Remember the good old days, when cars had mechanical throttle linkage? 5l turbo (87,094 miles) on the highway, just prior to my exit ramp, I noticed a slight shudder in the power train. I am currently driving the 2019 ford escape for my work. Cars begin moving when the light turns green as we are forced to restart our car. Sept 8th ,the engine stopped suddenly when I braked to pull into the parking lot at work.. Hope this never happens on a highway, A vehicle that just turned three years old is having extreme powertrain transmission failure and electrical sensor issues! Toyota put a used transmission with 45k mikes on it, Already sent to your legal team but still want to share public because people may find my experience helpful. At that moment I did not know who was in the building the ford was heading. Thank you for your time. This has been going on for a few months. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred two days later. The vehicle received the software update however, several days later the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated after refueling the vehicle, she was unable to start the vehicle. They had my car for 4 weeks and had to pick up a rental car. The vehicle was repaired by wynne ford (1020 w mercury blvd, hampton, va 23666) per nhtsa campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system) on february 26, 2019; however, the failure recurred on march 2, 2019. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Thank you for taking the time to read this statement. It turned out that our water pump assembly was defective and required replacement at only 30,251 miles. 2000 miles later same thing happened again. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. I was almost rear ended because of it. Again 6/26 received a notice to update software to prevent damage but this has already happened to me. Aproximatly 3 weeks ago a warning signal came up showing that I needed to get to a safe area and stop the engine, it showed the temp was all the way up to hot. Repairing a transmission fault in your Ford Escape should not be too expensive a mechanic will usually charge less than $2200. This vehicle should have gotten new engine back in 3-15-2019 because that is the fix ford recommends. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. The vehicle was not repaired. At that point, however, the car was filling with smoke so i immediately vacated, shut off the vehicle and ran away from the vehicle. In the end I was without my car for 2 weeks, paid over ,000 for the job, and had to borrow cars just to get to my teaching job. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. Automobile stops moving and any touch of the accelerator causes fast surge requiring very quick braking. The vehicle was repaired; however, three days later, the check engine warning light returned and the engine started sputtering when started. 2 Wiring problem of the 2020 Ford Escape Failure Date: 04/18/2021 Tl the contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. Vin tool confirms parts not available. 0l engines in the ford escapes. I have never heard of such a problem until I researched the internet and found this is an issue with many ford vehicles. We would have to have it replaced. Tow truck had to retrieve complete suspension and wheel. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. I was pulling onto the highway with oncoming traffic headed toward me. Less than 250 miles on odometer when this ocurred. Vehicle has been making loud noises from the fuel tank when driving at slower speeds (20 and under) and when coming to a stop. You never know when it may happen. Unknown cause of transmission failure. Very repeatable under slow conditions. Ford is aware of these issues and there are all kinds of similar complaints on the internet. The vehicle was unsafe to drive, or be towed without a flat-bed recovery vehicle. The contact also noticed that the coolant was being consumed at an excessive rate. The mpg of this car has been infuriatingly bad since I bought it two years ago. The rpm increased to high. Gave us the run around . This should have never happened,contacted ford,with no avail. For a new EGR sensor, meanwhile, you should only have to pay between $100 and $150. My vehicle's coolant reservoir is constantly low and I see excessive white smoke coming from the tailpipe. I am writing due to my concern about my 2017 ford escape. Added coolant myself and schedule service for dec 16 2019. Ask your Ford dealer. The mechanic then had the vehicle towed to a dealer where the contact was given an estimate for the cost of a new engine. So many problems for a newer car. I was driving on the highway on a hot (100*) day. Called ford corporation in houston, tx spoke to operation supervisor and cxs person-they confirmed this is a known issue but has not made the recall list anything they can do because of the vehicle not being inside the warranty, told me to save receipts for future recall told me to call (313)-322-3000 3. The dealership had no other explanation as to why these lights would have been activated and I'm very concerned that it will cause further damage to my car. Column will move as you turn the wheel. Their findings: torque converter went bad and threw metal throughout transmission. As I was driving on I-75 on the evening of sunday, november 14, 2021 around 8:30, at approximately 75 mph (I was in the middle lane passing a semi-truck), my car suddenly lost power. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. He contacted ford who informed him of tsb pertaining to engine failure. I am asking for all four rims to be replaced (I have replaced the damaged one). Went to change speed on my cruse control going from 30 to 35 get message no acc. My 2017 ford escape began letting water inside of the tail light assembly, eventually filling up to the point that it shorted the brake light. The vehicle was only 500 miles over the power train warranty. I am commuting home again the engine completely shuts down when I brake at busy intersection during a rain storm at rush hour it would not restart this was very frightening. I can heard that fan speed goes up, so I am assuming the engines bay is getting hot. 5l engine has a fuel in oil. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Called for an appointment the next day and was scheduled to bring the car in december 3, 2019. I am under the understanding this issue of coolant into engine was fixed back in 2020, with ford's the customer satisfaction program # 19b37. Other cars trying to pass were honking and had to move in the other travel lane to get around us. When taken to the dealer, they did not see a problem after running many diagnostic tests, and offered to "reset" my vehicle for almost 200 dollars. Extra expense and time was incurred to fix the flat tire due to failure of the ford tool to remove the ford lug nuts. This happened to my vehicule at a stationary state. 2017 ford escape se paint failure at the windshield (driver side) column. I drive a mile and back daily for my son for school and I only have one vehicle. The contact stated that the auto start/stop feature engaged independently whenever the failure occurred. I was unable to change the tire as I could not remove the lug nut. I contacted ford corporate customer relations and was informed that since no recall had been issued it was up to the dealership to determine if the item was warrantied. 5l ecoboost engine they are doing but nothing so far on my 2. I tried to use the fob but again it would not start. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle also made a jerking sensation suddenly and accelerated without warning. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and replaced some of the plastic screws that held up the remaining front plastic cover however, the failure recurred. I get a warning on my dash saying engine fault service now. Mechanic called approx. This started happening in january and has happened 5-10 times since. Using an oversized socket, he did get some turning but the damaged lug nuts could not be tightened. The car stalls in middle of road, suddenly and the dashboard reads to restart the engine. Chrome part swells and makes it impossible to remove lug nuts without damaging them. The approximate failure mileage was 17,400. At approximately 61,800 miles the transmission completely failed and had to be either replaced or rebuilt. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the clunking sound returned as the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was going to get somebody killed it was not going to be me and my 14 year old son. It showed on the computer while I was driving that there was a misfire, the computer would request a 4 and was getting a 40 on the specs. We opened the hood to check the coolant and it was empty. This was reproduced and confirmed by a ford dealer. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic test or repair. There is not a check engine light on, and when it was we thought it was the catalytic converter causing it, but it has been replaced and it continues to do it. I experienced a flat tire and was unable to change it myself due to the factory provided lug wrench unable to securing fasten to the lug nuts. I was told the vehicles fluids needed to be changed. Took it to the ford dealer and they said they can't get it to do the same thing and are kepping it overnight and will try in morning, and if it doesn't do it there is nothing they can do he said. The contact referenced tsb number: 22-2134. On both occasions, once making contact with me, the liftgate continued pushing down while I scrambled to hold it from closing and move myself out of the way. The picture shows the deformed lug nut. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who determined that the lift gate automatic system needed to be replaced. The contact noticed that she had to refill the coolant reservoir repeatedly. This is a safety problem driving on the roads. Why wasnt this prorated of written up fpr defect brought a new tire but took picyures of blister inside titre wall what about the other 3 original tire I brought this call new april 2017 the ! I surrendered the irrepairable vehicle back to bozeman ford. Starts but no driving. This repair took almost 2 weeks to complete. Feb 17, 2017 Died in the freeway fast lane! I have replaced the ignition coil 3 times and each time it fails within 3 weeks. St owner please advise. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. This design uses sensors, a computer, and a stepper motor to measure driver input at the gas pedal, then move the throttle blade a corresponding amount. Recap: 02/23/2019 miles 7009 serviced for vehicle checkup, oil change, tire rotation and multi-point inspection. All of a sudden, I get the Transmission Problem warning message. When is ford going to finally say recall these vehicles???? The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. We informed them of the issue and asked that the recall repair be done. The delear explained that the suv's purge cannister valve was bad and that is why my engine was misfiring after fueling up. Sit back and let the experts work out your lemon case at no cost to you. I can? Ford is unwilling to help with the cost of this repair. The cause is because the vehicle is defective p, I was in an accident 12/24/2021due to other parties at fault, and my air bags did not deploy. I understand that they have auctioned this vehicle off after dismissing the safety concerns. Taken to dealer, they could not find a code on computer of why light came on. I have been informed of this defect during last 2 service visits. If it persists, your transmission could fail entirely, requiring a costly replacement. Ford knows of this issue and no recalls. I am angry. Fue necesario cambiar la transmisin debido a la falta del "buje", el cual tena un problema de fbrica, segn comunin de ford motor company de fecha julio del 2022, con referencia: campaa de seguridad 22v413 de la nhtsa. Called ford detroit, they said it was normal. We also have taken it to the dealer and left it for two days, and because it is sporadic they weren't able to replicate it. The failure mileage was 106,831. 2017 ford escape titanium 2. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. Shifting into neutral and back to drive caused the vehicle to jerk forward unexpectedly. Car did not overheat. Again there was an issue with the #2 spark plug. That they did not know where the problem was coming from therefore ford approved a new engine replacement sice I am still under warranty ( 31,000 miles). While driving my 2017 Ford Escape on a town street at a rate of 35 mph my transmission began slipping. 00 to have this car fixed that should be out of ford's pocket, not mine. 0 l eco boost - coolant in cylinders, white exhaust smoke. I had the car towed to the dealership. According to several technical service bulletins and ssm bulletins, ford has known about this issue for a while now. I have the automatic tailgate without the foot activated sensors. I took the car to the dealer and they confirmed the problem was a failed master brake cylinder. The failure mileage was 70,927. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that shortly after the recall repair, a warning light indicating a misfire had illuminated. Parts distribution disconnect. The powertrain malfunction message was displayed. The car needs a new engine. Web2017 Ford Escape Titanium "Engine Fault: Service Now" 52k miles, 1.5L engine: went to start my car last night and got that error. Are there any recourse actions that we can take. On 11/19/2021 the ford was getting rpms, but was not accelerating. When I began looking for a replacement car, several dealerships refused to even accept the car as a trade in stating that this was a known problem with Ford cars. The check engine warning light was illuminated. We were told it might be a week to get it back because of parts delay. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired as his vin was not included in any recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the nhtsa. *tr, While trying to make a left turn on a city street the power steering was stiffed and was barely able to make the turn. First time my 18 year old daughter was driving on a local road and the wheel just locked up and she couldn't steer the car. Vehicle went into limp mode with no throttle response the first day i owned it. Had to get back door latch replaced cost 00 for something that was ford's fault. 0 liter engine and there has already been a recall for the 1. Jaguar Land Rover to Pay $26,500 for Lemon Law Violation. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The coolant caused cylinder #4 misfire. The contact stated while driving at 70 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from underneath the undercarriage of the vehicle. The steering wheel was stiff. They did offer to sell me an extended service warranty which would not cover this repair. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 18,000. As our car came to a stop the driver's side seat belt kept tightening and my abdomen started to be pushed up into my diaphragm and was causing me to have problems with my breathing and so at first the belt did not want to release so pushed the release a couple of times and finally it released. They said the torque converter had to be redesigned and if it made me feel any better there were many others with the same issue I was having and they were working on. This is a design defect and affects multiple ford vehicle models and years. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. 12/17/2019 car is schedule for appt to inspect issue with coolant leaking. Based on my reading in this forum, I will be asking the following questions: Where there any metal filings in the fluid? My vehicle is having a cylinder 2 and 4 misfire. They told us it would cost us over 0. Lost all lights. I have young children I drive every single day.. My children's safety in on the line here. The force of it hitting my head caused it to start ascending back up. When I release the parking brake and begin to drive, there is a grinding noise particularly in the front of the vehicle. I have contacted both CarMax and Ford and no one will provide a rental car for more than 7 days. The car was parked outside over night in single digit temperatures. They said there was a serious problem with the engine - there was a breach between cylinder 2 & cooling system, combustion gases were getting into cooling, there was a cylinder 2 misfire, the engine failed a block test, and there could've been a cracked cylinder head. A warning will appear on the dash to turn the car off and restart. This ford escape is only 11 months old and I already had 2 misfire situations and a coolant leak. The failure mileage was unknown. The vehicle stopped when I was in traffic and at a dead stop, and also, turned off at a red light, and when turned green, I had to turn off car and restart. 0l ecoboost engine has a known manufacturer defect of a cylinder cracking and coolant leaking in. All of which the computer code reading is cylinder 3 misfiring. The local dealer was contacted and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline. change oils well before needed use factory products or better. Nonstop. The vehicle is currently at norm reeves ford in cerritos, ca. Out of nowhere, the transmission started seeming to slip in my 2017 ford escape while we were driving down a city street. There was an open recall on the vehicle at the time the vehicle was in the shop but that was overlooked. The driver added additional coolant however, the next day the fluid was low. Initially the dealer told me I would have to pay 00 to have my car fixed. No one buys a car and expects to have to pay to get the transmission repaired before the vehicle is paid for. Any questions just ask, 2017 ford escape. The consumer was unable to locate a dealer that could investigate the issue. The vehicle was towed to the residence. While idling in park vehicle transmission moved to reverse and backed away from me only to be restrained by a large bush. I am moving around however to open the liftgate you do have to swing the foot somewhat under to get it to open. If you notice any of these symptoms, its important to have your car serviced by a qualified Ford mechanic as soon as possible. Consumer writes in regard to parts being unavailable to perform safety recall. The dealer said they have a service bulletin on these vehicles since this is a known problem with the 2. 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