P0302 on FORD FUSION
What P0302 Means on Your FORD FUSION
Real FORD FUSION Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"I purchased the car 4 months ago and discovered shortly after it was leaking coolant from a hose in the heating system. this external coolant leak was a 500$ repair. earlier this week, my check engine light came on for the first time when i was in traffic on my way home from work."
"Coolant leaking into cylinder 2, misfire (P0302), overheating, and white smoke from exhaust. Mechanic diagnosed potential head gasket or coolant intrusion issue. Vehicle is out of warranty."
"A flaw in design allows coolant intrusion into the cylinders ruining the engine and requiring engine replacement. TSBs have been issued on this problem which is caused by a flaw in the design."
"Had check engine light code P0302 #2 cylinder misfire. Took into ford dealer for diagnosis. Problem was coolant intrusion into #2 cylinder due to engine design. Recommended engine change. 2015 1.5L ecoboost."
"Just got this ford vehicle a couple months ago and for some reason my car wouldn't start. i ran a diagnostic and had numerous codes p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0030, c0014, p0047, p0141, and a few others. i looked for loose wires, checked fuses, plugs etc."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0302 on FORD FUSION
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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