NHTSA Complaint #11715370 — 2017 FORD ESCAPE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11715370
Vehicle 2017 FORD ESCAPE
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

Unknown. There's a white puff of smoke that comes out on a cold start every time. There is a small loss of coolant as well that I have to replace regularly. I was already told by the dealership to get rid of the car because it would need a complete engine fix that would cost 7000 to 10,000 dollars. It started doing this at 92k miles. The car was well maintained with regular oil checks and all maintenance recommended was done in a timely manner. All of the symptoms point to coolant intrusion.

Related Complaints for the 2017 FORD ESCAPE

Other ENGINE Complaints

#11719639 misfire in Cylinder 3 and coolant loss. My mechanic believes it is the coolant intrusion issue described in Ford TSB ...
#11719484 My 2017 Ford Escape equipped with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine is experiencing coolant intrusion into the engine cylinder...
#11718523 The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning ligh...
#11718253 Vehicle Information • 2017 Ford Escape SE • Mileage (around 80,000) • VIN [XXX] 2. Problem Description My 2017 ...
#11718359 The car started misfiring, check engine light came on. Took the car into shop to find out what the problem was. I was...

Recent Complaints for the 2017 FORD ESCAPE

#11718523 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning ligh...
#11717486 POWER TRAIN 2017 Ford Escape 2.0 AWD with 155,000 miles with Known coolant intrusion issue... (Vin has not been apart of the reca...
#11717672 POWER TRAIN Vehicle transmission failed at 60k miles and again at 146k miles. Had to pay around $4000 each time the transmission ...
#11716299 POWER TRAIN In January 2025, my 2017 Ford Escape experienced a sudden and unexpected transmission failure at approximately 69,500...
#11714908 STRUCTURE:BODY The paint along the windshield columnS and rear tailgate are flaking off in large sections. This is causing premature...
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report