NHTSA Complaint #11553015 — 2017 FORD FUSION ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11553015
Vehicle	2017 FORD FUSION
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 2, 2023
Date Filed	November 1, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

2017 Ford Fusion 2.0L EcoBoost with pin hole in Block. Technical service Bulletin 19-2346 Dec. 19 2019 Block has pin Hole in causing coolant to leak into #2 Cylinder. Yes it is Available for Inspection Safety Risk is it could Malfunction in cold weather and create no heat for driver/passengers Yes it has. Been to dealer. Contacted Ford and they said to file Complaint First sign was slight engine miss started around 107,000 miles. Second sign Engine light came on. Brought to Independent dealer and he informed me what the reason was ( cracked Block ). Brought to local Ford dealership and they also confirmed reason (cracked Block ). Researched Ford Bulletins and found Ford realized this Engine Block had a defect back in 2019 when it still would of been under Warranty. Ford Blocks are a Major part and Very expensive to replace. Ford Motors should own up and Repair as they new this before Warranty Expired.

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