2017 Ford Escape

Ford dealership performed EEC test and ran OASIS- identified TSB 22-2229 and verified that my 2017 Escape SE 2.0L (purchased in July 2020) met criteria for inspection on 02/27/2024. The vehicle had been experiencing an intermittent engine light, coolant loss x 3-4 months, rough start up, and white exhaust. An OBD code of P0302 was noted one week prior to the dealership appointment and was verified during the inspection. The dealership performed a cooling system pressure test and borescope on the cylinders, and identified coolant intrusion. Along block replacement was recommended at a cost of $7900. I contacted Ford Motor Company for help, as this is a known engineering flaw of the Ecoboost engines that causes (per Ford Motor Company) coolant intrusion in the 2015-2019 Escapes. My extended warranty had expired, and I still owe ~$8500 on my auto loan. I was told there was no help available for me, but to keep receipts in the event of an issued recall. I continued to keep my coolant reservoir filled after each trip ( I have a 35 minute trip to and from work), and the dashboard indicators all came on 2 weeks ago while driving to work (had no other option except to keep using my vehicle). The engine will now not turn over. Luckily, I now have a family member's car for driving to/from work. My question is when will Ford finally issue a recall for the 1.6 & 2.0L Escape engines, as they did in 2022 for the 1.5L engines?? Lots of folks out there with these engines are in the same boat as me, unless the engine is still under warranty. And coolant mixing with the engine oil after the head gasket fails? A fire hazard, correct? Ford needs to step up and take responsibility for this issue already. I have been a loyal customer (my Escape is my 5th Ford vehicle) and have always followed manufacturer recommendations. This will be my last Ford vehicle for sure.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a thumping noise coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local auto service center which diagnosed a misfire in cylinders #1 and #4. The cylinders and coils were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the service center who diagnosed and determined that cylinder #4 was faulty and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 59,000.

2017 Escape with fewer than 60k Miles on it is now requiring an engine replacement because of a coolant leak. The coolant leak causes a cylinder to misfire and shake the entire vehicle. This is apparently a known issue with this model year and those surrounding it according to my mechanic and a myriad of others on online forums.

Ford Escape 2017 78,831 miles. 5/13/24 Had car inspected at Brannen Ford of Perry. I was concerned that the check engine light was illuminated. The Ford service department noted the Code P0456 but cleared the code and did not advise repair. [XXX] Drove from Georgia to Memphis and began to notice rough crank with cold start only. 5/19/24 In Memphis took to Autozone for a OBD scanner read. Scanner said P0456 and P031. First cylinder is misfiring. 5/20/24 Took to Holt Automotive to investigate code. 5/23/24 Holt referred to Madison Automotive since technician believed the code indicated an engine issue beyond the scope of Holt. 5/23/24 Delivered to Madison Automotive for diagnostics. Ran codes and noted a 2.0L engine. Removed and replaced the ignition coil and relevant spark plug per OBD scanner. Cost $526.39 6/1/24 Took back to Autozone for OBD scan due to check engine light coming on again. Same codes. 6/3/24 Took back to Madison Automotive. Ran codes again and realized, by coincidence, purge valve was bad. Replaced purge valve. Cost $462.47. Could not note the rough start or find a specific leak. Informed that usually leaks only occur with temp change, hence the rough cold crank noted by us. [XXX] Check engine light on again and would not start at gas station. Had to go through manual start process. 6/14/24 Took back to Madison Automotive. They decided to try a cold crank in the morning after it sat unused through the night. White smoke filled the parking lot. Confirmed that defective head gasket is leaking coolant into the cylinders. Recommended replace engine. 6/17/24 Called Ford Motor in Memphis. Told representative of codes and symptoms and was informed of TSB 21-233 which informs Ford of these exact defects. No recall issued as of yet. Since these same issues were noted in the 1.5 L engines and recalls were issued, I am contacting you with the same request to have Ford recall 2.0 L engines from these defective years. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking abnormally. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact stated that the failure was due to coolant intrusion into the engine. 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 70,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while accelerating and occasionally surged forward while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000.