This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
2017 2.0 L ecoboost Ford Escape had rough idle at start, steady check engine light illuminated while driving on highway. Defrost was not working duri G col snap. Check of reservoir showed fluid levels below minimum, had to pull into service to get fluid levels up to minimum levels. Upon taking car to Ford dealer for service conclusion was failed enginne due to coolant infiltration inn enginne. Waiting on engin replacement 3-4 months.
While driving, car engine stopped without check engine light or other warnings. Tried to get restarted but unable and had to push out of traffic on a busy city street. Towed to corwin Ford and engine was evaluated by Ford service tech van lamonthe. "scan=many codes internal engine noise. Performed relative compression = #2 cylinder has low compression. Needs new engine."
While driving, my check engine light went on, after I got gas, the car stalled several times before starting the car. While driving home, I got a "high temperature warning, pull over safely" also my heat was blowing cold air. After taking my car in, a tuneup was done as well as routine oil change. I was told radiator coolant was low. After a few day, the same thing happened again, took back to the mechanic and they found that the coolant is leaking but from deep inside the motor and will cost thousands of dollars to repair and I will be better off trying to trade in my car.. this is a known dangerous Ford issue and this car needs to be recalled. My car has been well maintained since I got it 2 years ago.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact had a manufacturer software update serviced at lakeland Ford parts (1430 w memorial blvd, lakeland, fl 33815). The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced at the dealer, the check engine warning light illuminated, while driving 35 mph. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and diagnosed with an engine block failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was over the warranty coverage. The failure mileage was 101,000.
My 2017 Ford Escape 1.5L ecoboost engine began to skip and lose power while driving after first being cranked. The check engine light came on so I took it to the Ford dealership in shelby, nc. They said it was a misfire on cylinder 4 and that the block was cracked causing coolant to leak into the cylinder. Quoted me a price of $8600 to replace the long block or $5100 to replace the short block. They told me that they hoped to see Ford do a recall soon on this issue because this was the fifth one they have seen that is doing the same exact thing. Then I read on the internet where this is a nationwide problem with these same type year models and engines. My vehicle only has 75681 miles on it. This is a defect that will possibly get someone seriously injured or killed if the vehicle looses power while driving and needing accelleration power. I was pulling onto the highway with oncoming traffic headed toward me. Ford needs to step up and recall and fix this issue.
Coolant leaking into engine cylinder resulting in lost coolant and overheating. Check engine light on with code P0302. Recently bought vehicle unknowingly of this issue and are now stuck with the problem. This is a known issue and there are a lot of complaints out there from Ford Escape owners. Please recall this vehicle
White smoke from exhaust runs very rough and antifreeze leaks into first cylinder. Once tore down visible divot in block that appears to be manufactured that way. Currently unable to drive because I don't have almost 6,000 out of pocket. Warranty purchased with vehicle 5 months ago won't cover repair
Roughly a year ago Ford issued a notification for a update that helped keep coolant from intruding into the engine. A week ago my car began to stall, flash warning lights, and would barely get me off the road. Upon having my car towed to the dealer they informed me the engine had been damaged from coolant in the engine, the exact issue stated in the notification received a year before. Now the dealer states the short block may need replaced. Why has Ford not issued a recall for an issue that could turn deadly for someone else? this issue is very popular with this car.
4 year old, 73,500 miles, engine light came on, car was bucking, stalling, bucking, could have cause an accident. Drove to dealer. Gasket leaked and blew engine. Engine needs to be replaced $8000
For the last few days, intermittently, the ABS warning light would come on, then the traction control light, then the hill assist light, then the 4 wheel drive would disengage, and now the parking brake fault light. You never know when it will happen as it happens intermittently, and they don't all fault at the same time. It seems each consecutive day the number of problems grows. My greatest concern is that now the traction control light will flash and the throttle will become unresponsive. You never know when it may happen. Twice today it nearly caused an accident as I was pulling into traffic. The engine was running, but would not accelerate. A serious safety concern. I am filing this report just in case I get injured or killed before I can have it checked by a Ford dealer.
The check engine light came on, so we took it to satelite Ford dealer and they could not find problem, week later light came on again so we took the vehicle to woody anderson Ford where it was purchased and now they say the engine needs replaced! after doing some on line research on line it looks as if Ford has a problem child on their hands. They also have issues with the tranny in 2014 -2018, this Escape only has 20000 miles on it now. Whats going to happen once the mfg. Warranty runs out ? are there any recourse actions that we can take. The Escape is a great car overall, we own 2- 2017's now. We are now concerned about future cost associated with this vehicle, especially since we own 2 the same year!
While driving the engine started misfiring for approximately 30 seconds. The car shook violently and then went back to running normal. I drove to my Ford dealer and lleft the car for diagnosis. I was called a few days later and told coolant had seeped into the #1piston. The repair would be to replace the engine. I do all service at Ford. The car only had 67K miles. It is only 4.5 years old and needs a new engine. Ford told me this is a know issue for Ford and the reading I have done shows it has been going on for a number of years. I am angry.
On and off for the past year, my vehicle has failed to auto-restart after auto-stopping. When working properly, the feature automatically shuts off the engine when stopped (like at red light) and then restarts when you lift your foot off the brake to start moving again. The issue is that the car does not restart. Sometimes it fails to restart without warning, other times it displays a message that says 'shift to park to restart engine'. this is obviously dangerous when in stop-and-go traffic on a highway or at an intersection, as the car will literally turn off and need to be shifted into park to be restarted. Today it did this at almost every intersection we stopped at. Our battery was recently replaced, alternator and charging system all checked and no issues. Apparently this is a recognized issue by Ford, although there does not seem to be a fix as of now. Ford has recognized this issue as ssm 47043 (attached).
The contact's wife owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The contact pushed the vehicle out of the roadway. The contact stated that the service transmission now message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer cavender Ford (4860 interstate 10 frontage rd, columbus, tx 78934, (855)874-2232) where a diagnostic test was still pending. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, white smoke began to come out the rear end of the vehicle. There were no warning lights. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and proceeded to drive at a low-speed. The contact stated that approximately 25 minutes later the vehicle shutoff. The contact had the vehicle towed to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that there was an excess amount of oil in the cylinders of the vehicle. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact took the vehicle to mike naughton Ford, Inc. (150 S havana St, Aurora, co 80012; (720) 712-0678) who had completed a previous recall on the vehicle. The contact stated that shortly after the recall repair, a warning light indicating a misfire had illuminated. The contact changed the spark plugs on the vehicle causing the warning light to no longer be illuminated. The contact stated that approximately 3-4 days later while starting the vehicle from a cold start, she noticed the vehicle emitting white smoke again. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer who informed the contact that oil had gotten into the coolant and in cylinder number 1 and number 2. the vehicle was repaired on 02/12/21. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the repair would be covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
My vehicle began telling me it was overheating as soon as I would turn it on in the morning(12+ hours after not being driven) and began shaking. I would turn off/on the vehicle and the engine light would appear and disappear throughout the day but drove fine. Eventually the issue began when I was physically driving the vehicle, leading me to pull over in a neighborhood to have it towed. Ford dealership looked at my vehicle and informed me that the coolant had leaked into my cylinder heads(1.5L engine). They quoted me an estimate of $6K to replace my entire transmission. I have not yet made the decision to go ahead with the repair as I am weighing my options. I have only had my vehicle for 2.5 years with zero issues. Bought at around 40K miles and transmission went out at around 82K.
Engine light came on. Received code P0302 misfire in cylinder 2. replaced plugs and coil didn't correct problem. The next day I started the vehicle and the temperature gage went straight to the top reading it was running hot. Called a tow truck first thing Monday morning and didn't drive the vehicle again. Has 50,200 miles on it. Ford dealer said they would look at it but I have to get it to them. Seems to be a known problem with the vehicle. I have had the vehicle since July of 2019. I feel like Ford should get it together and actually fix the problem and not put bandaid on it.
2017 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to coolant intrusion safety recall. The consumer stated after the recall repair was completed the failure coolant intrusion occurred. The dealer advised the engine needed to be repleased. The manufacturer did offer some assistance.
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