NHTSA Complaint #11690734 — 2017 FORD ESCAPE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11690734
Vehicle	2017 FORD ESCAPE
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 17, 2025
Date Filed	October 1, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

I have a coolant leaking issue, that has harmed my engine and QuickLane at Bill Brown Ford in Livonia, recommended an engine change. There is a class action lawsuit about this, so it is a known defect.

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