It's very scary as it could happen anywhere. My check engine light came on at 5:30 pm on 8/11 and, when I got home, my husband saw that the car had been leaking oil and I was low on oil despite the fact that I had an oil change one month prior. Absolutely ridiculous for something that should be covered and a safety concern. When car overheats power is lost and we lose the ability to accelerate in an emergency safety condition. If the bcm software is currently at the latest level available, refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 303-06a and/or powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual for an auto stop/start diagnostic trouble code (dtc) or gsb0000153 for auto stop/start system information and diagnostics.". The most recently reported issues are listed below. Did some internet research and this appears to be a known issue with the engine with no assistance or recourse from ford. The contact said that the vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the second cylinder and that the engine needed to be replaced. Service man explained it couldn't be fixed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Errpr code p051b crankcase pressure sensor circuit range/preformance. No car should need a new transmission 4,000 miles out of warranty. I asked at the dealer if it was possible to make this louder or a problem with something I'm doing or a sensor and they could not help me. At this time, Ford has not issued any recalls to address this safety concern. As the heat from the car's heater burned my right foot, the foot use to manage the accelerator & break, I turned the heat off. Since this is a safety issue ford should cover the repair and tsb 17-0004 should be updated accordingly. No warning lights were illuminated. Purcis ford in fredericksburg va has confirmed the engine has water / antifreeze in the cylinders and needs replacement. Located at (276 county rd 6, mahopac, ny 10541, (845)628-8800, for a software update to prevent coolant from leaking into the engine. If you notice a leak, get it fixed right away. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an internal transmission failure and the transmission needed to be replaced. There was no damage or injuries. I went to leave for work yesterday (1/24/19) and when i hit my key to unlock my car ( 2017 Ford Escape) the passenger head light was out. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The driver was treated and released for non-life threatening injuries and continues to be treated for the same injuries. The vehicle was restarted and operated as intended; however, the check engine warning light was illuminated. A message will come on the dash "auto startstop shift to p restart engine." My vehichle had been making a noise and started letting out a gray smoke from te exhaust. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. 00 for the seat module to be replaced. The contact stated that there was no coolant in the vehicle. Belief is that the dissimilar metals that makeup these nuts cause corrosion and may fail, without any warning, and cause serious damade/injuries. Starting on dec 12, 2018 my 2017 ford escape got an error message auto startstop shift to p restart engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. I then parked the car over night and then started to drive to the highway. Ecoboost engines are all defective and should not be sold No check engine light and no codes present. 00 in repairs. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed; however, the dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the engine might need to be replaced. Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. The repair was still pending. Had autozone put it on the computer and it gave a code po301. Since at least 2015. The missing welds were where the rocker panel welds to several other pieces of steel, under the vehicle. Recently bought vehicle unknowingly of this issue and are now stuck with the problem. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. The mechanic stated that the vehicle no longer needed that piece and it did not need to be replaced. Even though the fault light is not very serious, it is still a sign that something is wrong. No coolant on ground though. At this point no one seems to know why/how the parked car caught fire. Approximately in mid july 2020 the first incident occurred with the vehicle, while driving the car suddenly lost all power and could not be started, the car was towed to freehold ford which was the closest ford dealership. Not knowing what to do, I pressed accelerator to the floor, the engine started up and sat there thinking!!! The contact stated that after shifting to park(p), the vehicle inadvertently rolled backward. The car NEVER drove right from day one. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who indicated that all the lug nuts for each wheel had experienced the same failure and would need to be replaced. Upon parking the vehicle in my driveway, the vehicle would not turn off after turning off he ignition and removing the key. When taken in to service was told antifreeze leaked into no. Drive with my brain engaged at all times. Most reported complaints indicated that their vehicle will throw a message saying the transmission fault service now. Most customers who reported the complaint found a solution other than installing a The vin was unavailable. They stated that they wouldn't look for any other issues if it was the sensor that was out and that was the reason for the car not starting so they would not look further. On 02/09/22 the ford dealership mechanic diagnosed the problem as a coolant leak in the #2 cylinder. Once tore down visible divot in block that appears to be manufactured that way. Both times there were other vehicles present causing a potentially hazardous situation for me and other drivers on the roadway. Please open this investigation as it seems it is not only ford but other vehicles as well. If it should lift off after making contact with something, it is malfunctioning. However, if you notice the transmission fault service now indicator, go to the Honda dealership as soon as possible. While stopped at a traffic light, the engine revved up however, the vehicle failed to move forward. I have also notified the bureau of automotive repair of california of the issue and they said to also file a complaint with your department. The failure mileage was 102,000. My kids and I pull over to a parking lot and I have to have it towed to my mechanic. Tech replaced valve body, filled transmission, and reset computer. Apparently, coolant is entering my engine block. Affecting all ford vehicles from 2013-2020. 2019 --p303 code came up again, 91900miles right after around 300miles highway driving; --coolant was low again, top off again jul. Took vehicle back to the dealer where they adjusted the alignment of the wipers and tightening a nut in the intermittent wiper switch. While driving the door does not open all the way, but I will get a warning in the gauge cluster telling me the tailgate is open. The suv was purchased with the largest engine because we live in the mountains in warm california. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. Noted temperature starting to increase. Good lord I need me a recall. The next day after purchase september 2018, I noticed a slight slippage to the transmission and took the car back because the warning lights were on and the car would proceed to move at a low speed. Uploading two phots with the first photo of the torque converter with a blue high heat burn mark in the top left and the second photo is the grinding teeth or gears on the torque convertor pump. Please help! The independent mechanic informed the contact that coolant was leaking into the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle was not drivable. I was traveling at 60 mph when this occurred. This should have never happened,contacted ford,with no avail. The stall / start has failed twice in one week. Quickly. Customer service make promises they cannot keep. Other transmission repairman in area quoted me ,000 and said he had another escape with the same problem the week before I called. The contact checked and added additional coolant to the reservoir. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000. Within one year of owning vehicle, the high temperature engine light (red message indicator0 came on. They also couldn't explain why the car wasn't displaying any error codes. The law makes Ford pay legal fees. Panoramic moonroof exploded & shattered while vehicle was parked. There needs to be a recall on these engines if this is a known issue. Please help!!! No accidents. We are ranked A+ by the BBB. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Ii took my car in for an oil change before it reached 60,000 miles. At 68,000 miles, my check engine light came on as I was leaving my neighborhood. The lug nuts are evidently swollen. This is unacceptable. It is clean and free of water and dirt. The dealer confirmed the problem and identified the throttle body as the failed component, it is sticky on the inside and may have been stuck in a position that did not allow me to drive anymore. Other transmission repairman in area quoted me $6,000 and said he had another Escape with the same problem the week before I called. Well, those times are long gone. The vehicle was going to get somebody killed it was not going to be me and my 14 year old son. There was no coolant in the reservoir, and no signs of leaking under the vehicle. I stopped a ways back from the median curb of the intersection to allow for turning traffic from the west. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. I have gone to the ford service cener, grease monkey, valvoline, good year, jiffy lube, tune up clinic, c&p auto repair. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. We only rode less than 300 feet and immediately called for a tow truck. I was told it would be over $3,000 to fix the power steering. The dealer gave the contact an estimate of text="Who are we? When I am at a stop light. Hopefully, the engineers can find a fix soon before someone gets seriously hurt. Regrettably, I must advise you that ford will not be buying back the vehicle it appears this vehicle does not meet the requirements for a repurchase or replacement under the state guidelines . The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. 12/6/19 vehicle has a tire go flat on the road. Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. I kept the gas buried in the floor, and by some miracle the engine finally revved into turbo range. Purge valve and canister need to be replaced and are not covered under warranty. Can cause an accident. The car drove okay and I was able to make it to the repair show but, every time I stopped at the light the vehicle would shake and the light eventually came back on. There is a recall on the edge, fusion and currently not on the escape. It is 8600. Then all the sudden would get up to speed quickly only to slip again. The failure mileage was 84,500. There's wheels undercarroage is rusted and within 4 months. Each time I got the sense from my mechanic that this was slightly unusual. Now the dealer states the short block may need replaced. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that antifreeze had leaked into the engine cylinder. The contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) and was relating the failure to the recall. In my conversations with the tow driver and tire store, it is a well known issue lug nut covers prevent the lug wrench from working properly. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. The vehicle was repaired. I have a 2017 ford escape 67,338 took it to ford dealer (galpin ford) my complain was that my transmission when warm reverse gear is hard to engage and will not go over 55mph. The vehicle was then taken to an unknown dealer where the mechanic performed an air induction service. In fact, I still have the original battery and tires. 0l vehicle. Engine was pronounced dead by salesperson and maintenance staff. Front collision car was total loss no air bags deployed front side nothing. The "can't duplicate problem" saying from dealership seem to be detroit fords answer to everything to avoid fixing the problems I am sure they are a where of. Why on an issue as serious and as expensive as this has ford not issued a recall of this engine? My 2017 Escapes power steering went out at 36,100 miles. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #3, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The message that the engine was overheating and to pull over was displayed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. I will never buy another ford ever. Luckily barely being within warranty come to find out it was a defect I had a cracked engine block, so my entire engine has to be replaced. I had taken my car in for 1 year service/oil change without any issues. I was stopped, exiting a paved driveway onto a 2 lane road. The contact mentioned that the auto start function was reset and the vehicle was able to function normally; however, the check engine indicator illuminated. *tr*jb. Not once have I ever been told there were any issues. 2 weeks later told oil is leaking into valve covers. The dealer declined to repair or replace any parts, but stated that the vehicle was safe to drive. For example, it stalls and tells you to auto restart the engine before moving on. We decide to wait for it to come on again. There is coolant seeping into the number 2 cylinder. The contact stated that while shifting the vehicle into park, the vehicle surged forward and went over an embankment without warning. Bought brand new . Sometimes wiper will extend off the windshield on the driver's side (l) to the point the wiper blade can be seen from the driver's side window. In addition, the vehicle hesitated upon acceleration. Needless to say I wasn't happy. 2017 ford escape. Very similar to nhtsa id 11083629. Most recently, two weeks ago while driving down the highway in west virginia the car stated shaking and the engine light stated flashing. There are older water stains on the panels so it could have also happened when the car was stationary. When I asked why there was no recall issued, I was told it was because the issue was rare. When driving it was hesitant to go when I was stopped at a red light. It left me on interstate I 90 having to shut off the car and try to restart it. It wasn't safe to drive. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Anyone else have this issue? Ford was sued with a class action lawsuit for the 1. The vehicle was not repaired. Later, while driving 60 mph, the driver's side underbody cover became loose and began to drag on the road. 5 to 2 miles and same thing happened. This seems to be a common problem when speaking with others whose vehicle is around the same year. According to several technical service bulletins and ssm bulletins, ford has known about this issue for a while now. This created a hazardous situation. I noticed there is a recall underway for fords up to year 2016 (so far). My vehicle has a 2. Then had another technician tell me it's just a water pump leak. They are working with the Ford dealership to get my transmission replace not just repaired. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver takes their foot off the brake pedal. The main benefit of auto start/stop is increased fuel economy. The total lack of warning is a real concern. Forscan tells me the code P2681, which in the The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the coolant level was low and that coolant had entered into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.*dt*jb. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the contact was made aware that the vehicle warranty had expired. His vehicle hit the wall in the same approximate spot that the insurance institute for highway safety test (cent1622) hit the test wall. My son who was with her told her to put her hazards on and shut the car down and restart the car, that worked but had it towed to dealer as none of us were taking a chance it would happen again. I started to veer into the on-coming traffic lane and almost collided with an on-coming vehicle. I have contacted ford through their facebook page and they said they did not find any recalls on it, but it is still is a real problem for me and other ford escape 4wd owners. Every since purchase. Engine has to be replaced. Initially I was told there was no fix. The vehicle was not repaired. The lugnuts on my escape are now swollen and misshapened through no fault of mine. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the sound could be heard, but the origin of the sound was undetermined. Still waiting on the actual cause of the electrical fire. I owe on a car I cannot drive, cannot have smogged, cannot register in the state of california and ford will not replace these engines. Do you need to take your car to a dealership for repairs? 5l ecoboost engine may exhibit low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator light (mil) with only diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0301-p0304, p0316, p0217, p1285 and/or p1299 stored in powertrain control module (pcm). The technician rode with me while I drove and the vehicle's engine would flutter at around 1500 rpms while maintaining constant speed. Told me to drop it off and it would be at least 3 weeks until I get it back, is under warranty. The other person failed to stop to exchange information. If anyone is reading this. I have two small children and do not feel safe driving a vehicle that poses this risk. *tr. It has 23,000 miles only because I had to travel 30 miles to work one way. Making a noise under the vehicle on the passenger side while in motion shortly after I fill the vehicle up. 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