Coolant Leaking Problems of Ford Escape - part 1

My Ford Escape is a 2018 with 54,000 mi and coolant was leaking in the cylyders. It was sold to me as a low milage mint cond. SUV through carmax who did not disclose this problem and also Ford. Now its sitting at the Ford dealership for 2 wks with nothing done and "waiting to hear" from Ford. They say the job could be up to $11,000.

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Coolant is leaking into the cylinders and has seizes up spark plug #4. Because of this issue my car can catch fire while driving it, I only have 77,000 miles on this vehicle and the Ford service manager told me I need a new engine at the price at the price $11,000.

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No visble coolant leaks, have to refill antifreeze resevoir weekly, missfiring #2 cylinder as result, ignition coil for that cylinder and plug work fine.

Had to take the vehicle into the dealer the end of April 2025 for oil leak that they discovered. It was fixed. Then on may 8 2025 check engine light came on so had it towed to Ford dealer. They couldn't find any thing wrong. Car had white smoke, shaking when starting and smelled like oil. They had it 6 days before returning it. They said the white smoke was normal for an older car because the exhaust ststem is older. Huh??? so then on may 29 2025 the car still had the white smoke when started. Moved car down the driveway into the street and it died. It would not move and was sitting in the middle of the street. Let it sit for a while and was able to move it back into the driveway. Called dealer again and asked them to tow it again. Dealer said the wall was cracked and the coolant had leaked into the cylinders and the engine needed to be replaced at a cost of $10,000. 00. Oh and that was a discounted price. The warranty had ran out 86 miles before. I asked Ford motor CO. If they would do anything about it and they said they had no programs to pay for it. They sold a faulty vehicle and should have to pay for the repairs, not me. It was a danger to drive and we as owners were not told about it.

Coolant is leaking/running onto engine causing damage. Vehicle inspected by sutton Ford, matteson, IL and advised a long block engine replacement.

My coolant is leaking, I have already fixed this once. Why haven't I gotten a recall letter on this?.

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Coolant leakage into the cylinder bores causing engine damage and could lead to engine fire. This issue is under a class action lawsuit in the state of California currently. Many employees I spoke with in the Ford service dept and Ford customer care stated that this is a known issue that they are only fixing this issue on vehicles through 84k miles. I was sold this car in July 2022, the lawsuit filed in 2021. The dealership went so far as to conceal the issue further having then sold me an extended warranty that also did not cover the repair based on mileage. The issue was confirmed by coggin Ford service dept on 7/22/24. Arlington Toyota whom I purchased the car would not make any effort to assist in reaching out to rectify the situation through Ford in any way. The issue presented with water sounds behind the dash and puffs of smoke from tailpipe when car was turned on, mechanics were not able to locate any issues. The day I took my car to the mechanic for this issue was the first time the check engine light came on, the car was puttering and did not want to pick up speed and it seemed like it barely made it to the mechanic.

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Check engine light came on. Car misfired a little. Had car checked by mechanic. They told me this vehical has history of engine collant leaking into cylinders. Took to local Ford dealer and they confirmed coolant is leaking into the engine cylinger. No repairs were made. Car only has 67,600 miles but was told only fix is to replace the entire engine at a cost of almost $10,000 or engine will fail if I keep driving it.

Coolant leak engine.

There is a coolant leak. I bought the car from a dealership in April 2024 . The reservoir was empty in 3 weeks. I filled it back up and it ran emty again in 3 weeks.

2. 0 ecoboost engine is leaking coolant into the engine cylinders causing hard starting and rough idle. This is known problem with engine addressed in Ford service technical service bulletin 19-2346.

Ford Escape 2018 recall #19b36 and #21n12 engine coolant leak needs “new engine” confirmed by service and available for inspection at dealer. Car was taken to Ford dealer right when engine light came on. Dealer / service has been only one to inspect car. On 11/25/2022 before “engine coolant” recalls were expired, car was taken to dealer for recall #22v413 I asked about any other csp letters or recalls at the time of service. Ford dealer decided on their own to only preform one of the two recalls that were crucial to being preformed for the safety of my vehicle. Both recalls #19b37 and #21n12 should have been performed together according to letter sent to dealers from Ford and NHTSA https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2022/mc-10213728-0001. Pdf above link clearly states: “ vehicle owners will receive one letter for both 19b37 and 21n12. “ “dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter. ” Ford dealer took it upon themselves not to perform repair work or even discuss recall #21n12 at the time car was serviced 11/25/2022 before recall expired 11/30/2022. Ford and dealers knew about the “coolant engine leak” problem long before and did not warn me or make me aware I was driving a dangerous car. I did not receive csp letters that is why I make sure to double check with service dept. At time of service. Ford performed recall #19b36 and never mentioned csp letters sent out or that there was a second recall that needed to done #21n12 before 11/30/2021 Ford basically sent me on my way in a very unsafe car for myself and my passengers. I should have been made completely aware of this situation at that exact time and service (11/25/2022).

Coolant leaking into engine - I've owned this car for exactly 6 years tomorrow (2/20/24). It has 106k on the odometer. It's almost paid off and Ford tells me the coolant issue will be $10k to repair which is more than the car is worth, more than I owe on the car. They'll give me $500 to salvage it. Ford knows about this issue but won't cover it because my car is over 80k. Ridiculous. I will never buy another Ford product again.

Beach Ford replaced the headgaskets and 12 months later coolant leaked into cylinder and need new engine. The vehicle is at beach Ford in myrtle beach south carolina.

Coolant leaking into the cylinders. Diagnosed by a Ford dealer.

Took Ford Escape to dealer because of service engine alert. Was told it probally needed a tune up or a compression problem. I then got a call back to say coolant was leaking into the cylinders. And they would have to rebuild the block. Seems they would replace the engine since this is a continuing problem for the Ford Escape since 2013. Tech did state this is an on going problems and they get service alerts all the time.

I noticed the battery light was on and would not go off so we took SUV to the local Ford dealership. They said that instead of battery light that was on, it was the check engine light, and that the reservoir was out of coolant, so they wanted to keep the vehicle overnight to run a pressure check on it to see if and from where coolant could be leaking. This shocked both me and my husband b/c the temperature guage is something that we always check as soon as we start the car, and even while we are driving, and at no time did that guage go toward the h to indicate it was running hot. The next day, we were told by the dealership that there was a crack in the cylinder wall and an engine replacement was recommended by the dealership. We are currently waiting for an adjuster with the company in charge of our extended warranty to see the vehicle and meet with the dealership to discuss cost and how many days this will leave us without a vehicle. Like I stated before, at no time did the temperature gauge ever get near the h to alert us that there was something wrong. This is a safety hazard not only b/c the temperature guage failed to do its job, but had I not noticed a warning light, albeit the wrong warning light, the engine could've seized up on us while out driving to work or running errands and would've caused a bad accident.

I have a 2013 Ford Escape that has had to have a new transmission due to its sudden and unexpected and with no warning failure. 6000 at Ford dealership. Then the problems with coolant started. It would suddenly start overheating, and start stalling . Dropped down to two mile and hour till you limp off the road. Have to constantly check it. Will be fine and then suddenly start leaking again. Replaced coolant cap, coolant overflow tank, new hose for coolant tank, coolant hose that inserts into rear of engine, stand pipe and bypass valve.

While driving, indicators said low coolant. Checked the level and it was fine. Error keeps showing until suddenly my vehicle stopped while in motion and lost all motor power. Dash illuminated with �engine overheating� and would not accelerate. Pulled over immediately, removed the key from ignition and checked under the hood. Coolant level was fine. Took to auto body shop, they said codes were showing for low coolant/overheating but they did a pressure test and found coolant leaking inside cylinder, which coincides with the huge engine recall and class action lawsuit. Ford will not assist me with this although they acknowledge it is a problem but �my VIN isn't on the list�. Engine repeating to stall while driving and lose power going from 30mph down to 5 suddenly and without warning in middle of intersection. This is my only vehicle, I'm disabled and Ford CO won't help nor will any dealer.

Engine light came on. Loss of coolant with no visible signs of leaking. Engine shut down after starting the car.

I replaced the spark plugs on 4/25/2021 for my 2014 Ford Escape se due to an p0303 error indicating a misfire for # 3 cylinder. All the spark plugs were easily changed except cylinder #3, this spark plug seized. As a result, I had my Ford Escape towed to hastings Ford (greenville, nc) on 4/29/2021. Gary from the service department called to tell me (@5:00 4/29/2021) that the mechanic was unable to remove the seized spark plug and that replacing the cylinder head would not be sufficient. The engine (1. 6 l ecoboost) is known to leak coolant and that it would be a waste of time and money to just replace the cylinder head. The service department recommended that I replace the "long block" for a total cost of $7800 (including labor). My vehicle only has 104,954 mile. The dealership knowingly acknowledges a defect with the motor but will not accept responsibility towards fixing the engine. I call Ford's customer service on 4/29/2021 @ 6:06 to ask for assistance in repairing my vehicle (case # - cas-31599643) and received a call from a supervisor on 4/30/2021 @ 1:37. Joel indicated that Ford assumes no responsibility towards the repair of my vehicle since it's beyond the powertrain warranty. I have found 2 class action law suits against Ford for the 1. 6 l ecoboost due to the coolant leak damage to the engine and believe that Ford should be responsible for the repairs. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly #vpic#.

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On 04/28/2021 my remote start on my 2018 Ford Escape titanium 2. 0l, with only 21,833 miles on it, did not work and did not start my vehicle. I got in, started my vehicle using the push button start, at which point my vehicle began to shake and the check engine light came on with no other information. The Ford pass app indicated �malfunction indicator lamp-regulatory� with no other details. I immediately called my local dealer, bell Ford but they could not get me in for service until mid-June. I then called the dealer where I bought my car, fullerton Ford and got an appointment for today 05/12/21. I brought my vehicle in this morning and after 20-30 minutes my service advisor came to me and said the coolant was leaking into the engine and that the engine needs to be completely replaced. They provided me with a loaner car and told me they will contact me when the new engine is installed, which could take longer than a week.

Unknown - engine coolant leaking. Took ownership of car 08/25/2020. October 2020 low coolant indicator came on. Added coolant to resevoir. April 10, 2021 low coolant indicator came on again. Added coolant to resevoir. April 26,2021 low coolant indicator came on again. Added coolant to resevoir. Coolant loss is becoming more frequent. Can't see where the leak is. Found article on recall of engine coolant leak on 2013 Ford Escape. How do I find out if recall applies to my car?.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle would shudder with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to waldorf Ford, inc. (2440 crain hwy, waldorf, MD 20601) where it was diagnosed with coolant leaking into the engine. The contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and stated that she would receive a callback. The failure mileage was approximately 83,344.

Vehicle had engine replaced January 2020 for engine failure. April 2021 received message stating engine fault, brought to the dealership and was told coolant was leaking, not related to the engine replacement and repairs would be $1400.

Ford fails to recognize the coolant leaking issue with the 1. 5l ecoboost engine. Did a patch job fix 2 years ago and failed to repair when technicians stated the engine needed repairs. There is coolant in the 4th cylinder of the engine for the second time in 2 years.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated she had NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling) completed at autonation Ford sanford (4911 wayside dr, sanford, FL 32771, (407) 680-0781) back in 2019. The contact stated she was unable to start the vehicle in April 2021. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed back to autonation Ford sanford (4911 wayside dr, sanford, FL 32771, (407) 680-0781) where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak which needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was coolant in cylinder number 3. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 136,925.

I have a 2014 Ford Escape se with 67000 miles and when I was parked burger king parking lot with engine running a message came on that said it was overheating so I parked it and looked under hood saw it had an antifreeze reservoir that was low so I proceeded to get an appointment for cloninger Ford morganton nc for the works oil change and coolant reservoir and they checked it put antifreeze in it and said any problems call them. I left and it seemed ok, until I had it runnung in the driveway and it was overheating it said again so then I called told them what happened and got appointment to come in again and I went and showed them that the reservoir was empty again so maybe I had a leak since they just filled it up a week ago at my appointment same dealer service dept. After they looked at it they said the engine needed to be replaced due to the engine coolant system causing a crack in the engine and it would be $8000. Plus labor to repair and there was no recall for it and it was out of warranty and they were seeing it more and more on this car and I would be better to trade it in. It now sits in my driveway until something can get done. I truly believe consumers should be covered for this with all the complaints here and with attorneys on the internet who are exploring same problem.

My 2017 Ford Escape 1. 5l ecoboost engine began to skip and lose power while driving after first being cranked. The check engine light came on so I took it to the Ford dealership in shelby, nc. They said it was a misfire on cylinder 4 and that the block was cracked causing coolant to leak into the cylinder. Quoted me a price of $8600 to replace the long block or $5100 to replace the short block. They told me that they hoped to see Ford do a recall soon on this issue because this was the fifth one they have seen that is doing the same exact thing. Then I read on the internet where this is a nationwide problem with these same type year models and engines. My vehicle only has 75681 miles on it. This is a defect that will possibly get someone seriously injured or killed if the vehicle looses power while driving and needing accelleration power. I was pulling onto the highway with oncoming traffic headed toward me. Ford needs to step up and recall and fix this issue.

There is a coolant system leak similar to that in Ford recall #17s09 (NHTSA campaign #17v209), but the dealer says my car is not covered by that recall.

Coolant leaked into the engine. Took 2018 Ford Escape se 4x4 to dealership and was told an engine block and other parts need to be replaced. Only had 34,500 miles.

Driving back home late at night on a busy freeway a mom and 2 kids by them self my car "overheat pull over safely warning came on" so I started to get over light then the went off weird so I turned the heater on it was working I still proceeded to pull off then cold air started blowing I got off pulled into gas station car died. Let it cool down popped hood no coolant after it was cool I added coolant it just poured out on to ground. Checked around checked for loose or missing hoses it looked fine, I saw behind engine you could see were oil had b leaked cause there was oil back there and coolant on top of the oil. Now car won't start had to get it towed. I believe it's a blown head gasket I always check my fluids and I know it should of been fine I checked it 3 days before that night. Now I have no car no warranties just bought it 5 months ago.

Engine is losing coolant, but no leak is visible. Engine is also losing oil but no oil is visible. This vehicle was built in 6/12 which should mean it's in the recall for this exact problem but it's not for some reason.

During a routine oil change, the technician found a coolant leak. After an in depth diagnosis, the technician preformed a coolant pressure test. He found coolant intrusion in two cylinders. The Ford service center wrote: recommended immediate attention to rebuilt/replace the engine. They preformed coolant pressure test leaking down 10 psi within 1 and1/2 hour no external leak. They removed all 4 spark plugs, used a borescope and found evidence of coolant on top of #2 and #3 piston. Thus the need to replace the long block assembly. The service center recommended the need to replace the engine at the suggested cost of $8,000. I have changed the oil regularly since owning this vehicle. I do not have the funds to do this major type of repair. Why hasn't Ford recalled the vehicle to correct this problem since this have been a problem since 2010?.

Ford Escape se 2014 all coolant leaked, car could not run, white smoke and now also has oil leak. There is recall 17v209000 dated 03/27/2017 that describes what happened to my vehicle yet the dealer mentioned that my car has no recalls outstanding. I was just leaving my home when this happened and had to stop the car. Only the yellow check engine light came on and the red "I" in cluster. Right now my car is in the shop and they are checking to see exactly why this happened. As soon as I know and get the estimate, I will be posting it in this complaint. Also called Ford and they said that any questions had to be thru the dealer which I had already done. Checked my recalls online and also says no recalls.