NHTSA Complaint #11703276 — 2016 FORD ESCAPE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11703276
Vehicle	2016 FORD ESCAPE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 30, 2025
Date Filed	December 5, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

Escape has developed water intrusion in cylinder #2 of the 2.0 ECOBOOST engine, with under 80,000 miles. continued driving of the car could cause overheating due to low coolant and potential motor seizing. check engine light has come on, with cylinder misfire but no low coolant warnings. Potential engine seizing will be a safety concern if the vehicle is in motion, causing loss of control and damage to passengers and other motorists. I have footage of the cylinder leak via inspection camera if needed.

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