I have a 2014 Ford Escape with 170, 000 KM on it. Back in 2018 there was a recall on it for coolant issues and I had it done. It was a little too late. A couple months later I had a issue with the coolant leaking into the engine. They replaced it late 2018 under Warranty at 99, 000 KM with a new long box. This week I noticed the coolant going down a bit and I haven't seen any leaks. I'm hoping it's not the same problem as I don't have the money to put a new engine in this. And this engine only has 70, 000 KMs on it. Has anyone ever had to put a second engine in there's and did they go back to ford on it? It's a known issue and I see law suits in the US but not Canada.
TJones
Let's start with what engine?
I'm assuming this is a 1.6L since the 2.0L EB in the 2013-2015 Escapes were pretty much rock solid.
If the car is running right and this is a 1.6L they are known for having coolant bypass valves that crack causing a low level leak (as in weeping coolant or a slow leak). Its a cheap, easy fix if this is the cause.
The 1.6L coolant hoses, coolant valves and stand pipe are a plumber's nightmare, don't assume you've got a case of coolant ingestion. A mechanic will need to pull the spark plugs and take a look at the cylinders with a bore scope after putting the cooling system under pressure overnight.
With regard to Ford covering an engine that was replaced 5 years ago, its doubtful unless you have any extended warranty.
I'm assuming this is a 1.6L since the 2.0L EB in the 2013-2015 Escapes were pretty much rock solid.
If the car is running right and this is a 1.6L they are known for having coolant bypass valves that crack causing a low level leak (as in weeping coolant or a slow leak). Its a cheap, easy fix if this is the cause.
The 1.6L coolant hoses, coolant valves and stand pipe are a plumber's nightmare, don't assume you've got a case of coolant ingestion. A mechanic will need to pull the spark plugs and take a look at the cylinders with a bore scope after putting the cooling system under pressure overnight.
With regard to Ford covering an engine that was replaced 5 years ago, its doubtful unless you have any extended warranty.
The 1.6L EB is an entirely different engine from the 1.5L EB, odd are in this case that if his degas tank doesn't test positive for combustion products he's got a weep from a cracked coolant bypass valve.
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