NHTSA Complaint #11615933 — 2017 FORD ESCAPE

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11615933
Vehicle	2017 FORD ESCAPE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	September 19, 2024
Date Filed	September 23, 2024
Mileage	116,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while pulling out of the driveway, the messages that "Engine Overheating, Do Not Drive" and "Power Train Failure" were displayed on the instrument panel. Additionally, the vehicle was jerking. The vehicle was placed in Neutral(N) and coasted back into the garage. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the short block needed to be replaced due to coolant leaking into cylinder #3. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.

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