Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Ford Fusion - part 1

1. 5 liter ecoboost engine has a coolant intrusion problem into the cylinder to due a design flaw. Problem can cause several problems: loosing coolant and causing the engine to overheat, causing misfire in the cylinders, and can cause the engine to stallwhich has happened several time on me. The engine should be recalled as a safety concern for stalling, it has stalled on the i15 in utah several times.

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Engine warning display came on with "cylinder over temperature" immediately after temperature gauge went from normal (slightly under 1/2 way) to "hot" immediately. Shut off engine - opened hood, coolant was noticed on passenger side just below coolant bottle. After waiting a little bit the tempature on the gauge hadn't dropped any & the radiator was cool to the touch. The day before washer fluid was added, while there the other levels were checked after sitting all night, the coolant was showing within the marked operating zone. Ended up calling for a tow truck.

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Per mechanic, head gasket has failed due to known issue with 1. 5l ecoboost engines. Coolant is leaking into the engine. White smoke in the exhaust indicating coolant leak. Vehicle is currently availble for inspection upon request, but is destined to be sold. Driver safety as well as surrounding driver safety as risk should engine completely fail due to overheating while driving, potentially causing an accident. There is currently a class action lawsuit in the works for this issue as many other have had it. At this time vehicle has only been inspected by our local mechanic. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptons prior ot the issue. When the issue stated, there was a "waterfall" sound in the engine compartment, which caused us to take the vehicle to the mechanic for diagnoses.

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My torque converter went bad on my 2017 Ford Fusion, it's the same problem the other 2017 Ford Fusions had with their torque converter however my VIN is not on the recall.

My 2019 Ford Fusion has been diagnosed with the prominent ecoboost coolant intrusion defect requiring a newer 2020+ redesigned engine replacement. Ford is refusing to replace it or provide any discounts even though it's clearly a engineering defect. The vehicle has just 38,500 miles in 7 years of ownership. It has been regularly well maintained & not driven hard. This is inexcusable that Ford is not standing behind their product that has a plethora of well documented failures on these particular flawed design engines, namely the 2. 0l ecoboost that came in this vehicle.

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I bought the 2015 Ford Fusion for my son as a graduation present as he headed off to college on his own. The car started misfiring upon cold start for about 5-10 seconds. Eventually the car started misfiring while driving. He frequently had to pull over on the side of the road while driving to make it to his destination. I had him take the car to a Ford dealership to be inspected. To my surprise, Ford parks of wesley chapel told me that the 2015 Ford Fusion 1. 5l ecoboost has a known issue with coolant leaking into the engine causing misfiring and eventually engine failure. They offered no assistance in fixing the problem. They told me the cost to replace the engine was over 13,000. 00.

I own a 2018 Ford Fusion ecoboost. I purchase it in 2021 with 11k miles on it.   today it has 34k miles and the engine block developed a crack.   through my research and my Ford dealer, I've discovered this issue is a known issue with the 1. 5 and 2. 5 litre engines in the Fusion.   my repair bill would be just about 7k.  .

The vehicle goes into limp mode without warning no matter the speed. Cylinder head temp sensor is not applicable on this 1. 6 engine model. The coolant over temp light illuminates with or without the car running. Coolant temperature sensor was replaced and indicates no faults to the obd. The coolant level and temperature is within spec.

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I recently now am having to replace my engine a second time in 2 years due to a coolant intrusion problem.

Noticed that the coolant level kept going down with no apparent external leakage and was also getting a code for #2 cylinder mis-fire, after adding a total 1 gallon antifreeze I made an appointment at the local Ford dealer to see what is wrong. They diagnosed the issue to coolant leaking in to cylinder #2, there recommendation is to replace long block.

The car overheated due to coolant leaking. Found out vehicle has a coolant intrusion requiring a new engine now.

2019 Ford Fusion with 82,362 miles- just told engine coolant leaking into the cylinder walls and engine replacement is needed. Dealer said do not drive it! this is a known problem with this model and Ford has not recalled it. Ford is aware and have sent ts bulletins to their service departments but why not recall. My daughter’s safety has been at risk and now the value is worthless or an engine replacement. I cannot reach any leadership from Ford, just a call center which is telling me nothing can be done.

Coolant intrusion.

I own a 2015 Ford Fusion se. I bought it used when it only had 47,000 miles on it. Over the course of time since buying it in Dec 2022 until now, it has had low coolant that I have had to address but no visible leaks. Current mileage now is 87,100 and just recently the coolant was low again and the check engine light came on for dtc p0301 -cylinder 1 misfiring. It has had rough start ups, rough idle, decreased acceleration, and poor fuel efficiency. I have found the problem to be coolant intrusion – engine defect concern “coolant intrusion” is a known engine design defect in which coolant leaks into the cylinders, leading to internal damage, misfires, and eventual engine failure. After researching it I found that many other people have had the very same issue with no help from Ford. This should be a recall as this is an internal issue with the short block and something that should have been disclosed before purchasing this model/engine. The only repair that will fix the core of the issue is replacing the entire short block which costs thousands of dollars, way more than the cost of the entire vehicle at this point. Without fixing the issue, the engine will fail. Again, this should be something Ford should pay to repair, not any customer who came into this blind.

There is a problem with the purge valve causing my vehicle to rough idle and even cut off on me in the middle of traffic and even on the interstate. This issue is going on with a plethora of people with the same year make and model as me yet no recall has been issued. When I put gas in the car it won’t start for some time. If I’m not constantly pressing the accelerator the car will turn off by itself.

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The entire engine/motor.

Coolant intrusion, problem.

Formal complaint – 2018 Ford Fusion 1. 5l ecoboost – engine block defect statement of issue:I am writing to report a premature engine failure on my 2018 Ford Fusion 1. 5l. The vehicle is exhibiting all symptoms of the well-documented "coolant intrusion" defect described in Ford technical service bulletin (TSB) 22-2222. Despite following all recommended maintenance intervals, the engine block has failed, allowing coolant to enter the combustion chamber. Observations:confirmed coolant loss with no external leakage found via pressure test. Significant white smoke and rough idle upon cold start. Desired resolution: since this is a known manufacturing defect involving the engine block's cooling channels—and not a result of wear and tear—I am requesting a "goodwill repair" for a long-block replacement. The current TSB denial based on [8 years] is unacceptable for a known catastrophic design flaw that compromises vehicle safety.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph on the highway, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power steering functionality while decelerating. The vehicle jerked, and a driver assistance system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,017.

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I am the owner of a 2017 Ford Fusion with 61,000 miles on the odometer. Please note that I have always taken good care of my car, having it serviced promptly when required. In recent weeks, I have had to replace my complete steering rack (cost $4,500) and two weeks later, my 1. 7-liter ecoboost engine due to a coolant leak into the number two cylinder at a cost of $6,700. Ford has known about both problems for years and they have resulted in both class action and small claims suits against the company. Regarding the engine, Ford issued customer satisfaction program 21n12, technical service bulletin TSB 22-2134 and customer satisfaction program 19b37 - supplement #4 to replace the car's engine short block. This covered cars for 7 years of service or 84,000 miles - with, as quoted in the Ford memo sent to dealers on June 9, 2022, "coverage automatically extended to subsequent owners," for presumably the life of the car. Since this is clearly a manufacturing error (as Ford admits in its June 9, 2022 memo to dealers) and not due to negligence on my part, I should be reimbursed for my expenses. The NHTSA should also open a recall case on this matter for owners like myself.

2020 Ford Fusion 1. 5l ecoboost engine completely failed. Ford dealership diagnosed need for complete engine and turbo replacement at $13,475. Believed to be related to known ecoboost coolant intrusion defect.

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Coolant problems and cylinder damage on engine due to coolant intrusion. Ford has not issued a recall on this well known problem and issue on all Ford Fusion models. Several complaints have been made by many Ford Fusion owners for putting drivers and vehicle owners at risk of driving unsafe vehicles and poor driving conditions.

Coolant intrusion in the block led to white smoke coming out of the exhaust thick enough that I couldn't see as I tried to back out of the road.

Component/system: engine — 1. 5l ecoboost short block coolant intrusion leading to catastrophic engine failure. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: vehicle overheated while in operation, creating risk of engine fire, loss of vehicle control, and stranding of occupant on a public roadway. Ford's own TSB 22-2322 acknowledges this defect creates a fire risk. Confirmed by dealer/shop: yes inspected by manufacturer/police/insurance: Ford motor company was contacted on 17apr26 and opened case number xxx but denied coverage citing vehicle assembly location [xxx] ) despite the defect being present in all 1. 5l ecoboost engines regardless of assembly plant. Warning symptoms: vehicle exhibited overheating warning prior to failure. Coolant intrusion into cylinder bores is a known documented defect covered under Ford customer satisfaction program xxx and TSB xxx for identical engines in us-assembled vehicles. Mileage at failure: approximately 65,000 miles. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I have had this car for 6 years and the transmission has gone out on top of the purge valve, I have seen many people have the same issues with this model and year of this car. This needs to be adressed. I also see that there is a lawsuit against this issue with the transmission model 6f35.

Coolant leak into engine block, Ford dealership said $8,000 to replace engine cars only at 65k miles. Problem is from manufacturer defect in the 2. 0l tt turbo engines in Fusions and should be recalled as it’s not the owner/operators wrong doings.

Coolant light and check engine lights kept coming on. The car was diagnosed by the Ford dealership as Ford TSB 22-2229, which is a design flaw in specific ecoboost engines, where an "open deck" block causes coolant to leak into cylinders 2 and 3, leading to severe engine failure. To fix this issue, the TSB requires replacing the entire long block assembly with a redesigned version featuring enhanced sealing surfaces. The cost for this new engine was quoted as $8000 to $9000.

Coolant intrusion in cylinder 1. Confirmed by suburban Ford of sterling heights, mi. Known design flaw. Can potentially cause the engine to seize, misfiring of cylinders, excessive exhaust. Codes for rich fuel mixture and cylinder misfires were found when check engine light appeared. Checked plugs and coils before a camera was put into the cylinder to confirm the coolant intrusion. Dealership and manufacturer refuse to assist with repairs even though there was a recall for certain vehicles with this exact issue.

Misfire due to cracked cylinder wall letting coolant leak into the cylinder in the 2. 0l turbo.

I don't know if this qualifies as an immediate safety issue, however, if the vehicle is stopped and placed into park on a busy freeway, or in traffic in any way, then this absolutely is a safety issue after the fact because the vehicle cannot be moved due to not being able to get it into gear. This involves the shift linkage component and not being able to get the car out of park and into any other gear. It's already an active recall but it's VIN specific and my VIN was not included. It really needs to be though. It should be all Fusions at this point. I drive a 2020 Ford Fusion and the shift linkage bushing broke. Initially I got the "shift system error" message back in January and could not get my car into gear. It would just bounce right back into park. I had to call a tow truck but eventually the driver was able to somehow reset the system using the hidden reset button in the center console. It was enough to keep me running for a couple of months. However, two weeks ago it happened again and the reset option was no longer working. The car was towed to my dealership and they replaced the "missing" bushing and I was charged $511. 00 for the repairs. Considering how widespread this issue this seems to be, I would like to see a full model-specific recall issued for these Fusions and possibly reimbursement for the costs I was subjected to due to the issue. I can provide the service receipts from the dealership showing that it was replaced and the total cost. Thank you!.

Engine failure due to coolant intrusion.

This vehicle is another of many that is suffering from coolant intrusion due to Fords faulty design. This 2. 0 has 68 thousand miles and needs a new engine. This has been a known problem for this engine between 2013 and 2019. We were sold a new car that would be reliable for years, it’s not. Now we may be out upwards of $10,000. 00 for a car we just paid off a year ago.

Transmission is now not shifting out of park and this is after having issues with the engine allowing coolant to get in and causing damage with the cylinders. Would not pass the pressure test. When calling Ford customer service and headquarters telling me there is no way they can help with good will. Find this troublesome when they already know the ecoboost causing issues to the car and my car is not at 120,000 miles yet. After seeing the 2013-2016 models already have a recall for the exact same thing and you're going to say this is not related is beyond ignorant on the company's behalf.

I am a subsequent owner of this vehicle and it was sold to me with the known issue of coolant intrusion. Not only have I spent over $1000 in repairs. The issue is a known defect with the short block on the engine. While traveling down interstate 275 my car overheated without warning and shut off almost causing a four car collision.