Coolant is leaking into the engine block. This puts the vehicle at constant risk of overheating due to lack of coolant. This has been inspected by ford, it is a known issue that has caused them to completely redo how the engine is built in later models. There is also a tsb out on this issue, along with safety recalls on the 1. 5 and 1. 6l engine models of the same vehicle with this same issue, yet not on the 2l engine, despite being the same problem and cause. A warning light that the engine is overheating was the first indicator that something was wrong with the vehicle.
| VIN Pattern | 1FMCU9J9*JU****** |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | Escape |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Series | Titanium |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford |
| Engine HP | 240 |
| Engine KW | 178.968 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 2000 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 122.047 |
| Other Engine Info | Premium Fuel |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring System | Optional |
| Rear Visibility System | Standard |
| Daytime Running Light | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Keyless Ignition | Standard |
| Auto Reverse System | Standard |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Knee Air Bags | Driver Seat Only |
| Side Air Bag | 1st and 2nd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Plant Company Name | Louisville Assembly |
| Plant City | LOUISVILLE |
| Plant State | KENTUCKY |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |