2019 Ford Escape Coolant Loss - Short Block Replacement Day 1 ( 1.5L Ecoboost )

[@CharlieClemons-u7f]

Hey there really appreciate you I've been doing this for a little over 50 years , I was teaching at tech school when ignition point were on their way out in the 70's so I've gotten to a total transformation - I've just installed and engine in a 2019 Escape and found the coolant lines to be a nightmare other than that it's not soooo bad but lot of work

[@paulnirschl6500]

Man I’ve been bending wrenches for 40 years. Started in high school, the Army, construction equipment, millwright and now independent repair shop. I love your channel because it’s a wealth of information I’d probably never hear of until I run into a vehicle with some of the issues your covering. Now I can be armed with the knowledge of what the possible problem can be before starting my diag. Thanks and keep the videos coming your the shit.

[@samazza2546]

Thanks for all the Information, I know you took a lot time and effort to make this video. I really appreciated. I will swap the engine myself with your help. Thanks again.

[@pasivo2009]

my daughter fell into that misfortune, the same thing happened to her with 2019 escape ecoboost. She was financing it at a NISSAN dealer and they told her that she was covered by the FORD warranty. she took the exhaust to the ford dealer and they took care of the fix. But the dealer didn't lend her a car because of her while they fixed the Ford Escape. She spent a month without a car and paying the fee and insurance. But the story does not end there. they gave him her supposedly fixed car. Within three weeks the FORD SCAPE started failing again

[@williamboehlke3477]

Thank you for making this video and many others I will need going forward. Have to do this job myself in the next few months. Have a 2018 with the 1.5 4Cyl. Wish I had the 1.5 3Cyl in it, wouldn't be here...haha. Anyway, I did subscribe and liked. I can not pay 8k for a repair that Ford knows is their fault. Though I believe the job you do is worth every penny, it's just the point. I'm not putting another 8k on top of the total price of this nightmare. Too bad too. I have so many Fords that I have used and worked on. A 1939 9n, just replaced the OEM bakelite camshaft gear, put electric i12v system in, starts in below zero conditions. My plow truck is a 1991 F350 5.8, again easy to work on, 1999 F250SD, not a big fan of the cab over design but still pretty easy to work on, 2008 Escape with the 3.0, easy to work on, 235k on it. I have a few diesel turbos with pre2007 CRDs on them, have not had half the trouble with them that I have had with this 2018 Escape. I should have known Ford wouldn't get it right off the 1.6 issues. I have a 2021 Bronco sport with the 1.5 3Cyl designed from the 1.0 3Cyl. It must handle the boost pressures better. I have no issues with the 2018 1.5 4Cyl until just after the turbo engages. The cylinders could use some more block between them at those pressures. They should take some tips from the 4Cyl and 3Cyl diesel designs out there, maybe they ended up doing that. Either way I'm stuck with a machine that has lost much value and is a finacial trap at this point. When you face these sort of situations, you know you're on your own. So thank you for the info, it will not be like changing a head on a straight 6. Head is buried on this thing, might just be cheaper to buy a long block, swap some parts out and scrap the rest.

[@ericjohnson7718]

Quality job 144 if you're having to do this over and over I seen you do this over and over you get paid for it but 4th we got to be losing her ass on this

[@LClaypool]

I've got a 2019 2.0 that is getting new engine. Only threw a code for top temp sensor. Went into stupid mode. Dealer wanted to do short block. Then said they needed to do entire engine. Something about newer block doesn't have coolant running between cylinders, causing cracks? Even though oil was fine. This is about 1000 things that could go wrong if not put back together correctly. Bad connections and shit like oh, forgot to put clasp on that one hose way up in there........thanks for videos. I subbed

[@FordBossMe]

Yeah I actually show the difference between the new Black and the old block on one of my most recent videos

[@LClaypool]

@@FordBossMe just watched it. Do they have the same design issues on the 2019 era 2.0 motors ? Mine is still in there getting new motor.. Seems like this can break Ford if it goes to recall, but guys at dealer told me they mostly see this in older engines only. Out of warranty. So more like break the customer. It will be about 30 days bf they finish. That I've been wo vehicle. This is a major dealer in big town. Baffles me.

[@FordBossMe]

@@LClaypool I just did a 2019 with 16000 miles on it

[@LClaypool]

@@FordBossMe thanks for the feedback.

[@babyreps365]

Would this coolant contamination be linked to cam shaft and head damage aswell? Only 70000 kms on it they did the short block recall and the camshafts and heads are damaged. They want me to pay for this.......

[@bettyboyd1395]

Just recently had replacement in two family escapes. What fluids, belts or other maintenance items get changed during the motor swap? Items that resets the maintenance schedule. Thanks

[@FordBossMe]

The coolant and the engine oil are the only things that get changed

[@jovainalagha5163]

Hey I love your videos. Great work! Quick question, i dropped off my 2019 ford escape 46hours ago for a short block replacement, I just got a call saying it’s done, how is that possible for such a task?? Thanks!!

[@FordBossMe]

Oh it's definitely possible if I get one started in the morning I'm done the next day by night

[@dl777]

My 2018 Escape had the short block replaced and on the list of parts it had 9 quarts of transmission fluid. When I look at the leveling hole it does not look like it has been ever opened and no spill stainage. Would a Ford tech ever drain and replace the transmission fluid as part of a warranty short block replacement?

[@FordBossMe]

You do pull the transmission lines off

[@dl777]

@@FordBossMe Thanks. Do you lose all the fluid?

[@TjC2016]

My 2016 1.5L Fusion has a crack in the engine from too much coolant leaking into cylinder 3. 116k miles on it, I just want to know if I put the money in to fix it how well the short block replacement actually works sealing the engine. Thanks for any input

[@josephthespeeddemon]

Great vid !

[@Willie1980]

Same thing is happening with my 2019 Ford Edge Titanium. I have to add coolant every trip I do.

[@melaniasambo524]

I have a Ford Escape 2018 and been adding coolant like every two weeks or so, but I’m afraid if this can cause any problems with the car. Also, the engine lights turns on for days then turns back off. I’ve trade in my old car for this one due to my previous car giving me lots of headache and $$ spendings, but now I’m getting nervous that might be the same with my Ford Escape.

[@AngeloAcampora]

Great channel brother. Unfortunately I'm in this boat. My warrantied Escape was diagnosed in Sept, service department allegedly ordered the parts and I'm STILL waiting, here in March. After raising a stink with management now they tell me the parts are in but their repair crew is swamped with work and it'll be atleast another month until they can begin. I've never felt this frustrated. I suspect they're intentionally dragging their feet with me because they're not profiting off me since it's a free warranty repair. Does this sound common?

[@FordBossMe]

Common? Yes lately

[@AngeloAcampora]

@@FordBossMe Damn. And I know with my luck there's gnna be complications from a poorly executed replacement. I'm just gnna have to sell the piece of junk and eat a few grand. ☠️

[@davidcrager1557]

Do you know the part number for the updated shortblock

[@FordBossMe]

I have a bunch of videos on this and several of the videos I give the part number specifically one that's just about in the short blocks I am not a tech at the Ford dealership anymore I'm actually general manager part owner of an independent shop

[@TooPoorForADirtFloor]

Could you not unbolt compressor and leave system charged?

[@FordBossMe]

No

[@TooPoorForADirtFloor]

You can actually we pulled the front clip and wired it out of the way

[@Chris-oo6mz]

Hey, I see you always leave the left axle in place. Do you leave the trans in the frame when dropping the stove?

[@FordBossMe]

Yep

[@jackshaw7488]

My 2019 Escape short block replace by dealer but I am still experience small amount coolant leak. What could be the possible reason? (I clicked thumb up and subscribed)

[@FordBossMe]

You could still be going through the same thing or it could be a water pump or it could be one of the coolant hoses leaking

[@dan4behr]

A question - I have a 2019 Escape manufactured in June 2019 , would that mean it has the improved short block that's now being used for 1.5 Ecoboost replacements? The TSB mentions 1.5 Ecoboost motors built before April 2019.

[@FordBossMe]

Yes

[@billmalec]

Coolant intrusion. Thanks Ford. 🤦 Just bought an extended warranty(Ford ESP) in case(when) our 2.0 does this on our Edge.

[@areese9928]

Hi sir I'm wondering if you could help me or give me your opinion on what I can do. I had my 2019 escape go for the short block replacement the shop did it was supposedly a master technician but broke every clip ripped wires the crank position sensors dangling down by cv axle. The little window where you can see the flex plate if you crawl underneath the car it looks like flywheel has been coming in contact with something cuz there's metal missing they did install the subframe crooked another dealership confirmed all that and the engine knocks it's not the high pressure fuel pump it does it on cold start but it's not right when you start it so I know it's not because the engine is cold you won't hear it for a few seconds and then it starts to do it like a rattle / knock needless to say it didn't do that with the other engine that was it. Ford keeps telling me I have to do a workmanship claim but I'm finding out I've called five dealerships and none of them want to get involved. Because they don't want to cut their own throats with that said dealership. I don't I don't I'm not really sure what I should do nobody's really offering any help to get me to that point of getting something done customer satisfaction people are not any help at all.

[@FordBossMe]

Contact the Ford CRC Department the customer relations department and have them get a hold of the dealership that did the work

[@areese9928]

@@FordBossMe yeah I've tried that and they immediately take the dealerships side without anybody looking at anything word for it. I mean I have a video of the knocking noise I have pictures out the ass nobody wants to look. Youd think since this is a job under the customer satisfaction program they would want the customer to be satisfied most definitely. Where's your shop located? Lol

[@conrafael9465]

Great video how common is this problem with the 1.5 ecoboost engine ? I own one in Australia havant heard of any problems with them over here. There was avfew problems with the 1.6 engines but so far the 1.5 seems to be good.

[@FordBossMe]

its very very common, so common we keep the block in stock

[@leonardodanniellopez9249]

@@FordBossMe is block replacement necessary?

[@sm2775]

It sounds like to me is to walk away from my 2018 escape at the end of its lease. Do you think that's good idea?

[@FordBossMe]

I mean it's a great vehicle just get the short block replaced It also depends on when in 2019 your vehicle is built because it was it 10 of 2019 Ford quit using this block

[@johndoe-st9fe]

No, No, No . Run don't walk . Do yourself a favor but a Toyota !!

[@erickondrad2559]

I just had the same issue and I heard Ford is now covering this cost. I also heard it's taking 2-3 months to get the parts. Is this all true?

[@FordBossMe]

So they have increased 7 years 84,000 Mi coverage so far but they're trying to push class action lawsuits against them so we'll see what happens in the future you just have to contact your dealer to see if you have coverage

[@AngeloAcampora]

Hey bro! Just got my Escape back after they performed the short block replacement. After only about 50 miles of driving, the Transmission Fault light came on! Seems to still be running normal though, I've continued to drive about another 20 miles or so. Is there a non catastrophic explanation for this??!! The anxiety is literally killing me. Thnx...

[@FordBossMe]

Go back have them check transmission fluid level and connections at trans

[@AngeloAcampora]

@@FordBossMe yeah, I'm gnna call them first thing A.M. and see what's up. I'm about to have a heart attack. Thanks for the quick response, I've subbed to this channel and recommend others to as well Brother.

[@stevenfaber2004]

How much does your shop charge. I was just quoted 7800.

[@FordBossMe]

It's 22 hours Max and then probably close the four grand for the parts I don't know exactly what the total will be

[@FordBossMe]

That's warranty time so customer pay would probably be closer to 28

[@FordBossMe]

Looking at it from a glance 7800 doesn't seem bad

[@garylubbes7820]

My daughter just had her 2.0L Ecoboost replaced under warranty because of the coolant leak. Is there a way to confirm that the new engine is the new design and will not fail as the old one did?

[@CBrowning]

Ha ha. Nope. Just like life, there are no guarantees. Mine just turned over 18K mi & is now sitting at the dealer awaiting on parts for a short block replacement. I’d be kidding myself thinking it will ever be the same again..😞 RIP little car..

[@garylubbes7820]

@@CBrowning I have since determined that the new block is the new design, the dealer can trace the new engine # and know it is the new design

[@rx2powersports]

Hey how long are you guys waiting on parts? Apparently I'm number 11 on the list other ones have been waiting months. It's been 5 weeks personally. I should tow it to your dealer LOL

[@FordBossMe]

Depending on what it is.....months

[@tonyarana3847]

How long it takes you for the whole job brother?

[@FordBossMe]

20hrs - 25hrs

[@Lord_Don]

How much does this cost with out warranty???

[@FordBossMe]

7-8k I believe

[@brandonh2537]

I'm leaking coolant into block wats the cost

[@FordBossMe]

7k total

[@brandonh2537]

Did you say run it off a bridge and collect on it

[@ericheffron6325]

How many hours take you to do the job?

[@FordBossMe]

20hrs roughly

[@ericheffron6325]

I’m doing one next week just curious any tips and tricks

[@ericheffron6325]

Do you have a video how the cooling hose are ran?

[@MrKurrie22]

Why did I get a 17 1.5 ecoboost… crack in the head

[@FordBossMe]

It's not a crack it's a machined coolant passage between the cylinders that was a manufacturing flaw they updated and fixed

[@pasivo2009]

stay away froom that car

[@FordBossMe]

I'm the professional that's working on it and you're telling me to stay away from me? Come on now do better

[@pasivo2009]

not from you, from ford escape