2019 Ford Escape — Known Issues & Recalls

Your check engine light turned on three weeks after purchase with a cylinder 4 misfire code, and you noticed white smoke from the exhaust and low coolant levels. A technician found coolant leaking into the engine through cylinder 4, which Ford has acknowledged as a known issue for your vehicle's model and VIN. Ford has refused to cover the $7,000 cost to replace the engine block despite the vehicle having fewer than 1,000 miles. Fixing this will likely require replacing the entire engine block or having the cylinder head removed and resealed to stop the coolant leak.

Your 2019 Ford Escape had a diagnostic code (P0304) that typically indicates a tune-up is needed, but the dealership told you the engine needs replacement at a cost of $14,000 without explaining why. You experienced rough running, low coolant, and smoke from the exhaust before this diagnosis, and you believe this issue may be covered under a recall based on your vehicle's mileage and age. The repair will likely involve engine replacement or significant internal engine work.

Your car lost all its coolant, and after refilling it, a check engine light appeared indicating cylinder 3 misfiring. A mechanic replaced the spark plug and coil for cylinder 3, but the problem returned within 10 miles. After months of diagnostics, a coolant leak was identified as the root cause, which is causing the misfire and could lead to complete engine failure if not repaired. Fixing this will likely require removing and replacing the entire engine.

Your engine is leaking coolant due to a failed head gasket on cylinder number 3, and your check engine light has come on. This is a serious issue that needs prompt attention, as continued coolant loss can cause your engine to overheat and stop running. Fixing this will likely require removing the cylinder head and replacing the head gasket.

Your 2019 Escape is showing a check engine light with a cylinder 4 misfire code and rough idle. A Ford technician found coolant leaking into the engine using a borescope inspection. Ford has acknowledged this is a known issue for your vehicle's model and VIN through a Technical Service Bulletin, but is refusing to cover the $14,000 engine replacement cost. Repair will require replacing the long block engine to stop the coolant intrusion.

Your engine is allowing coolant to leak into cylinder 3, which is causing your check engine light to turn on and creating a misfire (where that cylinder isn't firing properly). Multiple service centers have confirmed this is a coolant intrusion defect in your 2.0 EcoBoost engine. Fixing this will require replacing the entire engine block (long block replacement).

Your car lost power and displayed an engine failure warning message on the dashboard, indicating overheating. You heard a noise coming from the engine about a month before the breakdown but hadn't scheduled service yet. The issue appears to involve the water pump pulley or water pump. Repairs will likely involve replacing the water pump and possibly the pulley to restore cooling system function.

Your 2019 Ford Escape has coolant leaking into the engine, causing rough idling, thick white smoke from the exhaust, and the coolant level to drop immediately after refilling. Ford has a customer satisfaction program for identical issues on 2019 Escapes built before May 2019, but your vehicle (built in May 2019) was excluded from the program. Ford's recall team has refused to offer a goodwill repair and will only communicate by mail, not by phone.

Your 2019 Ford Escape has been diagnosed with a cracked engine block, which is a known defect affecting this model. Ford has a repair or replacement program, but your vehicle was manufactured one day after the April 2019 cutoff date for eligibility, leaving you excluded despite having the same manufacturing defect. The engine block will likely need to be repaired or replaced, which is a major repair involving significant engine work.

Your vehicle stalled unexpectedly while driving without any warning light, and you heard abnormal sounds coming from the engine area. After restarting, the problem continued—your car wouldn't accelerate smoothly and would lunge forward unexpectedly when shifting gears. A mechanic diagnosed a transmission failure that requires a complete transmission replacement.

Your car is making a loud ticking sound from the engine area, either while driving or when parked, with no warning lights showing up. A dealer diagnosed this as a failed flex plate that connects your engine to the transmission, and determined that other transmission parts also need replacement. This repair involves removing and replacing the flex plate and related transmission components.

Your 2019 Escape made an abnormal clanking sound when coming to a stop, with no warning lights showing. A mechanic diagnosed a failed flex plate as the cause. The flex plate is a component that connects your engine to the transmission, and when it fails, it can cause noise and potential drivetrain damage. Replacing the flex plate will require removing the transmission from your vehicle.

Your rear right passenger seatbelt came apart at the webbing when someone tried to buckle it, and the dealer confirmed the webbing appears to have been severed without any accident occurring. A damaged seatbelt won't restrain a passenger properly in a crash. The fix will involve replacing the entire seatbelt assembly.

Your right rear passenger seat belt won't retract properly and hangs loose without any tension when you try to pull it across your body. This means the seat belt won't hold you securely in a crash. The seat belt retraction mechanism or locking mechanism likely needs to be repaired or replaced.

Your 2019 Ford Escape with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine is experiencing engine misfires and a powertry malfunction warning, with diagnostic code P0302 pointing to cylinder 2. Your coolant reservoir is losing fluid, but a pressure test showed no external leaks—meaning coolant is leaking into the engine cylinder itself. This can cause reduced engine power and potential engine failure while you're driving, which is a safety concern. The fix will likely require engine head or gasket work to stop the coolant intrusion.

Your check engine light came on while driving at 55 MPH. When you took your car to the dealer, they found coolant had entered cylinder #2, which they said requires a full engine replacement. The vehicle wasn't repaired, and Ford wasn't notified of the issue.

Your 2019 Ford Escape is losing coolant into the engine cylinders, which has caused the engine to overheat, run loudly, shake during idle and driving, and eventually stop working completely mid-trip. You've had the car for a year and a half with regular maintenance, but multiple diagnostic visits didn't identify the root cause until the engine became undrivable. A Ford specialist inspected it and determined the damage has severely reduced your car's value. Fixing this will likely require cylinder head repair or replacement to seal the coolant leak and restore engine function.

Your car's electric power steering system failed while you were driving on a curvy, snow-covered highway, causing the power steering warning light to come on. This made steering difficult and dangerous, especially on icy roads with oncoming traffic. A Ford dealer service technician noted that the 2019 Ford Escape has known issues with this power steering unit. Fixing this will likely require replacing or rebuilding the electric power steering motor or control module.

Your car's coolant system has had multiple failures over several months—you've already replaced the Y-shaped coolant hose and a secondary coolant hose, and now the coolant bypass valve is failing, causing your engine to overheat. Your HVAC system is also not working properly. The repeated failures suggest there may be an underlying issue with the cooling system that needs thorough diagnosis to prevent further damage and overheating.

After hitting a pothole at 25 mph, your right front wheel cracked and your right rear wheel was damaged. The impact also broke the shock absorber on the right rear side of your vehicle. Repairing this will likely require replacing the damaged wheels and the rear shock absorber.