Radiator failure. Causing engine to shut down. Check engine light appears.

- Las Vegas , NV, USA

My engines been leaking radiator fluid and I was told there was a recall on the engine block because of this issue. I went to ford and they said they had a recall on it but they didn-??t tell me that it expired. Even after I was scheduled for an appt I had to get a flex location to diagnose it and they said that the recall for it expired and they couldn-??t do anything about it. Before I took it to ford I took it to 2 car repair shops and they told me the same thing that it was the engine block.

- Nottingham, MD, USA

Misfires, overheating, Coolant leaking into cylinders

- Sugar City, CO, USA

I purchased my car in September 2018 and I have brought my car in for many service problems within the first year alone. I now have a broken flywheel or flex plate, and my car is under 5 years old. With the amount of repairs I have done to my car it is as if I bought a used car. I am the first person to drive my car as it was purchased brand new.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

Check engine light came on and then the vehicle overheated. The vehicle started to lose power and I had to pull to the side of the road, on a busy highway. I let the car cool down and drove it to a gas station a mile away, it drove incredibly roughing, had a thick, white smoke coming from the tailpipe and coolant was low. It was then towed to a Firestone in the area. They could not diagnose it properly, so I was then towed to the nearest Ford Dealership. Codes P0217, P0302, P0316, P1285 Advised P0302 was a misfire in Cylinder 2, pulled the coil and plug and found coolant in the cylinder. Ford quoted me $10,400 to replace the entire engine assembly with a long block, said there were no recalls for this issue even though it's common and that my car was no longer under warranty.

- Lake Ozark, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing of the accelerator pedal, with the check engine warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that coolant was leaking into the engine cylinders. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was given a case number. The manufacturer later was informed that the vehicle would not be covered under warranty or recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. The consumer stated the vehicle had a coolant leak in the engine which caused corrosion and other damage to the engine.

- Tampa, FL, USA

2018 FORD FUSION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ENGINE BLOCK ISSUES. UPDATE 07/06/2023- Consumer states: " This is my second letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to address the neglect by FMC, its attorneys and dealerships to resolve a defective 1.5L Eco? boost engine. With recent media addressing the detrimental errors of governing agencies, whistleblowers missing submarine with reports of safety issues, and so much more, I believe you know Ford Motor Company needs to do the right thing and accept their responsibility, address the repair, replacement and financial compensation necessary to the American people. This is not an issue to make more lawyers wealthy, although they need to get paid, it's an issue that can contribute to the healing a nation, one step at a time. Please respond to myself at the above address, and my attorney for resolution." Enclosed: June 09, 2022 - FMC Letter - Customer Satisfaction Program 19837 June 09. 2022 - FMC Letter - Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12 April 17, 2023 - Letter to FMC - with multiple cc May 10, 2023 - State of Michigan. Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Oiv1s1on May 17. 2023 - State of Michigan, Regulatory Monitoring Division May 18, 2023 - State of Michigan, Attorney General, Consumer Protection Case letter May 24.2023 - State of Michigan Office of Investigative Services Case letter

- Commerce Township, MI, USA

Engine failure as described in TSB 22-2229, confirmed by local Ford dealer (Bill Brown Ford in Livonia, MI). This issue is not a normal wear & tear issue, it is a combination of Design & Manufacturing flaw (known by Ford) however Ford Warranty will not provide me with any financial assistance for the repair. An engine should never have the wall between the piston cavity and cooling cavity break down ever. This issue should be under a recall. This failure could easily have taken place on the interstate at night leading to immediate side of the road situation and very nearly did since we were to take a trip several states away the next day.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the powertrain malfunction warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle started overheating. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer and the dealer stated that coolant was leaking into the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provide no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 151,981.

- Newark, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a sound of liquid present inside the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that engine coolant was present inside the engine cylinders and the engine short block needed to be placed. The engine short block was replaced but later the vehicle began to drive sluggishly and would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

- Winchester, KY, USA

Since 2021 we have had problems with the car. The car started smoking and cutting off for some known reasons. We contacted Vidalia Ford known also as Paul Thigpen where the car was purchased. There have been numerous attempt to get the car fixed by Paul Thigpen and we will get the car out the shop and take it back. The car is jerking, still cutting off, and car smoking. Told us that was normal for that car to smoke. We was told by Paul Thigpen that we needed a motor in the car. All of a sudden after this car Fusion car motor have been broken down numerous time. We are told that Ford Corporation would not send a new motor for the car. We have went to pick up the car on one occasion and started the car up and it was smoking like it was on fire. All the techs ran to the car because they thought the car was on fire. We have called Ford Corporation to speak to someone in their Consumer Affairs office. Asked us to take it to another Ford Dealership in Dublin, GA and they told us we needed a motor and they will get the motor in a few days. These people calls and say the same exact thing Paul Thigpen tech stated that Ford would not send the motor. When we got the car back, it's still jerking and smoking. The techs fails to put in notes that Ford Corporation fails to fix the vehicle. Now the vehicle is sitting in the yard and we are making payments. The oil is leaking from the motor. I reported it to the Better Business Bureau and Ford failed to respond. The Better Business Bureau stated to send it to you all. This car had stayed in the shop months at a time. Yes, we are angry consumers who has paid for an extend warranty on this vehicle when purchased. Darren from Consumer Affairs called and left a message on the voicemail that we can't get mad because Dublin Ford refused to fix our vehicle. We have not enjoyed the vehicle and it's wrong how Ford is doing people. They are trying to let the warranty runs out. Everyone claims to be full when it first happened with oil probl

- Wrightsville , GA, USA

The check engine light came on my 2018 Ford Fusion on 2/6/23. On 2/7/23 the car was diagnosed by a Ford dealer as having a coolant intrusion issue. Upon doing research, Ford was aware as early as 2019 that that the 2.0L EcoBoost engines have this common problem. They Issued a Technical Service Bulletin detailing the problem. However, Ford is not recalling these vehicles. They have told me that the only fix for the problem is to remove the engine and replace the long block for $8000. Vehicles like mine with the 2.0L EcoBoost engines have a defect that cause coolant to leak into the engine-??s cylinders, which can cause corrosion, oil dilution and contamination and engine failure. Furthermore, this defect creates a safety risk because the lack of coolant created by the leaks causes overheating and can result in the cylinder head cracking, total engine failure, or worse an engine fire. If there is a risk that the engine could catch fire on all these vehicles, that puts my life, my passengers lives and others sharing nearby roads lives in danger. I am urging the NHTSA to investigate this claim and the numerous consumers that have these faulty engines. Please hold Ford accountable and force them to replace these engines to keep us citizens safe.

- Sumter, SC, USA

While driving down the road the car suddenly flashed engine coolant is over-temperature warning and shut off and lost power. Inside of my vehicle the car was not showing it was running hot on the temperature hand. I was on a blind curve and barely made it to a pull off before the car completelyshut off. There have been no signs of over heating before this. There is a coolant intrusion in the cylinder and the engine block needs to be replaced. 120000 miles and out of warranty.

- Huntsville, TN, USA

Misfires on cylinder 2. Engine burning oil slowly. Mileage is only 64,390.

- Houston, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated with a message stating "Engine Coolant Over Temperature" displayed. Additionally, the engine sputtered while the vehicle was being started and there was gray smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. The contact stated that the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that coolant was leaking into cylinder #1, causing damage to the engine long block. 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 112,000.

- Killeen, TX, USA

I am a retired mechanic with over 13 years of professional experience working at multiple dealerships. I purchased my 2018 Ford Fusion with 2.0L Ecoboost on 6/29/2022 with 73,555 miles. Two days after delivery, within 1 minute of leaving home, the CHECK ENGINE light was illuminated. When I returned home, I used my diagnostic scanner to find code P0300 set. What I found interesting is that the scanner indicated that the code had been cleared 298 miles earlier, which indicated either the prior owner cleared the code, or the dealership cleared the code prior to marketing it for sale. Two days ago, on the way home from work, the CHECK ENGINE light came on again, and I was able to determine that the code was a P0302, misfire on cylinder 2. I checked the coolant level of the car, and it was below the minimum mark on the reservoir. I removed the spark plug from cylinder #1 and cylinder #2 for visual inspection and comparison. Visual inspection of the plugs had a normal carbon build-up on the piston in cylinder #1 and on the ground electrode of the same spark plug, whereas on cylinder #2 there was no carbon buildup on the spark plug nor on the top of the piston; it was "wet looking". I reinstalled the spark plugs, and topped the coolant off and bled air out of the coolant system. I did utilize a combustion gas leak detection tester marketed by Blue Point that I have used in the past to diagnose faulty head gaskets, but the results were inconclusive. On my drive to work the next day, the CHECK ENGINE light was no longer illuminated. This morning, I examined the coolant reservoir, and there is a noticeable decrease in volume of coolant in the reservoir from the day before, along with the misfire on startup and illumination of the CHECK ENGINE light, with code P0302 being set. To date, the selling dealership and Ford have denied my request for any extended warranty assistance for replacement of the defective designed 2.0L engine. I now have a car I cannot use at all.

- New London, WI, USA

There is a coolant leak into the cylinder which causes it to misfire. Ford is aware this is a known problem!!

- Hilliard, OH, USA

My car shuts down for some reason while I-??m driving and has been running rough for the last couple of days. Also my horn does not work at all. This is a hazard for not only me but everybody. My vehicle have not been inspected, or not that I know of. When I first brought the car 2 years ago I noticed the horn was weak but was told that-??s how they sound. I forgot when my check engine light came on but it had to be 2 or 3 months ago. Just recently my car started to stop on me while I-??m in traffic, the first time it happened was in June. I also went to Autozone to see why the check engine light, but it only says small EVAP leak.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the check engine and the temperature warning light illuminated indicating that the vehicle was overheating. The contact was able to pull over, turn off the vehicle, and waited for the engine to cool down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the head gasket was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle than was taken to an authorized Ford dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 121,000.

- Leavenworth, KS, USA

My transmission has start to work weirdly. My car started vibrating when I am driving slow. When move to second gear suddenly the car make stop and move again.

- Sacramento, CA, USA