The contact's son owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start up after multiple attempts. Additionally, the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds without warning. The contact also stated that white and blueish colored smoke was coming from tailpipe. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and a diagnostic test discovered that coolant had leaked into the engine cylinder. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

- Clinton, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion The contact stated a more than normal amount of coolant constantly had to be added to the vehicle. After a while, the vehicle began to run rough. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact would turn off and restart the vehicle and the vehicle would operate as needed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact spoke with a certified mechanic who stated that the failure was related to NHTSA ID Number: 10169807 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the Technical Service Bulletin. The approximate failure mileage was 107,212.

- Granby, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH, the vehicle jerked and stalled inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the failure reoccurred while driving the same day. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly and the vehicle would only start after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders and the failure was associated with Ford Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 21N12. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

- Machesny Park, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while accelerating at 65 MPH, the vehicle began to shake and hesitated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate above 60 MPH; the contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was then towed from the home to the dealer where a diagnostic test discovered that coolant had leaked into the cylinders. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

- El Paso, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, coolant entered the engine and the engine overheated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled in a construction area. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir and drove to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 181,000.

- Lexington, KY, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the high engine coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,849.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, he became aware that the check engine warning light was illuminated and there was an engine misfire. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic replaced the spark plug; however, the failure recurred. On another occasion, while driving, the vehicle started to overheat. The contact pulled over and added coolant in the reservoir and waited for the engine temperature to cool down before driving to his residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the spark plugs were replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,561.

- Norwich, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a parts store for the vehicle to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of a cylinder misfire on cylinder #2. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle back to the mechanic who replaced three additional cylinders however, the repairs failed to fix the vehicle. The mechanic diagnosed the failure as a coolant leakage into the cylinder but could not repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

- Ogden, UT, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the temperature gauge increased with no warning lights illuminating. The contact stated that temperature gauge remained high as she felt heat on her feet. The contact stated that the heater core malfunctioned and coolant was leaked into the vehicle. The contact stated she pulled over to the side of the road and at that time the check engine light illuminated. The contact stated that smoke entered the vehicle from the air vents. The contact had the vehicle towed to crossroads Ford of indian trail (88 dale jarrett blvd, monroe, nc 28110) where the vehicle was diagnosed with a heating core failure. The vehicle was currently at the dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 42,246.

- Monroe, NC, USA