10.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $8,050
- Average Mileage:
- 74,250 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace the engine (3 reports)
- replace engine (1 reports)
Apparently it's a known problem with coolant leaking into cylinders and now no vehicle - but plenty of payments left.
- Dave H., Parsons, WV, US
2017 Ford Escape. The seal in between the intercooler for the turbo leaks so that coolant mixes with the engine oil which causes the engine to fail prematurely and Ford will not cover the repair. The car must be recalled because of the defect. The lawyers at www.badproductslaw.com are making a class action and people should contact them.
- Sue K., spring valley, NY, US
2017 Escape, 110k miles with regular service, no warning lights prior. Check engine light appears. I took it to a ASE mechanic who concluded seal broke and coolant leaked into cylinders. Advised to take it to dealership. Dealership confirmed. Found this is a known issue with FORD, their software is faulty and will cause the engine to overheat and blow the seals, causing coolant to leak into the cylinder bores. Dealer recommends replacing entire engine. Contacted Ford who was of no help, not even acknowledging the cause on their website. Do all your research on FORD vehicles prior to purchasing...
- Lorne B., HOUSTON, TX, US
Single mother of two, 1 income no extra after paying bills, car payment and insurance, no warranty and can not afford to fix my vehicle. No one willing to make right, ie: finance company, manufacturer etc
Update from Nov 18, 2023: I guess I needed to explain what happened. I had the coolant leaking problem, however everything happened simultaneously. Within a week of issue starting my engine was completely gone. There was absolutely nothing I could have done differently per the mechanic. I’m just lucky that it happened on my driveway. Me and the kids had just gotten home, I went out to get in to leave for the carrot, I had forgotten something small, and that was it. Engine locked up and has never moved since. I can’t get any help, no one wants to make it right and there’s no way o can afford another car and especially another payment .
- Karen M., McArthur, US