2019 Ford Escape 1.5L Flex Plate/Flywheel Bad Already??
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2019 Ford Escape 1.5L Flex Plate/Flywheel Bad Already??
My wife's newer 2019 Escape with 24000 miles started making a sound at Idle and at low speeds going down the road.
Sounded like a loose heat shield around exhaust.
The dealer called this morning to said that they "think" it may be the Fly Wheel/Flex Plate flywheel...? "Possibly" a loose bolt or Crack between the bolt holes...?
Already? On a newer Escape?
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Any advice?
Thank you very much,
Dave
Sounded like a loose heat shield around exhaust.
The dealer called this morning to said that they "think" it may be the Fly Wheel/Flex Plate flywheel...? "Possibly" a loose bolt or Crack between the bolt holes...?
Already? On a newer Escape?
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Any advice?
Thank you very much,
Dave
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I don't have an answer for you but I'd be interested in hearing about what they find. My wife also has a 2019 Escape 1.5. At low speeds and particularly when backing up her car makes a noise like a ball bearing in a tin can or a loose shock mount. The car has 9,000 miles on it. It has been back to the dealer twice and they can't find the problem. Both the dealer's mechanic and I have been under the car and pulled and pried on everything we can find to no avail.
This was my wife's first Ford. She has made it clear that it will be her last Ford. She has an extended warranty and has the attitude now that she'll drive it until it finally breaks, then let Ford tow it in, fix it and then sell it.
This was my wife's first Ford. She has made it clear that it will be her last Ford. She has an extended warranty and has the attitude now that she'll drive it until it finally breaks, then let Ford tow it in, fix it and then sell it.
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Also experiencing this with my 2019 Escape. Dealership has replaced both front and rear axles, as well as the rear drive unit. They finally just started saying it must be tire noise that’s making the grinding sound. I haven’t had it for a full year, and it’s been to the dealership 7 times for a multitude of issues. As I type, it’s at the dealership again for coolant loss. Trying to get Ford to buy it back under lemon law, but it’s like pulling teeth.
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Also experiencing this with my 2019 Escape. Dealership has replaced both front and rear axles, as well as the rear drive unit. They finally just started saying it must be tire noise that’s making the grinding sound. I haven’t had it for a full year, and it’s been to the dealership 7 times for a multitude of issues. As I type, it’s at the dealership again for coolant loss. Trying to get Ford to buy it back under lemon law, but it’s like pulling teeth.
I just found this board today with more Escape Owners.
Hopefully this can help both of us?
https://www.fordescape.org/forums/3g...discussion.10/
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I just found this board today with more Escape Owners.
Hopefully this can help both of us?
https://www.fordescape.org/forums/3g...discussion.10/
Hopefully this can help both of us?
https://www.fordescape.org/forums/3g...discussion.10/
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My wife's newer 2019 Escape with 24000 miles started making a sound at Idle and at low speeds going down the road.
Sounded like a loose heat shield around exhaust.
The dealer called this morning to said that they "think" it may be the Fly Wheel/Flex Plate flywheel...? "Possibly" a loose bolt or Crack between the bolt holes...?
Already? On a newer Escape?
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Any advice?
Thank you very much,
Dave
Sounded like a loose heat shield around exhaust.
The dealer called this morning to said that they "think" it may be the Fly Wheel/Flex Plate flywheel...? "Possibly" a loose bolt or Crack between the bolt holes...?
Already? On a newer Escape?
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Any advice?
Thank you very much,
Dave
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From: Greenfield,In
Cracked Flexplate??
I have been on this Forum for many years. I offer help and I get help.
I have an 2003 Excursion that that runs well at 126,000 miles.
But, just yesterday I got a Recall Notice on my 2020 Fusion AWD Turbo 2.0 L Automatic with just 11,000 miles.
Something strange is going on with 3 and 4 cylinder engines with Turbos.
I hope MARK our Transmission Expert can enter the discussion as this problem has me concerned.
Cracked Flexplates on several Ford 4 Cylinder Turbos has been reported since 2016. How is it possible that my 2020 Fusion would still have a weak component and not a redesigned Flexplate and attaching hardware?
Ford is offering a 1x Warranty repair - is it the same weak design?? These Ford products are going to be LEMONS in used car/truck market.
My local Ford Dealer Service Manager said "Drive it until it breaks - hopefully before the initial Factory warranty runs out. Then you will have one more Free Fix!!"
I hope Mark our. Forum Transmission Expert can give us some advise.
I have an 2003 Excursion that that runs well at 126,000 miles.
But, just yesterday I got a Recall Notice on my 2020 Fusion AWD Turbo 2.0 L Automatic with just 11,000 miles.
Something strange is going on with 3 and 4 cylinder engines with Turbos.
I hope MARK our Transmission Expert can enter the discussion as this problem has me concerned.
Cracked Flexplates on several Ford 4 Cylinder Turbos has been reported since 2016. How is it possible that my 2020 Fusion would still have a weak component and not a redesigned Flexplate and attaching hardware?
Ford is offering a 1x Warranty repair - is it the same weak design?? These Ford products are going to be LEMONS in used car/truck market.
My local Ford Dealer Service Manager said "Drive it until it breaks - hopefully before the initial Factory warranty runs out. Then you will have one more Free Fix!!"
I hope Mark our. Forum Transmission Expert can give us some advise.
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Flywheel
I took mine to the dealer for same problem. Turned out to be a cracked flywheel. Only 49K and this already? Thankfully, it was fully covered under the warranty. But, still, dealer says it would have cost between $2000-$2500 if not covered. I had to replace the rear shocks earlier this year. VERY disappointed in Ford Escape. My 2010 Fusion went 220,000 miles without a single problem. Sold with all the original equipment.
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