NHTSA Complaint #11561937 — 2017 FORD ESCAPE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11561937
Vehicle	2017 FORD ESCAPE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 25, 2023
Date Filed	December 26, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

Running rough with no MIL warning light. Possible engine issue as described by the below TSB: Ford TSB 22-2229 Make: Ford Number: 22-2229 Title: 2.0L EcoBoost - Coolant In Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke and/or Illuminated MIL Date: 6/9/2022 Models: 2015-2018 Edge SE 2015-2018 Edge SEL 2015-2018 Edge Sport 2015-2018 Edge Titanium 2015-2019 Escape S 2015-2019 Escape SE 2018-2019 Escape SEL 2015-2019 Escape Titanium 2017-2018 Fusion Energi Platinum 2015-2018 Fusion Energi SE Luxury 2015-2019 Fusion Energi Titanium 2017-2018 Fusion Platinum 2017-2018 Fusion Platinum Hybrid 2015-2019 Fusion S 2015-2018 Fusion S Hybrid 2015-2019 Fusion SE 2015-2019 Fusion SE Hybrid 2019 Fusion SEL 2019 Fusion SEL Hybrid 2017-2019 Fusion Sport 2015-2019 Fusion Titanium 2015-2019 Fusion Titanium Hybrid Summary: Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may include P0300, P0301-P0304, P0316, P0217, P1285 and/or P1299 stored in powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to coolant intrusion into the cylinder. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the long block engine assembly.

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