Engine Cooling System problems of the 2017 Ford Escape

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.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle was making abnormal sounds and was shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the engine hot message was displayed, and several unknown warning lights were flickering on and off. The contact was informed that the water pump and thermostat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure occurred. The vehicle was driven back to the independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the water pump needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was driven back to the independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that there was fluid leaking from the bottom of the vehicle. The contact was informed that the radiator needed to be replaced and coolant added. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that coolant was added constantly for the vehicle to operate as needed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,600.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact's wife was driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle began to shake and made steering the vehicle difficult due to the vibration. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had coolant leak into the cylinders. The dealer determined that the engine had to be replaced and related the failure to "technical service bulletin 2. 0l ecoboost - coolant in cylinders, white exhaust smoke TSB 19-2208. " the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the driver was driving approximately 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was notified of an oil coolant failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start with no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually started with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a spark plug failure and the check engine light was turned off. The dealer informed her to drive the vehicle and if the warning light illuminated again to bring the vehicle back to the dealer. The check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The contact stated that she was driving and the coolant light illuminated. The contact stopped and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that coolant was added to the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was diagnosed with coolant leaking into the piston. The contact stated that the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. A case was not opened with the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle started to overheat. The check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with an engine coolant failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided contact with a long block service replacement kit. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.