The vehicle has been going low on coolant and when it does the check engine line comes on. We took it to the dealership and were told the engine is bad. After searching online, it appears this is a widely known design flaw with the 2.0 ecoboost engine. If this is correct, then it seems Ford should have to do something about it.

- Cypress, TX, USA

My car has 41,000 miles on it only I have always added oil, done changes. Ford is telling me the entire engine needs replacement, for 12,600$. I am being told only the same line from Sill-Terhar Ford. -??There are several holes in vital parts of the engine due to lack of maintenance. Error codes are P0014 & P0087.-?? But why is it that the camshaft and fuel pump are making contact? Why is this happening to my car and it-??s not being acknowledged that this shouldn-??t happen.

- Westminster, CO, USA

I am currently financing the 2017 Ford Escape Ecoboost as of 2019. On multiple occasions my car has been in the shop due to the faulty engineering of the Ecoboost engine system leaking coolant. I have paid close to $4,000 in out of pocket repairs that Ford will not reimburse or address the issue. I have also made multiple calls to Ford where one person told me Ford did not know about this issue and another told me Ford is not responsible and there is nothing they can do about it. Ford issued a recall back in 2017 and put Band-Aid on the issue which obviously did not rectify the safety problem. On the first occasion back in January 2022 I was on highway the car started to shake and would not accelerate properly when the engine light came on with a -??High temperature warning-?? across the screen. Had that repair done and then the same thing happened again months later. I was told since I work from home 4 out of 5 days a week it bought me more time than expected with the repair since the design of the Ecoboost engine is faulty and this was bound to happen again. As of April 2023 my car is in the shop again and Im being told the engine needs to be replaced which may not be a permanent solution. In reading the numerous complaints on this issue with other consumers this car has the potential to catch on fire while driving. This is a safety issue for consumers, their loved ones and anyone else on the road as well as a danger to the environment with the coolant leaking. The vehicle is available upon request for inspection.

- Carver, MA, USA

Transmission failure and vehicle was maintained by ford 3 days before and for the entire life of the vehicle... this is an issue with this vehicle as many people are reporting it...

- Bronx , NY, USA

Transmission failed while driving at speed up a hill in traffic. Car lost all forward momentum. Car had 116,000 miles on odometer. Car was regularly serviced at Ford dealerships. Problem was reported to Ford. Ford dealer was unable to repair car in a timely manner. They said approximately 1 month at a cost of $6900. They refused to offer assistance saying car had a -??good life-??. Car was regularly maintained. They offered possible assistance towards cost of repair if I had dealer diagnose at a cost of $1100. It would take a month for dealer to get to the diagnosis. They lacked capable staff. Ford would not guarantee any assistance toward cost even if diagnosed. Took to transmission repair service station since I could not be without a car for at least a month. They diagnosed problem as a disintegrated torque converter. They had 6 other Ford escapes in the shop, same model, various years and various mileage. Same problem. They regularly repair transmissions for for dealers as it turns out. They fixed transmission (rebuilt unit, did not replace) at a cost of $4400. There were NO warning lights either before, during or after the incident occurred

- Palmyra, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse(R), the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure and recall notice; however, the vehicle had not yet been taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- National City, CA, USA

Torque converter has gone bad at 146,000 miles. Had transmission fluid service/change at approximately 70,000 miles. Recently vehicle has started to shudder and shake violently when in drive and slowing to make a turn or when stopped at a traffic light. If arriving home and shift to park the engine revs without stepping on gas peddle. When in traffic must shift to neutral to keep from stalling out. Recently message appears that auto stop/start is not available and shift to park to restart engine. No other codes or warnings have been visible when operating the vehicle or when checked at AutoZone. Vehicle has no power in reverse. Transmission fluid changed again at 146,000 miles was black and watery. Independent service pinpoint test, scan of codes and data show that torque converter is bad. Estimated cost of repair between $2000 and $3000 at two different shops.

- Muskego, WI, USA

In November 2022, my check engine light came on. The code was for a purge valve. That was replaced and repaired on November 10, 2022. In January 2023, my check engine light came on yet again. This time it was for the fuel regulator. That was repaired and replaced on January 9, 2023. My car did not make it the few miles to my house. On January 10, 2023, the mechanic picked up my car and drove it back to his shop. On the drive there, the Transmission Fault came on only one time. When he turned the car off and back on he never received the transmission error message again. The car is a 2017, purchased new, at the time had 75,000 miles and has always had maintenance checks on time. This was a catastrophic transmission failure due to manufacturing. After inspection transmission fluid was found burnt, filter was clogged, converter came apart and contaminated the unit. This caused a blocked filter which lead to a burnt clutched. Transmission was rebuilt and repaired. From vehicle purchased as new to November 2022, car had no issues. From November 2022 until January 10, 2023 it was a landslide of continual problems.

- Snellville, GA, USA

Was drive the car to a shop after getting a transmission fault service now code the car would not move and broke down in the middle of the road on a busy road sh*t car off it drove for two minutes and shut off again had no power to get to side of the road had to pay over $100 for a tow bill and still at the shop with no answers

- Bradley, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was lagging, jerked, and would not properly accelerate from a stationary position. The vehicle was jerking and jolting while shifting from park(P) to reverse(R). The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission was faulty and 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 96,830.

- Cumming, GA, USA

The car has suffered from multiple problems since 2020, where each time I would take it to the shop to be assessed.. The transmission, the electrical, and I have suffered from mental illness due to me being afraid to drive in the car. There was no way to get it diagnosed for the specific recall. I have spent $15,547.50 in mostly the same repairs. I have bought a total of 13 tires. Had to get the front suspension fixed, the struts, rental cars, had to get new brakes and rotos 3 times, wheel bearing replacement, had to get a second key cut, and the car reprogrammed, car makes a loud noise and it was not able to be diagnosed, purge valve assembly, spark plugs changed 2 times, and of course regular oil changes every few months. My check engine light has never come on. I have gone to the ford service cener, grease monkey, valvoline, good year, jiffy lube, tune up clinic, c&p auto repair. There were 2 recalls on the ford escape 2017 causing my car to not be able to be on brake without it shaking uncontrollablly. Every time a car issue would arise I would immediately go to a car shop. I am afraid to drive the vehicle due to the shifter not going into park. My daughter has missed muliple days of school due to the ongoing car issues. Her school is aware of the persistent car issues. We are homeless so we rely on the car 100%. I will be able to send all documents when you are ready.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

While driving on the freeway the engine suddenly lost power, stuttered, misfired, ran very rough and "buckled". I was unable to maintain speed and had to turn off the freeway a the next exit. I was able to reach a safe location in "crawl mode" from where the car had to be towed to the dealership. The check engine light was not lit before but stayed on during and after this incident, which was the first time it happened. 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. It is UNKNOWN if the dealer has initiated getting the vehicle or any faulty parts inspected by anyone else. Unrelated to this incident this vehicle had the entire engine replaced in March 2022, ref TSB 19-2346 https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10169807-0001.pdf ; the symptoms of failure last year were very similar, loss of power, misfire, stuttering, running rough.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

The engine is experience the COOLANT INTRUSION problem. This is a SAFETY problem driving on the roads. It may at some point emit white smoke out the exhaust and causing the engine to run poorly. There by possibly causing a fatal accident !!! Ford REFUSES to fix the problem because the coolant intrusion happen after their November 30, 2022 deadline. The car only has 28,500 mile on it and running fine at that time. While at the dealership, Only to be told there was nothing they could do. It was up to Ford Headquarters, They weren't responsible because we missed the software update. Ford corporate as true to form. Gave us the RUN AROUND. Somebody going to get KILLED because of their defective product !!!

- Tewksbury, MA, USA

On 129, 2023 I was driving on a highway 40 miles outside of Las Vegas Nevada and my car started shaking horribly and I took the nearest exit and had it towed and had a scan done on it on 1/30/2023. The scan showed oil on the spark plug misfire number two. Since I had a powertrain warranty, I had it towed to Fort country in Henderson Nevada. Took them four days to diagnose a problem and was told that it would cost $1200 to repair. They had my car for one week and was told by Ford it would not be covered. The car has 50,000 miles on it and six months left on the hundred thousand mile powertrain warranty. After paying the $1200 I was told by the dealer not to drive it as it was unsafe and to have it towed. It is now in the hands of a private automotive shop in Henderson Nevada. I am waiting for an additional diagnosis. I have owned this car for three years and only put 12,000 miles on it in that duration. I believe that this is a eco-boost problem as I have been reading about and plan to file a class action or private claim with the Ford motor company. My safety was at risk as I am a 76-year-old senior. I am out over $2000, just covering the rental and then handing my keys and have used all of my toes with auto club. I would be most appreciative if someone could get back to me at their earliest convenience and advise me how to proceed. This situation has now gone on for two weeks. I have a case number with Ford motors and have made several calls and they tell me the car is not under their powertrain warranty. I believe the dealership was trying to get me to buy a new vehicle from them and offered me $5,800 for a trade in. I refuse to be backed into a corner to buy another vehicle. I believe that everyone who works for Ford knows of this situation and is pulling a bait and switch on clients. Please help me thank you for your time and courtesy.

- Henderson, NV, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was hesitating. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated at a slower-than-normal speed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

- Corinth, MS, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-40 MPH and shifting into third gear, the vehicle started to stall until the vehicle accelerated over 50 MPH. The contact stated that the service transmission now warning light that was illuminated intermittently. The contact was able to park the vehicle but decided to continue to drive to her destination. The contact took the vehicle to the independent mechanic and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was informed that NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) needed to be completed. The dealer completed the recall repair but informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Louisville, CO, USA

I am reporting coolant leaking into my engine causing my engine to lock up at around 75k to 80k miles. Torque converter needing to be replaced at around 80k miles. Torque converter clutch solenoid needing replacement at 80k miles. Rear CV joint axel needing replacement at 85k miles. Control arm replacement at 100k miles. The only recall is the transmission bushing, in which I haven-??t fixed because I can-??t move my vehicle out of my driveway. I have spend almost the same amount on this vehicle repairing it that I owe. The vehicle in a whole needs to be recalled. They are not safe and very costly in the long run. I am not happy with only 2 recalls being reported on this vehicle because I-??ve read over 600 reviews with the same known problems and nothing has been done about it! If ford isn-??t going to fix the known issues then the NHTSA needs to help the consumers and report these issues!

- Paragould, AR, USA

The engine light comes on it doesn-??t act like it wants to run the gears won-??t shift and it loses power and doesn-??t want to go just about got hit because it went from 35mph to 5mph in seconds without me giving warning by hitting my brakes and it makes a loud sound when running and a loud knock sound on right front side where wheel is they say it-??s safe to drive but no it-??s really not

- Eden, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH up an incline, the vehicle downshifted and stalled. The powertrain malfunction message was displayed. The headlamps had previously become inoperable. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle hesitated and was idling high while reversing. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

- Morrow, GA, USA

Driving my 2017 Ford Escape on a freeway about one hour from home. All of a sudden, I get the transmission warning message to take it to a dealer for service. (Vehicle had 49,000 miles on it and I had no fluid leaks or warnings prior to this incident). I immediately head to a Ford dealership in area until the vehicle refuses to move forward at a busy intersection. I have it towed to the dealer and they tell me they can't look at it for another month (Not enough trans service guys employed). I had it towed back to a transmission repair facility closer to my home. Their findings: Torque converter went bad and threw metal throughout transmission. Transmission facility contacted local Ford dealer in Vero Beach, Fl to see if they would cover any parts.....Nope! I needed the vehicle so I paid the $4,390 to replace the torque converter and rebuild the transmission. I recently visited the the same Ford dealership to plead my case. Service tech said he understood my problem and admitted torque converters on various Ford vehicles are going bad but there was no recall. This vehicles powertrain warranty ended in prior year, but a transmission should definitely last longer than 49k miles! Ford is aware of these issues and there are all kinds of similar complaints on the internet.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA