NHTSA Complaint #11466458 — 2017 FORD ESCAPE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11466458
Vehicle	2017 FORD ESCAPE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	May 1, 2022
Date Filed	May 27, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

Ford ECO-Boost 2.0 engine has a cracked block, cylinder head, or blown head gasket at 76,200 miles. Car cut off while driving on the highway and I was almost hit in the rear end when trying to pull over. Engine light confirmed misfire in cylinder 1 and 2. Purcis Ford in Fredericksburg VA has confirmed the engine has water / antifreeze in the cylinders and needs replacement. They explained it's a common problem with this engine.

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