Engine Exhaust System Problems of Ford Escape - part 1

We purchased at 2018 Ford Escape (VIN# 1fmcu9j90jua20287), with 2. 0-liter engine, it has 57k miles on it and has been well maintained. The engine indicator light came on, we took it into the Ford dealership to diagnose the issue and were told it needed a new engine. Here’s the diagnosis provided by the damerow Ford dealership in beaverton, oregon: verified customer concern. Found code is p0301 cylinder 1 misfire. Verified no coolant in coolant tank. Found white smoke on start up and burnt coolant smell from exhaust. Oil and coolant mixing. Removed cylinder 1 plug and found coolant traces on plug. Pressure tested cooling system and found coolant in cylinder 1. Blown head gasket causing cylinder wash out. Vehicle needs an engine due to wash out and blown head gasket Ford motor company knows they have a serious coolant, engine and overheating defects. Ford has already been forced to recall more than 200,000 defective and unsafe vehicles. Ford recalled other Ford Escapes, because their 1. 6-liter turbocharged engines overheated when coolant got low, causing the cylinder head to crack and spew oil. The vehicle we purchased is suffering from the same coolant leak, engine, and overheating issues which are serious safety defects that creates a risk of fire. We are requesting NHTSA take immediate action to require Ford by law to recall the vehicle and pay 100% of the cost related to replacement of the engine and all associated failed parts as a result of the coolant, engine and overheating defects. Car owners like us who unknowingly purchased a defective Ford product should not bear the burden of paying unjustified repair costs. I am requesting immediate action be taken by NHTSA to protect all consumers who were unaware they had purchased and were driving an unsafe and defective vehicle.

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The contact's friend owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the cabin would fill up with exhaust and fuel fumes to the point of having to roll the windows down to clear the cabin odor. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed however, the cause of the odor was not yet determined. The contact was also informed of an open recall for NHTSA campaign number: 20v331000 (latches, locks, linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,125.

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White smoke from exhaust runs very rough and antifreeze leaks into first cylinder. Once tore down visible divot in block that appears to be manufactured that way. Currently unable to drive because I don't have almost 6,000 out of pocket. Warranty purchased with vehicle 5 months ago won't cover repair.

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Bought a used 2018 Escape 1. 5l in June 2019. Jan 5 I went to crank it and it waa puttering. Was low on gas and on an incline so thought that waa the problem. Got gas and was fine the next fine. But the 8th. . . Went it cranked it I heard water sloshing. Looked up some stuff and had some mechanic friends look at it and told me it was a blown head gasket coolant was low. So went to add nore and it smells luke gas. And my exhaust smells like antifreeze. Was told that this is something with this year model. So now I have it in the shop hoping it gets fixed soon. Apparently this needs to be recalled. I have 55465 miles on it.

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle white smoke was present coming from the exhaust pipes. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer bob moore Ford located at 8948 s. I-35 service rd. Oklahoma city who indicated that no coolant was present in the coolant bend and the engine would need to be removed to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 92,000. Jft.

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Exhaust hose under vehicle drive side leaked causing exhaust creep into cabin with excessive strong gas smell inside and outside cabin both stationary and in motion.

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I bought my vehicle in June of 19 with 91 thousand miles. In 3mos. My engingine began to vibrate. My hood was vibrating and trans was shifting hard and jumping in and out. Took it to Ford in mesquite TX. I paid 800 + dollars for motor mount. Two days later vibrations return. Took it back. They said that's normal. Didnt do diagnostics. 2mos ago it started rattling from the rear. Vibrations worst. Ford said its transmission mount now. This car has over 10 recalls performed. I cant afford to fix. I took for another license shop. Mechanic said he wouldn't touch it he said the exhaust and mounts go out frequently on these cars. It would kill in on his one warranty. Said mounts can go out again within 3months. I'm stuck with this money taking lemon. 2013 with 101 thousand miles.

Car was running rough and hesitating, took it in and they said it had to do with coolant loss, said they fixed. Car continued to run rough took back and it smelt like something was burning, and now when started white smoke can out of exhaust. Now they say I need a new engine.

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. When the engine was started, the contact noticed blue smoke coming from both exhaust pipes. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the tank that held the antifreeze was empty, but there was no external leak. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 82,012.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. After starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the engine was idling roughly, the check engine indicator illuminated, and white smoke was coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to key Ford (422 us-1, york, maine) where it was diagnosed that the head gasket was faulty and damaged the engine. The engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 118,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving low speeds, the contact noticed smoke coming from the tailpipe. There were no warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed and repaired the turbo charger, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 61,000.

Smell enters passenger cabin from what appears to be catalytic exhaust fumes while driving on highway.

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While standing still or driving under 30 mph,exhaust fumes enter vehicle with fresh air indicated on switch,set to recirculate, air switch changes by itself and allows fumes into car.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated and white smoke appeared from the exhaust. The contact pulled the vehicle over until the smoke subsided. When the contact turned off the vehicle, it could not be restarted. The vehicle was taken to bill kay Ford (14633 s ciceros, midlothian, IL 60445, (708) 388-3000) where it was diagnosed that a new engine was needed. The dealer stated that the warranty was expired; therefore, they did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000. The VIN was unknown.

We bought our car used in 2008/2009. We took our car into a dealership when it was under warranty because of exhaust fumes. We often are smelling exhaust but since the dealership dismissed our problem we have been dealing with it all these years as 'normal'. I recently was hearing of police officers with Ford vehicles passing out or having damage because of the fumes in their Ford SUV. I took my daughter to the doctor a few years ago after being on a trip in the vehicle because she was throwing up on the way there and back. The doctors gave her back x-rays and said that it was just motion sickness. . She often complains of being sick in the car. I also don't like the fumes, but just drive it. Now I realize it may be a problem that was ignored by Ford to begin with. The more I drive it the more dizzy spells I have during the day. The fumes are almost immediately when we run the vehicle and when driving. This is been re-accuring since we bought the vehicle with around 50k, now it has 212k miles.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for exhaust repairs, the technician noticed that the engine cradle and the lower part of the engine frame were corroded and needed to be replaced. The contact called suburban Ford of sterling heights at (586) 268-7500 (40333 van dyke, sterling heights, mi 48313) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel shook without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (blackwell Ford, 41001 Plymouth rd, Plymouth, mi) where it was diagnosed that the cross frame, lower control arm, and exhaust needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.

When I run my ac or heater exhaust comes in cant use either not sure whats going on with car but I do know that my car has been recalled prior to me owning the vehicle in 2015 of August and do know that it has not been fixed. Currently my car has 10 recalls and cant get my car fixed by Ford.

I bought my car in February 2017. Soon after purchasing this (used) I began losing engine coolant rapidly and my car would not get warm when I had the heat on. Also, blue smoke would come from the exhaust. I have taken to my brother-in-law for a look-over and they said this looks like a lemon car. Well, upon research, I see a recall which matches a lot of the symptoms of my cars issues, but no recall has been issued on my VIN. I believe that whatever is going on with my car is a direct result of the same issue being recalled and I need this investigated as soon as possible.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that exhaust fumes entered the cabin of the vehicle. When the heater and air conditioner were activated, the amount of exhaust fumes increased. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor emitting from the air vents of the vehicle. Exhaust fumes also entered the cabin of the vehicle. The dealer was unable to duplicate the odor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 48,400.

While commuting in heavy traffic this morning, with times of heavy idling, an exhaust type smell starting coming into the cabin causing me to become nauseous and dizzy until windows were opened. This has happened on numerous occasions, particularly when the weather goes from cold to mild (not requiring a/c), but some heat. This vehicle was taken to a Ford dealership last March for the same issue, but the problem was not diagnosed. I purchased a battery operated co2 detector to test and it alarmed while driving under these conditions. The vehicle was taken to the same Ford dealer this morning and left running. The service technician did detect some type of odor coming through the vents.

Carbon monoxide: there is a strong smell of exhaust frequently in the vehicle. I turned on a multi-gas monitor to find carbon monoxide levels as high as 100 ppm and oxygen concentrations below 19%. This occurs at at idle as well as while driving. There does not appear to be any difference between windows rolled up or down, air on or off, or recirculation on or off. I do not get any warning lights on the dash. I searched the internet and saw that there was a similar issue with 2011-2014 explorers but not much information on the Escape. I called my local dealership and there were not aware of an issue either. I have an appointment to take it in and see what can be done to fix the problem. The only mechanical problem that the vehicle has is a warning light and reduction of power when the turbo charger gets overheated.

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On my home from the grocery store driving approximately 55 to 60 mph in our 2006 Ford Escape 4 cyl SUV. The vehicle made a loud pop and then caught on fire. Freaked out I pulled off in a driveway. We poured soda pop from 2 litres on the fire to extinguish the flame. The mesh pipe before the last catalytic converter was glowing red. I have read many stories of people with the same problem on all years of Ford Escape. It is in my opinion the rear converter stopped up causing this damage to our once lovely ride. Now I am not even sure if it will run. The heat from things like this causes major stress on internal engine parts as the exhaust has no where to go. Then when the engine explodes as it should fire starts. We are now out of a ride until we can pay an extreme amount for this defective SUV.

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Engine started in parking lot with a very rough idle. I thought it may be a fuel issue because the car started but dies immediately after giving gas to the pedal. The 2009 Ford Escape was towed to our mechanic and he reported it has a seized engine on the exhaust vale #1 cylinder. I then had the car towed to the Ford dealership to have a new Ford engine replaced. I am concerned this is related to the gas throttle recall as the engine was running fine and with low miles and oil changes every 3,000 miles it just does not make sense. The Ford dealership cost for a new engine is $7000. You would hope Ford could stand by their recall product, but they said no warranty on powertrain. This is a very unfortunate and very expensive repair.

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I have a 2004 Ford Escape (6 cyl. , front wheel drive) that now has over 110,000 miles. At 108,465 miles, the #2 catalytic converter blew and was replaced (along with all 6 ignition coils). A second mechanic found debris in the #3 catalytic converter, cleaned it and the exhaust system. (the engine was not getting enough air passing through the exhaust system and would barely make it up a hill. ) then he discovered the right rear wheel well was rusting out posing a severe threat that the shock absorber will punch through into the body of the car making the Escape totally inoperable. A recall is already out for Ford minivans for the same issue but apparently not for the Escapes. Why not? this can be repaired at a cost of nearly $2,000. With the catalytic converter and ignition coils, I've already spent over $2500 and don't have the $2,000 for this necessary repair due to poor materials used to make this vehicle.

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I bought a new Ford Escape in February 2014. Since day one I have noticed an exhaust smell in cabin when the vehicle is put into reverse and occasionally when driving at low speeds. Similar to what other customer complained. I will bring this to the attention of my Ford dealership when it goes in for maintenance service when it reaches 10,000 miles, but maybe sooner to have it looked at.

The heat shield on the undercarriage of the car is very cheaply made and is falling apart. It is basically fiberglass insulation covered with shiny aluminum foil. It is very flimsy and exposed to the elements. The shielding has come loose and the more I drive, the more the wind pulls it and tears it from the car. It is now hanging down from the undercarriage and almost touching the ground, laying over the exhaust and directly touching it. This seems to be a very hazardous situation. It seems to be a very poor design to have something that is so delicate and flimsy to be directly exposed just inches from the ground on the undercarriage where any sort of road debris could easily damage it and cause it come into direct contact with a hot exhaust pipe. I'm sure once it catches on something it would be easily ripped free of the vehicle and leave absolutely no heat shielding between the exhaust and the floorboard.

Leased this vehicle in August, 2013. Since day one I have noticed an exhaust smell in cabin when the vehicle is put into reverse and occasionally when driving at low speeds. I am sensitive to odors in general and my family members only smelled it occasionally, so I disregarded until recently the odors are becoming stronger inside the cabin and not clearing when windows are lowered to air out. I will bring this to the attention of my Ford dealership when it goes in for maintenance service when it reaches 10,000 miles, but maybe sooner to have it looked at.

2002 Ford Escape. Catalytic converter problem. Problem began last week when dpfe tubes came off and dpfe sensor melted. The next day the valve next to the dpfe sensor blew a hole and all parts were replaced. The next day one of the dpfe tubes came off again. This was replaced again. The next day the car did not have good gas power. When going up a small incline the car would not go past 40 mph. Went to car repair shop and O2 sensor was removed to see if it was the catalytic convertor. This car has 3 catalytic convertors. This car is at another car repair shop now to see what the cause is for the catalytic convertor(s) to go bad. One repair shop advised that this is a common problem with Ford Escapes. I contacted Ford motor company and was told that there have been no recalls for this problem. I went out to the Ford forum and there are enteries from 2007 to present with many 2002 Escape owners that have experienced the same problems that I am experiencing. This problem can cause major engine problems that could cause an accident. No engine light has come since the dpfe tubes and sensor and valve was replaced.

Nothing let up to the failure. Car died while pulling out in traffic. Was told it was the coil paks gone bad. Replaced them. Then told the calatlyic converter burn out when the coils went. Come to find out this is a issue for is aware of on the 2005 Escape. I was almost rear ended when this happened and has a hard time getting off the road. No indication it was going to stall. This is a safety issue on these cars. I have already put out close to $200. 00 and its still not fixed. Iit also has blown up my computer in the car. I was scared to death and very lucky that I was not hit. Ford is aware of this problem and will do nothing about it. What will it take for some action to be taken? somebody getting killed before Ford is made to do something with this issue.

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2005 Ford shuts off after long distance or no distance shutter like you are pushinng in a clutch but this is maual drive than shuts down dealer says they CA. T fine problem.

While vacationing in myrtle beach, my 2005 Ford esape ran sluggish and was missing after a heavy rain. Had it towed to the local dealer where they told me that the casing for the pcm had leaked and water had gotten into the pcm and caused the malfunction. This problem also caused the plugs and coils to need replacing. Parts were not available and had to wait two weeks for repairs. Received a call from dealer saying that it was also necessary to replace the exhaust manifold and the catalytic converter. Another 3 days and the total bill from the dealer was $5,262. 38. Along with a rental car for 1. 5 weeks and two additional days in hotel made for an expensive holiday. Called Ford customer service when I returned home and they were not even interested in my situation. Needless to say, I will never own another Ford, and am now driving japanese.

I own a 2003 Ford Escape with a 6 cylinder engine which I bought new from harrold Ford in sacramento 11/2002. I noticed a strong oil burning smell. And oil leaking from the engine. I was unable to locate the source of the leak, so I took the vehicle into harrold Ford on 12/30/2009. The dealer informed me the oil was leaking thru the oil pan, and that Ford had a retrofit for the problem. I asked if this was a seal problem. I was told no, the material the oil pan was made of allowed the oil to eventually start leaking directly thru the material. I asked if this was a recall due to the fire danger, and was told no. The repair was completed and the oil pan was replaced. I kept the old oil pan.

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2002 Ford Escape v6 four wheel drive, rear exhaust manifold cracks. Drive this car reasonably, not like a teenager, and the manifold cracked. Since this manifold has built-in catalysts, repair is extremely expensive. Ford has not recalled, but the exhaust fumes that build up in the vehicle are extreme (we get headaches). Also, mpg has fallen to 14 mpg, and still no cel-on condition.