{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11768983,"manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/29/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"10/05/2026","vin":"1FMCU9GD2KU","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the 1.5L EcoBoost engine in my 2019 Ford Escape, which has approximately 39,000 miles. Beginning in August 2026, the vehicle developed repeated check-engine lights, misfires, and severe shaking while driving. Ignition coils and a spark plug were replaced, but the problems continued. The vehicle then began displaying overheating warnings and repeatedly losing coolant. On one occasion, the coolant reservoir was found completely empty. Coolant was added, but the overheating continued. On September 3, 2026, the thermostat assembly and temperature sensor were replaced. On September 5, after about 15 minutes of driving, the vehicle began smoking and overheating. After it cooled, the coolant reservoir was again empty. Coolant was added, but the vehicle continued to overheat. I scheduled a Ford dealer diagnostic appointment for September 23 because I believed something was seriously wrong, but the vehicle was not diagnosed because the check-engine light was not illuminated at that time. The engine later suffered a major failure. An independent repair shop performed compression testing and reported extremely low readings of approximately 20-40 PSI on the cylinders tested, indicating severe internal engine damage. Ford has previously documented coolant intrusion on certain 2017-2019 Escape 1.5L EcoBoost engines, with symptoms including coolant loss, smoke, rough running/misfires, and possible engine damage. Ford confirmed that Customer Satisfaction Program 19B37 was completed on my vehicle in 2020, but says my VIN was not included in 21N12. Coolant intrusion has not yet been conclusively diagnosed, but the failure pattern is concerning and occurred at only about 39,000 miles. I am asking NHTSA to review this complaint for a possible safety-related defect trend.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2019","productMake":"FORD","productModel":"ESCAPE","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company"}]}]}