Smoke from exhaust when starting in morning

I have had the exact same thing happen to my 2014 Ford Escape. I e had a lot of issues with my engine coolant being low. Many trips to the dealership. Have you had any similar issues? I’m wondering if the smell/ smoke is related.

My car ford escape 2015 has the same problem. Did your guys fix this problem?

Mine did exactly the same thing! It was the turbo. Note from dealer During the inspection we found the turbocharger leaking externally and internally into the CAC Tube. This is covered under your powertrain warranty. So no charge to you. We will need to repair this issue first then retest. Since the oil is leaking into the CAC Tube this can cause abnormal smoke from exhaust and abnormal smells. The vehicle should be ready by end of week next week. (04/19/19) I will keep you updated. dealer under warranty.

Pictures of leaks. Fixed problem at 59,000 miles

Scott, what ended up being the issue? I just bought a used 2016 Ford Escape with 36k miles and I’m having the same problem. Hoping it’s covered under 60 day warranty or the extended warrant I bought.

Jackie, seems that I have the same issue as you on a 2013 Escape I just purchased with 88k miles. Wondering what the final fix was (o ring, etc)? Thanks

I had the same problem. My car is currently at the dealership and they said that my turbo needed to be replaced. I didn't have a smell but the smoke would happen anytime I just let the car run without driving it.

Erik, did you get yours fixed? How much did it cost and what was the issue? I am having same problem but out of warranty.

How cost to fix it

Please can you give us an estimate on how much cost you to fix it?

Im having the same problem too with my Ford explorer 2013 "/ can someone let me know how much it cost to fix this problem

My experience with bluish smoke. 2017 Escape purchased used in 2020 with 37K miles on it. About two weeks after driving it, noted light bluish smoke when I stomped on the gas pedal - a lot of it. Took the dealer a few days to reproduce and diagnose. They did try to play it off, "It'll go away", but I had done some research and told them which technical service bulletins to reference. This is a known issue by Ford: a small amount of coolant leaks into cylinders, which eventually blows out the exhaust as bluish smoke. The fix is a block replacement. This is a known and well-documented issue with this engine; lots of technical service bulletins and a class action lawsuit.

That "smoke" is actually vapor from uncombusted fuel. disappears when engine's warmed up.

When gasoline is burned it makes two things. Carbon dioxide and water vapor. When the engine is cold or if the air is cold enough the moisture condenses into a fog that may look like smoke to some people.

First; depending on the color of the smoke, this might not be a problem. A little whitish smoke when the engine is started is normal. A little bluish smoke can be a sign of slight engine wear that doesn't need to be addressed. A little black-gray smoke is a combustion issue and will likely disappear with a good tune-up or a minor repair, like replacing a faulty sensor. If it's a lot of smoke, but just for a few minutes at start-up, it could require greater repairs, or it might signify greater engine wear which you would have to decide if it's to the point where you really want to do anything, or just live with it..... Get a mechanic to diagnose what's at issue here and then you'll know your options. It might be that your car's just acting normal for its age, or it might be that there's enough engine wear that you might soon need to replace piston rings or valve seals, or you might be facing getting a used engine. Cost might be negligible or up to a few grand.