My 2017 Ford Fusion SE is experiencing a P0301 engine code along with major coolant loss. The error code relates to an engine misfire in cylinder 1. there is also white smoke coming from the exhaust. The car was purchased in March of 2018 and has 69,000 mile on it. Upon starting the car idles very rough for about 10 seconds and then smooths out. The gas mileage has been very poor and I have been getting high engine temp alerts as well. I took the car to branford Ford in branford ct. They diagnosed the issue and told me there is coolant leaking into cylinder number 1 and the only way to correct the issue is to replace the engine. My car is out of warranty and the cost to replace is $5700!! this a 2 1/2 year old car that needs and engine replacement"!" I did a ton of research on this issue and found that there are other problems just like this, some in warranty and some not. Ford did have a recall on the 1.5 liter engine for the exact same issue. Apparently there is no current recall or warranty extension for this problem, so basically I am being told I am stuck with the bill. I am looking for assistance from Ford to replace this engine at no cost to me as this is a known issue among the consumers but there hasn't been "enough" documentation to warrant action by the manufacturer. Thank you, [xxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Colchester, CT, USA

Car began losing power uphill, and even pushing the gas pedal to the floor did not help. High pressure fuel pump was replaced at a Ford dealership, but the problem continued, and got worse. Eventually had to be towed to another dealership, where they fixed the problem enough to get home, although hills remained an issue (cruise control was set to 70, and even the smallest hill would cause the car to slow to around 40-45 mph). Car currently is sitting in my driveway because I am afraid to drive it. It might stall out in traffic.

- Columbia, TN, USA

Coolant leak engine, needs new engine. The car has 83,000 miles on it.

- Mansfield, TX, USA

I have a 2017 Fusion remote start and I've been told I need to replace my engine due to coolant leaking into the cylinders/engine.car stalls on the highway and won't go over 20 miles then it kicks back up. Smoke coming out of tail pipe

- Humble, TX, USA

Internal coolant leak in 2.0L Ford Fusion SE ecoboost caused my car's engine to lock without warning. No start. Currently, there exists program 19B37 for 1.5L. My 2.0L Ford Fusion SE ecoboost presented the exact internal coolant leakage problem as that of the 1.5L that is presently on recall. My previous spark plugs confirm that coolant has leaked into the engine of my car. Also, a coolant pressure test will reveal coolant leak is internal in my car. Big star Ford confirmed that my engine is locked and that it will need to be replaced. They don't want to pay for damage. I'm a preventive maintenance owner and only buy oem parts. I also have an engineering background. This internal coolant issue is clearly a manufacturer's defect. Because the issue stems from an internal coolant leak causing engine failure, 2.0L should be included in the program 19B37 recall. It is the right thing to do. On a side note, I had previously taken my car to big star Ford because there were problems with the PCM. Tires were showing to be deflating as I drove on the freeway. I immediately stopped at the nearest tire service company and they confirmed that it was a computer glitch. Big star Ford reinstall the PCM software at the cost of my deductible. NHTSA, we 2.0L owners need your help! please investigate and include 2.0L to the existing program 19B37. I personally have evidence to prove that an internal coolant leak caused my engine to lock. A coolant pressure test will also reveal the coolant leak is internal. Please help get 2.0L included in the current recall program 19B37.

- Pearland, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he noticed oil on top of the hood. The contact who works as an independent mechanic stated that the turbo charger leaked oil onto the engine. The contact called family Ford (170 york rd, carlisle, pa 17013, (717) 249-2215) however, the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 78,000.

- Carlisle, PA, USA

Car stalled after accelerating moderately hard into traffic from a stop and then quickly turning left into parking lot.

- Lockport, IL, USA

We went to a Ford dealership and it was reported to us from a Ford salesman that this car has a known problem with antifreeze/coolant entering the engine. We were told that this could result in the engine seizing abruptly at any time. We had been observing for quite a while (4 to 5 months) that the engine smolked a blueish smoke every morning.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

Coolant leaking into engine. Entire engine will have to be replaced.

- Cambridge, IL, USA

Internal coolant consumption issue causing spark plug fouling

- Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

Check engine light keeps coming on saying that its engine misfire in cylinder 2.. my mechanic replaced the spark plug it happened again, we replaced the coil and it did it again. Finally they told me that the coolant was leaking into the cylinder which is causing a misfire and therefore has also cracked the block on the engine. I get home and there is a notice from Ford. Recall 19B37 to reprogram this issue. I scheduled the update to be done and Ford tells me I need a new engine now. I am waiting to hear back from Ford as to how they will help, seeing as though I just bought the car from their dealership less than a yer ago but have no warranty. They tried to charge me a diagnostic fee as well for this issue which I refused to pay since it is part of the recall.

- Dundalk, MD, USA

Engine overheated and started on fire completely destroyed. Vehicle was not involved in any accident and was recently 22 days prior completely checked out by the dealership for a engine coolant recall.

- Naples, FL, USA

While my 2017 Fusion SE was in motion I got a check engine lamp indicating that I had a miss-firing cylinder and another lamp telling me "engine coolant over temperature". when the lamp comes on it reduces engine torque and vehicle speed, making the car unsafe to drive because it slows the vehicle to about 25 mph. I took it to Ford and they told me it would cost $2,500 to remove the head to look for coolant was in the cylinder, $4,500 to replace with a used engine. I later took the car to an independent mechanic and had sensor for engine coolant replaced. The car seem to drive without an issue, but after a week, the problem returned as described above.

- Merced, CA, USA

Engine code surfaced and told me I had a misfire. I took it to the shop and was told that coolant had leaked into the cylinder and I would have to replace the entire engine and would cost me $9,300. I called Ford and even though there are recalls on similar vehicles with similar issues, there is not a recall on this particular vehicle.

- Melissa, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. While driving at 70 mph the vehicle overheated and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the spark plugs, transmission, head gasket, and engine were replaced. The vehicle was taken to (crescent Ford 100 old winston rd, high point, nc 27265 (336) 869-2181) where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that a calibration was needed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Trinity, NC, USA

Since I bought the car in March of 2019 it has given me problems with starting. It seems the battery is always dead even when the battery is new and the mechanic tells me the battery is charged finally today a mechanic told me it may be the starter. Because when I try to start it most times it is delayed or sometimes it won't start and I need a jump. This car is only 2 years old. Why am I having problems with the starter " is there a recall on this car"

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

While traveling at approx. 32 mph on city street traveling in a straight line engine stalled. 'full accessory power active' and all the warning lights lit up on the dash. Car coasted to a stop. Engine start top button was blinking green. Pressed the button. Car started and ran fine. Second instance of this occurring. First occurrence @ approx. 4000 mi. Second (12-24-2019) @ 12,600 mi. ## VIN passed ## Ford Fusion sport 2017 ##

- Grand Rapids Mi, MI, USA

My car is jerking and the check engine light has not come on it has been since July and they can't tell me but it a recall on the 2.0 liter but not on mine for a 2.5 torque converter that is the problem and the guy at Ford place said it would be 2700 to fix I would rather run it in a river wow

- Franklin, AL, USA

Vehicle has stalled out several times while stopped in traffic. It takes several minutes to get the vehicle started again. Took to Ford dealer and they stated if there is no code to read they would not be able to find out the problem.

- West Windsor, NJ, USA

My Fusion engine automatically turns off and doesn't want to turn back on, showing me a needs new battery and needs service warning. It takes multiple attempts to restart the car to get it back on sometimes taking minutes. I took it to the mac haik Ford dealership service center today and they told me this was normal. As if the car telling me it needs a new battery, while the needs service warning light comes on, and then turning itself off is normal. My car is dying at stop lights leaving me stranded with cars honking at me and they didn't seem to care. They tried to give it back to me as is and I told them to give it to a better mechanic and they are checking it again. I looked online in forums and apparently this is a common issue and Ford doesn't ever fix it. Https://www.F150forum.com/F118/auto-startstop-error-437920/index4/

- Houston, TX, USA