2018 Ford Escape Engine Problems
- 28
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 28 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 17 records
- engine light · 14 records
- light came · 9 records
- engine warning · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I had noticed coolant depleting finally got recall. Dealer reprograms now engine is just revving and looses all power to powertrain in multiple situation-3 from stop, 4 while going highway speed with constant speed prior each time the engine rev's up while giving no power. Then will spontaneously resolve within about 50ft then seems fine. I have video of the car doing this while i was attempting to get on the…
ODI 11307471
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
On december 26, 2019, another other vehicle hit this 2018 ford escape, spinning it into another vehicle. This escape caught on fire and was totally destroyed. All involved vehicles (all fords) were in motion traveling about 50 mph. This escape was traveling north on route 122 near burnt chimney, va. The other two fords were traveling south on this two lane road.
Crash reported · Fire reported · 4 injuries
ODI 11291920
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On march 3, 2018, we purchased a 2018 ford escape from duval ford in jacksonville, fl. Soon after the purchase, we experienced issues with the car stalling and jerking when applying gas. Although the situation only occurs on occasion, it is a dangerous problem when accelerating into traffic. The main time this has happened is during long trips. With our travel schedule and family out of town, we need a reliable…
ODI 11289254
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The vehicle was purchased in mar/apr 2019 with 3000 mi. The vehicle had all regular maintenance checks prior to the 11/11/19 incident. There were no vehicle alerts regarding coolant or engine overheating prior to this incident. At 17349mi, the vehicle was parked after a 35min drive on the tollway. The vehicle had one coolant/hot engine warning after the vehicle had been parked for 2.5hrs in sub-zero weather. I…
ODI 11282578
Engine
The car began to shutter and felt as if it was losing power. The engine light did come on and i tried to get to the shoulder of the highway, but the engine light turned off and the car began to function as normal. I made an appointment the next business day with no concerns from the service rep stating it was most likely from the weather change and scheduled me in for 5 days later. I continued driving the car with…
ODI 11281444
Engine
Engine overheat light would come on immediately upon starting the engine and would remain on. Car stalled several times but i was able to start it up again after a few minutes and it drove fine. Finally, the car completely stalled and had to be towed to a ford dealership. The vehicle is still under warranty but it needed a new engine short block as there was a crack in the short block, causing coolant to leak into…
ODI 11291240
Engine
Check engine light has repeatedly turned on. Every time, the dealer has "reset the computer" and sent me on my way. Last week, they told me the engine had to be replaced and i would be without my car for close to 30 days. They said there is a problem with coolant leaking into the pistons. The service rep at the dealer told me this was an issue on all 1.5 ecoboost engines. He also told us not to report anything and…
ODI 11278101
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford escape. While the contact's wife was driving at an unknown speed, she heard fluid moving in an unknown part of the vehicle and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jim shorkey ford [redacted], located at [redacted], white oak, pa 15131) where a spark plug was replaced. The technician also sealed the distributor to stop further leakage, but the failure…
ODI 11258989
Engine
At between 18000 and 19000 miles car developed coolant leak and has been at the riverside dealership since 9/13/19 and unknown time to get replacement parts and new engine from ford.
ODI 11265742
Engine
My ford escape 2018 with 10,000 miles, i was driving and all of a sudden the car starting vibrating and i had to drive 15 miles per hour to the dealership. The service department put it on the computer and determined the piston had caused the engine to be blown. This was the first of september and i have not received a date for the repair being done. The parts department says they keep emailing ford and are not…
ODI 11266169
Engine
Problem started when the engine was running rough occasionally. Especially when starting. Almost stalled. Then the car started over heating occassionally. Finally the check engine light came on. Had the code checked. Misfire in cyclinder 1. Also when it overheated we checked the coolant, the resevor was empty. We added the proper amount of coolant. 2 days later it was empty. But no sign of leak. Took to dealer and…
ODI 11244079
Engine
Between the period of july and aug '18 the vehicle exhibited the following: lurching forward while in-motion (city driving) - on more than one occasion rattling like noise on start-up noise when backing up resistance while reversing i attempted to bring it in, 8/1, and was told there were no issues found i returned on 8/13 and the vehicle has been in for repair since as they continue to find new issues (original…
ODI 11265591
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford escape. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated when the vehicle was started and the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was taken to frederick ford [redacted], located at 26905 sussex hwy, seaford, de 19973) where it was diagnosed that cylinder number three misfired (codes: po316 and po303). The technician also stated that cylinders three and four operated as…
ODI 11230785
Engine
I got the vehicle back in late january early february of 2019. In april, the check engine light came on for a cylinder 3. Brought the car to get fixed on 4/25 a week after the check engine light came back on in which the ford dealership was surprised due to the fact that 6 cylinders and sensors were fixed. I was giving the vehicle back with the check engine light still on and memorial day weekend came along and they…
ODI 11218019
Engine
With only 18,000 miles on my car, the check engine light came on and it overheated. The dealership misdiagnosed the problem after having the vehicle for 2 weeks. Within a day of me having it back, the same thing happened again. This time, the dealership had the vehicle for over 2 months because parts to rebuild the engine were on backorder. Once i received the vehicle back, it never drove the same but i lived with…
ODI 11210726
Body · Engine
With 10 months of ownership and approximately 13,000 miles the head gasket blew at the number 1 cylinder causing coolant to burn in the engine and oil to be released into the intake and exhaust systems. Additionally, there is a body rattle on the right side of the vehicle somewhere near the rear passenger door. Repair shop is unable to locate the source of the noise.
ODI 11206063
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I leased my first new car on january 29, 2018. Starting in april of 2019 my vehicle has failed to start on numerous occasions. I took it to the dealership where i bought iat and they cannot replicate the issue. It won't start when the vehicle is stationary. Yesterday it happened when i put the transmission in reverse (something new). After putting the car in reverse, it stopped and the display said "transmission not…
ODI 11210149
Engine
Engine cylinder#2 coolant leak on 2018 ford escape with only 7,865 miles on it and almost caused a crash on the freeway. Had problems for weeks rough idling, stall warning code p0302 and then it started to overheat for 10-15 seconds daily. Once it overheated it would always throttle back my engine. Case in point i was going 70mph when it overheated and it decelerated to 20mph in less than 10 seconds and couldn't…
ODI 11162473
Engine
2018 ford escape with around 10,000 miles started having engine trouble while driving on the highway. Engine light came on and was taken directly to a ford dealership to diagnose the issue. They stated that coolant is leaking into the cylinders. They did a coolant pressure system test and replaced a spark plug. After receiving the vehicle back and only driving about 300 miles, the same issue happened and the check…
ODI 11222633
Engine
While driving to town 16 oct.18-check engine light came and i took the car to dealer. Code was 1136 and i was told the long block would need to be replaced. Work was done and car returned 22 oct.18.
ODI 11292541
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford escape. While driving 40 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and an abnormal sound was heard. The contact called metro ford chicago at [redacted] (located at 6455 s western ave, chicago, il 60636) and was informed to schedule an appointment. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil was uncovered and spilled all over the engine,…
ODI 11161018
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power. As a result, the contact experienced a collision with a tree. A police report was not filed. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to lugoff ford (located at 979 us-1, lugoff, sc), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
Crash reported
ODI 11128106
Engine
NEW VEHICLE AND ENGINE OVERHEATING AT 25K
ODI 11123635
Engine
I purchased a brand new 2018 ford escape in january of 2018 for which i paid in full.on 8-25-18 the check engine warning appeared on my dash while driving on an expressway.i took it in for service and was informed that it needs a new engine due to an internal oil leak which warped the cylinder head. I didn't get my car back until 9-22-18.on march 2, 2019 i had to pull off to the side of the road while driving on a…
ODI 11240970
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford escape. The contact stated that a number #1 cylinder head was blown on the engine from being overheated. The check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer sheehy ford of ashland (11450 washington hwy, ashland, va 23005 [redacted]) changed the coil and the check engine warning light unilluminated. The vehicle hesitated when the contact depressed on the accelerator pedal and the…
ODI 11207414