2017 Ford Escape: excessive oil consumption

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Engine · WI

While operating the vehicle, the engine experienced a loss of power accompanied by a strong burning oil odor. Inspection revealed engine oil leaking from the camshaft cover assembly and onto the exhaust system, creating a potential fire hazard. Mechanical diagnosis determined that cylinder #4 had lost compression, resulting in excessive blow-by and crankcase pressurization. Due to the engine's turbocharged (forced-induction) design, the increased crankcase pressure contributed to oil leakage from the camshaft cover assembly. The observed failure mode is consistent with Ford TSB 19-2346.

Filed Jan 29, 2026 · Engine · 28,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The low oil warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel prior to the failure. Despite the failure, the contact was able to drive to the residence. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that a faulty wire connected to the spark plug had caused the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2026 · Engine · CA

This is related to the class action lawsuit 2:20-cv-01796-DAD-CKD Miller v. Ford Motor Co. Concerning alleged engine defects in Ford vehicles, specifically focusing on issues like excessive oil consumption and premature failure in certain EcoBoost engines. My engine has developed symptoms regarding the known coolant leak into the engine. The engine looses power when accellerating, and produces white exhaust after starting cold. Replacing spark plugs and coils did not resolve the issue. I checked the coolant level and it was below the minimum, and I had to add more coolant. The ECU has logged misfires at cylinder 2 and 4. The MIL turns on intermittently.

Filed May 19, 2025 · Engine · ME

I was driving on the interstate when all of a sudden I lost all power, the car started shaking violently, it started leaking and burning oil. I brought it to my local shop and they confirmed that cylinder 3 had a catastrophic failure and it can no longer create any pressure. There were no warning signs. This just happened randomly driving down the interstate.

Filed May 6, 2024 · Engine · 85,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the turbo was leaking oil, and the turbo drain tube was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe while starting and while driving the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle mainly responded while depressing the accelerator pedal harder than normal. The contact also stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine made an abnormal tapping sound and was misfiring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was related to the purge valve; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact declined to pay for the repair. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The mechanic recommended a compression test and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2019 · Engine · 30,000 miles · NY

We have been having issues with our 2017 escape titanium with the 1.5l turbo engine since we bought it. Under hard acceleration, such as while passing, or entering a freeway, the car shudders, has no power, and the check engine light blinks. We brought it in to the dealership twice for this but they were not able to duplicate the problem, and couldn't bring up a code for the problem. Our car has been burning oil and one time the high engine temp warning came on and we were low on coolant. We have kept up on all routine maintenance for the vehicle throughout our ownership of it. It gets driven a lot and has 78000 miles on it. Recently our check engine light came on and our engine would shudder at idle. We took it to the dealership only to have them tell us that the head gasket was going, they couldn't remove one of the spark plugs, and we need a new engine. Of course, now that it's out of warranty, a mechanic tells us what is wrong with our vehicle. We suspect that this has been the problem with our vehicle all along. A defective ford engine that many owners are having issues with. Based on what others have said on this forum we are expecting to get zero resolution from ford even though, with the number of complaints about this engine, they are sure to know there is a problem with it.