The car began overheating while in operation. The driver immediately pulled over and shut the car off, and the car was towed to the dealership. It was discovered that there was a crack in the gasket, allowing coolant to slowly leak into the engine over time. The engine seized and is no longer operable. This is, as confirmed by my Ford mechanic, and KNOWN and COMMON issue with this particular year/model. Ford is aware that this is a manufacturing defect and has not issued a recall at this time.

Coolant leaked into engine causing engine replacement

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver’s side seat pivoted back requiring the contact to stand on her left foot to reach the brake pedal while the seat inadvertently adjusted backward without warning. The contact then stated that the rear passenger’s and driver’s side door failed to open, and the front passenger’s side door intermittently failed to open. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle started to shake, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Midas where it was diagnosed that the air intake tubes were glued together causing a lack of intake air. Additionally, cylinder #3 had misfired. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,918.

Mileage: 101,918

In my 2018 ford escape, that I purchased only two years ago, my check engine light came on for the first time. I took my car to the dealership, and they stated that there was a coolant leak and had leaked into my cylinder 4 causing the vehicle to misfire and not function properly. Due to this, the dealership stated that this repair would cost me 8500 dollars to repair this issue and that was by replacing the short block of the engine.

In the past 2 weeks, the check engine light has come on and then turned off several times. April 7 the car overheated and it was found to have no engine coolant and a powertrain warning turned on. After adding coolant, the car ran and errors disappeared. We’ve been checking the coolant every day and have had to continually add coolant although no leak seems to be occurring. Made an appointment at a shop to have it checked out and in the days leading up to that appointment, it started running roughly. April 12 it took several attempts to start and a powertrain warning came on and it wasn’t running at full power. After turning the car off, when re started, error disappeared. Repair shop today said the engine coolant was leaking into the engine cylinders and that the engine needs to be replaced.

The transmission was found to have a leak by my personal mechanic. The suv does not have a dipstick to check if fluid is low so a few weeks ago it start making noise and running weird. It would hesitate while driving, slow acceleration, even sputtering to the point of possible shutting off. Sometimes I am not able to reverse out of the way of traffic. It is dangerous especially if my children are in the car. My mechanic said that at first he just thought it was low on fluid and then he seen a puddle on the pan that collects underneath but he assumed it was oil but that wouldn't be because I just got an oil change from the dealership. Come to find out the transmission has had a slow leak that I would have never even noticed because there is a collection panel underneath. I've tried to contact the dealership multiple times. No help, we've only had the car for 15 months.

While driving vehicle on highway at highway speeds of 65 MPH. Vehicle check engine light started flashing. Vehicles slowed to 20 MPH. We almost got hit by 6 different vehicles and caused a pile up. Large cloud of black smoke left from tailpipes. Was stranded on side of highway. Was told by Ford that vehicle needed a new short block. This is the 3 engine for this vehicle with only 37000 miles.

I had my adaptive cruise control on while driving on a highway and suddenly lost power/acceleration. I was able to limp the car back home and the check engine light came on. I took it in to get the error code read, which prompted that there was an issue with the high pressure fuel pump. I got that replaced by our normal service provider and picked up my vehicle. While driving the vehicle again (with adaptive cruise on), I lost acceleration/power. Since I wasn't in the area, I had the vehicle towed back to the service provider where the replaced fuel pump had "collapsed onto itself and broke", which luckily didn't cause serious injury. In this state, the service provider told me it was unsafe to drive. With the newest fuel pump, everything seemed fine for a few days in my daily travels. We were on our way to a vacation stay (highway speeds, adaptive cruise, driving for 2+ hours, etc.) when the issue presented itself again. This time when we returned to the service center, they stated that the engine had sludge which was causing the damage to the fuel pump and we would need to replace the engine. Since owning this vehicle, I have had it serviced as stated in the Ford service schedule (90,000 mile service, oil changes, etc.) and have always kept an eye on the temperature gauge. The fact that I have maintained this vehicle well and the engine now needs replacing doesn't seem to add up. I feel like there is a serious flaw with these engines and luckily, they didn't cause any accidents or harm in this instance.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle made a loud knocking sound. The vehicle was restarted, and the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, whenever the A/C was activated, there was a squealing sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 58,200.

Mileage: 58,200

Every morning after starting, a thick cloud of white smoke emits from the exhausts. It clears up after a minute or so but it happens in both hot and cold weather. Took the car to the mechanic and it was determined there is a head gasket leak. Vehicle runs fine and does not overheat. Upon further research, i noticed it is a common occurrence with Ford Escape owners and the manufacturer isn't doing anything about it.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle the contact heard an unknown sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle started to shake, followed by the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 137,000.

Mileage: 137,000

Engine over heated. Had diagnostics ran on it and it came back with 9 error codes. Then had a block diagnostics done on it and it came back with 4 dealer codes. My 2018 Ford Escape is at the ford dealership as of 3/26/2023. Engine light is on.

The warning light came on. Car over heated, no steam, but antifreeze leaked by the wheel. There were no leaks to be found, so change the reservoir. Took the car out to test. After 30 minutes of driving car over heated again. I then took the car to the shop. I was told several need a new engine. Several codes showed up on diagnostic test.

The vehicle started running rough - thought I had gotten bad gas. Took it and had it scanned and it read #2 ignition coil was bad. Had it replaced and it got worse so mechanic took it off. They found the coolant was low and then discovered blown head gasket. Coolant was running inside of motor and not outside onto the ground. I have found numerous reports on this same failure of the Ecoboost 1.5L engines. Messages came up and I took it to my mechanic.

I was driving around 50 mph. A notice popped up that said service engine now. It then started to run hot. I pulled over on the side of the road and the car wouldn’t start. The car had no coolant in it at all when my help arrived. It was empty. I now have a message on my Ford app that says power train malfunction. I haven’t had this car two years. My safety was at risk because my daughter was in the car and it started to run hot. I thought my car was going to catch fire. I can’t afford to fix this when thousands of other people have had this same issue.

The contact's fiancé owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant was intruding into the engine. There was a misfire in cylinder #3. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the coil pack and spark plugs. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Mileage: 105,000

Continuous low coolant level. Every 3 weeks have to replenish coolant. Have seen others having same issue.

Another driver ran stop sign and hit middle of car, mostly the left door behind drivers seat. The back and passager airbags released but the driver side airbag didn't fully release. I didn't know at the time that this was weird and was actually relieved it didn't. Since then, my son's dad drove my suv and told me that the front windshield may not have been bonded correctly, he has to put additional force on the breaks and the engine makes random noises whenever it does, it looses power and he has to put the pedal to the metal. He says since my suv only has 18,000 miles, it shouldn't be doing these things. It also burns through coolant. I don't know if any other fords have issues likes this too.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an unknown speed, a temperature warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was first towed to an independent mechanic and later to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that coolant had leaked into cylinder #2. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the VIN regarding the engine. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure and remained in the possession of the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 63,500.

Mileage: 63,500

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle started overheating and the coolant level warning light illuminated. The contact checked the coolant level and noticed that there was no coolant in the vehicle. The contact added coolant, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that coolant was leaking into cylinder #2, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 122,000.

Mileage: 122,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle overheated. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: 21N12 (Coolant Intrusion). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

Mileage: 121,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle overheated and stalled. The engine misfire warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket was blown, and that antifreeze was leaking into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Mileage: 90,000

The contact owns a 2018 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 to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the coils needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion into the engine. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was then taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

Mileage: 113,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with the coolant leaking into the engine. The contact was informed that the short block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

Mileage: 69,000

The fly wheel broke at the factory welds, and it is not covered by the warranty, but the same flywheel is used in the 2020 Ford Fusion and is being recalled for defects and covered under warranty.

On Sat, Jan 14, started my car, it misfired on startup. Sun 1/15/23, started it, it misfired again. ‘Ck Engine light’ came on.Went to Advanced Auto Parts- code = P0304, Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected. Immed stopped driving vehicle-scheduled appt w/mechanic. Tuesday, Jan 17, drove vehicle to 1st Stop Auto, they diagnosed it, another code came up=P0316, Misfire Detected on Start-up (First 1000 Revolutions). They pulled all recalls, found out there's Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) on my make and model dated 12/2019. Diagnosis of vehicle from mechanic: “Found coolant was low due to it getting into Cylinder 4. TSB for replacing the engine for this issue.”. I picked up vehicle and drove it to Pinnacle Ford to have them diagnose it. In 12/2019, Ford distributed an INTERNAL Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) to their service departments regarding this major issue, WITH NO RECALL, then in 2020, a Class Action Lawsuit was filed against Ford. Both the mechanic and dealer has told me that my SUV needs a new engine-long block because the EcoBoost engine is defective as coolant leaks into the cylinders, which causes misfires, damage to additional major parts of the engine, AND can cause fire. This is not only a major repair for a vehicle w/less than 68k miles, but also a MAJOR safety hazard and Ford Motor Company IS DOING NOTHING TO REPAIR OR COMPENSATE OWNERS THAT OWN OR LEASE THEIR PRODUCTS/VEHICLES! They're fully aware of problem & have been for close to 10 years. Pinnacle Ford Lincoln diagnosed vehicle & filed the issue via paperwork to Ford Motor Company TO SEE if they will offer financial assistance for repair. They would not provide me with a loaner as I’m without a vehicle due to their negligence. I contacted Ford 5x in the last week, as early as today. Their Customer Care dept could care less. I requested my call be expedited. Not one rep would do so. The TSB bulletin is 7 pages of information and parts that must be ordered to fix this problem.

There have been several instances of the vehicle completely shutting off while sitting idle and at red lights. I took it to the dealership and there is coolant leaking into the cylinders causing it to misfire. This is very dangerous and could cause the car to run hot or burn up! The said I should replace the engine but FORD should be responsible as this seems to be a problem in many of their escapes!

Took car in due to heater not working correctly, was not blowing hot air, was told coolant was leaking into engine, would need new engine, head gasket and block damaged. No warning or check engine lights on. Car is available for inspection if needed. I drive this car with ,y son on a daily basis if not for a cold front that past I would have never knew my heater didn't work and would be driving this car without knowing there was a problem which could lead me to be stranded. I was also told by the mechanic that this is not the first 2018 Ford Escape they have encountered with this same problem, they had worked on one just a week prior to me bring in my car. We were also informed by several Ford and other dealership service departments that it is an ongoing problem right now with all the 2018 escape to where there is a shortage of engines right now to replace them. I feel like this should qualify for a recall and that Ford needs to replace these engines at their cost since its a known fact online and in person that its faulty engines.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a catastrophic camshaft failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

Mileage: 66,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after his daughter started the vehicle and started accelerating, the vehicle was jerking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed her that the oil level was low and that cylinder #4 was misfiring. The contact was referred to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic confirmed a misfire in cylinder #4 due to coolant intrusion into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 43,780.

Mileage: 43,780

Coolant intrusion into the engine from the cylinder. Check engine light came on for a misfire. My mechanic read the diagnostic codes as a misfired cylinder. Ford admits they know this is an issue with the 1.5L Eco-boost Engine but will only cover 60% of the repair.

2018 Ford escape with 53,700 miles. Ford designed a faulty metal plate between the cylinders. Too thin. It cracked. Coolant flooded the engine. The engine needed to be replaced. The dealership replaced the lower half of engine, luckily, before my 60,000 mile warranty. This is a common problem that has been happening since 2018!!! Please issue a recall. Ford is just waiting until people are stranded on the side of the road facing thousands of dollars in repairs!

Coolant has leaked internally, without warning, until a few days ago when I got a "high engine temperature" warning and my car is now unusable. My engine is shot.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 70-80 MPH, the vehicle started to shake and the engine misfired. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact’s wife was able to maneuver the vehicle onto the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the tires and brakes were replaced, and the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that cylinder #1 had failed. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine block had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into cylinder #1. The contact was informed that the short block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Mileage: 95,000

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started to hesitate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated that coolant was leaking into cylinder #2. The contact was also informed that the engine needed to be rebuilt. The contact called the manufacturer who referred her to a dealer. The dealer was notified of the failure and scheduled an appointment. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 112,000.

Mileage: 112,000

the engine has a coolant leak in the cylinders, due to a bad design on the engine block, too many people experiencing the same issue, others with only 20k miles on their cars,ford won't even help paying the engine replacement, online there are thousand of people with the same issue, the design on the engine block let coolant go into cylinders ford is aware of this matter and they had redesign the engine already but they won't replace it since is not consider a recall even when this needs to be a recall since is a ford design issue

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the overheating and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there was a blown head gasket and that the tie rod had detached, causing damage to the suspension. There was white smoke coming from the engine, and the antifreeze temperature was high. The mechanic informed the contact that the head gasket and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 116,301.

Mileage: 116,301

I was told after only 4 years the car has a major leak into the cylinder and needs a new engine. I have seen this problem online by many consumers and this needs to be corrected. In the last few days the engine light came on and I called and made an appointment. I noticed grey smoke only on start up now that the weather was getting colder.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH and attempting to merge onto a highway, the vehicle would not accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the RPM’s would rise as he depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle almost stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway and placed the vehicle in park(P). The contact turned the vehicle off and on and was able to shift the vehicle into drive(D) however, the vehicle would not accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer, and it was diagnosed that the turbo charger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the engine was replaced; however, the failure was not due to the turbo charger. The contact stated that he had experienced another turbo charger failure a year later. The contact stated that the second engine was replaced. The contact stated that both the replaced turbo chargers had displayed code P0035. The contact was informed by the dealer that the first turbo charger had a valve that became stuck closed and on the second turbo charger a valve had remained in the open position. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Mileage: 40,000

Piston #2 failed in the engine. The piston head broke and pieces of metal traveled through the engine. It is available for inspection. This occurred at night while driving down a state route at speeds between 50-55mph. The engine immediately began to run extremely rough, check engine light came on and began blinking, the car began to sputter and shake, which caused the car to become unsafe to operate. We had the vehicle towed to avoid causing any damage to the engine. The Ford dealership that we buy our cars from did the diagnosis, performed an engine tear down, and was able to determine the piston was the route cause. The technician confirmed that it was the piston itself that failed, and was not due to any maintenance issues, other part, or driver neglect. It has not been inspected directly by Ford, police, or insurance. It has only been inspected by the Ford certified technicians at the Ford dealership. We contacted Ford Motor Company's customer affairs department, opened a case with them in regards to the faulty part being installed when the the car was originally built. They have the pictures and service departments notes about the piston. There were no warning lamps, notifications, or alerts. The check engine light appeared the moment the failure happened, and began to blink. We did notice that the exhaust would expel a large amount of black smoke when we would need to accelerate the vehicle in areas such as highway on-ramps. That recurring behavior has been documented prior to this incident. Dealer made efforts in the past to investigate that issue but was unable to find a route cause.

Our vehicle started having problems with the coolant appearing to drain to quickly. Having a mechanic check out the system is was diagnosed with the water pump going. We got the vehicle back home, needing to wait to get funds to have the waterpump replaced, when the vehicle shut off on its own in our driveway. The vehicle then wouldn't even turn over. Now having the vehicle checked out we are told the coolant leaked into the engine and has destroyed it. It will cost us over $10,000 to have the engine replaced. The vehicle only has 53,000 miles on it. This is something that should not have happened with a 4yr old vehicle with only 53,000 miles on it. Thankfully the engine didn't go on us while we were on the highway driving home. Ford needs to step up and take care of this serious issue and not leave it to the consumer to be leveled with the cost of their failures in putting out a better product. The seriousness of what may have happened if the engines had caught fire or just died on us while on the highway is too great to consider.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the contact became aware of smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the vehicle had engine block failure and that the engine block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 107,000.

Mileage: 107,000

There is a coolant leak which is cause the car to make a misfire on cylinder 2. Car is overheating suddenly and can not drive

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the vehicle could not be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who indicated that water was present inside the camshaft; additionally, the engine solenoids and engine hoses were worn and damaged. The vehicle was not repaired and later was taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.

Mileage: 103,000

TOOK FORD ESCAPE TO DEALER BECAUSE OF SERVICE ENGINE ALERT. WAS TOLD IT PROBALLY NEEDED A TUNE UP OR A COMPRESSION PROBLEM. I THEN GOT A CALL BACK TO SAY COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE CYLINDERS. AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO REBUILD THE BLOCK. SEEMS THEY WOULD REPLACE THE ENGINE SINCE THIS IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM FOR THE FORD ESCAPE SINCE 2013. TECH DID STATE THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEMS AND THEY GET SERVICE ALERTS ALL THE TIME.

On April 2022 my vehicle began to malfunction while I was driving. My car was in drive and when I hit the gas pedal it began moving backwards. Then, the vehicle would not move at all when it was in drive. I turned the car off, restarted, and was able to drive to a safe location. When I tried driving the vehicle again it was moving in reverse even though it was in park. I at that time called AAA and had my vehicle towed to a service center. During this time my safety was in danger as I was on the road and could have been in an accident with the way my car was malfunctioning. Before this problem occurred there were no warning lights, it just happened out of nowhere. I would later learn the engine needed repairs and I needed a new transmission.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, there was a message that cylinder #2 had misfired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and stated that the engine needed to be replaced due to coolant leaking into cylinder #2. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Mileage: 42,000

Check engine light came on and went to get it diagnosed. Came back with code PO302 cylinder misfires. Took to Firestone who did a tune up, changed spark plugs and got told the coolant was low. Which was weird because I just filled it. Have never got an alert about any leaks or that the engine was running hot. I always check the fluids and only recently did i notice going thru coolant more. Started to smell something sweet in the car and on my way home today, the car over heated and I got one of those engine alert things. Started researching and here I am.

The engine in this vehicle experienced a loss of coolant into cylinder #3 in late August 2022. This led to white smoke from the exhaust, rough idle and a complete loss of coolant from the cooling system into the engine. This occurred during a trip to Canada and back. After returning from the trip, the check engine light came on. The vehicle was immediately brought to a Ford dealership (Salem Ford NH) where the PCM codes (P0303 and P0316) and engine inspection confirmed engine failure. The dealer confirmed the engine must be replaced.

My vehicle is under 80,000 miles. The check engine light came on and the car was not drivable. Fortunetely, I was in my driveway when the check engine light blinked and car did not run. If it was on the road, I would have been in danger. I immediately towed it to the business I have a warranty with. Bill Collins Ford has determined the engine has a cracked cylinder and coolant was leaking in. I now have to have the short block replaced costing near $7,000.

The check engine light came on and an engine fault error message come on when you start the car. took the car to my mechanic who couldn't find anything that would cause these. He started looking into issues and found Ford is fully aware there is an engine coolant leak into one of the cylinders, all escapes from 2013 to 2019 could be affected. The only way to fix this is to replace the small block (minimum $6000 repair according to ford)... possible for engine to catch fire according to the information I found). How is this not a recall, that Ford needs to be responsible for? They're aware of the issue and that it's not consumer caused.

Coolant leaking in to cylinder

CEL came on and showed code P0302. I replaced the coil pack and spark plug, problem was fixed for a week and then the code came back on. Did research and realized when the car is on the coolant totally depletes and returns after the car is off, the coolant should not deplete like it did. This is a known issue with these vehicles that the coolant goes into the engine when it should not and causes problems with cylinder 2. This is a manufacturing defect and should have a recall so that Ford can fix their mistake. There are no recalls for this problem even though Ford has many customers with Escapes that are having this same exact problem and caused by no fault of our own. Ford will not fix it since it’s out of warranty so will need to pay out of pocket.

The contact owns a 2018 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 a rodent’s nest underneath the hood. The dealer removed the rodent’s nest; however, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The dealer determined there was a coolant leak in the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer referred the contact to Dorian Ford (35900 Gratiot Ave, Clinton Twp, MI 48035) and scheduled an upcoming appointment for the service. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 18,682.

Mileage: 18,682

Engine possibly could have failed in high volume traffic causing a collision. Check engine light came on 7/28/22 @ approximately 82,500 miles, code PO301 engine misfire # 1 cylinder, cleared trouble code, but problem returned on 8/2/22 @ 82,793 miles same code, 8/5/22 replaced #1 ignition & spark plug, cleared code again, but code returned again on 8/9/22, my local repair facility (Oxford Motors in Oxford NY) diagnosed engine internal coolant leak causing engine misfire on cylinder #1, tested for head gasket failure @ 83,483 miles, coolant recovery tank was low, filled w/engine coolant to specified level, checked engine compression on all 4 cylinders, found #1 cylinder @ 80 psi compared to all other cylinders @110 psi, made appointment (8/29/22) with local ford service center (Matthews Ford in Norwich NY) for further inspection, the dealer recommended replacing engine long block as this is a common problem with this engine. Engine replaced @ a cost of $6011.61 and The Ford Motor Company would not extend the drive line warranty due to the fact the vehicle was purchased used and not serviced by a ford dealer, but if it had been ford in the past has extended the warranty to 100,000 miles. Ford is aware of this problem, but has not issued any recall & is addressing the problem as it occurs with bias.

Vehicle alerted for miss-fire cylinders 1&2. I took to my mechanic and he diagnosed coolant had leaked into the engine fouling cylinders 1 & 2 irreparably and needed a complete engine change. Advised I take it to Ford dealer as this is a known issue. I contacted Ford customer service for advice and was told I needed to take it to a Ford dealership for diagnosis and determination. Towed vehicle to Ford. Same diagnosis with an estimate of $11,154.31 to replace the engine. Requested an adjustment or assistance as this is not an expected failure and there is sufficient evidence of this happening with this engine to many people. Ford refused assistance. Towed back to my mechanic for an OEM engine change. At least two people in my area have had this engine replaced with my mechanic since my occurance.

Ford has a recall on the short block my car has the exact issue and the mechanic at my dealership told me it was the short block the issue was cause engines to be blown which happened got engine replaces and has had problems since then and got a paper stating the short block issue and ford knows about it. But refuses to fix it.

A flawed engineering design has led to a rash of catastrophic engine failures in certain Ford Escape and Fusion vehicle models. The nature of the failure manifests as a leak of engine coolant into the internal combustion engine. There is no warning message, and the issue was thankfully discovered when I brought the vehicle in for a routine oil change and before it led to a catastrophe such as an in-motion engine overheat situation or engine fire. Dealer's service manager recommends engine replacement, and Ford Motor Company will not fully cover the costs.

Transmission fault notification appeared on the screen while on the highway. Vehicle unable to maintain speed and has "bumping" when attempting to drive it. Poses a safety threat because I was unable to maintain speed while driving. Ford has not found remedy and it has been a month without ability to use vehicle.

Coolant leaks into cylinder 2 causing hesitation, power loss and extreme amounts of white smoke. This is caused by a manufacturing flaw where ford built the block with slits between cylinders which leak coolant. As evident by the technical service bulletin and new block design, ford is aware that they manufacture a faulty engine. The fix requires a complete rebuild of engine which will run over $8000, but will only cover cost for vehicles under 30k miles (factory warranty) despite know of this for some time, the dealership would simply top off coolant during every regular service and send me on my way. Now that I well outside of warranty, they claim that I must pay for repairs of a manufacturing issue. Their are many documented incidents of this occurring as well as videos of the difference between original and redesigned blocks, as well as the extensive rebuild required to repair.

The head gasket leaked coolant into cylinders causing the cylinder walls to crack. Vehicle would suddenly run rough and stall which is dangerous if you are driving the vehicle. The engine needed to be replaced completely.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating with an abnormal amount of smoke coming from the exhaust tip. The vehicle overheated and shut off. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,704.

Mileage: 48,704

I was driving the vehicle in town when the "check engine" light came on. The car stalled and jerked several times, but I was able to keep it going. Luckily this was in a parking lot. I immediately took it to the dealer I purchased it from, several miles away. I do not know if the dealer reproduced the problem, but he dealer indicated that I needed a new engine. Apparently there was some coolant that leaked into the cylinders. I brought the vehicle to the dealer on July 21, 2022 and they were not able to look at it until August 16th. That is when I was told the vehicle needed a new engine. The Ford Escape has approximately 86,500 miles on it.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, she heard an abnormal noise while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated for a short period of time. The contact was able to continue driving to her destination at a slow speed. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was 79,334.

Mileage: 79,334

Cylinder 2 misfire, coolant leaking into cylinders. Fill up coolant reservoir and is gone with in hours.

SUV began "shuttering" at idle. Drove for another 10-15 minutes then made an appt to bring to a mechanic to check codes. As I drove vehicle for about 30 seconds the next morning, white smoke began to pour out of the tailpipe and the engine temperature gauge showed it was overheating. Pulled over and opened hood. Saw flames near engine and extinguished with an old t-shirt. Towed to mechanic. Claimed Ford had a new technical bulletin out (TMK 22-2229) that directed mechanics working on vehicles with these symptoms to replace the engine long block. Vehicle only has 67,000 miles on mostly the highway. All occurred while on vacation so I had to buy airline tickets to get back home from the vacation spot. Incident occurred 6/29. Still awaiting word from Ford on whether they will help with engine repairs/replacement. Should be a recall. Pending class action lawsuit. Danger the engine could catch fire and injure.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, there was abnormal rumbling noise detected when shifting. The engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:22V413000 (Power Train). 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Mileage: 55,000

After coming to a stop and shifting gear to park - I watched gear change- a message appeared to advise car was not in park. I re shifted and car was then fine. I wanted to report this issue.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the engine block was cracked. The contact stated he had to add water to the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the dealer. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

In April 2022 my 2018 Ford Escape started to malfunction. When in drive it would move backwards, which nearly caused an accident for me as there was a vehicle behind me when this occurred. It also would move forward when in park, and was a huge safety hazard. I had to get the vehicle towed to a service center because of these issues. Ford admits this occurred because of a malfunction but is refusing to pay for the cost to repair it. The Ford service center is estimating repairs to be $8,500. I received a recall notice in July 2022 about a bushing cable in the transmission as well.

Smoke visible when the vehicle is started for the first time in the day or when it's sitting for a few hours then starts later in the day. Auto dealers informed that this is common in Ford "cold starts" but this is not what it is. Was told it was the turbo booster but that has been replaced & still vehicle smokes bad. Huge plum of white smoke from exhaust is visible & is causing some major concerns.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his wife was driving 45 MPH, the power train and the engine failure warning lights were illuminated. The driver was unable to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal and the temperature gauge was rising and falling rapidly. The driver was able to park on the side of the road for an hour, until the vehicle cooled down before continuing to drive to a nearby gas station. The driver added coolant to the vehicle and both warning lights turned off. The contact had experienced the failure 3-4 times. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

Mileage: 109,000

This vehicle has 62,000 Miles on it. The Check engine light came on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer I bought it from. They informed me that the number one cylinder was cracked and leaked antifreeze. 2000 mile over on warranty and they told me they would be very happy to replace the engine for me at my expense. Do not buy this ford.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, the head gasket was removed and the certified mechanic became aware that the engine block was fractured. The certified mechanic diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

coolant leaking into cylinder heads

Took my vehicle to my local mechanic who told me the motor is recalled at the same time another mechanic from another shop said we have seen many of these recalled for the third cylinder I took it to the local Ford dealer they say there’s no such recall and then I have to pay for the repairs

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked there was a rattling sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and diagnosed with turbo assembly and engine failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,965.

Mileage: 107,965

The engine head gasket failed relating directly to TSB 19-2346. This is a known problem with Ford EcoBoost engines including those in Ford Escape model years 2017-2019. First, we noticed the rough idle and some exhaust smoke. The check engine light came on after a few days and we had that diagnosed as code P0304 . misfire cylinder #4. The vehicle would no longer start and we had to have it towed to one service shop. They stated per the TSB that we needed to replace the engine. We had it towed to another shop for a second opinion and they came up with the same conclusion, we need a total engine replacement. We had this done for a total cost of $8,721.90 for both the initial diagnosis and the engine replacement, parts and labor. The vehicle mileage was 71,840 when the repair was made. Ford apparently is aware of this situation and has not done anything to compensate owners who have this same problem. Before having the work done, we called the service department of a local Ford dealer and they stated they would not do anything for us on this issue. We would have had to pay Ford the full cost of the repair.

My complaint is there is no part available to fix this recall until the 4th quarter. I rent this car on Turo and how can I run my business without this being fixed? I have no choice but to sell this car. I have another Ford with the same recall.

Inquiring about recall of Ford 1.5 Ecoboost engine and requesting information about consumers with 2013-2019 Ford Escapes why they have not been informed and are treated differently than the 2020-2022 owners. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A FLAW IN THE SHORT BLOCK ENGINE WHICH ALLOWED COOLANT TO LEAK AND INTERFERE WITH THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER COVERED THE REPAIR COST.

Long block failure. Car available until June 27th for inspection. Car could have stopped operating on interstate. Confirmed by dealer. Not inspected by manufacturer. Warning light on first inspection by dealer who could not find anything wrong. Second warning two weeks later on the 20th of May. Car shudders and stutters on starting and stopping. Told it was safe to drive by dealer until parts can be obtained. Car worse and not drivable for almost 2 months.

Vehicle shakes on acceleration after a complete stop. Not only does it shake, but it is very slow to accelerate, and has put me in a bind during 5 o'clock traffic. The dealership currently has my car as it is still under warranty. The issue started a few weeks ago, and hasn't gone away.

The engine light was on and would then go off. For example it was on in late December went off and was not on again until the middle of May. Ford dealer did a pressure test on June 9, 2022 and said coolant was leaking into one of the cylinder in the engine block. I was provided with technical service bulletin 22-2229. I was quoted a repair price of between $8,000 and $10,000. The 2018 escape is 4 years old and has almost 78000 miles. I contacted Ford Motors Monday, June 13 and the representative worked with the dealer and I am going to pay $2,448.28, the remainder is being paid by Ford corporate and the dealer. My repair is schedule June 27, 2022. I have seen many instances on line of this same issue. One even suggested it's a design problem. I hope you look into thus issue. Even though there wasn't a safety issue in my circumstance, who kniws what might happen. I think there should be a recall and all costs should be paid by Ford. I would like to remain anonymous.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to pass another vehicle, the accelerator pedal was depressed and he saw smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,550.

Mileage: 52,550

Vehicle shakes badly after100/200 miles at speeds of 60 -70 miles hour

Hello, I am submitting a formal complaint on my 2018 Ford Escape. History: It is a Lease Plan vehicle that was assigned to me with 11,000 miles on it in 2018 It has a been maintained per the manufacturer schedule through the Lease Plan App Purchased the vehicle in May 2021 thru my companies purchase program, I have only had the car for 9 months and it is now inoperable It is a primary vehicle for work for a family member Situation Error alert appeared on the console for engine Took the car to Firestone initially as they had done all the maintenance work previously They were unable to look at the car and gave me a time of 5-7 days Took it to Tires Plus, they said they could look at it the next day which was a Sunday I had not heard back from anyone at Tires Plus, so I called, they recording indicated that they were closed. I drove up there and Mathew the Manager said that the mechanics had not shown up for work, it was Mother’s Day. Received call that the car needed 1 coil and spark plugs approved the work The told me to come pick up car, they were still working on it when I arrived and I stood around for 45 minutes waiting When the technician test drove the vehicle it started backfiring again, Diagnosis was a cracked spark plug and another coil. Waited another day for it to be completed Picked up the car to drove fine for two days then more engine error codes, overheating codes and the car went into “Limp Mode” The technicians allowed me to drive the vehicle and did not dive deeper into the codes to determine the root cause of why the car was showing all these engine codes Not until I brought it back 2-3 days later and explained that there was white smoke coming out of the tailpipes that the technician said these Ecoboost engines have a known issue with the computer dumping coolant into the cylinders. This cause the head gasket to blow. When I called Ford, they said there was not a recall for this VIN number even though the error codes and

Our Ford Escape had a coolant leak causing misfires. After searching online, we see that this is a known problem that Ford hasn't addressed. The repair costs are high and it isn't right that Ford hasn't issued a recall.

I NOTICED THE BATTERY LIGHT WAS ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF SO WE TOOK SUV TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THAT INSTEAD OF BATTERY LIGHT THAT WAS ON, IT WAS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND THAT THE RESERVOIR WAS OUT OF COOLANT, SO THEY WANTED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE OVERNIGHT TO RUN A PRESSURE CHECK ON IT TO SEE IF AND FROM WHERE COOLANT COULD BE LEAKING. THIS SHOCKED BOTH ME AND MY HUSBAND B/C THE TEMPERATURE GUAGE IS SOMETHING THAT WE ALWAYS CHECK AS SOON AS WE START THE CAR, AND EVEN WHILE WE ARE DRIVING, AND AT NO TIME DID THAT GUAGE GO TOWARD THE H TO INDICATE IT WAS RUNNING HOT. THE NEXT DAY, WE WERE TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE CYLINDER WALL AND AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEALERSHIP. WE ARE CURRENTLY WAITING FOR AN ADJUSTER WITH THE COMPANY IN CHARGE OF OUR EXTENDED WARRANTY TO SEE THE VEHICLE AND MEET WITH THE DEALERSHIP TO DISCUSS COST AND HOW MANY DAYS THIS WILL LEAVE US WITHOUT A VEHICLE. LIKE I STATED BEFORE, AT NO TIME DID THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE EVER GET NEAR THE H TO ALERT US THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD NOT ONLY B/C THE TEMPERATURE GUAGE FAILED TO DO ITS JOB, BUT HAD I NOT NOTICED A WARNING LIGHT, ALBEIT THE WRONG WARNING LIGHT, THE ENGINE COULD'VE SEIZED UP ON US WHILE OUT DRIVING TO WORK OR RUNNING ERRANDS AND WOULD'VE CAUSED A BAD ACCIDENT.

The motor is faulty on the vehicle. Took to dealer for smoking problem which it has had for a while, the confirmed that cylinder is leaking coolant due to most likely small crack. They noted only fix is engine replacement and that this is very common problem on these vehicle/engine configuration. Communicated with Ford but they were only willing to pay for portion of labor, which still puts bill over $4k-$5k. Not money we have and don’t have money to replace car. With engine cylinder leaking fear is that motor could go at anytime creating safety issue. Not just safety from car suddenly stalling on road, but also fire hazard from over heating. I know there is class action suit on this, but did want to register complaint.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. 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 but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Mileage: 70,000

One morning, we went to start the car and the check engine light came on. There was a slight burnt smell and a rumbling. We took it to Ford and got the famous coolant leak explanation. 4000 miles outside of the warranty. We are so disappointed that we are going to have to replace the entire engine on practically a new car.

2018 Ford Escape SUV 1.5L Ecoboost. Drove 150 from home with no issues. Stopped for about 30 minutes, attempted to resume drive of another 50 miles, but within the first 2 miles all of a sudden warning light came on "High Engine Temperature Stop Safely". I checked the coolant and with No advance warning the coolant was completely gone. I was able to get some coolant and get to a safe location. There are no leaks as the reservoir has stayed full. The temperature gage is still at the highest range even after sitting for days, vehicle not operatable. SUV has 90K miles, I have an extended warranty. Almost 2 weeks later I still can't get help from the Ford dealerships local where the SUV broke down or the location where I purchased it at. Ford Customer Service hasn't been able to rectify anything as well. I was stranded for almost a week before I could get back home. These are unsafe vehicles that desperately needs a recall. I hope it doesn't come down to someone dying before a recall is put into place. Hold Ford accountable, it's a $500 billion company they can do better than this! I think this is complaint #98 about engine issues most just like mine. I don't feel safe in this vehicle that may catch on fire as I'm driving on the freeway.

Vehicle ran fine and no indicator lights on when I went to work on 4/21/2022 a.m. When I left work the same day the car started fine but was shaking. When I started driving there was a loss of power and the check engine light came on, the shake and power issue smoothed out as I was driving home. I quit driving it at that point. Took it to a garage a few days later, the car was shaking again and had lost a lot of power. The garage is very close to my house so I drove it there. They told me that the head gasket had blown and was leaking coolant into the engine and that I was probably going to need a new engine. Had to have it towed back to my house because it won't hold coolant. Verified with another garage that I do indeed need a new engine, the head gasket itself can't just be replaced. It is currently at my house while I work with the garage on the replacement engine.

Have a 1.5 engine and antifreeze leak into spark plugs.

Engine coolant leaking into motor - Complete engine rebuild must be completed AWD transmission also not working - Complete rebuild needed.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle jerked. The contact thought the vehicle had a flat tire, but upon inspection, the contact's husband noticed that the engine guard on the front passenger's side had detached, causing it to hit the passenger's side front tire while driving. The contact's husband reattached the engine guard; however, the failure recurred with the front driver's side engine guard detaching. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

Mileage: 41,000

The defects that cause coolant to leak into the engine cylinders, causing significant damage and, in some cases, complete engine failure. I have an invoice of over 2100.00 that did not repair the damage. My mechanic spoke to Ford dealership and they said they were aware of the problem and explained the issue to him. He sent me several estimates and so did Ford stating I need a new engine that would cost and estimated amount of $8200-$12,000.00. After the engine light came on. everytime I took it to get fixed, "cylinders" the engive light would go out temporarily and then I went to pull out of my home and was almost hit because my car would not go. it just kept stuttering. (best way I can describe it) my son and i were cussed out by the woman thinking I just purposely stopped in the middle of the road. There are several class action lawsuits against Ford over this matter since 2020. I called them and they refused to help me but told me to get another estimate from a Ford Delearship that would cost me an additional 500 plus. I am a single mom and owe almost 16,000.00 on this and cannot afford to get a new engine. My heart breaks that I a cannot travel to see my elderly parents and grandparents. In order to drive around town, I have to put several bottles of coolant in it a week. while my car was in the shop my son missed the bus and had to walk home 3 mile in the winter months. I hope that you can help us.

I drove 2 minutes down the road and my dashboard told me "autostart is disabled turn off the car and restart the car". after pulling over on the side of the road cause my car had to die while I was driving. I tried to restart my car and nothing working it was cranking but wouldn't start. I had to get my car towed to my local shop. My mechanic is saying there is zero compression and my engine is blown, my engine has a little over 60k. I get oil changes every time it is needed. my coolant is leaking but shows no trace of where the coolant is going. Please help!

Engine requires replacement. Vehicle is presently located at Century Ford in Mount Airy, Md. The vehicle is scheduled to be picked up and repalced by Element Fleet. The engine cost replacement was estimated at $5.500.00. The vehicle slowed down severely, loss of horsepower on major 70 MPH highway near Hagerstown, Md. I was driving normally when the vehicle slowed and the Enigine Light was Flashing On and Off most of the 30 minute drive to the local repair shop. I was concerned about my safety from all traffic especially tractor trailers. I thought the vehicle might completely shut off. I was then instructed by the company Element Fleet management to take the vehicle to a Ford dealer. The local repair shop said the vehicle needed the engine replaced. The Ford Dealer also said the engine needed replacement. The mileage was 87, 376. Regular maintenance and proper driving was applied at all times. I received the vehicle with about 61,000 miles from another co-worker in May 2021.

Started sputtering. Engine light popped on. Sputtering. Stalling. Heating up upon diagnoses. Coolant leaked onto engine.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine overheated, causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine head gasket failed and the engine short block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 75,683.

Mileage: 75,683

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The check engine warning light and the oil warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the vehicle and referred the contact the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine short block needed to be replaced. The dealer also advised the contact that she would be responsible for the cost of the repair since the VIN was not included in an unknown Technical Service Bulletin. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer also referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Mileage: 80,000

I have a 2018 Ford Escape purchased brand new off the lot.. Now less than 3 years and 66000 miles later my check engine light comes on.. I took my car to a trusted mechanic who advised of a bad spark plug. A day after the repair, driving less 15 miles the check engine light came back on. After further inspection the mechanic advised I should take it to the Ford dealership. The diagnosis at the Ford dealership showed a blown head gasket and that I would need to replace the entire engine. The Ford service agent said the damage was caused by coolant leaking into the oil. He said the cost of the repair is estimated at $10000 (which is more than I owe on the car). With so many similar issues this is definitely a defect of the engine in the Escape. This issue should be immediately investigated, recalled, and repaired by Ford as it is clearly not a consumer caused issue. I'm sharing a pic of the spark plug that has been corroded due to the coolant leaking into the oil which has destroyed my engine. Please help us!

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the coolant was mixing with the oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. Consumer stated vehicle was serviced and repaired on December 2, 2021. Levittown Ford replaced the engine due to the coolant mixing with the oil.

Mileage: 15,000

2018 Ford Escape engine with just 22,000 Miles on it needs to be completely replaced for leaking coolant. Was told it could have given up on me at any moment while driving.

My 2018 Ford escape has a blown engine. My check engine light came on and I brought the car to the dealer. The Service rep advised me I need an appointment to have the car checked. I advised him that the check engine light came on and It might be a serious problem and I’m not driving the car. Ford took the car 14 days ago I’m awaiting an answer on the status. The engine was blown due to oil mixing with coolant through the cylinder. A quick Google check of the 2018 Ford escape has many complaints similar to mine. I called Fords Main office inquired if there was any recalls or any problems and they told me there was no recalls and no problems. This is a serious problem if somebody disregards the check engine light and the motor Ceased they could be a rear end collision. I observed on Car websites that people have complained of the similar problems and Ford does nothing about it. How can these dealers get away with not advising owners of possible serious the physical injury or death caused by defective parts that they are well aware of? I believe this needs checking into further by governmental agencies and force Ford to repair the engines and extend the warranties on those bad motors they’re aware of. My brother drives a Ford escape at work the car has three engines in it and it only has 48,000 miles. The same problem with my car happened with all three of those of the motors. It’s a shame Ford could get away with us. Ford is repairing the car right now after me insisting to them that I wasn’t leaving with the check engine light on. When the service manager advised me the motor was shot he also told me my free oil changes would not be honored any longer although I have it in writing. These dealers get away with it because they know you’re not gonna go to arbitration over a couple oil changes but they get away with it. The problem with the 1.5 eco-boost Ford motor should immediately be recalled and repaired the warranty.extended Sincerely yours, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

There is coolant going into our spark plug coils. We filled up the coolant, because the engine light came on and the temperature went directly to Hot after a 7 minute drive. Checked the coolant, it was very low. Filled it up to the max mark - had a mechanic look at it today and now as soon as you start it, you can hear the 1st and 2nd spark plug misfiring. The exhaust has a smell that you can detect coolant. There is coolant pooling in the coils.

P0302 code is showing that coolant is leaking into the engine through cylinder 2. Dealer looked at our vehicle and we will need a completely new engine. Regular maintenance has been done on this vehicle.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant leak and an engine replacement was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 61,000

Mileage: 61,000

Approximately one week ago, our car began running rough and the check engine light came on. We took it to one independent service center who ran a diagnostic check that showed a cylinder 4 misfire. We took it to a separate ISC who performed a more robust diagnostic per the Ford outlined TSB 19-2346 and found coolant in cylinder 4 as well as loss of pressure in cooling system. Mileage of the vehicle is 25,398 miles and the vehicle is covered under Ford powertrain warranty; however, Ford customer service refused to support the diagnosis of the two separate ISCs. They informed us that they would only accept a diagnosis from a Ford dealership, but no appointments with dealerships were available in the near future. Upon further investigation, we discovered that this is a common and known issue for at least 5 separate models of Ford vehicles since 2015 and requires an entire replacement of the long block engine assembly. Despite that, Ford advised us they would be unable to help us without a dealer diagnostic whenever that became available. So while waiting for this supposed service to determine an already known issue in a month, my family must risk their lives with an engine that has coolant leaking into it if we want to be able to function outside of our home. Ford Motor Company is risking the lives of thousands with these engines, but since there is no recall we are left with no support.The ISCs and our other warranty companies cannot help due to the existing Ford powertrain warranty, but Ford refuses to acknowledge the issue.

My daughter was driving the car approx 40 mph on a busy road. Warning Notification: "Transmission, put in park". She slowed down then the car stalls. Eventually turned the car off then restarted the car and it seemed to reset and drive OK again. Taking car into dealership tomorrow. 49K miles on the car and in good working order....other than this.

Greetings, Thank you for taking the time to read my email. I am without transportation. I started experiencing engine coolant fluid leaking into my cylinder side lenders on May 18, 2021. I had the cylinder repaired. Since that date my car continued to overheat. I took my car to approximately 4 mechanics and I was told they did not see any leaks. The four different mechanics could find anything wrong with my car. Due to financial challenges during this pandemic my mother moved in with my two children and myself. We have experienced some challenges however I continued to pay my car payment on time. My car continued to overheat so I only used it to for necessities. I did a lot of research on my car attempting to determine what was going on and eventually on July 2, 2021, I found out my 2018 Ford Escape had been recalled and there was a big class action lawsuit that had been filed against Ford Motor Company over its EcoBoost engine taken in cars produced from 2013 to 2019 it alleges engine coolant is leaking into cylinders this is in addition to an Arkansas lawsuit already filed that includes both owners and lessees of both Ford and Lincoln cars and trucks with EcoBoost engines and alleges the defects results in the engine tendency to overheat cell and catch on fire second period. I was told I was not the original owner and I missed the cut off date.

When I start my car it blows smoke from the exhaust. I took it to a repair shop and the gave me a TSB on the problem. I have learned since that this is a common issue but is not deemed a recall. This issue is definitely a safety issue and I need Ford to repair my car at no cost to me. If my engine blows in traffic this could lead to serious injury or death to me or to others. It is a 19-2375 bulletin.

My 2018 Ford Escape Titanium 2.0L Ecoboost motor needs a complete replacement due to a manufacturer defect. The car presented with an engine misfire code of P0303 on July 2, 2021 and again on July 8, 2021. Upon inspection of the engine from Ford, it was determined that there was coolant leaking into the cylinder bores resulting in needing a complete engine replacement. I was informed that the more the vehicle is driven the more it would put the driver and passengers at risk because eventually the motor would seize while driving. Ford has refused to take responsibility in repairing this manufacturer defect which puts me and any passengers at risk of bodily harm.

Engine coolant is leaking into my cylinder due to leaky cylinder head seal and issues with the engine block. Engine is at risk to overheat, fail, and catch on fire. This damage is the result of a known issue that Ford has filed an FSA for. I was never notified of the FSA and now the damage is done.

Vehicle accelerated uncontrollably, cruise control was never turned on, brakes had to be applied, otherwise car would continue to accelerate uncontrollably. Finally came to safe place to park, put vehicle transmission in PARK, engine RPMs revved to 7000 rpms. Engine was immediately turned off. There was never anything caught on accelerator.

Coolant fluid leaking into #3 cylinder

ON 04/28/2021 MY REMOTE START ON MY 2018 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM 2.0L, WITH ONLY 21,833 MILES ON IT, DID NOT WORK AND DID NOT START MY VEHICLE. I GOT IN, STARTED MY VEHICLE USING THE PUSH BUTTON START, AT WHICH POINT MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO OTHER INFORMATION. THE FORD PASS APP INDICATED 'MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP-REGULATORY' WITH NO OTHER DETAILS. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER, BELL FORD BUT THEY COULD NOT GET ME IN FOR SERVICE UNTIL MID-JUNE. I THEN CALLED THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT MY CAR, FULLERTON FORD AND GOT AN APPOINTMENT FOR TODAY 05/12/21. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN THIS MORNING AND AFTER 20-30 MINUTES MY SERVICE ADVISOR CAME TO ME AND SAID THE COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE AND THAT THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED. THEY PROVIDED ME WITH A LOANER CAR AND TOLD ME THEY WILL CONTACT ME WHEN THE NEW ENGINE IS INSTALLED, WHICH COULD TAKE LONGER THAN A WEEK.

Mileage: 21,833

VEHICLE HAD ENGINE REPLACED JANUARY 2020 FOR ENGINE FAILURE. APRIL 2021 RECEIVED MESSAGE STATING ENGINE FAULT, BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD COOLANT WAS LEAKING, NOT RELATED TO THE ENGINE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIRS WOULD BE $1400

Mileage: 54,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUDDER WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WALDORF FORD, INC. (2440 CRAIN HWY, WALDORF, MD 20601) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT SHE WOULD RECEIVE A CALLBACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 83,344.

Mileage: 83,344

COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE. TOOK 2018 FORD ESCAPE SE 4X4 TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD AN ENGINE BLOCK AND OTHER PARTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. ONLY HAD 34,500 MILES.

Mileage: 34,500

JUNE 2018 PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM THE LOCAL DEALER. SEPTEMBER 2019 BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP FOR ENGINE TROUBLE. ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. REPEATED CALLS - WAITING ON PARTS, YOU ARE NEXT, WAITING ON ENGINE FROM FORD. FINALLY PICKED UP ON DECEMBER 19, 2019 (3 MONTHS!). TOWED TO DEALERSHIP ON 12/20/19. QUICK CONNECT HOSE INSTALLED WRONG. SPRING 2020 TOWED AGAIN TO DEALERSHIP, NOT STARTING. GROUND CABLE, OCTOBER 2020 FLY WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AGAIN TROUBLE GETTING THE PART. JANUARY 27, 2021 OXYGEN SENSOR, TROUBLE GETTING THE PART. MARCH 9, 2021 AGAIN BACK TO DEALERSHIP FOR ENGINE TROUBLE. AGAIN, THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IS 28,000MILES THE NEW ACCEPTABLE STANDARD FOR AN ENGINE TO LAST? WE ARE GOING ON ENGINE NUMBER THREE. DEFINITELY AN ENGINE DEFECT!

Mileage: 28,500

COOLENT LEAKAGE INTO ENGINE BLOCK.

Mileage: 35,000

I PURCHASED A NEW 2018 FORD ESCAPE IN 2018. ON FEBRUARY 22, 2021, MY ESCAPE, WITH ONLY 32,264 MILES, WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, A DASH INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, HIGH TEMPERATURE PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY. I CONTACTED JC. LEWIS FORD IN SAVANNAH, GA AND WAS TOLD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THEIR DEALERSHIP, WHICH IS WHERE I HAD PURCHASED THE CAR. SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID IT HAD NO COOLANT AND WOULD NEED TO KEEP THE CAR UNTIL END OF WEEK, SAID THEY HAD NO LOANER CARS AVAILABLE. FOUR DAYS GO BY, NO WORD, CALLED SERVICE DEPARTMENT, AGAIN TOLD NO COOLANT. MY HUSBAND DEMANDED A LOANER DUE TO THE FACT THIS IS THE SECOND CAR THEY SOLD TO US WITH KNOWN PROBLEMS. WE PURCHASED A 2014 FOCUS IN 2014, ENGINE PROBLEMS IN 2018 AT 62,000 WHICH FORD DENIED OUR CLAIM TO COVER THE $9000 REPAIR SO WE ENDED UP PURCHASING THE ESCAPE. ON MONDAY, MARCH 1,2021, JC LEWIS FINALLY PROVIDED A LOANER CAR AND LATER THAT SAME DAY SAID THE ESCAPE NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. I TOLD THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT NO WARNING LIGHTS HAD EVER COME ON ABOUT LOW COOLANT AND PRIOR TO HAVING THE CAR TOWED I RAN A SYSTEM CHECK ON THE ENGINE AND IT STATED ALL SYSTEMS NORMAL WHICH I TOOK A PHOTO. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE CONCERNED THAT THE NEXT ENGINE THEY PUT IN WILL DO THE SAME THING AND WILL BE AT MY EXPENSE SINCE MOST LIKELY THE WARRANTY WILL NOT BE IN EFFECT. I'VE READ MANY ESCAPE OWNERS THAT HAD REPLACEMENT ENGINES FAILED ALSO.

Mileage: 32,264

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOLLOWING A RECALL NOTICE FOR CONTROLLER MODULE. TWO MONTHS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK VEHICLE BACK AND IT RESULTED IN A COOLANT LEAK INTO THE CYLINDER. THE BLOCK WAS WARPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AS WELL AS A NEW FLYWHEEL AND HEAD GASKET. SIX MONTHS LATER, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED HARD AND THEN STOPPED BEING ABLE TO MOVE. THIS RESULTED IN A SECOND FLYWHEEL BEING INSTALLED ALONG WITH A NEW TRANSMISSION PUMP, SEALS, AND TORQUE CONVERTER. STILL DOES NOT RUN CORRECTLY AND THE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF DOES NOT WORK. VEHICLE HAS HAD A SINGLE OWNER AND LESS THAN 35,000 MILES ON IT. BELIEF IS THAT THESE PROBLEMS ARE A RESULT OF A POORLY DESIGNED ENGINE AND THE ORIGINAL RECALL.

Mileage: 26,660

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LOCAL MECHANIC WHO RESET THE WARNING LIGHT AND STATED THERE WAS NO ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE. AFTER CHANGING THE COIL THE FAILURE PERSISTED. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT-OFF IN THE ROAD. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE THE VEHICLE HIS RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER GREAT LAKES FORD OF MUSKEGON (2469 E. APPLE AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE BLOCK AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

Mileage: 95,000

AT 26,000 MILES HAD A FULL ENGINE REPAIR DUE COOLANT ISSUE. FORD HAD MY CAR FOR 3 MONTHS. LESS THAN A FEW DAYS AFTER GETTING IT BACK HAD A FRONT CRANK SEAL LEAK DUE A DEFECTIVE PART. 3 MONTHS LATER CAR IS NOW THROWING HIGH TEMP/ENGINE FAULT CODES AND GOING INTO LIMP MODE. DEALER STATES ITS A DEFECTIVE RADIATOR. HAD THAT REPLACED THEN 4 DAYS LATER CAR WENT INTO HIGH TEMP/LIMP MODE AGAIN. WAITING TO HEAR WHAT'S WRONG NOW WITH THIS CAR. ALL THESE ISSUES HAVE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS.

Mileage: 26,000

BOUGHT A USED 2018 ESCAPE 1.5L IN JUNE 2019. JAN 5 I WENT TO CRANK IT AND IT WAA PUTTERING. WAS LOW ON GAS AND ON AN INCLINE SO THOUGHT THAT WAA THE PROBLEM. GOT GAS AND WAS FINE THE NEXT FINE. BUT THE 8TH...WENT IT CRANKED IT I HEARD WATER SLOSHING. LOOKED UP SOME STUFF AND HAD SOME MECHANIC FRIENDS LOOK AT IT AND TOLD ME IT WAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET COOLANT WAS LOW. SO WENT TO ADD NORE AND IT SMELLS LUKE GAS. AND MY EXHAUST SMELLS LIKE ANTIFREEZE. WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS SOMETHING WITH THIS YEAR MODEL. SO NOW I HAVE IT IN THE SHOP HOPING IT GETS FIXED SOON. APPARENTLY THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. I HAVE 55465 MILES ON IT.

Mileage: 55,465

PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW 1DEC 2018. I BROUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN FOR SMELLING COOLANT AFTER DRIVING. VEHICLE HAS 11134 MILES. DEALER TOLD ME THAT I HAD A LEAK IN THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER AND IT NEEDED A SMALL BLOCK REPLACEMENT. DEALER LEFT ME STRANDED AT DEALERSHIP AND 50 MILES FROM HOME. THEY DID OFFER ME A RENTAL VEHICLE WHICH I DECLINED. VEHICLE IS STILL ON BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. DEALER CANNOT GIVE ME TIME FRAME FOR ENGINE REPLACEMENT. ONE OF THE WORST CAR EXPERIENCES I HAVE EVER HAD. WISH THEY WOULD TAKE VEHICLE BACK AND I CAN PURCHASE SOMETHING MORE RELIABLE OTHER THAN FORD.

Mileage: 11,100

VEHICLE IS LOSING COOLANT AT 43,000 MILES I FILLED IT TO THE MAX AT 47,000 IT IS BELOW THE MINIMUM THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE ESCAPES BUT NO RECALL FOR MINE

DEC.20,2020, MY CAR PARK IN MY DRIVE WAY, START UP AND THE ENGINE RUNNING VERY ROUGH AND DISPLAY HAS A CODE FLASHING ( ENGINE ). TECH INFO ME THAT NUMBER 4 PLUG MISFIRE, ADD COOLANT, RESET CODE PO316 AND PO304. TECH SAID THAT THERE IS A TSB20-2100 ?

SECOND SERVICE AT FORD DEALERSHIP AFTER "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT DISPLAYED. COOLANT STATES AS IT NEEDS TO BE FILLED. WAS TOLD BY SERVICE MANAGER ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WHERE COOLANT LEAKS INTO ENGINE. VEHICLE HAS 18000 MILES AND SERVICED APPROPRIATELY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED WHEN IN MOTION. WAS TOLD BY SERVICE MANAGER THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH 2018 ESCAPES.

Mileage: 18,061

BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN ON JULY 13TH, 2020 (55,785 MILES) DUE TO A RECALL NOTICE I RECEIVED. THE RECALL WAS FOR A POWERTRAIN REPROGRAMMING DUE TO COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE CYLINDER BORES. REPROGRAMMING WAS PERFORMED ALONG WITH AN OIL CHANGE. ON NOVEMBER 30, 2020 (CLOSE TO 66K MILES) MY CHECK ENGINE CAME ON. TOOK IT TO AUTO ZONE SO THEY COULD READ THE CODE. IT WAS SHOWING MISFIRING ON CYLINDER 3. ON DECEMBER 1ST, I TOOK IT TO MARJENHOFF TRANSMISSIONS (FAMILY FRIEND). HE HOOKED IT UP TO RUN DIAGNOSTICS AND IT SHOWED THAT CYLINDER 3 HAD MISFIRED OVER 100 TIMES. ALSO, MY COOLANT WAS SUPER LOW. I PICKED IT UP DECEMBER 3RD AND WAS TOLD TO KEEP AN EYE ON MY COOLANT LEVEL UNTIL I GET IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON DECEMBER 7TH. ENDED UP HAVE TO TOP OFF MY COOLANT ON THE 5TH. DROPPED IT OFF AT AUTONATION FORD ON THE 7TH TO HAVE THEM RUN DIAGNOSTICS ON WHAT I STATED WAS HAPPENING. RESULTS DID END UP COMING BACK THAT THE EXACT PROBLEMS THAT WERE STATED IN THE RECALL IS WHAT WAS HAPPENING WITH MY VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD NEED MY SHORT BLOCK REPLACED. SINCE I WAS NO LONGER UNDER POWERTRAIN WARRANTY THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO COVER THE COST. SHE THEN TOLD ME THAT SHE REACHED OUT TO FORD TO SEE IF THEY WOULD COVER THE COST IN FULL OR OFFER AN AMOUNT TOWARDS THE REPAIR. IT'S DECEMBER 9TH AND IM WAITING TO HEAR BACK. I FEEL THAT I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS REPAIR EVEN THOUGH I AM OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO IT BEING A FACTORY DEFECT. THIS SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH WARRANTY.

Mileage: 65,955

2018 FORD ESCAPE HAS 10,000 MILES ON IT. MY COOLANT IS BACKING UP INTO MY ENGINE. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ON SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2020. THEY STATED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. IT'S NOW OCTOBER 11TH, 2020 AND THEY STILL DON'T HAVE MY CAR IN. THEY STATED THEY DON'T HAVE ANY LOANER CARS TO GIVE OUT. THEY WILL NEED MY CAR FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 WEEKS. WHY ARE THEY ABLE TO SELL CARS WITH BAD ENGINES.

Mileage: 10,300

2018 FORD ESCAPE PURCHASED NEW FROM DEALERSHIP IN FEBRUARY OF 2018, ON A STRAIGHT AWAY FELT LIKE THE ENGINE PULLING ITSELF BACK THEN FLASHED AUTO START/STOP PUT IN P AND RESTART. LOST ALL ENGINE POWER ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. COASTED TO A PARKING LOT. ENGINE WOULD NOT STOP. NO CODES WERE SHOWING. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS. HAS HAD OIL CHANGED EVERY 5K TO 5500 MILES. ALL MAINTENANCE PER MANUAL COMPLETED WHEN DUE. ENGINE NEEDING REPLACED AT 81K MILES.

Mileage: 81,000

ENGINE FAILURE AT 10K COOLANT LEAKING INTO CYLINDER WALL. LOOK ONLINE AND ALL I SEE IS 2018 AND 2019 FORD ESCAPE 1.5 TURBO COOLANT LEAK ENGINE FAILURE..FORD NEEDS TO OWN THIS AND THIS NEEDS A RECALL.

Mileage: 10,000

RECURRENT PROBLEMS WITH COOLANT LEAKING. ENGINE REPLACED ONCE, NOW LEAKING AGAIN. RECURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THE SPARK PLUGS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, CAR SHAKES WHEN DRIVING, UNABLE TO DRIVE WITH AIR-CONDITIONING ON

AT 62,000 MILES TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE NOW AT 75,000MILES MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 3 CODE P0203 STILL WAITING TO BE FIXED THEN OVER HEAT WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND THEN GO OFF WHILE DRIVING

WENT IN FOR RECALL OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE TWEAK FIELD SERVICE ACTION # 19B37, THEY RAN AN ADD'L TEST AND NOW ARE REPLACING THE ENGINE NEXT WEEK. I MEAN, THANK YOU AND ALL, BUT THE CAR HAS BEEN FINE -- THERE GOES MY RESALE VALUE.

Mileage: 12,335

ENGINE LONG BLOCK WAS REPLACED, FOLLOWED BY A FRONT MAIN SEAL FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT. AFTER PICKING UP VEHICLE FROM SERVICE, AFTER ABOUT 1000 MILES THE ENGINE LOST OIL A 3RD TIME AND CAR WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" AND GAVE A CEL.

Mileage: 20,000

WE PURCHASED OUR ESCAPE (NEW) FROM THE DEALER IN MARCH 2018. IN MARCH OF 2019, OUR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KICKED ON (ENGINE HAD JUST OVER 12,000 MILES ON IT). CODE READER INDICATED A MISFIRE. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD US THAT COOLANT WAS FOUND IN THE #2 CYLINDER AND THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ENGINE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT NO COST TO US. IN JULY 2020, OUR ESCAPE STARTED EXHIBITING THE SAME PROBLEMS (ROUGH STARTS, LOW COOLANT IN OVERFLOW RESERVOIR). WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER (THIS TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DIDN'T KICK ON), AND THEY TOLD US COOLANT INTRUSION HAD HAPPENED AGAIN AND THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE TURBO CHARGER. ENGINE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT NO COST TO US. ENGINE HAD JUST OVER 24,000 MILES ON IT.

Mileage: 12,792

AT 62,000 THE ENGINE FAULT LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE CYLINDER HEAD AND I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. MY CAR WAS JUST AT THE DEALERSHIP 3 WEEKS PRIOR WITH NO ISSUES NOTES. I TAKE MY CAR IN FOR WORK EVERY 3 MONTHS. WHEN I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE, I WAS TOLD THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE.

Mileage: 62,000

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO COOLANT INTRUSION INTO THE NO. 2 CYLINDER RESULTED IN A COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT. AFTER TAKING 5 WEEKS TO REPAIR I PICKED UP THE VEHICLE ONLY TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION FAIL AFTER DRIVING A COUPLE OF HUNDRED MILES.

Mileage: 49,200

WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE, GET OVERHEAT WARNING ON INFO CENTER. PARK VEHICLE WITHIN 5 MINUTES. CHECK LEVEL NEXT DAY, NO COOLANT IN RESERVOIR. ADD ALMOST ONE GALLON OF PREMIX COOLANT. NO SIGN OF COOLANT LEAK. TWENTY MINUTES LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. CONTACT LOCAL DEALER, MADE APPOINTMENT NEARLY A WEEK LATER. IN THAT TIME CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND SECURED ONE MORE TIME. DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER AT DEALERSHIP, TOLD THEM TO REPLACE SHORT BLOCK.

Mileage: 27,740

FORD 2.0L ECOBOOST - COOLANT IN CYLINDERS, WHITE EXHAUST SMOKE AND ILLUMINATED MIL. PURCHASED 2018 2.0 TITANIUM FEB 2018. MARCH 2019, AT 29,000 MILES THE ENGINE FAILED , COOLANT IN CYLINDERS. WARRANTY WORK WAS PERFORMED UNDER TSB 19-2208 BY FORD DEALERSHIP. GREENWAY FORD ORLANDO. JUNE 2020 ,AT 62,000 MILES THE SAME REPAIRED ENGINE FAILED, COOLANT IN CYLINDERS. ENGINE TO BE REPAIRED UNDER TSB 19-2346 AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE OF $8388 AT THE SAME FORD DEALERSHIP FORD KNOWS THERE ARE DESIGN DEFECTS IN THIS 2.0 ECOBOOST ENGINE. PROOF OF THAT IS THE SUPERSEDED TSB FROM JUST CHANGING THE CYLINDER HEAD ( TSB19-2208) TO CHANGING THE LONG BLOCK ( TSB 19-2346) . FORD DECLINED TWICE TO WARRANTY THE SECOND REPAIR AS THE VEHICLE WAS 2500 MILES OVER THE NEW CAR WARRANTY. ZERO SUPPORT. FORD WOULD NOT EVEN WARRANTY THE FIRST REPAIR WORK AFTER FAILING 14 MONTHS LATER.

Mileage: 62,500

COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO THE CYLINDERS OF THIS 1.5L ENGINE AND THE BLOCK MUST BE REPLACED. *TR

Mileage: 22,000

MY ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON MAY 27,2020: WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER MAY 28,2020. THEY HAD TO CHECK A PRESSURE READING AND WOULDN'T KNOW THE RESULTS UNTIL MAY 29; 2020. THIS CAR HAS 29,491 MILES AND WE BOUGHT IT NEW. ON MAY 29 WE WERE TOLD WE WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE. THEY DID PROVIDE A LOANER AND DID NOT KNOW HOW LONG IT WOULD TAKE TO REPAIR. UPON PICK UP WE DROVE IT SEVERAL BLOCKS AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND WE WERE TOLD IT WAS A 'SENSITIVE' CLAMP AND WE WOULD HAVE TO WATCH IT. *TR

Mileage: 29,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MCCARTHY FORD (11400 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60655, 773-239-7900) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN REPAIR WAS PERFORMED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED BY THE OTHER DEALER HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.

Mileage: 7,000

APPROX MAY 1ST MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I PROCEEDED TO THE NEAREST AUTO STORE AND CHECKED THE CODE. AT THAT TIME I PURCHASED AIR FILTERS AS WELL AND WENT HOME AND INSTALLED THE AIR FILTERS AND CHECKED ALL THE FLUIDS. LIGHT WENT OFF. MAY 15TH LIGHT COMES ON. I AM AN HOUR AWAY FROM THE DEALERSHIP SO I MAKE AN APPT TO BRING MY CAR TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC TO MAKE SURE AM SAFE TO DRIVE THIS AT ALL. BEFORE LEAVING MY HOUSE IN THE MAIL IS A LETTER FROM FORD STATING MY VEHICLE IS AT RISK OF HAVING COOLANT INTRUDE INTO THE ENGINE CYLINDER BORES. I CALL THE DEALERSHIP RIGHT THEN 5/15 AND GET A APPT FOR FIRST THING MONDAY AND AM TOLD THE ENGINE LIGHT IS NOT BLINKING YOUR FINE TO DRIVE. THAT EVENING MY HIGH TEMP LIGHT/PULL OVER LIGHT COMES ON. I WAIT AN HOUR AND GET HOME. THE NEXT MORNING I TRY TO START THE CAR AND CHECK AND SEE IF I CAN DRIVE IT OR WILL NEED A TOW TRUCK TO GET IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. HIGH TEMP LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. I CHECK THE ENGINE AND FIND IN LESS THAN APPROX. 7 DAYS THE COOLANT IS EMPTY. I GET THE CAR TO THE MONDAY 8 AM APPT....FRIDAY THE 22ND THEY TELL ME YES THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED AND IT A KNOWN PROBLEM BUT IT WILL COST YOU 6K TO REPLACE THE SHORT BLOCK. IT IS NOW AT THE DEALERSHIP GETTING THE ENGINE REPLACED. I CALLED SEVERAL MECHANICS TO TRY AND GET QUOTES AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT TOUCH THIS BECAUSE THEY ALL KNOW THIS IS A FORD PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE.*DT*JB

Mileage: 67,000

MILEAGE 18,895. ENGINE WAS SHUDDERING AFTER STARTING MORNINGS AND THEN WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY IN REVERSE AND FORWARD. SHUDDERING SUBSIDED AFTER DRIVING A SHORT TIME AT LOW SPEED. THIS OCCURRED 2-3 TIMES. ONE WEEK LATER ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON, BROUGHT IMMEDIATELY TO DEALER. THEY KEPT THE CAR FOR 3 WEEKS. REPLACED V BELT AND CRANK PULLEY. ENGINE LIGHT CONCERN P0302, NO COOLANT IN JUG COOLANT ON #2 NEC TO PERFORM TSB 20-2100. REMOVED ENGINE, TORE DOWN, BUILT UP SHORT BLOCK PUT IN CAR, FLUIDS FILLED AND CHECKED, ROAD TEST OK. ADDITIONALLY, THEY DID AN AC REPAIR AS THE AC WAS BLOWING WARM. TO MY KNOWLEDGE THERE IS NO OFFICIAL RECALL FOR THIS ENGINE FAULT AS I WASN'T NOTIFIED, NOR FOUND EVIDENCE OF IT ON THE INTERNET, HOWEVER AT THE DEALER THEY SAID THERE WAS A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY AND AT NO COST TO ME. I WAS PROVIDED A FREE LOANER VEHICLE THE ENTIRE TIME.

I RECEIVED NOTICE FROM FORD THAT IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR COOLANT TO INTRUDE INTO THE CYLINDER BORES. THEIR SOLUTION IS "CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 19B37," WHICH PRESCRIBES THE REPROGRAMMING OF THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. THE LETTER NOTES THAT IF I PAID FOR REPAIRS INVOLVING THE ENGINE BLOCK ASSEMBLY AND/OR HEAD GASKET BEFORE THE DATE OF THIS LETTER (JAN. 2020) I AM ENTITLED TO A REFUND. I HAVE NOT YET HAD A PROBLEM. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE ONLY WAY TO REDUCE STRESS ON THE CYLINDER HEAD IS TO REDUCE ENGINE HORSEPOWER/TORQUE. I PURCHASED THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE MODEL WITH TOWING PACKAGE. WON'T THE REDUCTION IN POWER INVALIDATE THE TOW RATING? THE DEALER TOLD ME THIS IS A "SAFETY RECALL." YOU HAVE NO RECORD OF FORD INITIATING A RECALL. CAN ANYONE ASSURE ME THAT IF I AUTHORIZE THE SOFTWARE MANIPULATION THAT I WILL STILL HAVE A REASONABLY SAFE VEHICLE CAPABLE OF TOWING 2000 POUNDS? OR, HAS FORD DECIDED NOT TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART AND PUT THE LIABILITY ON ME DRIVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE AND SAVE THEM THE EXPENSE OF A RECALL? ALSO, IT SEEMS TO ME THAT CHANGING THE VEHICLE'S ORIGINAL SPECS WOULD ALTER THE VEHICLE'S FUEL MILEAGE AND EMISSIONS CERTIFICATIONS.

Mileage: 1,100

I TOOK THE 2018 ESCAPE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REGULAR OIL CHANGE AND COOLANT CHECK AND ASKED THE DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT WHY MY ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. I WAS 223 MILE OVER MY 60,000 WARRANTEE. THE REPRESENTATIVE SAID THERE WAS ANTIFREEZE IN WITH MY PISTON AND THAT I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. COME TO FIND OUT FROM THE MECHANIC, HE HAD 30 OTHER CARS IN FRONT OF ME TO WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HE TOLD ME THAT I WOULD NEED TO CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE TO GET IT TAKEN CARE OF. HE ALSO TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO FILE A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AGAINST FORD IF THEY WOULDN'T HELP ME WITH THE 223 MILES OVER MY WARRANTEE IF THEY WONT HELP ME. I NEED THE CAR FOR WORK AND GETTING CHILDREN TO AND FROM SCHOOL. THEY SAID IT WOULD TAKE A MONTH TO GET IT FIXED. FORD IS WATCHING THIS PROBLEM BUT NEED TO MAKE GOOD OF THIS. FORD NEED TO MAKE A RECALL DUE TO ALL THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS MODEL. ALL THE REGULAR MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN THROUGH FORD DEALERSHIP.

Mileage: 60,223

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. TOOK RECALLED VEHICLE INTO COMPANY TO GET A NEW ENGINE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. AFTER 2WEEKS I GOT THE VEHICLE BACK AND I KEPT SMELLING A STRONG BURNING ODOR SMELL COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE COMPANY TO RETURN THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION. AS OF RIGHT NOW, THEY STILL HAVE MY VEHICLE AS I'M DRIVING A RENTAL CAR.

Mileage: 25,064

THROTTLE ACTUATOR STUCK ISSUE. VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING WHILE IN MOTION AND STALLED, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT START. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON.

Mileage: 85,940

I HAD NOTICED COOLANT DEPLETING FINALLY GOT RECALL. DEALER REPROGRAMS NOW ENGINE IS JUST REVVING AND LOOSES ALL POWER TO POWERTRAIN IN MULTIPLE SITUATION-3 FROM STOP, 4 WHILE GOING HIGHWAY SPEED WITH CONSTANT SPEED PRIOR EACH TIME THE ENGINE REV'S UP WHILE GIVING NO POWER. THEN WILL SPONTANEOUSLY RESOLVE WITHIN ABOUT 50FT THEN SEEMS FINE. I HAVE VIDEO OF THE CAR DOING THIS WHILE I WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY. WE LOOKED AT OIL AND THERE IS MILK LOOKING RESIDUE. THE LOOSING POWER HAS ONLY HAPPENED SINCE REPROGRAM FOR RECALL AND NOW THE CAM SHAFT & HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ARE DESTROYED PER DEALER THIS IS MY ISSUE NOT RECALL RELATED. AGAIN THESE PROBLEMS HAVE ONLY STARTED WITHIN A WEEK OF THE RECALL REPROGRAMMING OF THE VEHICLE

Mileage: 62,000

WHILE DRIVING TO TOWN 16 OCT.18-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME AND I TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER. CODE WAS 1136 AND I WAS TOLD THE LONG BLOCK WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. WORK WAS DONE AND CAR RETURNED 22 OCT.18.

Mileage: 12,793

ON DECEMBER 26, 2019, ANOTHER OTHER VEHICLE HIT THIS 2018 FORD ESCAPE, SPINNING IT INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS ESCAPE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES (ALL FORDS) WERE IN MOTION TRAVELING ABOUT 50 MPH. THIS ESCAPE WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON ROUTE 122 NEAR BURNT CHIMNEY, VA. THE OTHER TWO FORDS WERE TRAVELING SOUTH ON THIS TWO LANE ROAD.

Mileage: 24,000

ENGINE OVERHEAT LIGHT WOULD COME ON IMMEDIATELY UPON STARTING THE ENGINE AND WOULD REMAIN ON. CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES BUT I WAS ABLE TO START IT UP AGAIN AFTER A FEW MINUTES AND IT DROVE FINE. FINALLY, THE CAR COMPLETELY STALLED AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY BUT IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE SHORT BLOCK AS THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE SHORT BLOCK, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE CYLINDERS. THIS VEHICLE HAD 25,000 WHEN THIS OCCURRED AND HAD BEEN LEASED (NEW) FOR LESS THAN 1 YEAR. DEALERSHIP WAS BACKLOGGED WITH ENGINE REPAIRS ON FORD ESCAPES FROM VARIOUS MODEL YEARS. THE DEALERSHIP LISTED THE REPAIR THE PROBLEM AS "CYLINDER DECK SURFACE IMPERFECTION." MY VEHICLE WAS IN SERVICE FROM OCTOBER 29, 2019 TO DEC 16, 2019.

Mileage: 25,000

ON MARCH 3, 2018, WE PURCHASED A 2018 FORD ESCAPE FROM DUVAL FORD IN JACKSONVILLE, FL. SOON AFTER THE PURCHASE, WE EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE CAR STALLING AND JERKING WHEN APPLYING GAS. ALTHOUGH THE SITUATION ONLY OCCURS ON OCCASION, IT IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM WHEN ACCELERATING INTO TRAFFIC. THE MAIN TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IS DURING LONG TRIPS. WITH OUR TRAVEL SCHEDULE AND FAMILY OUT OF TOWN, WE NEED A RELIABLE VEHICLE TO SAFELY TRANSPORT US TO WHATEVER LOCATION WE CHOSE. WE CALLED TO REPORT THE ISSUE AND TRIED SOME OF THE TROUBLE SHOOTING EFFORTS EXPLAINED TO US VIA PHONE. THE ISSUE PERSISTED; THEREFORE, ON MAY 8, 2018 WE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT EXPLAINING DETAILS OF THE STRUGGLES PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED. WE ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE FUEL INJECTOR AND OTHER ENGINE MISFIRES. TWO DAYS LATER, THEY RETURNED THE CAR STATING THERE WERE NO ISSUES FOUND. THIS PROCESS HAS CONTINUED SEVERAL TIMES FROM APRIL 2018 UNTIL TODAY. OUR LAST ATTEMPT TO ALLOW DUVAL FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO REPAIR THE ISSUE, WAS ON DECEMBER 5, 2019. WE TOOK THE CAR INTO THE SHOP, REPORTED IN DETAIL ABOUT THE ON-GOING ISSUE AND ASKED FOR THE OIL TO BE CHANGED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 9 DAYS, DROVE IT 31 MILES, AND REPORTED THAT NO ISSUES WERE FOUND. DURING THE 9-DAY STAY, WE CALLED TO ASK ABOUT THE STATUS OF THE VEHICLE, ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT IT WAS BEING WORKED ON. ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019, AFTER A 9-DAY STAY IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT PARKING LOT, WE WENT TO RETRIEVE OUR VEHICLE ONLY TO FIND THAT THE OIL HAD NOT BEEN CHANGED AND NO ISSUE WAS RESOLVED WITH THE PROBLEM WE REPORTED.

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN MAR/APR 2019 WITH 3000 MI. THE VEHICLE HAD ALL REGULAR MAINTENANCE CHECKS PRIOR TO THE 11/11/19 INCIDENT. THERE WERE NO VEHICLE ALERTS REGARDING COOLANT OR ENGINE OVERHEATING PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. AT 17349MI, THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AFTER A 35MIN DRIVE ON THE TOLLWAY. THE VEHICLE HAD ONE COOLANT/HOT ENGINE WARNING AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 2.5HRS IN SUB-ZERO WEATHER. I TURNED OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN 5 MIN LATER. THIS TIME THE ENGINE SHUT ITSELF OFF IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE KEY TURN.THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE "LOCKED UP" AND IS AT THE DEALERSHIP AWAITING REPAIR. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS REPAIR COULD TAKE 4-6 WEEKS BECAUSE ENGINES ARE ON BACK ORDER AND GENERALLY TAKE UP TO TWO WEEKS TO INSTALL. THE DEALERSHIP ALSO STATES THAT THERE WAS NO WAY THAT THIS REPAIR WOULD HAVE BEEN FOUND IN PREVIOUS MAINTENANCE CHECKS.

Mileage: 17,349

THE CAR BEGAN TO SHUTTER AND FELT AS IF IT WAS LOSING POWER. THE ENGINE LIGHT DID COME ON AND I TRIED TO GET TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY, BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT TURNED OFF AND THE CAR BEGAN TO FUNCTION AS NORMAL. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY WITH NO CONCERNS FROM THE SERVICE REP STATING IT WAS MOST LIKELY FROM THE WEATHER CHANGE AND SCHEDULED ME IN FOR 5 DAYS LATER. I CONTINUED DRIVING THE CAR WITH NO KNOWN PROBLEMS OR IDENTIFYING LIGHTS THAT A PROBLEM EXISTS. AFTER ABOUT 5-7 HRS AFTER DROPPING OFF I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE REP THAT THE 1.5 ECHO BOOST ENGINE IS LOSING COOLANT THROUGH THE MOTOR AND THE SHORT BLOCK IS TO BE REPLACED. AS WELL AS STATING THAT THIS PROBLEM IS ON AN INTERNAL WATCH LIST FROM FORD. I HAVE HIGH CONCERNS THAT I CONTINUED TO DRIVE MY 18-MONTH-OLD CAR (PURCHASED NEW IN MAY 2018) WITH MY CHILDREN AS WELL AS TO/FROM WORK WITHOUT THE ENGINE LIGHT OR ANY KNOWN IDENTIFIER THAT A PROBLEM CONTINUED. MY MAIN DRIVING EVERYDAY CONSIST OF HIGHWAY DRIVING AND THIS PROBLEM COULD OF CAUSED A BAD MISHAP NOT ONLY FOR MY FAMILY, BUT ANYONE AROUND ME ON THE HIGHWAY.

Mileage: 15,000

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS REPEATEDLY TURNED ON. EVERY TIME, THE DEALER HAS "RESET THE COMPUTER" AND SENT ME ON MY WAY. LAST WEEK, THEY TOLD ME THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED AND I WOULD BE WITHOUT MY CAR FOR CLOSE TO 30 DAYS. THEY SAID THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE PISTONS. THE SERVICE REP AT THE DEALER TOLD ME THIS WAS AN ISSUE ON ALL 1.5 ECOBOOST ENGINES. HE ALSO TOLD US NOT TO REPORT ANYTHING AND REFUSE ANY OFFERS FROM FORD AND JUST BRING THE CAR IN FOR REPAIR. THIS SEEMS LIKE ANOTHER FORD COVER UP LIKE THEY HAD WITH THEIR 2014 FOCUS MODEL AND THE FAULTY TRANSMISSION (A VEHICLE I ALSO HAD, AND CURRENTLY HAS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT). FORD HAS REPEATEDLY BEEN SHADY ABOUT HOW THEIR VEHICLES PERFORM AND REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT UNTIL SOMEONE SUES THEM. THE FACT THAT THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT KNOWS EXACTLY WHATS GOING ON (THEY HAVE 56 LOANER CARS FOR CUSTOMERS WITH REPAIRS, AND ALL 56 VEHICLES WERE ALREADY GIVEN OUT WHEN I HAD MY PROBLEM) IS RIDICULOUS, AND IT SAYS ALOT THAT THEY STILL REFUSE TO ADMIT THEY DESIGNED A GARBAGE ENGINE.

Mileage: 12,310

NOTICED THAT THE CAR SOUNDED ROUGH WHEN STARTING FOR A WHILE. DRIVING AROUND 60MPH THE CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN JARRED/ CHUGGED WHICH WAS QUITE ALARMING. EVERY TIME I PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR CHUGGED. IT REMINDED ME OF DRIVING A MANUAL CAR WHEN YOU AREN'T IN THE CORRECT GEAR. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT THAT IT MIGHT BE A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. IT WAS NOT.. THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR ABOUT 6 WEEKS. THEY TOLD US THAT COOLANT IS GETTING INTO THE ENGINE. NOT SURE IF THE RECALL IS GOING TO HAPPEN, BUT IT SOUNDS AS IF THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE.

Mileage: 34,000

AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF ENGINE BACKFIRES, ROUGH STARTS AND IDLING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS THEY ARE FINALLY REPLACING MY ENGINE DUE TO ISSUES WITH COOLANT GETTING INTO THE ENGINE. THE LAST INCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS MOVING AND COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS SITUATION. WHEN IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO DRIVE IT FURTHER.

Mileage: 29,850

MY FORD ESCAPE 2018 WITH 10,000 MILES, I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STARTING VIBRATING AND I HAD TO DRIVE 15 MILES PER HOUR TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT PUT IT ON THE COMPUTER AND DETERMINED THE PISTON HAD CAUSED THE ENGINE TO BE BLOWN. THIS WAS THE FIRST OF SEPTEMBER AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A DATE FOR THE REPAIR BEING DONE. THE PARTS DEPARTMENT SAYS THEY KEEP EMAILING FORD AND ARE NOT RECEIVING ANY DATE ON PARTS BEING SENT. THE CAR IS COVERED BY WARRANTY AND FORD IS PAYING FOR RENTAL BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW STATUS ON REPAIR AND IF IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. IF SO WHAT CAN I DO TO GETTING A NEW CAR?

Mileage: 10,000

BETWEEN THE PERIOD OF JULY AND AUG '18 THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE FOLLOWING: LURCHING FORWARD WHILE IN-MOTION (CITY DRIVING) - ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION RATTLING LIKE NOISE ON START-UP NOISE WHEN BACKING UP RESISTANCE WHILE REVERSING I ATTEMPTED TO BRING IT IN, 8/1, AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO ISSUES FOUND I RETURNED ON 8/13 AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR SINCE AS THEY CONTINUE TO FIND NEW ISSUES (ORIGINAL ISSUE: SHORT ENGINE BLOCK REPLACEMENT) I HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND THERE ARE MANY 2018 FORD ESCAPES WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. THIS CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. PLEASE NOTE, THE CAR WAS ALSO IN JUNE - JULY '18 FOR HEAD GASKET LEAK.

Mileage: 28,000

AT BETWEEN 18000 AND 19000 MILES CAR DEVELOPED COOLANT LEAK AND HAS BEEN AT THE RIVERSIDE DEALERSHIP SINCE 9/13/19 AND UNKNOWN TIME TO GET REPLACEMENT PARTS AND NEW ENGINE FROM FORD.

Mileage: 19,300

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, SHE HEARD FLUID MOVING IN AN UNKNOWN PART OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM SHORKEY FORD (412-379-6465, LOCATED AT 1234 LONG RUN RD, WHITE OAK, PA 15131) WHERE A SPARK PLUG WAS REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO SEALED THE DISTRIBUTOR TO STOP FURTHER LEAKAGE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN 48 HOURS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE READY UNTIL DECEMBER DUE TO WORK LOAD (BACKLOG). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.

Mileage: 20,000

I PURCHASED A 2018 FORD ESCAPE USED IN APR OF 2019. IT WAS COSMETICALLY GREAT AND HAD AROUND 25,000 MILES ON IT. IN JUNE OF 2019, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER, WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN ENGINE MISFIRE ON THE #2 PISTON. THEN WAS TOLD THAT COOLANT HAD LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE AND NOW I WILL REQUIRE THE LONG BLOCK TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT FORD IS AWARE OF, BUT THEY HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL. AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH ONLINE, I'VE DISCOVERED THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES: COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE AND IT HAVING TO BE REPLACED. IT IS NOW SEPT. 24TH AND I STILL DO NOT HAVE MY CAR. I WAS TOLD THE REASON THAT IT IS TAKING SO LONG IS THAT A LOT OF THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER. THIS REPAIR IS COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY, SO MY COMPLAINT ISN'T BECAUSE THIS IS TAKING TOO LONG TO GET MY CAR BACK. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THIS IS NOT A RECALL BY FORD. IT IS A KNOWN AND DOCUMENTED PROBLEM, BUT FORD IS NOT ACTING. IT IS SO MUCH OF A PROBLEM THAT MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN WITH THE DEALER FOR 3 MONTHS BECAUSE THE PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER AND I STILL DON'T HAVE A TIMETABLE OF WHEN I CAN EXPECT THE REPAIRS TO BE DONE. ALSO, MY WIFE HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH REGIONAL FORD REGARDING THIS AND THEY ARE NOT PROVIDING MUCH SUPPORT/INFORMATION ON THE MATTER.

Mileage: 25,000

I TOOK MY 2018 FORD ESCAPE WITH 28500 MILES INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON 5/6/19 DUE TO A COOLANT LEAK. AT THAT TIME, THEY REPLACED THE OIL COOLER ASY. ON 6/18/19 WITH 30700 MILES, IT WAS BACK IN FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT HAS BEEN SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP TORN APART FOR OVER 2 MONTHS NOW DUE TO BACKORDERED PARTS. FIRST IT WAS THE ENGINE, THEN A GASKET, AND JUST THIS WEEK ANOTHER PART! AFTER ONE MONTH OF WAITING, I CALLED FORD MOTOR CO AND REPORTED A CLAIM. SINCE THEN, EVERY WEEK I AM PASSED ON TO ANOTHER PERSON WITH NO ANSWERS FOR ME. EACH ONE SAYS THEY WILL GET BACK TO ME IN 24HRS OR WITHIN A WEEK WHETHER THEY HAVE ANY NEW INFORMATION OR NOT AND THOSE HAVE ALL BEEN BROKEN PROMISES. I'VE BEEN TOLD MY VEHICLE DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR A BUY BACK PROGRAM WITH NO REASON GIVEN. WHEN ASKED FOR A REASON, I HAVE BEEN TOLD TO REFERENCE MY STATES LEMON LAW GUIDELINES. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REGARDING THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE.

Mileage: 28,000

PROBLEM STARTED WHEN THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH OCCASIONALLY. ESPECIALLY WHEN STARTING. ALMOST STALLED. THEN THE CAR STARTED OVER HEATING OCCASSIONALLY. FINALLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. HAD THE CODE CHECKED. MISFIRE IN CYCLINDER 1. ALSO WHEN IT OVERHEATED WE CHECKED THE COOLANT, THE RESEVOR WAS EMPTY. WE ADDED THE PROPER AMOUNT OF COOLANT. 2 DAYS LATER IT WAS EMPTY. BUT NO SIGN OF LEAK. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE IS A MANUFACTUR DEFECT WHERE THERE IS A CRACK BY THE CYCLINDERS AND COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO THE OIL. NEEDED A NEW ENGINE.

Mileage: 28,000

2018 HEAD GASKET AT 23000 MILES WAS TOLD IN THE SHOP AT SHEZZY FORD THAT THEY HAD THREE MORE IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME THING. THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THEM. CAR BE DRIVEN ON INTERSTATE CHECK ENGINE CAME ON THE PULLED CODES MISFIRE COLD START. LOSE OF POWER

Mileage: 23,000

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2018 FORD ESCAPE IN JANUARY OF 2018 FOR WHICH I PAID IN FULL.ON 8-25-18 THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING APPEARED ON MY DASH WHILE DRIVING ON AN EXPRESSWAY.I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE DUE TO AN INTERNAL OIL LEAK WHICH WARPED THE CYLINDER HEAD. I DIDN'T GET MY CAR BACK UNTIL 9-22-18.ON MARCH 2, 2019 I HAD TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET BECAUSE I HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE AND THERE WAS A DISTINCT ODOR OF BURNT RUBBER.THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS THERE FOR FIVE DAYS.THE DIAGNOSIS: BAD WIRES, BAD TRANSFER CASE AND FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LEAKING GREASE. AN ISSUE WITH THE 4WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM.ON MAY 22, 2019 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME UP ONCE AGAIN.THIS TIME: A CRACKED SPARK PLUG WHICH CAME WITH THE NEW ENGINE INSTALLED IN AUGUST 2018. ON JULY 11, 2019 DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, WARNING APPEARED ON MY DASH "ENGINE TOO HOT". IT WAS LATE EVENING, AFTER SERVICE HOURS.THEREFORE I DROVE IT THERE THE FOLLOWING MORNING TO BE TOLD THAT I NEED TO LEAVE IT, BUT THEY DON'T HAVE A LOANER CAR FOR ME. I HAD TO DRIVE OFF IN MY CAR BECAUSE OF MY RESPONSIBILITIES AND COULD NOT BE WITHOUT A VEHICLE. WAS FORCED TO DRIVE WITH MY WINDOWS OPEN (OBVIOUSLY COULDN'T USE AC). MY FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO RETURN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS ON 7-15-19. I COMPLAINED TO THE MANAGER REGARDING THE SITUATION WHEN I INITIALLY CAME IN A FEW DAYS AGO.HE ASSURED ME HE WILL HAVE A LOANER VEHICLE FOR ME.TODAY, ON 7-31 I FINALLY RECEIVED A VOICE MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGER (ONLY BECAUSE I INITIATED THIS BY CALLING AND LEAVING HIM A MESSAGE EARLIER INQUIRING ABOUT MY VEHICLE AN WONDERING WHY I HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING).THE INFORMATION I RECEIVED WAS THAT MY CAR NEEDS AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT (AGAIN).PARTS HAVE BEEN ORDERED BUT ARE ON BACKORDER. THEY WILL KEEP ME UP TO DATE.I WILL NEVER FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE!

Mileage: 11,368

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FREDERICK FORD (302-629-4553, LOCATED AT 26905 SUSSEX HWY, SEAFORD, DE 19973) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT CYLINDER NUMBER THREE MISFIRED (CODES: PO316 AND PO303). THE TECHNICIAN ALSO STATED THAT CYLINDERS THREE AND FOUR OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER NUMBER THREE WAS DIAGNOSED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED FOR A FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130 DEGREES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE DEALER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE SELLER (PITTSVILLE FORD, 877-760-5870, LOCATED AT 34690 OLD OCEAN CITY RD, PITTSVILLE, MD 21850) FOR A BUY BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SELLER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE BY THE SELLER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,620.

Mileage: 18,620

2018 FORD ESCAPE WITH AROUND 10,000 MILES STARTED HAVING ENGINE TROUBLE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WAS TAKEN DIRECTLY TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. THEY STATED THAT COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO THE CYLINDERS. THEY DID A COOLANT PRESSURE SYSTEM TEST AND REPLACED A SPARK PLUG. AFTER RECEIVING THE VEHICLE BACK AND ONLY DRIVING ABOUT 300 MILES, THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. TOOK BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THIS TIME THEY REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET ON ONE SIDE ONLY. AFTER RECEIVING THE VEHICLE BACK AND DRIVING IT FOR ABOUT 1,500 MILES, THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP ON 4/3/19 AND AS OF TODAY, 6/26/19, IT STILL REMAINS IN THE SHOP. THEY HAVE BEEN TRYING TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE ENGINE BUT ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY FOR SOME REASON. THIS ENGINE IS FAULTY AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE IF THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO REMAIN. FORD CORPORATE HAS BEEN NO HELP IN RESOLVING THIS OR PROVIDING USEFUL SOLUTIONS AND ANSWERS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR OVER 100 DAYS.

Mileage: 10,000

I GOT THE VEHICLE BACK IN LATE JANUARY EARLY FEBRUARY OF 2019. IN APRIL, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOR A CYLINDER 3. BROUGHT THE CAR TO GET FIXED ON 4/25 A WEEK AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON IN WHICH THE FORD DEALERSHIP WAS SURPRISED DUE TO THE FACT THAT 6 CYLINDERS AND SENSORS WERE FIXED. I WAS GIVING THE VEHICLE BACK WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON AND MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CAME ALONG AND THEY STATED THAT THE CAR NOW NEEDS A NEW ENGINE AND DIDNT WANT TO PROVIDE A LOANER VEHICLE EVEN THO ITS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. 6/4/2019 I WAS LEFT STRANDED WITH THE CAR OVERHEATING AND ENGINE SEIZED UP.

Mileage: 27,000

WITH ONLY 18,000 MILES ON MY CAR, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT OVERHEATED. THE DEALERSHIP MISDIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR 2 WEEKS. WITHIN A DAY OF ME HAVING IT BACK, THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS TIME, THE DEALERSHIP HAD THE VEHICLE FOR OVER 2 MONTHS BECAUSE PARTS TO REBUILD THE ENGINE WERE ON BACKORDER. ONCE I RECEIVED THE VEHICLE BACK, IT NEVER DROVE THE SAME BUT I LIVED WITH IT. HERE I AM 3 MONTHS LATER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN! FORD SHOULD BE ASHAMED. WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER FORD AGAIN IN MY LIFE.

Mileage: 18,000

I LEASED MY FIRST NEW CAR ON JANUARY 29, 2018. STARTING IN APRIL OF 2019 MY VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO START ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IAT AND THEY CANNOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE. IT WON'T START WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. YESTERDAY IT HAPPENED WHEN I PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE (SOMETHING NEW). AFTER PUTTING THE CAR IN REVERSE, IT STOPPED AND THE DISPLAY SAID "TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK". THIS HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY. IT HAS STALLED AND REFUSED TO START IN MY GARAGE, ON A CITY STREET AND IN A PARKING LOT. IT IS VERY SCARY - ESPECIALLY WHEN I HAD MY TWO GRANDCHILDREN WITH ME.

Mileage: 9,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A NUMBER #1 CYLINDER HEAD WAS BLOWN ON THE ENGINE FROM BEING OVERHEATED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER SHEEHY FORD OF ASHLAND (11450 WASHINGTON HWY, ASHLAND, VA 23005 (804) 242-0391) CHANGED THE COIL AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT UNILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT SMELLED ANTIFREEZE WHEN SHE WAS DRIVING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AGAIN AND THEY NOTICED THE COOLANT WAS LOW AND WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE THUS CRACKING THE CYLINDER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER BEFORE THEY WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.

Mileage: 18,000

WITH 10 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND APPROXIMATELY 13,000 MILES THE HEAD GASKET BLEW AT THE NUMBER 1 CYLINDER CAUSING COOLANT TO BURN IN THE ENGINE AND OIL TO BE RELEASED INTO THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS A BODY RATTLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE SOMEWHERE NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR. REPAIR SHOP IS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE.

Mileage: 13,000

WHILE TRAVELING IN A ROTARY OUR CAR WAS STRUCK VIOLENTLY BY A VEHICLE ON THE LEFT TRYING TO MAKE AN INCORRECT EXIT. THE IMPACT WAS HARD ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP OPERATING RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING LAND BRAKING. BECAUSE OF NO POWER, THE STEERING DID NOT RESPOND NOR DID THE BRAKES. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WAS PRIMARILY COSMETIC AND LITTLE MECHANICAL DAMAGE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND IF THE CAR HAD REMAINED IN CONTROL IT COULD HAVE BEEN STOPPED BEFORE IT PROCEEDED INTO THE ONCOMING LAND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THIS VEHICLE AND THE ONE THAT WAS HIT. IF THERE IS SOME TYPE OF DEVICE TO TURN AN ENGINE OFF WHEN HIT WITH ALL OF OUR POWER STEERING AND BRAKES THIS IS A PROBLEM WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STILL OPERABLE.

Mileage: 2,000

ENGINE CYLINDER#2 COOLANT LEAK ON 2018 FORD ESCAPE WITH ONLY 7,865 MILES ON IT AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH ON THE FREEWAY. HAD PROBLEMS FOR WEEKS ROUGH IDLING, STALL WARNING CODE P0302 AND THEN IT STARTED TO OVERHEAT FOR 10-15 SECONDS DAILY. ONCE IT OVERHEATED IT WOULD ALWAYS THROTTLE BACK MY ENGINE. CASE IN POINT I WAS GOING 70MPH WHEN IT OVERHEATED AND IT DECELERATED TO 20MPH IN LESS THAN 10 SECONDS AND COULDN'T ACCELERATE TO GET OUT OF THE OTHER CARS WAY GOING 70 PLUS MPH SWERVING AROUND ME TO PULL OVER AND ALMOST GOT INTO A CRASH ON THE 4 LANE FREEWAY NOT GOOD. FINALLY TOOK IT IN WITH IT OVERHEATED TWICE ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP. AFTER DAYS OF TEARDOWN THE DEALERSHIP SAID I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO A COOLANT LEAK INTO THE #2 CYLINDER CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGE BEYOND ECONOMICAL REPAIR PER THEIR CHECKLIST. THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO GET A SHOT BLOCK ENGINE BUT WENT BACKORDER NONE AVAILABLE IN THE SYSTEM DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND FOR THIS ENGINE. HAD TO GET FORD TO APPROVE A LONG BLOCK THEY COULD GET LOCALLY. NOW WAITING ON THE REPLACEMENT ENGINE TO ARRIVE AND BE INSTALLED 11 DAYS LATER. I SEE FROM OTHERS THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON THIS NEW VEHICLE WITH 1 IN 5 ENGINES NEEDING FULL ENGINE REPLACEMENT AT THE 5000-7000 MILES MARK. ASSUMING THEY USE THE SAME OEM ENGINE THIS WILL COME BACK IN ANOTHER 5-7K MILES. I HAVE LOST ALL CONFIDENCE IN THE VEHICLE TO STAY DRIVABLE AND SAFE TO DRIVE FOR MORE THAN A FEW MONTHS..

Mileage: 7,850

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT CALLED METRO FORD CHICAGO AT (773) 776-7600 (LOCATED AT 6455 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636) AND WAS INFORMED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL WAS UNCOVERED AND SPILLED ALL OVER THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL. THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,200.

Mileage: 1,200

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A COLLISION WITH A TREE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LUGOFF FORD (LOCATED AT 979 US-1, LUGOFF, SC), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED NOT TO OPERATE A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN A QUARTER TANK OF FUEL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED CAR WAS REPAIRED 12/03/18*JB

Mileage: 7,000

NEW VEHICLE AND ENGINE OVERHEATING AT 25K

Mileage: 25,000

PURCHASED NOV 2017- ON MAY 23RD, 2018 MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I CONTACTED SERVICES AT THE FORD DEALER THE FOLLOWING MORNING. I WAS AT THE DEALER FIRST THING TUESDAY MORNING DUE TO THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND, WHERE THEY RAN DIAGNOSTICS ON MY VEHICLE. I WAS INFORMED THAT IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. THE ENGINE COOLANT HAD MIXED WITH OIL AND WAS IN THE 2ND COMPRESSION CYLINDAR AND A BULLETIN THAT THIS WAS THE STEPS TO BE TAKEN TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH THE SAME ENGINE MODEL AS THE ORIGINAL WITH NO MODIFICATION THAT RECTIFY THE MANUFACTURE DEFECT I WAS INFORMED THEIR STATISTICS INDICATE THAT 1 IN 5 OF THESE VEHICLES ARE RETURNING FOR A SECOND NEW ENGINE ON JUNE 12TH, I GOT THE CALL THAT MY ENGINE HAD BEEN REPLACED AND IT WAS READY FOR PICK UP. I DROVE IT HOME THAT EVENING AS WELL AS, TO AND FROM WORK WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. THREE DAYS IS ALL IT TOOK AT ABOUT 25 MILES A DAY, FRIDAY NIGHT ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK THE CAR STARTED SHAKING ON A BUSY SECTION OF THE HIGHWAY, (93SB BETWEEN 293 AND EXIT 5) WHERE THERE IS CONSTRUCTION AND LITTLE TO NO PULL OFF POINTS, MY SPEED DROPS DOWN TO 20MILES PER HOUR AND WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE THAT ENGINE JUST RACED. I ALMOST GET HIT AS TWO CARS SWERVE TO MISS ME AT HIGH SPEEDS, THANKFUL THEY WERE AWAKE AT THE WHEEL DURING RUSH HOUR. I MANAGED TO GET OFF THE NEXT EXIT AND PULL INTO A PARKING LOT. SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. I'M 2 MILES FROM HOME AND AFTER WAITING FOR THE TRAFFIC TO DROP A BIT FROM PEOPLE TRYING TO GET HOME I TAKE THE BACK ROADS AT 20MPH THE REST OF THE WAY HOME. THE CARS ENGINE WOULD RACE WHEN I STOPPED AND SLOWLY ACCELERATE TO 20 SHAKING ALONG THE WAY. SERVICES STATED THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON MONDAY MORNING. THIS DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR LEMON LAW DUE TO BEING OUT OF THE VEHICLE FOR UNDER 30 BUSINESS DAYS HOWEVER, THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS ATTENTION.

Mileage: 6,500

MY 2018 FORD ESCAPE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED. THEY PUT A MACHINE ON IT AND SAID YOU NEED A NEW ENGINE. I WENT TO SEE MY SALESMAN AND HE WAS NOT IN. I CALLED THE NEXT DAY AND TOLD HIM ABOUT MY ESCAPE. I TOLD HIM I WOULD NOT FEEL SAFE IN IT NOW. HE SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEY STARTED A CASE FILE ON IT. FORD SAID THAT I NEED TO PICK UP MY ESCAPE WHEN IT IS READY AND DRIVE IT FOR AT LEAST 5 DAYS, AGAIN I TOLD THEM I DIDN'T FEEL SAFE. THE CASE WORKER SAID THAT IS HOW THEY DO THINGS. I AM SCHEDULED TO PICK IT UP TODAY THURSDAY. JUNE 14, 2018 BY 8:00 PM. I HAVE ONLY MADE 5 PAYMENTS ON THE ESCAPE. I WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE MY OUT MY LEASE. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WOULD COST ME A LOT OF MONEY TO DO THAT. THE REASONS I GET LEASED CARS BECAUSE THEY ARE NEW AND SHOULDN'T NEED TO BE AT SERVICE AFTER THE FIRST 5 MONTHS OF DRIVING IT.

Mileage: 5,444