The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 60-65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound, the engine overheated, and the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care, where it was diagnosed that the cylinders were abnormally thin and had fractured due to coolant pressure, causing coolant intrusion into the engine and engine combustion. The mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced and ordered the part. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care, where the same assessment was made. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted but had no early availability for a diagnostic test or repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 103,117.