The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his wife was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle briefly jerked and hesitated before returning to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who observed that the coolant reservoir was empty but was unable to determine if there was a coolant leak. The contact inspected the engine but found no damages. After further inspection, the dealer observed that the fuel pump was cracked. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.
2017 Ford Escape engine complaints
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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle was running abnormally rough, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that coolant intrusion into cylinder four was causing a misfire, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the short block needed to be replaced. 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 federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 42,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who replaced the spark plugs and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the was a coolant intrusion in the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle did not qualify for the Extended Warranty Coverage under TSB: 22-2229. The failure mileage was 40,000.
On the way to work, MIL came on that stated, “high engine temperature stop safely”. After pulling over and turning car off for about 10 minutes, trip to work continued and MIL came on again. Had vehicle TOWED IN to a trusted mechanic and he checked and advised: CONFIRMED OVERHEAT CONDITION, VEHICLE WAS LOW ON COOLANT, OVERHEAT CODE STORED IN PCM. REFILLED WITH COOLANT AND FOUND STEADY STREAM OF COMBUSTION LEAVING THE COOLING SYSTEM THROUGH COOLANT BOTTLE. SUSPECT DAMAGE TO HEADGASKET AND POSSIBLY ENGINE BLOCK OR CYLINDER HEAD.
My 2017 Ford escape 1.5L ecoboost. Had the brake booster completely fail while driving down the highway on Oct. 27th. I took it the next day to the Ford Service center in my area. They informed me it was the Brake booster and would cost around $1100. They called me two days later and told me instead it was the vacuum pump, and that it was be cheaper to fix. They said it would be done that following Monday. On Monday I got a phone call asking me when the last time I changed/checked my oil. I told them it was changed on Aug 7th. It was checked (with video evidence) on October 19th. They told me they were “test driving my vehicle and heard a loud pop, followed by my car turning off.” They informed me that there was very little oil in my pan and that my car had thrown a rod. I explain that my oil level was fine, and that my car had no indication of needing oil. They replied with similar comments such as “the car gave no warning or indication light. It was driving just fine, it was shifting fine. Everything was fine until pop.” My husband asked his mechanic (who was unavailable at the time) and was told “when a vacuum pump goes out the engine will continue to supply oil in an attempt to cool the pump. The oil will then go to the exhaust and due to the eco system on the exhaust. The driver won’t know.” With this information, an investigation into a recall seems necessary.
Escape had a miss and the check engine light went on and stayed on. I took it to the dealer for a diagnostic. They informed me that the engine needed replacement due to coolant leaking into the cylinder bore. The cost of repair is $7,100. The vehicle has 105,000 miles on it. The service person told me that the leak was due to a design flaw and I had done nothing to cause it.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant leaking into the cylinder head. The dealer related the failure to Ford TSB Number: 19-2346 and determined that the long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 107,853.
Internal coolant leak into the cylinder.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with faulty spark plugs and failed ignition coils. The contact was informed that the four spark plugs and the four ignition coils needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, where the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed due to coolant intrusion and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the dealer informed the contact that transmission fluid needed to be refilled, and the transmission filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact related the failure to Ford Technical Service Bulletin Number: 22-2229; however, the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the TSB. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 91,250.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and turning out of a parking lot onto a road, the vehicle almost stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was a misfire in cylinder #2. The mechanic replaced the spark plugs and ignition coil. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light became illuminated again. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ignition coil and spark plugs needed to be replaced with OEM parts. The vehicle was repaired; however, the check engine light was again illuminated. The contact took the vehicle back to the same dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was coolant intrusion in the engine, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 19-2346 - Coolant Intrusion Into the Cylinders (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,849.
Having to add coolant multiple times. White smoke from tailpipes. Engine idling rough check enginelight. Code p0303
Coolant intrusion that lead to engine failure due to Ford's known faulty system.
The contact's fiancé owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for sale. The contact stated that while the dealer was test-driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer determined that the head gasket and engine block had failed, resulting in coolant intrusion into cylinders #1 and #3. The dealer also discovered that the engine had consumed a quart of oil, and there was smoke coming from the exhaust pipe due to engine blowby. The dealer added a quart of engine oil and informed the contact that the 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 federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was flashing, and the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle was not responding as needed. The contact stopped and turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle was still shaking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and retrieved DTC: P0304 (Coolant Intrusion into engine) Engine and Engine Cooling. The mechanic linked the failure Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12 - Short Block Replacement After Coolant Intrusion (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant intrusion in the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that 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 NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine started to overheat. The contact stated that the temperature gauge was raised beyond the hot level. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a cracked head gasket and a failed sensor. The contact was informed that the head gasket and the unknown sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer several times due to the failure. The contact stated that the dealer installed a camera on the head to check for a coolant leak. The contact was unclear of the diagnostic reports; however, the contact was informed that the spark plugs, and the crankcase sensor needed to be replaced. The spark plugs and crankcase sensor were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
Vehicle operated poorly at start up for 10-20 seconds. Check engine light came on. I had limited control with braking and accelerating. If my son was outside, I could have accidentally run him over. The dealership told me that it is a known issue involving coolant leaking into the engine cylinder. This issue can only be rectified by replacing the entire engine, which is not covered by any recalls, warranties, etc. at this time. The dealership printed a Technical Service Bulletin for me 22-2229 "2.0L EcoBoost - Coolant in Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke And/Or Illuminated MIL". This is a known and documented issue that costs $10,000+ to fix and there is no recall?!?!
For the past two years I have drove a 2017 ford escape. Over the past two years my car has failed me multiple times My question is for ford motor company. Knowing this is a known issue with escapes…why are they doing nothing to help customers who have had a total engine failure due to manufacturing’s flaws ?
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the message "Engine Hot" was displayed. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to exceed 10 MPH. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #1 due to coolant intrusion into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 21N12. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 53,500.
Service engine light came on took to Ford dealer to be checked was told need new engine due to coolant intrusion
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that white smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe with several warning lights illuminated. The crankshaft position sensor, power control module short circuit sensor, and other warning lights are illuminated. The contact had reset the sensors however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the coolant was leaking however, there was no location of the leak. The contact stated that driving and then shifting into the park(P), the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was returned to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer had referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted but failed to shift into gear. While driving 55 MPH, the speedometer decreased, the vehicle failed to accelerate and then stalled. The contact was able to veer over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to shift into gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called for a tow truck. The tow truck driver informed the contact that there was coolant leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 208,000.
Coolant was leaking into the engine creating a need for a full engine replacement. Signs of the issue included check engine lights appearing on dashboard twice in two weeks and no coolant remaining in the vehicle. This issue has been reported multiple times by other owners of Ford Escapes with no recourse from Ford. Issue was reported to me by an independent car mechanic. Engine is being replaced this week, therefore no receipt for repairs is yet available, but estimate was $9000.
Bought vehicle (used 91.5K miles) from Hyundai dealer and on drive home the check engine light illuminated, checked it at home and was P0301 (misfire on cylinder #1). After back and forth with the dealer I agreed to bring in the vehicle for them to diagnose. On the trip to dealer the vehicle overheated and I had to add water and wait roadside before I could continue. At the dealer the problem was diagnosed as coolant leaking into the #1 cylinder at the head gasket (i.e. per TSB 22-2322 and related TSBs) and the fix was a new long block.
Coolant leaked into the engine according to McCarthy Ford. Located in North Little Rock, AR. The vehicle started smoking pulling out of the garage.
My child and I were driving in the car when it suddenly overhead to extreme temperatures. I've only had this car 2 years, come to find out there's a faulty design to the engine cylinders causing coolant to seep in to the engine, also causing the head gasket to blow. This is ford's fault and there's currently class action lawsuits because this can cause the engine to combust, incredibly dangerous. There needs to be recalls
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ignition coils and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic again and the ignition coils were replaced; however, the check engine warning light became illuminated. The contact was informed that there was a coolant leak into cylinder #1. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
The contact's mother owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while her mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver noticed a significant amount of smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The driver drove to the residence. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had experienced difficulty in starting. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The mechanic determined that the failure was related to Ford Campaign Number: 21N12. The contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 25,901.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage it was discovered that large amounts of oil had leaked from the engine onto the garage floor. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine had been damaged due to coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 123,000.
I was driving home from my second job, when the "check engine" light came on. I thought "no big deal". As i got further along, I noticed a "skip" in the engine. The "skip", or misfire, continued. Several more miles down the road, there was a sudden jolt with the car. A message with an alarm suddenly displayed on my cockpit instrument cluster; " Service Required, See Dealer now". By the time I arrived home, the engine was misfiring quite regularly. I parked the car, called the closest repair shop to set up appointment, and they told me go ahead and bring in car. The car would not restart, so I had car towed to repair shop. The next day, the repair shop called saying vehicle had "Blown Head Gasket " and would take a major repair. The car has not been repaired yet because of the major expense.
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