NHTSA Complaint #11681619 — 2018 FORD ESCAPE POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11681619
Vehicle	2018 FORD ESCAPE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	August 19, 2025
Date Filed	August 19, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

Blown head gasket which is causing coolant to leak into the cylinders. Check engine light came on at 72,000 miles (leased the car at 71,000) with coolant loss. The problem was diagnosed by an independent service center on 8/19/25, 3 weeks after leasing to buy.

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