My car was diagnosed with coolant incursion into cylinder #2. This has been noted as a defect by Ford on their service bulletin TSB 22-2229 which informs to replace the engine long block. My engine was initially just running rough with poor gas mileage. Now the engine is dying while I am driving it making a very unsafe condit…
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My car was diagnosed with coolant incursion into cylinder #2. This has been noted as a defect by Ford on their service bulletin TSB 22-2229 which informs to replace the engine long block. My engine was initially just running rough with poor gas mileage. Now the engine is dying while I am driving it making a very unsafe condition. It is hard to steer and brake when the engine dies. The car was inspected by Murgado Ford in Chicago who informed me that the only fix is to replace the faulty engine. The check engine light comes on intermittently with a misfire code. Ford knows about this issue and it affects thousands of cars. They have refused to provide any assistance in fixing this well documented faulty engine design.
NHTSA ODI #11688182
Mileage unknown · Sep 17, 2025
Engine
The ford escape 1.5L ecoboost engine was built with a flaw that causes coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders. This caused an overheat in my engine and cracked the small engine block. I am aware now that this is a known issue that ford has a service bulletin for, but has not issued a recall. A check engine light appeared a …
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The ford escape 1.5L ecoboost engine was built with a flaw that causes coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders. This caused an overheat in my engine and cracked the small engine block. I am aware now that this is a known issue that ford has a service bulletin for, but has not issued a recall. A check engine light appeared a few days prior to the failure, but when I brought it in, the error code was determined to be an ignition error.
NHTSA ODI #11687876
Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 2025
Engine
Coolant infiltration in engine. Lost of power White smoke from the exhaus Do not start Use a lot of cooler liquid Many missed fired Burned coolant odor Check engine light Engine shaking I am from Québec Canada
NHTSA ODI #11687489
Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 2025
Engine
My 2017 Ford escort is showing signs of Coolant incursion into the engine block. This is a known issue by the Ford Motor Company and Ford refuses to do anything to fix the issue.
NHTSA ODI #11687456
Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 2025
Engine
engine overheating allegedly caused by an internal engine coolant leak
NHTSA ODI #11687289
Mileage unknown · Sep 13, 2025
Engine
Engine failure do to leaking coolant into the engine that is a known problem with the 2017 2.0l eco boost engines
NHTSA ODI #11687087
Mileage unknown · Sep 11, 2025
Engine
1-The piston of cylinder 1 exploded due to the coolant leak in the engine (. 87000 miles) 2- Regarding the Explosion, it caused a movement to the left and we ended up going the wrong way. 3- Confimed by a mechanical garage center 4- No, we just call FORD to prevent but just said after warranty and this engine doesnt have recall …
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1-The piston of cylinder 1 exploded due to the coolant leak in the engine (. 87000 miles) 2- Regarding the Explosion, it caused a movement to the left and we ended up going the wrong way. 3- Confimed by a mechanical garage center 4- No, we just call FORD to prevent but just said after warranty and this engine doesnt have recall now but few other Ford 2017 with Ecoboost 2.0 had same issue 5- No warning, no heather lamp and no engine motor warning.
NHTSA ODI #11686657
Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 2025
Engine
#2 cylinder is misfiring caused by coolant leaking into engine block. There is a technical service bulletin 22-2322 describing the issue and the recommended repair. To solve the issue the short block & head gasket must be replaced
NHTSA ODI #11686489
Mileage unknown · Sep 9, 2025
Engine
My 2017 Ford Escape 1.5 Liter has an engine that failed due to antifreeze intrusion as confirmed by a Ford service center, where it is currently located. The vehicle is 8 years old and has approximately 125,000 miles. This problem (engine failure due to antifreeze intrusion) was addressed by Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 2…
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My 2017 Ford Escape 1.5 Liter has an engine that failed due to antifreeze intrusion as confirmed by a Ford service center, where it is currently located. The vehicle is 8 years old and has approximately 125,000 miles. This problem (engine failure due to antifreeze intrusion) was addressed by Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12, Ford and my dealer stated my vehicle was not part of the program. However it seems to have the same problem as other vehicles that were included. While that program has expired, I bought the vehicle while it would have met the mileage and age requirements. It would seem to me that there are more vehicles that should have been included in the CSP since they are showing symptoms of the same defect.
NHTSA ODI #11686150
Mileage unknown · Sep 9, 2025
Engine
I bought a used 2017 Ford Escape Titanium in Jan, 2025. The car had no issue at time when bought it. But a few weeks ago, the engine starts to have issue, after the engine starts for a couple minutes, the idle dropped and run rough with the engine check on. The fault code reading P0302, #2 Cylider misfired. I took to auto repai…
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I bought a used 2017 Ford Escape Titanium in Jan, 2025. The car had no issue at time when bought it. But a few weeks ago, the engine starts to have issue, after the engine starts for a couple minutes, the idle dropped and run rough with the engine check on. The fault code reading P0302, #2 Cylider misfired. I took to auto repair shop for a repair and later got a call from them telling me that Ford built defective engine where #2 and #3 cylinder block wall too thin causing leak air compression in the #2 cylinder.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
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Power Train:shift Linkage/cable/rod
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Consequence: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Consequence: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.
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Electrical System:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence: If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence: If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.
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