NHTSA Complaint #11576101 — 2018 FORD FUSION

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11576101
Vehicle 2018 FORD FUSION
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State VA

Consumer Description

I have a 2018 Ford Fusion titanium 2.0. Upon start up thick white smoke was coming from the exhaust. Coolant level in resevoir dropping very low. Added coolant and five minutes of driving my check engine light comes on with code p0301 car ran sluggish and overheating light came on. I immediately pulled over and turned it off. Sure enough very low coolant in resevoir. No signs of leakage outside. I then took the car to a ford dealership for diagnosing. Sure enough I have coolant intrusion on number 1 cylinder. I reached out to FORD manufacturer and they will not assist with repairs/replacing the engine and all components that have been damaged due to the coolant intrustion. It will cost $9742.90 to replace all components and engine. My car only has 118013 miles on it. I am very disappointed with FORD knowing that they are aware of this coolant intrusion problem, yet do not want to fix their flaws. Enclosed is also a photo of the coolant intrusion on cylinder 1.

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