NHTSA Complaint #11524483 — 2017 FORD ESCAPE

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle overheated and went into LIMP Mode. The engine overheating warning light was illuminated. The failure reoccurred while driving approximately 65-70 MPH. The failure recurred approximately four times. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic and the contact was informed that coolant was leaking into the engine block and the cylinders causing a misfire. The spark plugs and ignition coils were replaced but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.