2017 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant leaking onto the spark plugs, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHSTA Hotline for further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the driver’s side brake light accumulated approximately 4 inches of water causing the light to fail to illuminate as needed. The passenger’s side brake light accumulated approximately 1 inch of water but was still able to illuminate as needed. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the lighting assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted; however, the contact was unable to reach a representative. The failure mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact noticed white smoke coming from the tailpipe. In addition, the low coolant level warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into cylinder #2 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 but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle experienced rough idling and an abnormal vibration. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion into cylinder #4. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 22-2229 (Coolant in Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke And/or Illuminated MIL); however, the vehicle was not covered under the TSB. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 64,733.

There’s was white smoke coming from my Escape and it ran rough. The check engine light came on so I took it to MB Automotive. He stated several codes stored in DTC, PO300, PO301, PO304, PO316, PO217, and PO1299. Engine has coolant intrusion into cylinders of the engine. Removed spark plugs and confirmed catastrophic damage to engine. Cost of repairs exceeds value of vehicle. I had no choice but to get a different car. I owned a Ford Focus where there was transmission issue. A class action lawsuit was launched against Ford at that time that I did not get involved in that lawsuit. No other dealership would take my Focus so I was forced to get another Ford (my Escape) and now this happened. I will not buy another Ford.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the pressure sensor needed to be replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that coolant had leaked into the engine block through the head gasket, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

Just recently had an issue with overheating. I took in for an oil change and asked them too look into. They stated that coolant is leaking into the engine. There was a service bulletin issued, however, this vehicle is over miles. I tried to look up the bulletin on the ford website, but it gives server error. The bulletin was TSB 21-22-69

I was accelerating onto the freeway, heard a knocking sound and the was hesitancy in acceleration. I traveled a few moments, the check engine light came on for the first time and the vehicle began to shake and sputter. Thankfully, I was able to exit the freeway out of harm's way. This is the first time this malfunction occurred. Upon evaluation by a trusted mechanic, and after diligent testing and problem solving attempts by his technicians, I was informed that there had been complete engine failure due to coolant leaking into the cylinders. I have contacted Ford Customer Relations twice with no response as of this writing. The vehicle has less than 32K miles on it and it has been very well maintained. Through investigation I have found that this problem is wide spread. There is an obvious and dangerous design flaw in this particular engine. It must be addressed.