I have a 2019 2.0 Twin scroll engine that has just had a long block replacement on 26500km. It would appear that it is a problem with these engines. Mine was built April 2019, luckily still under warranty. Full free replacement from Ford SA. The engines will all eventually conk out, I am sure. My head gasket had blown and the head was warped, but they replaced the long block. Misfire on start and lower coolant level only problem. Going well with new designed engine.
2017-2019 2.0 Engine Replacement
Hello all!
Car got a check engine light a few months ago. Misfire, and contributed it to bad gas since I got gas at an irregular station. Cleared code and it came back a month later. Noticed car would idle very rough for first 5 seconds after sitting for more than 8 hours (after work and in the morning).
Took it into the dealership on the 25th of September. Was told a week or so later new engine but they had to do all the Ford inspections and measurements. Was put in a rental and have heard a few times from them that they are figuring out next steps.
Just got the call today, October 24th that Ford doesn't have long blocks and will be sending them the short block with the head for replacement.
Was told the coolant was slowly leaking into a cylinder.
Car is at 41,000 miles. Anyone else seen or heard of this? Is this being handled in the correct way?
Can't believe a car with this low of mileage is getting a new engine. Any problems with only getting the short block replaced?
Not feeling super great about the replacement this soon.
Car got a check engine light a few months ago. Misfire, and contributed it to bad gas since I got gas at an irregular station. Cleared code and it came back a month later. Noticed car would idle very rough for first 5 seconds after sitting for more than 8 hours (after work and in the morning).
Took it into the dealership on the 25th of September. Was told a week or so later new engine but they had to do all the Ford inspections and measurements. Was put in a rental and have heard a few times from them that they are figuring out next steps.
Just got the call today, October 24th that Ford doesn't have long blocks and will be sending them the short block with the head for replacement.
Was told the coolant was slowly leaking into a cylinder.
Car is at 41,000 miles. Anyone else seen or heard of this? Is this being handled in the correct way?
Can't believe a car with this low of mileage is getting a new engine. Any problems with only getting the short block replaced?
Not feeling super great about the replacement this soon.
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South Africa? So that would be a Valencia built engine too?I have a 2019 2.0 Twin scroll engine that has just had a long block replacement on 26500km.
Yes, VEP 815 21F01 2.0
GM did the right thing by changing batteries for ALL bolts. Ford needs to do the right thing too. I'm not saying start swapping all engines but at least swap those with coolant leaks for free of charge.
Yes, and extend the warranty on these engines against this problem for at least 10 years and 120k miles or similar..I guess the class action that's dragging on, the final decision, is delaying the verdict...GM did the right thing by changing batteries for ALL bolts. Ford needs to do the right thing too. I'm not saying start swapping all engines but at least swap those with coolant leaks for free of charge.
Hi Everyone, I also have a 2017 Ford Escape with a 2.0 engine and I brought it into a local Ford dealership this morning to see my my check engine light is on. Apparently, my Escape has the same issue as you have all been describing on this conversation thread. The Ford dealership that I brought my Escape to this morning called me earlier stating that my engine needs to be replaced because there is an issue with my cars’ head gasket, where as coolant is leaking in and running into cylinder #1. I called Ford Motor Company, I am under the 60,000 miles on my Escape but my 5 year time limit has passed. The repair is $7,000.00. May I ask what people with the same issue have done or how it all worked out, if it did. At this point, I don’t know what to do. Any help at all, is much appreciated. Donna F.
Sorry about your engine issues. However it pisses me off that Ford is not replacing this engine for free knowing it is such a widespread issue.Hi Everyone, I also have a 2017 Ford Escape with a 2.0 engine and I brought it into a local Ford dealership this morning to see my my check engine light is on. Apparently, my Escape has the same issue as you have all been describing on this conversation thread. The Ford dealership that I brought my Escape to this morning called me earlier stating that my engine needs to be replaced because there is an issue with my cars’ head gasket, where as coolant is leaking in and running into cylinder #1. I called Ford Motor Company, I am under the 60,000 miles on my Escape but my 5 year time limit has passed. The repair is $7,000.00. May I ask what people with the same issue have done or how it all worked out, if it did. At this point, I don’t know what to do. Any help at all, is much appreciated. Donna F.
Ford can do the right thing by at least changing the engines affected by this if not all of them.
Your best bet is to work with Ford and your service advisor to give you some goodwill and see if it brings the cost down.
Also you can join the class action law suit.
I bought a new 2017 Ford Escape. I was not aware of the motor problem until I had a check engine light come on. Had it checked and it was a misfire. White smoke out tail pipe, spit and sputter, using antifreeze, would not start at times. I assumed it was something simple. At 72,000 miles and no warranty coverage left Ford said I need a new motor. These cars need to be recalled. I did not give $30,000 for a car that needs a motor replaced so soon. Who has $8,000 to put into a motor? This will be my last Ford vehicle. Looks like this could sink ford for good. FORD YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF NOT RECALLING THIS MESS!
I feel your pain. Talk to Ford, your service advisor. Get them donuts, whatever it takes. See if you can get a goodwill discount.I bought a new 2017 Ford Escape. I was not aware of the motor problem until I had a check engine light come on. Had it checked and it was a misfire. White smoke out tail pipe, spit and sputter, using antifreeze, would not start at times. I assumed it was something simple. At 72,000 miles and no warranty coverage left Ford said I need a new motor. These cars need to be recalled. I did not give $30,000 for a car that needs a motor replaced so soon. Who has $8,000 to put into a motor? This will be my last Ford vehicle. Looks like this could sink ford for good. FORD YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF NOT RECALLING THIS MESS!
Also search for class action lawsuit and join it.
I have just encountered the same thing with my 2018 Escape; 91,000km I received the engine fail warning first, replaced spark plugs and then it seemed to eat antifreeze but nothing was leaking out of the car. Made an appointment but they couldn't get me in for 2 weeks and then yesterday they said they would have to replace the engine. That appointment is in another two weeks, they said I could drive it as long as I kept the antifreeze topped up. 1.5L Eco boost engine.There's a 100000km warranty on engine .they have to cover it . On the rest of car it's only up 60000kms. My 2017 escape is in the shop now waiting on a new engine. But so many more electrical problems aside from the engine .going by all the issues from other escape owners. It sounds to me they need afew recalls . So many people have the exact problems .... . Too bad we couldn't all get together and sue the crap out of ford .
I have the exact same experience on my ford escape 2019, was told the recall does not apply to my car since it was not built in the factory that had the issue. Surely it was the actually engine design that is causing this and all the engines need to be recalled. I dont have the 9k for rebuild the engine so Im screwed - thanks FORDI have just encountered the same thing with my 2018 Escape; 91,000km I received the engine fail warning first, replaced spark plugs and then it seemed to eat antifreeze but nothing was leaking out of the car. Made an appointment but they couldn't get me in for 2 weeks and then yesterday they said they would have to replace the engine. That appointment is in another two weeks, they said I could drive it as long as I kept the antifreeze topped up. 1.5L Eco boost engine.
I tried - Ford Canada is just giving me the middle fingerI feel your pain. Talk to Ford, your service advisor. Get them donuts, whatever it takes. See if you can get a goodwill discount.
Also search for class action lawsuit and join it.
I bought this 17 FE Ti as a CPO and with the best Ford ESP warranty but am still very nervous that if and when I need the warranty that they'll give me some reason to not replace the engine. I just don't trust Ford anymore to do the right thing.
You will need to see if the VIN is in the very narrow recall window and built at the magical factory that only gets this issue. Otherwise they will tell you what they told me, tough luck the jokes on you for buying our make.I bought this 17 FE Ti as a CPO and with the best Ford ESP warranty but am still very nervous that if and when I need the warranty that they'll give me some reason to not replace the engine. I just don't trust Ford anymore to do the right thing.
I never bought an extended warranty but I believe it has come to the point where one needs a lawyer to read and interpret the policy provisions.
The dealer loses money on a warranty repair as reimbursements form FORD are fixed as where if the dealer does it on a cash ticket repair, the cost can be the any limit.
If a car salespersons lips are moving, he does not have your long term interest at heart and is merely collecting his commission.
They would fire me the first week (if I didn't starve first) as I cannot openly lie to another person.
The dealer loses money on a warranty repair as reimbursements form FORD are fixed as where if the dealer does it on a cash ticket repair, the cost can be the any limit.
If a car salespersons lips are moving, he does not have your long term interest at heart and is merely collecting his commission.
They would fire me the first week (if I didn't starve first) as I cannot openly lie to another person.
My 2017 escape 2liter ecoboost has the same problem at 21000 milesHello all! Car got a check engine light a few months ago. Misfire, and contributed it to bad gas since I got gas at an irregular station. Cleared code and it came back a month later. Noticed car would idle very rough for first 5 seconds after sitting for more than 8 hours (after work and in the morning). Took it into the dealership on the 25th of September. Was told a week or so later new engine but they had to do all the Ford inspections and measurements. Was put in a rental and have heard a few times from them that they are figuring out next steps. Just got the call today, October 24th that Ford doesn't have long blocks and will be sending them the short block with the head for replacement. Was told the coolant was slowly leaking into a cylinder. Car is at 41,000 miles. Anyone else seen or heard of this? Is this being handled in the correct way? Can't believe a car with this low of mileage is getting a new engine. Any problems with only getting the short block replaced? Not feeling super great about the replacement this soon.
I just took the loss and got rid of the car. Will never get a Ford again after this and the lack of service / sympathy from Ford Customer care. So I just got a new Toyota Rav4.
I'm in the same situation. Although my service advisor assures me that my best esp warranty will cover a new engine, I just don't know if I want to deal with that issue and everything that comes after it. Maybe I too should take the loss.I just took the loss and got rid of the car. Will never get a Ford again after this and the lack of service / sympathy from Ford Customer care. So I just got a new Toyota Rav4.
Up to you and depends on your situation, and I hope your engine lasts. But, for me; the trade + new engine = what I paid for the car. So was a no brainer.I'm in the same situation. Although my service advisor assures me that my best esp warranty will cover a new engine, I just don't know if I want to deal with that issue and everything that comes after it. Maybe I too should take the loss.
Excellent choice. I’m also headed that way when I find a good used one under 150k miles. Toyotas are easily 300-500k vehicles so I’m wanting a ten year old one, RAV4 or Highlander.I just took the loss and got rid of the car. Will never get a Ford again after this and the lack of service / sympathy from Ford Customer care. So I just got a new Toyota Rav4.
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