NHTSA Complaint #11607361 — 2017 FORD FUSION

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the check engine warning light appeared on the instrument panel. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where a code reader detected an engine misfire in cylinders #2 and #4. The contact personally replaced all four engine coils and spark plugs; however, the check engine light returned soon after the repair. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The diagnostic showed coolant intrusion into engine cylinders #2 and #4 which resulted in engine failure. The engine was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact was given a case number. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.