Table 1 shows 21 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2018 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (1,381 problems). The second most common problem is related to the coolant leaking (32 problems).
This is in relation to the coolant intrusion problem with all the Ford ecoboost engines. The vehicle has 98,958 miles - all recommended services were done. Mechanic is recommending a full engine replacement to the tune of $19000. That is nearly 2/3 the value of the car when purchased. Read details...
Noticeable engine shudder upon startup for 2018 Ford Escape. Engine light turned on for cylinder misfire. Took to Ford dealer, and a certified technician investigated the issue "replace engine short block and transfer parts (engine low on coolant, leaking into cylinder 3". Read details...
I bought my 2018 for Escape less than 2 years ago from carmax. I have 79,000 miles on it currently and have kept up with all the regular maintenance and upkeep. I had gotten an oil change and coolant flush in two days after this work had been completed. Read details...