NHTSA Complaint #11595773 — 2017 FORD FUSION

The check engine light began coming on. I took it to the mechanic to determine what may be going on, but he could not find anything. The check engine light continued to come on. Took it back in for deep-dive diagnostics. Service Charging System came on - randomly and intermittently - took it to two different mechanics. At this time problem was intermittent and not consistent. Three mechanics attempted to dive deep into the situation but could not find it. They ruled out the alternator and other issues they suspected. The coolant and Temperature lamps came on once. I immediately stopped driving and checked the coolant. Then, I had mechanics check the coolant and make sure all was good. I took it to another mechanic, and he said it was now throwing all kinds of codes. Took vehicle to local Ford dealership where I was told I needed a new motor and it was not covered by Ford. The cost would be over $13,000. Upon my own investigation, I found that this is a common and recurring problem with this motor. This vehicle has 94k miles on it. In 2022, we purchased it with 78k miles on it for my son to go to college in. Now, I am being told by Ford that the motor will cost more than the car actually did.