2017 FORD ESCAPE Engine Problems

Oil in coolant reservoir via engine. Engine replacement.

At 69,500 miles, my check engine light came up on and the engine began running rough. I also saw that the coolant reservoir was low. I refilled the coolant and it was immediately low again. This is the same coolant intrusion that is a known issue with the ford ecoboost engine in the Escape.

Check engine light started flashing and engine started stuttering. It is available for inspection. Safety was compromised because vehicle would not go above 35-40 mph. Engine has been inspected by the dealership and needs to be replaced. There was no prior warning.

Transmission failed at 96,000 miles requiring replacement Cracked/bad cylinder block at 110,000 requiring replacement Ford knows of engine problem (Technical Service Bulletin 22-2322) will not assist with repair Repair invoices available upon request

My daughter told me our 2017 Ford Escape Titanium’s engine light came on. She said the engine was sputtering and losing power. I scheduled an appointment with Ford the next day, and paid for them to do a diagnostic on the vehicle. The vehicle has 105k miles on it. They said the engine had coolant intrusion in cylinder number one. The engine needs to be replaced, it’s out of warranty, and would cost $8,000 to replace, I was expecting the vehicle to last until 200k miles with proper servicing , and the repair is more than the value of the vehicle. Now the vehicle is sitting in my driveway, since I don’t want anyone driving it on the highway with an engine that loses power and could go at any time.

Check engine light flashing, took to a local mechanic and need the whole engine replaced due to an internal coolant leak. Coolant level was low so the car overheated. Couple days later it was empty again

I was advised by the Ford dealership that my engine needs to be replaced due to a coolant leak into the engine. This is a known issue for this vehicle. This car has a little over 98k miles on it. There is a board post about this issue TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 2.0L EcoBoost - Coolant In Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke And/Or Illuminated MIL 22-2229 09 June 2022 I was told there is no recall for this issue even thought they know it is an issue and the cost to replace is over 8k. I called and spoke to the corporate office as well and they told me they will not cover it. This is an issue for a lot of people and sadly there is still no recall. This is not fair that I have to pay more to get the vehicle fixed than the vehicle Is worth. The Ford...

My vehicle leaks coolant and shakes while accelerating. It sometimes struggles to accelerate at all as it steadily misfires. This would put me and my family at risk even when trying to leave our driveway or turn off our street. The leaking coolant has been confirmed by a dealer and independent service center since it started in 2023. They confirmed that it is identical symptoms to what they see relating to TSB 20-2100 (19-2375 before that). Ford continues to deny that this vehicle is attached to this TSB. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance. There was no warning prior to the symptoms first appearance, the Check Engine light illuminated only after issues began to arise.

The vehicle was bucking and shaking after turning the key in the ignition. It lurched and drove shakily, and the next time the vehicle was started, the engine failed to begin running, and an "engine fault" light instructing the driver to "service now" was displayed. At this time, a loud, liquid sloshing noise was heard coming from the direction of the dashboard. In subsequent attempts to later start the car, the car did start, and ran, but when taken to a mechanic, it was revealed that a coolant intrusion occurred without any perceptible cause, of severity enough to completely ruin the engine and necessitate its rebuild or repair.

After almost a year of problems, the Ford Dealership just diagnosed the car with coolant intrusion. It will cost $8000 for a new engine. This is a known Ford Escape 2017 problem, and Ford won’t do anything about the issue. Right now it’s available for inspection, but I’m going to have to get rid of it soon as it is a hazard and not reliable.

Missfire from coolent leaking in engine

I own a 2017 Ford Escape SE 2.0L, and my mechanic recently diagnosed my vehicle with coolant intrusion into the engine. This issue has caused potential risks to the engine’s performance and longevity. I discovered that many other Ford Escape owners have reported the same issue online, particularly with models equipped with 1.5L and 2.0L EcoBoost engines. Despite this widespread issue, Ford has only issued a recall and Customer Satisfaction Program (21N12) for the 1.5L engine, leaving owners of 2.0L vehicles like mine without coverage.

It has a known defect that causes coolant to leak into the engine's cylinders, which can cause corrosion, oil dilution, and contamination, which results in engine failure. Ford failed to disclose these defects creating a safety risk, because of the lack of coolant created by these leaks causes overheating, cylinder head cracking and engine failure, or engine fires. After the check engine light came on, the vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer, they then replaced the ignition coil and spark plug for the number 3 cylinder. They had to do this twice because upon leaving the dealership, the check engine light came on again and they said they could only use OEM parts. The 3rd time the engine light came on, it was inspected again by the manufacturer, it was then disclosed about the known defect that the coolant leaking into the engine's cylinders causes engine failure.

Transmission went out at 65,000 miles. Son was inn the middle of traffic got a message the stop driving immediately and the car started running rough. two codes P2703 and P2704. these are for solenoids. Had trouble getting out of traffic and off the road and almost got hit by another car. He was able to lug across multiple lanes to pull over on the side of the road. This happened at night and the road is busy. Ford has told us that the transmission is an 'enclosed system' and the entire transmission has to be replaced. Due to the enclosed system there is no way to check the transmission fluid levels, etc. The transmission breaking came out of no where and is not related to the transmission bushing recall.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light was flashing. The contact pulled over, opened the hood, and noticed that there was oil all over the engine compartment. The contact stated that the engine oil was leaking from the vehicle. The contact stated that in 2014 prior to the failure, the vehicle had been taken to a collision center. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer for a routine oil change. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the coils, spark plugs, and valve cover gaskets were cracked, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, opened a case, and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 87,430.

Coolant leaking into the cylinders, white smoke out of the tail pipe, and now Ford is saying this is a known issue but no recall is taking place. The car is undriveable. This is the second engine in this vehicle.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that during a State Inspection, the contact was informed that coolant was leaking into the engine. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated after the Inspection. The independent mechanic stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

During the month of September 2024 my Ford Escape Ecoboost developed a rough idle. I took it into our Ford dealership for evaluation. The diagnosis was that coolant had leaked into the cylinder #3 due to a head gasket failure and that I would need to have the engine long block replaced at an estimated cost, at the time, of about $8000. My vehicle has less than 45,000 miles on it. We had the Ford dealership go ahead with the repair; however, I asked that the service advisor request Out of Warranty Assistance from Ford. He did and received a claim number of: CXH 02689613-N6N4L5. He also informed us that our request for financial assistance had been rejected due to the fact that it was outside the extended warranty of 7 years. Mind you, this was about 6 weeks after the end of the warranty that it began to fail...

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact stated that unknown warning lights illuminated, and an audible chime sounded. The contact merged to the side of the road and the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission module and fuel pump had failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a second independent mechanic and was diagnosed with gas tank failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to a third independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a blown head gasket. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage...

To whom it may concern, We purchased a 2017 Ford Escape Titanium Ecoboost used approximately 3 years ago. Since, September of 2024 we have been having issues with the car. Some of the issues involved overheating due to internal coolant / antifreeze loss that allows coolant to enter into the cylinders of the engine causing engine failure. The check engine light comes on and saw blue or white smoke emitting from the car and misfires when coolant leaked into the cylinders. The most common PCM codes reported as associated with misfire related to the internal coolant leak are P0316 and P0302. Ford previously recalled certain 2013 and 2014 Ford vehicles equipped with the 1.6L engine for a very similar issues under recall campaigns 12V551 and 17V209. However, no such recall exists for the similar issues reported by consumers with the 1.5L and 2.0L Ford Ecoboost engines. We still owe $14,600...

Check engine light Cylinder 1 misfire Runs rough Coolant found in cylinder one Coolant leaking from cylinder head

Engine failure due to coolant intrusion. Vehicle is currently at Parks Ford Dealership in Wesley Chapel Florida. Per service department the estimate to replace is $20,000.00. The vehicle had been in to Phil Long Ford October 2022 for the bushing replacement recall and I was not informed of the Technical Service Bulletin issued for this vehicle. I believe there have been at least 2 of them. I did ask at that time to have it checked out for any other concerns including early wear on the tires. I also reached out to Ford Customer Service National - in Nov/Dec 2024, no mention of any issues or TSB’s for my vehicle. I did record that phone call & received a claim number. No follow up at this point. Parks Ford did mention the TSB last month but failed to inform me of the REQUIREMENT per Ford that the dealer must submit...

Our 2017 Ford Escape had the check engine light on. We took it to a Ford dealer. They said there is an issue where the coolant is leaking into the engine and we need the engine replaced. They quoted us $12000 to fix the issue. Looking online this is a known issue with Ford Escapes. Ford should be held accountable.

The temp warning light came on our 2017 escape - temp gauge always remained on normal - had it towed to the Ford dealer in Texas. Service writer said it is the head gasket since there is no external leak but, coolant was low. Engine will have to be replaced at the expense of $12,000. I mention the recall and he said he would take another look to see if he can verified the damage in detail. this car has 58,241 - car was title to Texas on 06/15/2024 and had a emissions test and passed. This warning light just came on this day and never before. The car is still at the Ford dealer and not sure what the dealership will do next. I need help.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the messages "Engine Hot - Stop Safely" and the "Engine Fault" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced, and the engine needed to be disassembled and reassembled and coolant needed to be added. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

Brakes have failed twice and been repaired. Several sensors have failed and been repaired. The engine failed and had to be totally rebuilt. The vehicle has only 45000 miles. Minor, but paint has peeled down to bare metal. The engine has just been repaired by dealership - it was a bear to get that accomplished. Ford Corporation would not assist but the dealership itself was very proactive. When the incident happened several warnings came on but did not stay on - stopped right in the middle of a street which in my view created a huge safety hazard . We were able to restart and get off the road but had to have it towed. It would not go faster than 5-10 mph. I have done much research on the vehicle to find out that this failure was due to a design and numerous manufacturing flaws - coolant leaked into...

Coolant leaking into the cylinders, available for inspection Engine could fail suddenly, overheat Problem confirmed by a dealer service center Known problem with the 2017 Escape and other model years No check engine light, no codes when tech checking problem, car shaking when coming to a stop light

Mechanics told us there is coolant leaking into the engine because of a crack in the engine because of a flawed engine design.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact's son replaced the ignition coils and spark plugs, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine oil intrusion into the cylinders. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 77,700.

January 8, 2025 To the NHTSA: My wife, [XXX] and I, [XXX] , have a 2017 Ford Escape. We have been informed that our vehicle has a defective lower-engine block that is resulting in coolant seeping into the engine cylinders, which causes the engine to overheat. This damage can also result in the engine becoming completely destroyed. A fire can also result. Upon further investigation by ourselves, this defect can cause a fire and it poses a great risk to our health and safety. We read a litigation about affected consumer with this same issue and we also called a Ford Service Center in Minnesota. The service rep told us the issue is related to a faulty design in the bottom half of the engine block. Apparently there are grooves, that in some cases, allow coolant to seep in. The rep said Ford has given them a service bulletin which...

My 2017 Ford Escape experienced the same engine issue noted by many with Ford Escapes from 2012-2019. There is an issue where the engine block cracks and coolant leaks into the engine, ultimately requiring the engine and many other components be replaced. Our vehicle was serviced by Ford in July 2024 and we paid out of pocket for an engine diagnostic. This diagnostic resulted in a clean bill of health being reported for the engine, despite Ford knowing about the defects affecting this engine years earlier. By December 2024, the check engine light came on and when evaluated at both a Ford Service Center and independent auto mechanic, the resulting diagnosis was that the engine and many other components had to be replaced. The cost of this repair was to exceed $11,000 - none of which would be paid by Ford. This amount exceeded the value of the car at...

Coolant intrusion. Ford “knows” of the issue but refuses to help. Engine needs replaced.

The coolant was leaking into the injectors. Now my engine is totaled.

Coolant intrusion leak in 2017 ford escape. Common issue. Message display high engine temperature and fan is turning high.

The engine blew up while driving down the road full of traffic. Smoke bellowed out of the back. I managed to move over 2 lanes to get out of the traffic into a parking light where it died. It could have been much worse as no one was hurt no colisions. we had it towed to by son's house who confirmed that a hole had been blown thru the block. It would not start. Pieces of metal and oil on the inside. It would of course not start. Other technicians have confirmed that there is a design fault in those engines that causes the engine to fail in this manner. There was mo previous warning , no oil or coolant leaks no warning signals.it is presently available for inspection but I have not taken it to a dealer because they have not offered any help other than oh well...my Vin...

My 2017 Ford Escape has a 1.5L EcoBoost engine that has been leaking fuel into my cylinders. My mechanic says I'm lucky it didn't cause a fire while I was driving it. Due to the damage, I now have to replace my long block engine, quoted at $11.2K. A week after I bought the car in late May 2024, the car began to smell of gasoline whenever I used my A/C, which I rarely do. A constant problem I've experienced since purchasing this car is misfiring, specifically cylinder two misfires. Ford needs to recall these engines, as I believe their design is faulty and these problems could have been prevented. The longer they refuse to acknowledge the problem they've caused, the more time unsuspecting people such as myself can drive around their new Fords and potentially have their cars burst into flames.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, with an engine misfire. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine, causing engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH on the highway, the vehicle stopped unintendedly. The engine fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

98 thousand miles Vin [XXX] I am the owner The car is being worked on at the Red engine company in Olney Maryland. The engine is in the state of repair For 2 weeks. I bought the car at white Marsh Ford dealership 4 yrs ago. Had extended Warranty, which has expired. I called ford 3 weeks ago about a engine procedure, not recall on this vehicle and they said the replacement was only for engines specifically made at a specific plant. My Vin number was not covered. I had to do something, so I contacted an engine specialist company to suggest a solution. I am retired, [XXX] and can not afford to purchase another car. I paid 17 thousand for this car. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

My ford escape was diagnosed 12/31/2024 with a slight coolant intrusion. The dealership said my escape would require a new short block engine at the tune of $7555.28. I still owe $5800. I bought my car 12/2020 from a ford dealership with 3rd party extended warranty with 45k and now vehicle has 72k. Ive been having vehicle serviced at different ford dealership located closer to my house.

At 29,314 miles, we experienced total engine failure where cylinder #2 failed and the whole engine failed and needed replaced. This car had impeccable maintenance and engine failure was not due to lack of maintenance. This was an issue with the engine itself and should not have happened.

In January 2024, the check engine light came on and we had an ignition coil and spark plug replaced. Less than a week later, the check engine light came back on and diagnostics showed a "misfire" on the same coil. The technician noticed the coolant was empty, refilled and found coolant entering the cylinder while engine was cooling. Engine had a "failed head gasket or cracked/warped head." Had to replace the engine, this was at 67,863 miles. Later I was speaking with a friend and was informed that this is evidently a known issue with the 2017 Escapes- some are already under recall, but my particular VIN number is not included in the existing recall. As I was researching online, it seems that many others, also not included in the recall, are having the same issue.

Coolant is leaking internally into motor. All gaskets, seals, hoses and radiator are operational with no issues. This is a hazzard and could/will result in damage and potentially serious harm. Dealer has indicated everything checks out and leak is internal intrusion. This is a known issue with Ford and they are unwilling to correct

mode code P0316 (random misfire), coolant leaks into #1 and #3 cylinders, requires long block engine replacement.

After 97,000 trouble free miles, the engine quit working. I took the car into the nearest Ford dealer service department. They concluded there was coolant intrusion to the cylinders, and I need to replace the motor with a long block. After looking into my issue I find this is a common and well documented issue with the Ford EcoBoost 3.0 engine. Ford customer service in Dearborn told me Ford knows about this issue but is offering no recalls at this time. I believe Ford should share some of the repair cost as this is an engine with a known faulty design, Thanks, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Sept. 2024, while driving my 2017 Ford Escape, four-cylinder Eco boost engine 2 L down the highway, without warning all the dash lights came on and the engine quit running leaving me stranded on the side of a very busy highway. I had not noticed any engine problems at all until this moment. After a Good Samaritan told me the radiator was almost completely empty of fluid, he added water to my radiator reservoir and told me to immediately ‘gently nurse it’ to an auto repair shop. Which I did. The shop owner took several hours to examine the engine. He told me it ran hot because the radiator fluid had leaked into the oil. He later told me the smoke also coming from the tailpipe, the way the engine was hesitating to start up and radiator fluid in the oil was an indication my engine had a cracked head....

The contact's wife owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 70-75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The front of the vehicle began to jerk. The contact was able to pull over to a rest area before the engine seized. The vehicle failed to crank up. The contact used a scope to see if the camshaft was moving. The low pressure and engine light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact inspected the vehicle and refilled the coolant reservoir. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a coolant intrusion into cylinder #2 and a failed engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a coolant intrusion and a failed engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact referenced an unknown recall repair, which had a similar failure description....

The car experienced a sudden loss of boost power and, at the same time, and MUCH more concerning and dangerous, a total loss of brake power assist. The brakes were firm (hard), but had ZERO power assist, and I could barely stop the car at idle in my driveway, much less on a highway or open road. I thank God that my son, who was driving at the time, was not in a dangerous situation when this failure occurred. It turns out, a single vacuum pump, mated directly to the camshaft, applies vacuum boost to the turbo (power loss) and brakes (catastrophic brake failure). I replaced the vacuum pump, but the problem persisted, so I had to take it in to the dealership for evaluation. I was told the problem is the bolt that mates the vacuum pump to the cam shears off when the vacuum pump seizes. I subsequently...