The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate due to a #2 engine cylinder misfire. Additionally, there was blue smoke coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the vehicle had experienced an internal coolant leak into the engine cylinder. The contact indicated that the failure eventually caused damage to the engine head gasket and the vehicle was inoperable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 110,000.

- Deland, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle overheated and cannot simply be fixed. The check engine warning light illuminated with a message to stop the vehicle immediately displayed. The temperature gauge was on HOT. The contact turned the vehicle off for 5 minutes, then restarted and drove to the local independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with an expansion tank crack and sensor failure. The mechanic related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The expansion tank and sensors were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. Mechanic changed 3 sensors and the expansion tank and has cost consumer over $400. Engine is overheating and can only be fixed by the manufacturer.

- New Paltz, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. Additionally, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheated. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the engine coolant was constantly low however, there were no visible leaks present. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that coolant had leaked into the engine cylinder causing severe damage to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Jefferson City, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35-45 MPH with her granddaughter in the front passenger-??s seat, the vehicle began to stall. The warning "Low Coolant Level; Service Vehicle Immediately" message was displayed. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove back to her residence. The contact's son refilled coolant in the vehicle. However, the failure reoccurred while driving the next day. The contact's son, an independent mechanic, diagnosed that the coolant sensors, the engine spark plugs, and unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle had previously been repaired for a coolant leak failure in 2017 and 2018. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

- Lagrange, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the turbo boost made a loud high-pitched sound. The contact stated that the low engine coolant warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a DTC code for misfires in cylinder #1 through cylinder #4. The mechanic determined that the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure reoccurred and the vehicle was towed to a different independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was coolant in the cylinders. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000. The VIN was not available.

- El Paso, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated and the coolant needed to be refilled daily. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Sand Springs, OK, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while checking the oil, the contact noticed that the coolant level was very low. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

- Lackawanna, NY, USA

I am having to add coolant in the reservoir. There is a indicator on the dashboard states coolant low. I don't know where the coolant is going. They're no visible leaks. I have not had a recall for this matter. Recalled are 2014 Ford Escape. They can overheat due to lack of antifreeze. Lack of coolant circulation could cause the engine to overheat and experience a crack in the cylinder head. A cracked head can cause pressurized oil leaks, oil that can leak onto hot engines. There have been reported fires.

- Arlington Hts, IL, USA

My 2014 Ford Escape warning light comes on and says coolant is low so I add coolant and the warning light goes away. In another month this happens again so I add coolant again and light goes off. This happens approximately every month. The temperature gauge stays the same, it stays normal. My moms 2014 Escape does the same thing.

- Castleton, IL, USA

My warning light comes on and it says coolant is low. I add some coolant and the warning light goes off. In a month the same thing happens again. I add coolant again. I have to keep adding coolant approximately every month. There is no puddle under car and the heat temperature gauge stays the same in normal range. Also My Daughter-??s 2014 Escape also does the same thing. Hers started doing it in November.

- Castleton , IL, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that initially, the coolant valve had become defective which resulted in her vehicle overheating as indicated by the temperature gauge. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they replaced the coolant valve and coolant tank. Despite the repairs, the failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic where the diagnostic trouble code indicated that the coolant bypass was defective. The contact had the coolant bypass valve replaced and later discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which she linked to the failure. Also, the contact stated that while her daughter was at a red light, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact's husband was called to the scene and was able to restart the vehicle. Once home, the vehicle was towed to the same independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective transmission. The transmission was replaced. Additionally, she also stated that her vehicle would fail to start up after filling the vehicle with fuel. After multiple attempts, the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove the vehicle back to the independent mechanic where he diagnosed the vehicle with a defective fuel pump. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V005000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact then called both the dealer and the manufacturer and was informed that her vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Consumer's daughter was sitting at the red light the car shut off, when she turned the car back on she was in drive but the car went into reverse. She almost hit the car behind her. She had to try and shift into drive but was only able to get it into neutral and move the car to the side so the other cars could get past. She had to remain with her foot on the brake because it would not shift into park. My husband had to come and help her. Vehicle

- Bethlehem, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the vehicle would overheat and produce smoke from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was awaiting diagnostic testing. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE LEAKED COOLANT. ALSO, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH AND BLOWING SMOKE. THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

- Southfield, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated and there was smoke coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the turbo and wiring harness was burnt, and there was coolant leaking in cylinders # 2 and # 3. The mechanic replaced the turbo, wiring harness, and valve cover gasket; however, after the repairs, the mechanic discovered there was a cracked head gasket. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

- Maryville, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the coolant was leaking. Additionally, the vehicle failed to heat up. The contact added coolant to the coolant reservoir however, the coolant level was low the next day. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the coolant system was pressurizing. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

- Savannah, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle would intermittently fail to accelerate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. As the failure persisted, the contact checked the engine and discovered that there was no coolant in the engine. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where the mechanic discovered that the coolant sensor was defective. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

- Arlington, TX, USA

The contact's niece owned a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his niece was driving at 60-65 MPH, she saw smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The coolant warning light illuminated. The contact stated that as his niece veered to the side of the road and exited the vehicle, she saw fire underneath the vehicle. The contact's niece was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was totaled. The used car dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in the recall for NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

- Southfield, MI, USA

Vehicle continues to lose coolant. No visible leaks. Vehicle previously tested for coolant loss. Dealership performed pressure test. Tested satisfactory. Problem has persisted. FORD has issued a recall for coolant loss. Contacted FORD, told my vehicle is not on the recall list. My vehicle has the 1.6l ecoboost engine that has a known problem of coolant leaking into the cylinders. FORD customer service is unable to explain why my vehicle is not part of the recall, only saying my VIN is not part of the coolant recall. At some point my vehicle will suffer catastrophic engine failure or a fire. FORD has put coolant level sensors in vehicles with this engine. This does not solve the leaking problem, but at least monitors coolant level. My VIN strangely does not qualify for this.

- Greenback, TN, USA

Vehicle began shaking when idling and was taken to independent repair shop. Upon their inspection oil was found around the spark plugs which was an indication that there was a cracked cylinder head caused by overheating and requiring a new engine. There had been no sensor alert that coolant levels were low.

- Skippers, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle overheated. There was an abnormal odor and detection of heat inside the vehicle. A message to pull over and check the engine was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that there was anti-freeze in the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The repair parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The contact mentioned being extremely concerned about driving the vehicle and a possible fire. The failure mileage was 51,187.

- Holmen, WI, USA

I was driving on the highway and all of the sudden the temperature gauge maxed out and the console said engine overheating. I pulled off to the side and as soon as I put the car in park, the gauge returned to normal. The coolant reservoir was full and the radiator was not unreasonably hot. The check engine light came on at the beginning and went away as soon as I pulled off. I do not know what caused this problem, but it has not been recreated since then.

- Louisville, CO, USA