NHTSA Complaint #11685273 — 2017 FORD ESCAPE

Previously reported coolant leaking into cylinder 1. Ford knows of this issue, there is a technical service bulletin addressing it (attached), but Ford refuses to take responsibility for it or pay for repairs. I was driving my car when backfires started and then engine stopped. Could not get engine restarted and pushed car out of traffic lane. Car towed to mechanic and now entire engine needs to be replaced at a cost of approx $7000. Again, Ford refuses to pay for repair. This is a recurring problem with Ecoboost engines that Ford should repair. I am requesting a recall on all Ford Ecoboost Engines with more than 70,000 miles to assess coolant leaks and to replace engine if leak is found.