The engine light illuminated, and diagnostic code p0304 was reported, which meant cylinder four is misfiring. There were also no error codes so any issue couldn't be diagnosed. The dealer (bill brown ford in livonia, michigan) was called and the contact left a voicemail. Quick diagnosis was a misfire on piston #1. The person saw I released the brake and expected me to but I'm stalled because of this. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. 15. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that she contacted the purchasing dealer who stated that the vehicle was not under warranty. 2014 Ford Escape Titanium, 2.0L, Sync 2 MFT. I also own a 2010 ford escape with the same problem. It's not fair to consumers to have ford not taking responsibility for their mistakes/misinformation. I suffered 5 fractured ribs, 2 fractures on my face, 15" laceration on the back of my head to where my skull was showing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle nearly stalled and was idling rough for approximately 15 minutes; after which, the vehicle operated normally. Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. Since the replacement in 2020 I have had to replace both headlights 3 times, this time replacing the headlights is not working and apparently, I will have to replace the bcm again. It continued to fluctuate the rpms but drop in speed. I returned the vehicle to the dealer as they could not find the problem after replacing several defective electronic parts. It's really noticeable on the highway. We have done everything we can to deter mice, chipmunks etc. Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. The lug nuts were replaced, and the failure was remedied. Also after stopping at stop signs and stop lights. I went to lenoir city ford with issues of misfiring cylinder and mostly limp mode on the highway. Several observed that their vehicle misfired when coolant leaked into the cylinders. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure and informed her that the transmission would not be covered under the recall. Luckily the driver of the oncoming car just missed us. I felt a bit of a jolt coming from the engine as I was driving home from work. Sometimes restart after 20 to 50 minutes. Called in a tow truck. 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 car quit pulling at all and I was just able to get out of the road. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. Still had it towed to the dealer. My son's safety was compromised while he maneuvered the failed vehicle to the side of the road. During the annual maine state vehicle inspection, the 2017 ford escape se failed due to a safety issue. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and opened case number: cas16062115. Pulling into traffic the transmission started to slip. Belief is that the dissimilar metals that makeup these nuts cause corrosion and may fail, without any warning, and cause serious damade/injuries. I then attempted to take my car to a different mechanic shop and had them look at the aftermarket supply for the part and we were advised that ford motor company has a nationwide shortage on this part and has a demand/priority with aftermarket manufacturers to suppply ford's needs first and that no clue as to when this would happen as this is affecting all escape owners with this part issue. The coolant will not last one day, car displays as overheating to pull over to a safe location, cannot even be driven for 2 miles without over heating. I believe that the car was not going into gear because of the recall part potential failure affecting the transmission as the recall notice stated that the vehicle could "move in an unexpected direction". The vehicle was not repaired. No car should need a new transmission 4,000 miles out of warranty. I was getting I85 to head to work and got so scared I took the first exit off and went straight to the local dealer. Found on ford website that software update needed for my vehicle or will cause coolant to intrude into engine bore which can lead to engine damage. When making a left turn into a parking space in a local shopping center my car accelerated on its own, jumped the curb and hit a tree. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred on november 6, 2019. Also have been adding coolant frequently. When this error occurs I have to put my car in park and then restart my car and manually turn this feature off. 5 liter engines, and has been widely known about since 2019, apparently impacting 2013 to 2019 model years for various ford cars, common factor being the ecoboost 1. Consumers additional report that the prevalence of the problem has caused replacement parts to be on backorder, causing significant increased wait times for vehicle repair. Instrument cluster died or just stopped randomly working. They said the torque converter had to be redesigned and if it made me feel any better there were many others with the same issue I was having and they were working on. Still under warranty and right now in the the dealer. The contact and a passenger were injured and transported by ambulance to the hospital. No warning lights. The other issue I have is the doors and lift gate don't seal properly. The vehicle was not yet repaired. This could cause seizing of the engine and could be a safety issue if the engine would seize during driving. Around 4-6 times in the past 8 months the car stalls out when I am at a complete stop. This website is attorney advertising: prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. We were about to The vehicle was only 500 miles over the power train warranty. Performed relative compression = #2 cylinder has low compression. The lug nuts are evidently swollen. Make sure to check the oil, brake fluid, and transmission fluid levels. It was under 50,000 miles at the time. If the warning light comes on but the car is still driving normally, you should first check the transmission fluid levels. It appears to be caused by a faulty "vapor canister purge valve. When she did this the forward lever kept going and would not stop crushing her against the steering column and the seat belt squeezing her, to the point she had to drive off the road and all she could do was get a toe on the brake because of being in such a compressed position and was able to skid to a stop. Despite the repair, the contact stated that the failure returned a few days later. I disagreed and stated that the notice states that the vehicle may move unexpectedly, what if the part failed while driving? Once tore down visible divot in block that appears to be manufactured that way. I am wondering at one point this car would be considered a loss since the dealership gives me a rental every time it is in the shop. . While driving on highway at 75 mph ( the speed limit is 75) I wanted to pass a truck when the steering got really tight, at that speed their is no time for plan b. I clipped the back left of the truck with my right front, which put me in a spin and the car rolled a couple times. I did not have it. While waiting for the tow truck after 2 hours tried turning it on and it did turn on. Does this mean I should go to the dealership? The contact stated upon refilling the gas tank at the gas station and attempting to drive, he shifted from park (p) to drive (d), however, the vehicle failed to move. Upon investigation by ford dealership, high pressure fuel pump near engine and camshaft needed to be replaced - 00 total bill with additional costs for towing and rental vehicle. 20. All of a sudden, I get the transmission warning message to take it to a dealer for service. How is that? I contacted ford to request reimbursement for what they know is either a faulty engine design or faulty manufacturing but they refused to help. While attempting to remove the wheels to install the spare tire, it was discovered that the lug nuts had swollen, and the manufacturer's provided lug nut wrench could not fit over the lug nuts. I heard a loud boom. Air bag and stability control light on. I was able to get into the car and put it back in park but not before it ran into my house. The last time I took a dare they agreed all the fittings and joints and stuff like that. The vehicle was slowly driven to the nearby dealer who examined the vehicle and diagnosed that transmission had failed and needed to be repaired. Control arm replacement at 100k miles. Quickly. My car had a misfire shortly after I bought it, they replaced some parts in 2017, then my air conditioner quit running cold, the dealership replaced a couple parts in 2018, now in 2019, the engine misfires again leading to an entire engine replacement. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was called and informed the owner that they had not heard of the failure. Said that the 'screws' used are junk and they get loose or break. I have only had this vehicle 3 years. 2017 1.5 se went in on November 22 2020 for transmission issue with 51k miles. The contact stated that the failure occurred on more than one occasion. I think thats what it said, a year ago. Auto stop/start feature is defective. Sunday the car started and I proceeded to come home to the same distance. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred two years later. Engine sign, hill assistance not available, air conditioner stop working, 4 wheel fault, etc.,pictures below. That is the price of progress. A truly unsafe car. Service dept employee, mitch sperling their was anti freeze in number two cylinder. 2017 Escape SE 4WD Factory tow package. I took it back to the shop and they said it showed the same coil as needing to be replaced. On multiple occasions my engine turns off when I'm at traffic signals, stop signs, roundabouts, turning right, and in stop and go traffic. Apparently, coolant is entering my engine block. The next day the check engine light comes on. While driving my 2017 ford escape on a town street at a rate of 35 mph my transmission began slipping. We were out of state visiting family as well, so this has been a huge inconvenience for everyone involved as my husband has had to miss two weeks of classes to take care of the vehicle and i have had to miss several days of work due to this situation. I believe ford has a duty to recall the engine in these other year cars because it is the same issue that was recalled in the earlier year cars. I jumped out of the car and immediately called 911. The car jerks and engine misfires causing the check engine light to come on. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. It was hesitating when I pushed the gas causing me to accelerate in an unpredictable way in traffic. The first incident the vehicle was in a stationary position warming up in the driveway. An alert comes on stating to put in park and restart engine. . I found out ford knew about this problem but no recall was made to rectify it. There had been no warning lights or funny noises and this was completely unexpected and could have caused an accident! The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under ford campaign number: 21n12 due to the mileage. enjoy driving have good experiences with Ford products. Traveling on I-77 in bland county virginia. I had to have it towed almost 60 miles home and then uber myself home. ", 4 year old, 73,500 miles, engine light came on, car was bucking, stalling, bucking, could have cause an accident. This design is dangerous and the system should not default to engine auto stop activated. I have filed an insurance claim and am awaiting contact. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. And was told the replacement lug nuts would go bad again, wasn't offered a safer or better choice for my 2017 escape. 2017 ford escape surged forward when I was about to park it and I hit a tree. Transmission failure. The brakes were applied, but failed to stop the vehicle. Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. The contact spoke with the takata manufacturer, but received no assistance. I understand the warranty is now out but this is a hazard that needs to be fixed instead of waiting until someone is hurt or killed due to an accident because the panels feel off the underneath of the car. I was doing 70 mph and had to slow to 40 mph due to a tractor trailer. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. The failure mileage was approximately 1,400. This is a 9 month old car with less than 7,000 miles. The shop is currently looking into my transmission as of 3/29/2019. It does have intelligent 4wd where when the escape is driving on normal roads, the front wheels are only active, but then all four wheels are activated when going on rougher roads. This is a known defect from tsb 22-2229. I am not the first or last person to report to be having all these problems. Check engine light came on. Over a two week period, when I would start the vehicle in the morning, sometimes it ran rough. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the entire evap system was faulty and needed to be replaced, including the purge solenoid, canister, and the fuel tank pressure sensor. We bought a Ford Escape because we were a Ford family. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start four days after nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) repair was completed on the vehicle. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. Don't have a quote yet but I know it's going to hurt. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. Headed towards dealership shortly to find the reason. This is a very serious safety issues. After contacting my local ford dealership, they informed me I could buy a "kit" to resolve. The contact had to refill the coolant to prevent the vehicle from overheating. A remanufactured transmission is usually the best option and is often cheaper than a brand-new one. 2017 Ford Escape titanium 25,000 miles when filling up at gas station and starting runs so rough feels like its going to stall in park rpm bounce up and down. Add that all to the normal tire and brake replacement and we have paid way too much for a new car. They said to expect as least 3 more after they had it for a full week. The vehicle has no blowing heat due to the malfunctioning actuating assembly and related components. And it still does it in park whole engine running feels like its going to stall has a little shake every few seconds . It has been very scary. Otherwise, follow the steps below to diagnose the problem. Ford should buy the car back. White smoke coming out of tail pipe. The vehicle has 66727 miles on it and is out of warranty. Ford should be responsible for this matter,now I have to buy another car,I willnot drive the same car again. We had no prior incidents or warnings. For a new EGR sensor, meanwhile, you should only have to pay between $100 and $150. There was absolutely no warning lamps or messages prior to or at the time of failure of the transmission. Other transmission repairman in area quoted me $6,000 and said he had another Escape with the same problem the week before I called. My 2017 ford escape began letting water inside of the tail light assembly, eventually filling up to the point that it shorted the brake light. There was no warning until after I was stuck that there was a power steering failure and it only flashed for a moment. Additionally, the independent mechanic informed the contact that the coolant level was low, and the coolant reservoir was refilled; however, the failure persisted. Cars were blowing horns and swerving to avoid my disabled vehicle. Before electronic controls, if you had a cylinder misfire, the transmission would continue to shift normally, but you would have less power. Was told it was the coolant leaking, however it "solved itself" and I was sent on my way. It has happened on multiple occasions. I was driving home from work when the check engine light came on a city street. The car door knocked me down and ran over my right foot and leg. I took it to a mechanic immediately and was told that my transmission has failed and I will need to have a new one at a cost between 00 to 00. Head was on national backorder, so dealer appealed to have long block replaced to avoid long wait times. I knew I had to deal with it then. After three appointments, two diagnosis and almost. How Does the CFPBs Debt Collection Rule Affect You? The contact stated that shortly after the recall repair, a warning light indicating a misfire had illuminated. In all cases, the engine does restart but it does cause delays in busy intersections and hesitation on the driver to pull into traffic. Based on what others have said on this forum we are expecting to get zero resolution from ford even though, with the number of complaints about this engine, they are sure to know there is a problem with it. He uses a borescope to show me the coolant in the engine. Failure to start unpredictable. Please help! The dealer said they have a service bulletin on these vehicles since this is a known problem with the 2. There was no warning light illuminated. I don't understand why there hasn't been a recall for this car. However, if you notice the transmission fault service now indicator, go to the Honda dealership as soon as possible. The contact stated that after shifting to park(p), the vehicle inadvertently rolled backward. The vehicle was repaired. It borders on an intentionally substandard design, elevating the continuity of the black trim above safety concerns. On 7/16/19, it had been parked for 6 hours at my place and I was awoken at 12:30 am by fire/police that my car was on fire. The contact's son-in-law owned a 2017 ford escape. I need a dependable safe vehicle to drive and when I purchased this vehicle I thought I was getting just that. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. And this car is only 6 years old. They also said ford had no bulletins or complaints or recalls on this car. The car stopped at the street. I also contacted my husband as I was close to home. The contact also stated that a coolant leak had caused coolant to spill onto the spark plugs and also into the engine cylinder. The failure occurred without warning. I do not know what caused the problem. A friend of the family, who is a mechanic, told him he needs to have the head or entire egine replaced because coolant was leaking into the cylinders. I spoke to the dealer and they said I would need a new engine due to coolant leaking into the engine. It is only 4. Understand that ford is not recognizing this as an issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. I bought this car 1 year ago with 52k miles on it. Because the crack was inside the vehicle, and the outside layer was not cracked, the manager believed it would be covered under warranty. Vehicle has been making loud noises from the fuel tank when driving at slower speeds (20 and under) and when coming to a stop. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test discovered that the spark plugs and coils needed to be replaced. Quoted me a price of 00 to replace the long block or 00 to replace the short block. And all of them get stuck in the socket and are very difficult to remove from the socket wrench. On december 11 while driving to richmond, virginia, the service engine soon light came on. In many cases, the defect is alleged to have caused total engine failure and to require replacement of the engine block. It makes an extremely loud noise when it does this. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. After reading about this issue, and having new coils installed, and spark plugs, it is my thought the coolant leaking into the cylinder is the issue. On july 1, 2022 we were turning left onto another street and the car started hesitating and the dash indicator said "stop vehicle, severe/extreme engine heat, do not drive". The vehicle was towed to big valley ford lincoln (3282 auto center cir, stockton, ca 95212, (800) 871-8112) where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact stated that another vehicle pulled right in front of the contact's vehicle. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. My car was stopped on the property's driveway, transmission was in park. 5l turbo engine since we bought it. The contact was able to pull over. But there was no indication on my app that anything happened except for a misfire? I will have to put the vehicle in park and restart engine to be able to drive again. Consumer writes in regard to parts being unavailable to perform safety recall. A message flashed giving directions to put the vehicle in park and restart the engine manually. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The transmission fault warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that there was an engine misfire while starting the vehicle. I kept the gas buried in the floor, and by some miracle the engine finally revved into turbo range. Convertible Wifes ride. 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