The engine suffered a catastrophic failure on 11/26/2024 with coolant leaking into the engine producing a white noxious smoke from the exhaust, engine overheating, and engine misfires. The engine light did not appear. It was the smoke from the exhaust that alerted me to the issue. At the time of the engine overheat i was driving interstate 10 in desert center ca. It was apparent the coolant was leaking. There were no mechanic shops nearby. A good samaritan driver had coolant to add to my engine. I had the engine inspected by three separate mechanics, all identified the issue as a known defect in the 2. 0l ford ecoboost engine. The engine failure occurred at approximately 73,500 miles, which i believe is premature given the vehicle's maintenance history and mileage.
| VIN Pattern | 1FMCU0J9*FU****** |
| Drive Type | 4x2 |
| 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 | 2015 |
| 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 |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| 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) |