Engine Cooling System Problems of Ford Escape - part 2

Tl the contact owned a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 50 mph, the "service the engine" indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed flames underneath the hood. The contact called 911 and two police vehicles and a fire truck immediately arrived at the scene. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report and a fire report were filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a tow yard. There were no injuries. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The contact was unaware of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling) and 18v471000 (power train). The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

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Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The stated the vehicle engine cooling system failed. The contact stated that a message was received on the instrument panel stating that the coolant system was low and service was required. The contact stated that coolant needed to be added every two weeks to the vehicle for the engine not to fail. The contact also stated that the coolant failure started in March of 2019. The vehicle was taken to bell Ford (2401 w bell rd, phoenix, az 85023) however, a diagnostic was not performed. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was a hole in the engine assembly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Broadway Ford (1010 s military Ave, green bay, WI 54304, (920) 499-3131) was notified and stated that the vehicle was excluded from a warranty to provide a remedy. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair facility for further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer had not issued any recall campaigns for the engine and engine cooling. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the engine temperature and engine cooling warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to gwinnett place Ford (3230 satellite blvd, duluth, GA 30096, 404-418-6877), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,064.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer (galligher Ford, 650 30th st, elko, nv 8980, 775-738-3147) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl- the contact owned a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that a recall noticed was received under campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling), and had taken the vehicle to colonial Ford dealer, located at 120 federal rd # 126, danbury, CT 06811, (203) 748-3503, where the vehicle repaired was completed. The contact stated that the coolant warning light illuminated, the vehicle was taken back to colonial Ford dealer, and it was diagnosed that a poor pinfit correction #48802 p2560 to replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 20 mph, the coolant warning light illuminated, the vehicle lost power but was able to coast to the side of the road. The driver noticed smoke was coming from under the hood then flame. The vehicle caught on fire. The fire department extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 52,000. Aw.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission failed. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the rpms increased rapidly. The contact was unable to accelerate beyond 55 mph. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle and drive away. Folsom lake Ford (12755 folsom blvd, folsom, California, (916) 353-2040) diagnosed that the coolant level sensor system was faulty. The dealer also stated that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 80,853.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was a sudden loss of power, a lack of speed control as it varied suddenly high/low and the contact was not sure if the throttle may had been stuck or open. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The steering wheel air bag deployed with force. A police report was not filed. The driver sustained bruising to the legs, was unconscious and had received further medical treatment. The contact was uncertain if the front passenger side and curtain air bags had deployed. The vehicle was towed to a police impound lot. The insurance company obtained access to the vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed by an independent mechanic and a dealer yet. The manufacturer had issued NHTSA campaign numbers 12v353000 ( engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control) however the vehicle was not included. The contact was not included iin NHTSA action number: pe12019 (speed control) and dp12005 (speed control). The manufacturer was notified after the crash and the contact was to determine if the vehicle may be obtained from the insurance company to further investigate the crash and the air bags. The approximate failure mileage was 177,000. Dyd.

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Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while being operated 25 mph, the vehicle experienced deceleration and lack of engine power. The vehicle occupant saw black smoke emitted from the vehicle. Upon inspection of the engine compartment the vehicle occupant saw flames. The vehicle occupant extinguished the fire. The fire department was not contacted. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was towed to courtesy Ford where it was confirmed the failure was due to the recall. The dealer confirmed with the contact that the parts were unavailable for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Kh.

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, when the vehicle seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to local dealer gwinnett place Ford located at 3230 satellite blvd, duluth, GA 30096, (404) 418-6877 where it was diagnosed with needing transmission to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired but she experience the failure. Upon investigation the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling), however the VIN was not included. The contact stated she attempted to contact manufacturer but was unable to speak to anyone. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Dp.

Tl � the contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicles antifreeze consumed too fast. The vehicle had leaked antifreeze and it is gone within a day. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms at NHTSA campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) the contact notified a dealer (town and country Ford (1-205-491-0000), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. Jc.

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Tl- the contact owned a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while at stop the "high temperature turn off engine" light illuminated. The contact immediately turned the engine off and got out of the vehicle. The contact saw flames shooting out from underneath the hood. The contact called 911 and before the police and the fire truck arrived at the scene, the vehicle blew up. The fire department extinguished the fire. The police and fire reports were filed. There was no injury, the dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with a case number. The vehicle was destroyed and the remnant was towed to the insurance company's tow yard. The failure mileage was about 80,000. Additionally the contact stated that he did not receive the notification of the NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). Fe.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving, the check coolant indicator illuminated. The vehicle was remedied per NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to pompano Ford Lincoln (2741 n federal hwy, pompano beach, FL 33064) where it was diagnosed that water damaged the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that repairs and a loaner vehicle would be free of charge. The failure mileage was 34,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving 65 mph, the temperature gauge increased to high in a short amount of time. The contact stated that an unknown message appeared on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant temperate sensor failed. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The contact called lithia Ford Lincoln of roseburg (located at 1650 ne stephens st, roseburg, or 97470, (541) 537-4643) to notify them of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (al white Ford Lincoln, 2002 hillsboro blvd, manchester, TN 37355, (931) 728-2402) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine indicator kept randomly flashing and the vehicle was running hot. An independent mechanic provided a coolant pressure check and found coolant in the reservoir. The mechanic stated that the head gasket was cracked and the compression sensor may need to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer (north bay Ford, 1999 soquel Ave, santa cruz, CA 95062, (831) 457-5858) repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred the next day. The contact also stated that the thermostat was not regulating the heat and the coolant level was fluctuating. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,992.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving various speeds, the heater failed to operate. The contact noticed that the coolant system was very low and, after being refilled, the coolant was back low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the diagnosis was undetermined. The contact called john kennedy Ford-pottstown at 1-888-696-4917 and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not manufactured at the right time to be included in a recall. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

The contact owned a 2002 Ford Escape. After exiting the vehicle, there was a fire that erupted under the hood. The fire was extinguished by a fire company. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The insurance company was to investigate the failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control) and 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was constantly overheating, was not able to drive for longer than a mile without the failure happening. The dealer friendly Ford, 660 n decatur blvd, las vegas, nv 89107, 1-888-347-5142 indicated that it may be longer than two weeks so they had been unable to provide a reasonable time frame for the appointment. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The recall was issued March 27th, 2017 however the contact was not notified by the manufacturer until January 2018. The dealer had been unable to determine when the option may become available for a loaner vehicle so the contact was uncertain as to when the dealer may provide the remedy for the recall while the failure was progressing which was unacceptable to the contact. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. Dyd.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving various speeds, the engine coolant warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The contact called pennington Ford polaris (807 s van buren st, newton, IL 62448) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v4310000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

My 2013 Ford Escape sel has the 1. 6l v6 engine and is saying that it is over heating and giving me a p1299 code. I have replaced the thermostat it still gives me this code. I can let the car sit for several days and turn it on and it will immediately say that it is overheating. I can clear the code out of the system and drive the car for several days to a week with no problems. This issue happen with approximately 98,000 miles on the vehicle. I have researched online and the 2013 Ford Escape 1. 6l engine has a recall on this issue but according to my VIN number my vehicle does not have this recall. Engine and engine cooling recall number 12v551000. I also have an issue with my vehicle hesitating. I will be driving and the rpms will bounce up and down then it will tell me there is a "transmission failure". After it sends that warning message the vehicle will run fine. I have had this issue since I have purchased the vehicle with approximately 40,000 miles on it at that time. The dealership told me there is nothing they can do about it that Ford recall it but there is no way to fix it. Again I have researched and they have a recall on this with the 2013 Ford Escapes but according to my VIN my vehicle does not have this recall. Electrical system:wiring recall number 15v813000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the service engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact noticed gray smoke under the hood. The contact shut the vehicle off and attempted to restart it, but was unsuccessful. The contact exited the vehicle and it ignited in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and could not determine how it started. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to green Ford (3800 w wendover Ave, greensboro, nc 27407) where it was determined that the vehicle was too burnt to determine the cause of the fire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was unaware that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v029000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 55,300.

The contact owned a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling), and 14v165000 (structure, vehicle speed control). The contact did not receive any recall notifications. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated for an extended period of time. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. While the vehicle was parked in a residental parking space, a security guard noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. After making a second round, the guard informed the vehicle owner that the vehicle was consumed by flames. The fire department extinguished the flames. A fire report was filed and the contact took pictures. The vehicle was parked and had not been inspected by a dealer or manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they would follow-up in writing, but did not provide a time frame for the recall repair. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (frontier Ford, 12610 thompson rd, anacortes, wa 98221, (360) 293-3105) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. In addition, the vehicle was also included in a manufacturer campaign for the "sync with my Ford, my Lincoln" touch campaign, which covered accessory protocol interface module apim. The contact was not experiencing a failure and was waiting for a response from the manufacturer concerning the two recalls and the service campaign. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to tasca Ford (1300 pontiac Ave, cranston, ri 02920, phone number: (401) 681-1300), but was not repaired due to lack of parts. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

(dealer info) tl the contact owned a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 55 mph, flames erupted underneath the vehicle and under the hood. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The driver noticed flames coming from under the hood and from the engine compartment. The front of the vehicle burst into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to waterford towing lot. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. When the gear was shifted into drive, the vehicle independently accelerated in excess of 30 mph. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by shifting into neutral and shutting off the engine. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic (CT conveyor llc located at 320 terryville rd, bristol, CT 06010; (860) 637-2926) where it was diagnosed that the cruise control cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 12v353000 and 14v165000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control and structure). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 199,400.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v643000 (latches/ locks/linkages) and 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (columbia Ford in columbia, CT, 860-228-2886 confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact stated that an unknown warning indicator illuminated, but cleared up when engine coolant was added. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer stated that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control) and 14v165000 (structure); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the undercarriage of the vehicle, especially near the control arm, was corroded to the point that it failed inspection. Also, the vehicle's rpm monitor fluctuated between 0-5, failing to correctly indicate an increase in rpms. The failure caused the vehicle to rev up without the contact purposely causing an increase. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 244,310. Parts distribution disconnect.

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Tl- the contact owns 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of the NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 ( engine and engine cooling) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer galpin Ford 15505 roscoe blvd, van nuys, CA 91343 8187873800was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacture was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Ck.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking antifreeze. The vehicle was taken to viva auto group (414 executive center blvd, el paso, texas 79902, (915) 834-6200), but the part was not available. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called galpin Ford (located at 15505 roscoe blvd, north hills, CA 91343, (818) 787-3800) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the part would become available in December of 2018. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17s09000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. San leandro Ford in san leandro, California was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called autonation Ford east at (440) 296-3020 (28825 euclid Ave, wickliffe, OH 44092) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact stated that the engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.