2018 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the engine was running rough while the vehicle was idling. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated the following day. The contact stated that the failure recurred while the vehicle was idling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion in the engine cylinders, causing the engine to misfire. The dealer related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 22-2322 and informed the contact that the short block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 69,900.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking, and there was white smoke coming from the exhaust tip. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the following day, she noticed an abnormal odor. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge relayed that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling, the engine overheated. The temperature gauge increased to HOT. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The high-temperature indicator light was flashing, and the fan was engaged. The vehicle was running rough. There was white smoke coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a crack in the engine block and that cylinder #3 had a misfire. The engine block was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling at a stop light, the vehicle started to shake. The coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The contact then stated that while operating the air conditioning system, hot air started to blow from the vents. The contact stated that she was concerned for her safety. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that coolant had leaked into the cylinders and the cylinder head was cracked; however, the contact then stated that she was informed by the mechanic of corrosion at an unknown location of the vehicle. The contact was unsure of what needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Coolant System Temperature Above" was displayed, and the vehicle stalled. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle hesitated while attempting to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that coolant was leaking into the engine. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall on the VIN. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

The contact’s son owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that coolant had leaked into the engine, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. An undisclosed dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. Additionally, the mileage had exceeded any extended warranty coverage. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who after 3 days diagnosed and determined there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #2. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact spoke with the dealer and was informed that the failure was a known issue; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light remained illuminated with the engine temperature gauge showing that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 124,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started to misfire. The contact was able to drive to his destination. The contact stated he added coolant to the coolant reservoir. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the hub gasket was leaking coolant fluid into the engine, causing the engine to overheat. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.