The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. 2-piece "laminated" lug nuts (steel nut covered by sheet metal trim) have failed and are a safety hazard since they are difficult or impossible to remove and replace. On three separate occasions, while at a stop light/sign, the eco boost system malfunctioned and the engine erroneously shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was notified of a possible fuel leak. The contact also noticed that the coolant was being consumed at an excessive rate. While activating the automatic parallel parking assist, the vehicle failed to parallel park and crashed into a parked vehicle. The fact that they've re-designed their engine specifically to address the issue I ran into tells me that ford knows this a problem. I ended up replacing it myself with a low mileage used trans . Additionally, the contact stated that his father noticed that the coolant temperature appeared higher than normal. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion and engine failure. Fortunately, no glass landed in my eye or cut me bad, and I was able to slow down and exit the freeway safely without causing an accident. Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. Here I thought I was protecting myself and Im faced with, possibly, months of needing a rental car at my expense. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with an engine coolant failure. The contact was informed that the engine short block needed to be replaced. As my boyfriend was turning the corner at an intersection, the engine suddenly stopped. They did not even acknowledge that problem. Codes observed: pcode: p0731 p0733 p0734 p0735 transmission will require replacement as the vehicle will stop moving completely yet the dealership claims that the recall is only for the transmission shift at park and is unrelated. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that coolant fluid was leaking into the engine causing the misfire. Passenger rear wheel lugs were noticeably loose. I shifted to neutral and coasted to the left turn lane. A police report was filed. 29,000 miles (still under factory warranty) bought brand new. This is obviously dangerous when in stop-and-go traffic on a highway or at an intersection, as the car will literally turn off and need to be shifted into park to be restarted. Message comes up to put car in park to restart. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was referred to the local dealer. After doing an overnight pressure test, they discovered coolant leaking into the cylinder walls of the engine and the engine will now need replaced! They did offer to sell me an extended service warranty which would not cover this repair. Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape equipped with continental conti pro contact tires, tire size: 235/45/r19, dot number: a3e647lb2617. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Engine light on reports misfire cylinder 3. I will call on monday to see about getting a new car, this has been a complete headache since the light came on 2 weeks after taking ownership in july. Attempted to start; however the vehicle would not; and everything lit up on dashboard. Dealer did not rotate tires on last service because of this problem. Www. Did not feel safe at all because of the traffic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. They are knowingly putting people in unsafe vehicles. This should be a recall item since it reflects a known manufacturing flaw. The contact received recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. White smoke coming out of tail pipe. The dealer replaced the engine. These dealerships can reset the codes for you, which may be helpful in the long run. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. In my sons accident per the videos, related speed and location of impact. I have had the vehicle since july of 2019. I do not know what caused the problem. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. My 2017 escape caught fire in my driveway this morning and burnt beyond recognition. The contact noticed that she had to refill the coolant reservoir repeatedly. I am currently awaiting the results of what is wrong with the car. S. On and off for the past year, my vehicle has failed to auto-restart after auto-stopping. When you were accelerating from a stop or in low RPMs, it would sputter and jerk (assuming this was the transmission slipping) which got progressively worse. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Engine indicator and observed coolant level is below minimum mark on coolant reservoir. Dealership said warranty expired at 60k. I also replaced all 4 plugs at that time as well. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. I picked up with no brakes and took somewhere else. Car was having a stuttering, shaking issue. In their test the side air bag curtains went off. 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. The local dealer was contacted. The dealerships mechanic tested it for transmission codes and came up with p0300. This is also the first time I've ever purchased a ford. I do all service at ford. Two problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2017 Ford Escape. The contact and a passenger were injured and transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and then to an independent mechanic. The contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train). It is unacceptable to have a lift gate that can come down unexpectedly and crush or decapitate anyone who happens to be standing under it. The service technician determined that coolant is leaking into the cylinders. Car is still in the ford dealer service department. I felt the car bump me and realized it had started moving. While driving the door does not open all the way, but I will get a warning in the gauge cluster telling me the tailgate is open. It should restart when you release the brake. However, if you dont know what youre looking for in a Ford Escape transmission service, you can simply purchase a new one. Ford dealership verified that check engine light coded p0304, engine misfire due to coolant intrusion caused by crack in cylinder. I had a broken rib from falling on my camera and a broken (crushed) big toe on my left foot. The contact's son-in-law owned a 2017 ford escape. The contact stated she had to leave the vehicle running while refueling to not experience the failure. My 2013 ford escape is showing "transmission fault service. The vehicle was not hit. I leave and in two hours when I am backing out of a parking space it hesitates worse than ever. Daylight running lights with only headlights are dangerous. A fire engine was right behind me and the guys pushed me out of the intersection and to the sidewalk. The check engine warning light illuminated and was taken back to the unknown dealer where the dtc codes were reset. I turned the car off and had it towed to the nearest Ford dealership. Engine is dead now, car wont start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with engine failure, which started with the water pump and blown head gaskets. No issues with that. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. Car cut off while driving on the highway and I was almost hit in the rear end when trying to pull over. However, average transmission repair costs across all Ford Escape models tend to average around $4,000 (since a new transmission is commonly needed), and these repairs tend to be needed in the 80-120K mile range. According to OpenBay.com, the average repair cost to replace a transmission on a 2008 Ford Escape is $2950. This is a safety problem due to the engine in limp mode and no power. Most noticeable at around 40 mph. I still have pain from the accident, including arthritis in my left foot, pain along my outer left leg and inner knee, and pain in my left big toe. Brian has become an authority in the industry, traveling across the country to consult for car dealerships and contributing his expertise as a writer for several major automotive publications. After I exited the car, I noticed my car was rolling down my slanted driveway, and I ran to stop it. I also contact ford customer relations to request reimbursement for the towing charges and have the "kit" installed at no expense to me. There have been no accidents with my vehicle to have caused this malfunction, but it is a serious issue. The list of parts required for repair is 6 pages long and most parts are on back order. Torque converter failed at about 70,000. Began experiencing coolant loss despite no apparent leakage outside the engine. Due to this we cannot recommend nor rule out these years, make sure you do full background checks before you purchase a Ford Escape from one of these years. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the entire evap system was faulty and needed to be replaced, including the purge solenoid, canister, and the fuel tank pressure sensor. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. I think the volume level should be increased so it can be heard when the lift gate is going up or down to prevent further injury. The contact stated that while her son was driving the vehicle, the power train failed and the vehicle had to be towed to a dealer. Thank you. The contact stated that his father then started the vehicle and noticed white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. 2017 ford escape se cel came on. The same month I bought the car, it had died on me 2 times on the highway along with other problems. 0 engine due to the many issues with the 1. Check engine light came on at 60,240 miles with a cylinder 2 misfire code. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it remained unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000. When I stop the car turns off but it does not start again. There was no indication that these lug nuts were faulty. I believe the dealership was trying to get me to buy a new vehicle from them and offered me ,800 for a trade in. The contact then drove the vehicle to a dealer where they confirmed the failure and gave him an estimate for a new engine block. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. As stated in the title My 2016 Escape with 2.5l is flashing the dreaded Transmission Fault Service now light. I have had this happen 3 times now, with the need to have to call a tow. Has happened 5 times since purchase in december. The turbos went out at 7,000 miles. The vehicle was towed. Do ford ceo's realize that? The consumer was unable to remove the keys, as they were locked in the igntion. 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. Tl* the contact owned a 2017 ford escape. The vehicle was taken to allan vigil ford (6790 mt zion blvd, morrow, ga 30260, (678) 364-3673) where it was diagnosed that there was rust on the brakes. It is no longer drivable due to the well-known problem Ford has with bad Transmission Control Modules (TCM). The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was hesitating. Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. SUV regularly overheats when accelerating up hill in warm weather. I need help please. The failure mileage was 70,000. In may 2022, the car started doing the same thing. We had been notified in july 2020 of recall 22v413 from ford, but parts were not available. Then shortly after noticed the check engine light was on and white smoke upon start up. Over 12,000 worth of damage. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The message "shift to park and restart the engine" was displayed. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. I feel like ford should get it together and actually fix the problem and not put bandaid on it. You never know when it may happen. It is an extremely dangerous issue. Updated on February 25th, 2023Author: Brian Jones, Updated on February 25th, 2023 Author: Brian Jones. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. My adult son on a visit from out of state suspected my brand new car was out of alignment both from driving then from seeing it from driving behind me but we have serious illness and impending deaths and I compensated for the handling of the vehicle for 9 months until it started needing air in the rear passenger tire more and more frequently. I had a 2017 ford escape se fwd. *dt *tr. After having a friend run a diagnostic which came back as Spark #1 misfire we took a look at spark plug #1 and it was full of fluid. Not only did ford produce a faulty product, they produced a light that costs 0 to replace. Not a fan of being stranded on the side of the road with no way to change a tire. Repairing a transmission fault in your Ford Escape should not be too expensive a mechanic will usually charge less than $2200. My 2017 Ford Escape ( 51 K) is jerking as if I was pumping brakes while I back out of garage in the morning. I feel this is a huge safety hazard when driving and should one or both panels fall off it could cause a wreck and or damage to other vehicles that may be behind my vehicle. Vehicle has been in the shop now for 4 days. Vehicles equipped with the base 6 speed select-shift transmission may sometimes fail to accelerate when merging or going up-hill. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. 2016 Ford Escape Transmission Fault Service 0l ford ecoboost engines presenting similar problems. Tried to get restarted but unable and had to push out of traffic on a busy city street. I purchased a 2017 ford escape 4 months ago. There is no charge unless we win. The car would not go over 10 miles an hour. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant had leaked into the engine cylinders and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. I am reporting coolant leaking into my engine causing my engine to lock up at around 75k to 80k miles. Ford needs to step up and recall and fix this issue. Yesterday, I took my car to the dealer I bought it from and just heard from the service department. They are stating it is a "flywheel issue and pump not properly aligning with the clutch". This is an extreme hazard, as anything that falls in the pedal well has the potential to cut the steering (including shoe laces, etc). The vehicle had about 44,900 miles on it. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Upsized P235/60R17 Cooper AT3 All Terrain Tires For Another .75" of Clearance. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Needless to say, I wasn't about to wait a full month just to get problem diagnosed, so I towed it to a transmission shop closer to my home. 2017 ford escape, v6 engine with 25523 miles. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. This issue appears to be that it's possible for the car to cut off as it normally would at a complete stop, but it won't auto start - instead displaying a message about putting the car into park and restarting the engine manually. The dashboard was saying that the car was over heating, called and had it towed to garage and they said it needs a new engine will ford cover expenses, Bought car in december 2019. A rep told me over the phone that I needed a new engine. He kept it for several hours, researching, then unplugged the battery for a while. The picture shows the deformed lug nut. I've only owned this vehicle for 6montths and my vehicles only has 68k miles. Repairs require a new turbocharger assembly, an oil feed pipe, a drain tube assembly, and an oil filter assembly and gasket, antifreeze, exhaust manifold gasket and and some other gaskets and fasteners. It behaves the same way whether in the garage, parking lot, or on the street. This has happened on 5 or 6 separate occasions on a trip from chicago to florida and back so weather or air temp is not an issue. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. This is not related to the current recall. Yesterday, battery died. The rear hatch on my 2017 ford escape is not latching. Have taken the car in to the dealer they can not find anything wrong with it. The vehicle was not repaired. Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed before consideration to provide assistance for the repair. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Lights and radio worked but engine would not. Ford is aware of the problem and has done nothing to correct the problem/safety concern. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. I was unloading groceries from my grocery cart at the rear of the car with the tail gait in the up position, swinging from the grocery cart to the car with the heavier items, when unknowingly, my feet must have activated the gait to start closing. Took to dealership with 62,000 miles, and was advised coolant was leaking into cylinder 1. The best way I can describe the tire is that it looked dry rotted or as if it had been in a shreaded. Took it to dealership where I bought it, they had it two weeks and said they couldn't find/replicate the issue and gave it back. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. Now this morning I received a recall notice confirming issue in transmission and fyi it was a big risk when in a busy freeway (I-5 north) just before sacramento airport my vehicle just stopped and had to push my car on the side of the freeway, and anyone could have hit but thank god I came out safe. September 22nd . 00. The ability to read schematics and determine the cause of the fault in the system drawings and components. When taking off by backing out or pulling out and applying the brakes it makes a clunking sound, Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. 50 in mostly the same repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the clunking sound returned as the vehicle lost power without warning. The final invoice is attached you may also find it funny that the service notes say "low on coolant" - of course the level was low because it had intruded my engine prior to their inspection. However I could smell the burning antifreeze while parked, idling and while driving . When stopped in traffic-at a stoplight, at a stop sign, in the road waiting to turn left-the engine turns off and a message is displayed to "shift the vehicle into park and restart the engine". The contact was concerned that there was an electrical output that was constantly running when the vehicle was turned off. A serious safety concern. It is only 4. The failure mileage was 14,642. Engine developed a coolant leak that irreparably damaged the engine with 72,000 miles. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. Has happened over a dozen times to me within 40. Every single ford dealer -- but especially those in the northeastern us where corrosive materials are applied to the road in winter -- should be inspecting these defective lug nuts every time they see the vehicle. The approximate failure was 70,500. 2 cylinder causing engine failure. Please look into my concerns for this vehicle. If this had happened on a busy highway she could have been killed. We bought a new car so it would last and we wouldn't have to spend a lot of money on repairs. Ford knows about this went and did research and I see other people have same problem. The vehicle was repaired; however, three days later, the check engine warning light returned and the engine started sputtering when started. This issue could cause an engine fire, which makes it a safety hazard. It left me on interstate I 90 having to shut the car off and try to restart it. The engine was running and I thought the gearshift was in park. 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