Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Ford Fusion - part 2

While driving we noticed the engine light came on so we took it to our local mechanic. He said we were leaking coolant and it was too extensive fro him to fix so he suggested we put coolant in every few days. We researched the problem and found that these cars had a recall for this exact issue yet our VIN does not show it. We went to Ford dealership and they confirmed we need a new engine as they connected the ids. This vehicle was built at the hermosillo plant, has the same 1. 5l ecoboost engine, and has experienced the exact coolant intrusion failure that Ford recalled or extended coverage for on other vehicles. I am asking fotrd to reconsider my case because my vehicle has the identical defect despite my VIN not being included. My kids purchased this car for my wife and I in October 2025. I also included a VIN report based on my VIN number and if scroll to the bottom of that report maybe page 23 you will see the recall.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.  .

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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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See attached document for complaint.

If I do not run my car for atleast 10 minutes before driving, my gas tank will start making a loud horn sound, and when this happens and I go to slow down, the car will shut off. Mechanics say there’s an issue with the purge valve and the charcoal filter. I’ve already had this issue fixed three times and it comes back less than a week prior to service.

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

The engine experienced a sudden failure that caused the vehicle to become completely inoperable. Prior to the failure, the vehicle exhibited intermittent hesitation, rough idling, and loss of power during acceleration. These symptoms began several weeks before the complete failure. No warning lamps were illuminated at first, but shortly before the breakdown, the vehicle displayed a check engine light and a “service engine soon” message. While driving, the vehicle abruptly lost power and became unsafe to operate. I was forced to pull over immediately, which created a safety risk to myself and other drivers due to the sudden deceleration and inability to maintain speed in traffic. The vehicle would not restart afterward. A repair facility has confirmed that the engine has suffered a major internal failure and requires replacement. The estimated cost of repair starts upwards of $5,000. The vehicle is currently non?drivable and remains available for inspection. The issue has been reproduced and confirmed by an independent service center. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. However, I have found multiple similar complaints from other owners reporting the same type of powertrain failure, suggesting a potential pattern or defect affecting safety.

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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.

While driving at 75mph on the freeway, my 2020 Ford Fusion suffered a sudden, catastrophic ecoboost engine coolant failure. The vehicle instantly lost power and dropped to 35mph in active traffic, creating an extreme highway collision hazard. A mechanic has confirmed internal coolant intrusion in the engine block.

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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.

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.

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.

The 1. 5l ecoboost motor has coolant intrusion problem on cylinder 3. The 1. 5l ecoboost motor sputters while driving causing the engine to be sluggish and not get up to speed when turning and might cause an accident on the highway due to the motor failing due to coolant intrusion design flaw in Ford motor. Yes, Ford dealership confirmed the coolant intrusion problem on cylinder 3 and check engine light keeps coming on and off. Yes, the Ford dealership inspected the 1. 5l engine in the vehicle and ran test to confirm the coolant intrusion problem on cylinder 3. There was no other warning lamps or symptoms prior to the failure/degrade of engine.

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.

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.

My 2013 Ford Fusion equipped with the 1. 6l ecoboost engine started blowing thick white smoke (burning coolant) while I was driving on the freeway. Engine coolant was leaking and my card died right there, that had blown the head gasket. I received no warning, no message. This was an incredibly dangerous situation because I was on the freeway and was forced to stop immediately. Ford motor company has refused to include my vehicle’s VIN in the applicable recall programs despite my vehicle experiencing the same issues described in NHTSA recalls 12v551000 (Ford campaign 12s41) and 17v209 (Ford campaign 17s09) the recalls identify issues involving coolant loss, overheating, insufficient warning of coolant loss, potential engine damage, cylinder head damage, and the risk of engine compartment fire. My vehicle exhibited these same symptoms and consequences which can be confirmed by the autobody shop where it was evaluated. The purpose of these recalls was to address a known safety concern involving the 1. 6l ecoboost engine cooling system. Despite this, when I contacted Ford and requested assistance and asked that my VIN be added to the recall population, Ford denied my request and stated that my vehicle was not included. I believe this decision fails to address the fact that my vehicle experienced the same defect and safety risk identified in the recall documents. The safety issue is not limited to the vins currently listed in the recall population; rather, my vehicle demonstrates the same failure mode that prompted the recalls. My concern is that vehicles equipped with the same engine and experiencing the same defect may continue to pose a safety risk to drivers and passengers. A coolant loss event and overheating condition can result in significant engine damage, sudden loss of vehicle operation, costly repairs, and the potential for an engine compartment fire. Respectfully request that this matter be reviewed and that Ford be required to re-evaluate their decision.

I have a coolant intrusion into the engine and blew my engine in the middle of driving down the highway. No signs, no warning. Lost control, ended up on side of road. Had husband pull it the rest of the way home.

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!.