2018 Ford Ecosport

The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds for several hours, the vehicle lost acceleration. The driver was able to coast off the freeway. The oil warning light was flashing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who advised that the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The computer failed to communicate properly with the vehicle. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called several unknown local dealers, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 99,300.

I was driving our 2018 Ford Ecosport at highway speed when the "low oil pressure" dashbord light came on. Within a minute or so, the engine stopped and I steered my vehicle to the side of the road. I was unable to restart the engine and had to have it towed to a Ford dealership. After the dealership ran a diagnistic on my vehicle, I was told that the oil pump had failed and that the engine siezed up.

Oil pump belt failed and caused engine to be bad, per independent service center. I have copy of the invoice, but it would not let me upload. Car drove like normal, then one day got in the car and "engine oil pressure low" message came on and the check engine light came on. Drove a couple blocks to get gas, car broke down on the way back from gas station (less than half a mile) all warning lights on dash came on and engine shut off. Towed to repair shop, estimated repair cost (engine ruined) is $6,419

While driving on the interstate going 70mph, my Ford EcoSport's Engine oil pump light illuminated. Shortly after, the car began to slow down even though I was attempting to accelerate. This put me at a safety danger due to being in front of another vehicle who was also going around the same speed as I was. I was fortunate enough to be able to get off the road without getting in danger. When taken to Ford, they indicated that there was an issue with the motor and that it would need to be replaced.

Car went into limp mode then shut off while driving. Towed to mechanic, who tried to fix the codes that popped up. After fixing the codes, still didn’t turn on. Towed it to ford, it’s still there. They have told me it’s the oil pump and that it fell off. They have also said it just happens with these cars. They are waiting on one last test to confirm, but have told me I need a new engine, and there was nothing I could do to prevent this, that I was lucky to get to 72k miles, as other cars oil pumps fell off at 50k.

While driving, a warning came on my dashboard that I was unfamiliar with as it had never come up before. It informed me my oil pressure was low. I called someone familiar with cars and they told me I may need an oil change. As there were no gas stations near where I exited, I continued to my destination another ten minutes from when the warning came on during which my car began making a rattling/grinding sound. Additionally, my became nearly impossible to accelerate and took about 30 seconds longer than it usually would to reach a specific speed. I parked, and when someone arrived with oil for me, we discovered the oil level was not low based on the dip stick nor was it leaking. This is when we began to suspect that the oil pump had failed. Upon further investigation, this seems to be a common issue with my type of car as there is a current investigation through this organization into 2018 Ford EcoSports and oil pump failure. In order to prevent further damage, I had it towed to my local Ford dealer who inspected my car and informed me my car had experienced catastrophic engine failure and it would cost $7,000 to replace. My car only has 58,000 miles on it.

October 10, 2023, vehicle was taking to dealership for oil leaks and check engine light. After inspection, the Mechanic replaced valve cover gaskets, new valve cover, injection o-rings, that was for oil leaks. Check engine light was for VMV valve, thermostat. Dealer had it for 4 days, mileage at 62,043. November 22, 2023, my elderly mom who I bought this car for was driving on a highway, lost complete engine while driving, completely stopped in the middle of the highway, the car is not drivable and suddenly stopped with no engine response to even drive it to the side. ON A HIGHWAY. She had to get people to push her off to the side of the road. Towed the vehicle to the dealer. The car has 63,265 miles and the mechanic has confirmed that the engine is completely defective due to no oil pressure in the car, oil pump wasn't working, so no oil in engine due to the belt breaking inside of the engine. Submitted for replacement of engine, is approved however there is a back order on the engine so we don't know when she will have it repaired. She has no other car. The engine lights came on only when the engine failed. I have read several complaints about the same problem with this car. This car is a danger to my elderly mother which cannot be reliable for her. Ford must repair this defective belt issue with a chain or something where the belt should last longer than 65,000 miles. This is a consumer problem as well, we cannot afford another engine replacement in 2 years after the warranty expires. The engine in this car is not reliable nor made well. We need Ford to address this as soon as possible and make this right to me the consumer in which I paid full price for this car and it is paid off!

I was on the way home from work when out of no where the engine light and a indicator saying low engine oil pressure came on I totally lost power driving on a highway and the car came to a stop. Mechanic told me it was the oil belt tensioner caused the engine failure and now i have to pay 4000 dollars on top of my monthly car and insurance company for a vehicle that just quite on me.

THIS HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A BURDEN WITH THIS CAR. THE ENGINE HAS FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES IT HAS BEEN TAKEN TO FORD AND WAS FIXED MANY TIMES. IT IS AVAILABLE TO BE LOOKED AT ANYTIME. IT CAN'T BE DRIVEN, IT HAS BEEN PARKED IN MY DRIVE FOR MONTHS NOW. THE ENGINE HAS FAILED ON ME MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING AND PUT ME AND MY FAMILY AT RISK OF INJURY. THIS ENGINE FAILURE HAS CAUSED ME TO RELY ON OTHER PEOPLE FOR TRANSPORTATION TO WORK AND OTHER MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALSO HAD TO BE TOWED MULTIPLE TIMES AND PUSHED TO A SAFE LOCATION DUE TO THE ENGINE FAILING AND CAUSING MY CAR FROM GOING TOP SPEED TO 20MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. NO WARNING LAMPS WERE GIVEN TO ME AND THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND TAKEN TO FORD MULTIPLE TIMES TO BE LOOKED AT AND INSPECTED. DOCUMENTATION CAN BE PROVIDED WITH ALL OF MY VEHICLES PROBLEMS FROM ALERTS ON THE APP, EMAILS, PAPERWORK FROM THE DEALERSHIP.. ETC. I DRIVE OVER AN HOUR TO AND FROM WORK, IT HAS BEEN SUCH AN INCONVENIENCE TO HAVE TO DRIVE MY HUSBAND'S CAR WHICH ISN'T THE MOST RELIABLE AND HAVING A VEHICLE I HAVE TO PAY ON BUT CANNOT DRIVE IS REALLY STRESSFUL AN POINTLESS SINCE IT'S JUST SITTING AND COLLECTING DUST WITH NO HELP. I HAVE REACHED OUT FOR HELP WITH THIS AND NO ONE I MEAN NO ONE HAS HELPED AT ALL. FORD HAS BRUSHED THIS ASIDE AND LEFT ME WITH THIS BURDEN. I ALSO FILED WITH THE OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE AND THEY COULDNT HELP ME.

I bought my 2018 firs eco sport 3 months ago. Right after my 3rd car payment, the low oil pressure light came on. Took pictures of the dipstick, oil was good! Just had it changed , with receipt, 90% life left. Made it to miles down the road car made a little noise and stalled and would not start. Ford dealer had it Wednesday evening and on Monday they still have not touched my car! 202 complaints on this issues !