Ford Escape Engine problems by year

I have a 2018 Ford Escape 1.5l engine. At 98,000 miles the car started misfiring and white smoke comes out the tailpipe. This is a known issue at Ford with these cars. It is known as coolant intrusion. Ford knows this issue happens and hasn't issued a recall to fix the problem. I called Ford and they will not offer any assistance to fix the problem. I had the 100,000 mile service done and it hasn't fixed the issue.

The open-deck engine design features small coolant passages between the cylinders. Over time, thermal cycling warps the block deck or compromises the head gasket, allowing pressurized coolant to leak directly into the combustion chambers (often cylinders 2 and 3). The check engine light came on. A new engine was required at 62,000 miles on the vehicle. This is a known issue but Fors has chosen not to address it.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to exhaust fumes entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, while the heater was activated, there was an exhaust odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact a thorough inspection was needed to determine the cause of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System,...

2014 Ford Escape 1.6L EcoBoost - Coolant System Failure Following Safety Recall 17S09 I own a 2014 Ford Escape equipped with the 1.6L EcoBoost engine. My vehicle is experiencing a significant coolant leak involving a broken coolant outlet flange located near the cylinder head. Before the failure, my vehicle's cabin heater stopped producing heat for several days. Shortly afterward, the dashboard displayed a high-temperature warning instructing me to stop the vehicle. I pulled over and shut off the engine almost...

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine misfired, and the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the residence twice. The vehicle was later driven to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders. The contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,324.

2017 Ford Escape with the 2.0L Ecoboost Engine. Engine failed with the known coolant intrusion issue with only ~65,000 miles on it. Engine started misfiring, and the check engine light came on (solid, not blinking). No leaks under the vehicle. Within 2 days, the cabin lost heat while running the defroster on a cold morning. Brought vehicle to Ford dealer where it was diagnosed for low coolant (no external leaks) and then coolant was found inside cylinder 2. It was recommended that I replace the engine long block,...

• I have a P0304 code from coolant intrusion. •Coolant intrusion can cause sudden loss of engine power while driving, severe engine overheating, or engine fires.

Coolant intrusion into the engine causing overheating issue that resulted in $4000 of repair costs and is still not fixed. While driving, the warning light came on to pull over immediately. I was at an intersection at a stop sign. Had to get it towed to the service shop.

We bought a 2018 Ford Escape new from the dealer in 2028. In August of this year, 2026, The check engine light came on and our vehicle was running very rough. I used a scanner to check the engine code and it indicated that cylinder # 2 was misfiring. I removed the spark plug to check its condition and there was coolant in the cylinder. I read up on the cause and was surprised to see that Ford Ecoboost engines in Escapes and other models have a problem with coolant intrusion into the cylinders caused by a head...

I purchased a used 2018 Ford Escape SE equipped with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine on June 26, 2026. The vehicle currently has approximately 55,088 miles. While driving, I experienced a check-engine warning light after accelerating. The warning light subsequently began flashing while the vehicle was moving and would become solid when stopped or idling. The vehicle also developed noticeable engine shaking and rough operation, particularly when stopped at traffic lights with the transmission in Drive. The shaking is...

Engine was sputtering. We took it to a Ford dealership in Kalispell MT and was plugged into their diagnostic tool. We were told it was an emissions issue but was safe to drive home to [[redacted]]. A few days later the engine failed while on the interstate 3 miles east of Billings MT. We barely got it off the interstate. A warning light read something to the affect "get off road and turn off engine". It was towed to a dealership where we were told before they had even unloaded it that it had a known problem...

During regular operation, the vehicle began running roughly, stalling at intersections, and triggering a 'Coolant Over-Temperature' warning alongside a Check Engine Light. A certified mechanic confirmed internal coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders - a documented defect in this model year. This defect causes unpredictable engine stalling and complete loss of motive power while driving. Operating a vehicle prone to sudden, unprovoked stalling in active traffic poses a severe safety hazard to myself, my passengers, and surrounding drivers."

Was told by an automotive repair shop that my car's check engine light codes are P0302/P0316. Current intrusion into the cylinder directly through the head gasket. The technician looked into this issue and found that 2019 Ford Escapes assembled in [[redacted]] in 2019 have these issues. I was not aware of this manufacturing error, and no recall/repair notices were issued. I'm putting [redacted] as my date of incident, even though the manufacturing error was done upon creation. I'm also selecting WA where the incident occurred, but my vehicle was assembled in [[redacted]]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

My 2017 Ford Escape was diagnosed with a coolant intrusion. Apparently the only way to fix this is replacing the engine block for more than the car is worth (~$10,000). The car only has 70,000 miles on it. It is available for inspection upon request. This problem has been confirmed by a dealer ([[redacted]] Ford of [[redacted]]). The check engine light came on and the problem was originally diagnosed as a cylinder fault with the course of action being 4 spark plugs and 1 ignition coil replaced. The check engine light continued to flash and it was then diagnosed with coolant intrusion. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced catastrophic engine failure. While driving, the vehicle started sputtering and running rough before emitting smoke and excessive steam. The contact noticed a sweet odor coming from the exhaust before the failure. The steam became severe enough to obstruct the view of the driver. The contact discovered that coolant was leaking into the cylinders, causing the engine to hydro lock. The coolant contaminated the engine oil, and the...