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Are there any members that experienced this issue? Has it been resolved by Ford? I saw this posted on Ford Authority, dated for late 2020.
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Don’t think Ford would put a non-improvement engine in the 2022 vehicles. That is what a warranty is for if true. No worries for me.Lawsuit summary:
=This Alert Affects: Ford drivers who had issues with their car’s 1.5-, 1.6- or 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine.
Which Vehicles Are Affected? 2013-2019 Ford Escapes, 2013-2019 Ford Fusions, 2015-2018 Ford Edges, 2017-2019 Lincoln MKCs, and 2017-2019 Lincoln MKZs.
What Problems Are Being Reported? Overheating, engine damage, smoke from the exhaust pipe, the constant need to replenish coolant, and engine fires.=
Some points to bear in mind:
1. It covers 2013-2019 model year engines. Has Ford done a re-design since 2019? Don't know but kind of doubt it.
2. The U.S. is the most litigious nation in the world.
pretty sure they redesigned the 2.0 for 2020 Escape. Previously it was basically just a rebadged Mazda design found in Miata and some Land Rovers and the above listed Ford and LincsLawsuit summary:
=This Alert Affects: Ford drivers who had issues with their car’s 1.5-, 1.6- or 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine.
Which Vehicles Are Affected? 2013-2019 Ford Escapes, 2013-2019 Ford Fusions, 2015-2018 Ford Edges, 2017-2019 Lincoln MKCs, and 2017-2019 Lincoln MKZs.
What Problems Are Being Reported? Overheating, engine damage, smoke from the exhaust pipe, the constant need to replenish coolant, and engine fires.=
Some points to bear in mind:
1. It covers 2013-2019 model year engines. Has Ford done a re-design since 2019? Don't know but kind of doubt it.
2. The U.S. is the most litigious nation in the world.
Yes sir, it has been taken care of.Lawsuit summary:
=This Alert Affects: Ford drivers who had issues with their car’s 1.5-, 1.6- or 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine.
Which Vehicles Are Affected? 2013-2019 Ford Escapes, 2013-2019 Ford Fusions, 2015-2018 Ford Edges, 2017-2019 Lincoln MKCs, and 2017-2019 Lincoln MKZs.
What Problems Are Being Reported? Overheating, engine damage, smoke from the exhaust pipe, the constant need to replenish coolant, and engine fires.=
Some points to bear in mind:
1. It covers 2013-2019 model year engines. Has Ford done a re-design since 2019? Don't know but kind of doubt it.
2. The U.S. is the most litigious nation in the world.
Was this the design that is now being challenged in the lawsuit, or has it been revamped since then to correct the aledged leakage problem?.2nd Gen 2.0 EcoBoost
Ford gave the 2.0 a major revamp in 2015 in favor of more performance and better fuel efficiency. However, the real reason for the new engine is that the Ford/Mazda partnership lapsed and Ford had to design it’s own 2.0 EB engine instead of piggy-backing off of the Mazda L engine.
The 2nd Gen variation received a new aluminum block, new cylinder head with an integrated exhaust manifold, and changed to a twin-scroll turbocharger. Additionally, the twin-scroll turbo by BorgWarner has an active wastegate.
In addition to a higher compression ratio, the fuel system and oil cooling system received upgrades. The overall result was better gas mileage and more low-end torque, making it more capable as a tow vehicle.