I was driving my 2019 Ford Ecosport when the low oil pressure light lit up on my dashboard. My car then proceeded to slow down and would not turn back on. I got it towed to the Ford dealership where the mechanic let me know that my engine was indeed dead and I would need to purchase a new one for over $7,000. The car only has 6…
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I was driving my 2019 Ford Ecosport when the low oil pressure light lit up on my dashboard. My car then proceeded to slow down and would not turn back on. I got it towed to the Ford dealership where the mechanic let me know that my engine was indeed dead and I would need to purchase a new one for over $7,000. The car only has 61,000 miles on it and all oil changes and car maintenance have been kept up with. Ford needs to take responsibility and fix the engines for these EcoSports. My children rode in this car with me it was our only form of transportation now we have none. This is completely unacceptable.
NHTSA ODI #11548044
Mileage unknown · Oct 3, 2023
Engine
Was on the highway and the car alarmed low engine oil. The car would not accelerate. Barely made it to the side of the highway. Back smoke and the car would not drive. Had to be towed. Was told need a new engine
NHTSA ODI #11547954
Mileage unknown · Oct 1, 2023
Engine
The oil pressure light came on and now Ford tells us that we have to get a new engine that will cost us over $6,000 and the vehicle has less than 84,000 miles on it. Now i have to buy a new engine but i have taken good care of the vehicle. Now I here if I drive the car it could stop on the road. So now if Ford repairs the car …
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The oil pressure light came on and now Ford tells us that we have to get a new engine that will cost us over $6,000 and the vehicle has less than 84,000 miles on it. Now i have to buy a new engine but i have taken good care of the vehicle. Now I here if I drive the car it could stop on the road. So now if Ford repairs the car with a new engine which is going to be the same type engine how long will it last before it has the same problem. Or stop on the road and cause an accident.
NHTSA ODI #11547620
106,000 miles · Sep 29, 2023
Engine
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started to decelerate independently and failed to exceed 30 MPH. The contact stated that the oil pressure and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a general engine failure. The c…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started to decelerate independently and failed to exceed 30 MPH. The contact stated that the oil pressure and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a general engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who confirmed the diagnostic result. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 106,000.
NHTSA ODI #11547360
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2023
Engine
The engine in my Ford Ecosport lost oil pressure. I was driving on the expressway away from home. All of a sudden my car started shaking and then it started slowing down. It slowed down more and more until the low oil pressure light came on. Luckily for me I was close to an exit so I worked my way slowly to the exit, which …
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The engine in my Ford Ecosport lost oil pressure. I was driving on the expressway away from home. All of a sudden my car started shaking and then it started slowing down. It slowed down more and more until the low oil pressure light came on. Luckily for me I was close to an exit so I worked my way slowly to the exit, which had an oil change shop near. At the shop where I get regular oil changes, they told me that my filter had no oil on it. There was gas in my oil. It ran out like water. At the repair shop, they told me that the engine would start, get pressure and then suddenly loose all the oil pressure. They said the only way to fix the problem is to get a new engine for $7,000. I am a college student. I bought a newer car less than one year ago and have been paying a payment of $350 so I wouldn't break down during my transit from school to home to work. The Ford dealership told me that now my car is only worth $5,600 instead of the $17,000 that I owe. I can't get a new car because that much negative equity won't transfer to a new car. If I go get the new engine that engine is going to have the same problem because Ford hasn't fixed the problem. I serviced my car with regular oil changes. I feel that Ford should stand behind their products and make this right. I have no car to get to school or work now. I have a payment of $350. I feel like this is a Lemon car and if Ford won't fix it on their own that a recall should happen to fix a product that could have made me walk on the busy expressway in bad weather, the middle of the night, etc. I'm a young female!!
NHTSA ODI #11547335
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2023
EngineFuel/propulsion System
While driving on the freeway going roughly 68mph, a maintenance notice came on my dash stating “Engine oil pressure low”. Prior to this, the car ran fine and there were no lights on the dash. Soon after the oil light came on (despite the oil being changed less than a month prior), followed by the maintenance light. At this point…
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While driving on the freeway going roughly 68mph, a maintenance notice came on my dash stating “Engine oil pressure low”. Prior to this, the car ran fine and there were no lights on the dash. Soon after the oil light came on (despite the oil being changed less than a month prior), followed by the maintenance light. At this point the car began to stop accelerating, causing my speed to drop to between 48mph and the low 50s in the fast lane, and cars were having to swerve around my vehicle. It began to shudder and the check engine light turned on. I unfortunately was not in a safe place to pull over, and had to maneuver across the freeway at night going roughly 48mph still an hour away from home. When I looked up what this maintenance light was caused by, my search resulted in a faulty engine oil pump that may cause engine failure. Please understand, I have only had this car for 8 months and it has LESS than 60K miles on it. The car had been well maintained and had a recent oil change as standard.
NHTSA ODI #11547257
Mileage unknown · Sep 28, 2023
Engine
Low engine oil pressure light came on at around 66,423.04 miles while driving to work. There was very low power in the engine. I had to turn around and head back home before my engine shut down on me. So slowly I drove back home at the risk being stuck in the middle of traffic. My mechanic says that shavings from the timing belt…
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Low engine oil pressure light came on at around 66,423.04 miles while driving to work. There was very low power in the engine. I had to turn around and head back home before my engine shut down on me. So slowly I drove back home at the risk being stuck in the middle of traffic. My mechanic says that shavings from the timing belt behind the engine clogged up my oil pump. My car’s been off the road for over two months as I don’t have thousands of dollars to fix it.
NHTSA ODI #11547138
Mileage unknown · Sep 27, 2023
EnginePower Train
The 2019 Ford Eco Sport had the loss of oil pressure indicator light turn on all of a sudden. Took to a local mechanic and the oil pressure belt in the engine malfunctioned and is not lubricating the entire engine which could cause the car to freeze up instantly and unexpectantly. It was dangerous to me and others if the car jus…
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The 2019 Ford Eco Sport had the loss of oil pressure indicator light turn on all of a sudden. Took to a local mechanic and the oil pressure belt in the engine malfunctioned and is not lubricating the entire engine which could cause the car to freeze up instantly and unexpectantly. It was dangerous to me and others if the car just stopped driving all of a sudden. I stopped driving the car and had it towed to the dealership. The loss of oil pressure light turned on for the first time yesterday 9/26/23. Apparently, this is a common problem for the Eco Sport and the engine is on back order.
NHTSA ODI #11546969
Mileage unknown · Sep 27, 2023
EngineEngine And Engine Cooling
The check engine light came on with (what Ford Service stated) and emissions error. Then three days later the check engine light came on along with the low oil pressure warning. The car was not accelerating and had stopped completely when driving on Saturday (the day the all the light come on). Did not drive the car until it my …
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The check engine light came on with (what Ford Service stated) and emissions error. Then three days later the check engine light came on along with the low oil pressure warning. The car was not accelerating and had stopped completely when driving on Saturday (the day the all the light come on). Did not drive the car until it my appointment with Ford Service on the following Weds. The service tech stated that the teeth if the oil pump were shredded and that I had metal shaving in the engine. The oil pressure was at 3PSI. That was only three days after the car was seen at the shop.
NHTSA ODI #11546787
Mileage unknown · Sep 27, 2023
Engine
Engine has failed due to an issue stemming from their oil pump. Some report seeing a low oil level warning lamp on their dash right before they lose power, in some cases while the vehicle is in motion.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The front seat frames may have been improperly welded, resulting in the seat back being improperly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C08.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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PE23015 · Oil Pump Failure
Opened Sep 20, 2023 · Closed Feb 14, 2024
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump
On September 20, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-015 to investigate instances of engine failure due to loss of oil pressure in model year (MY) 2018-2021 Ford EcoSport vehicles. Some consumers reported a low engine oil pressure warning lamp immediately preceding a complete loss or reduction of motive power while the vehicle was in motion. The investigation revealed that the engine oil pump drive belt tensioner arm may fracture, separate from the tensioner backing plate, and/or the oil pump drive belt may degrade and lose teeth, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure. A loss of engine oil pressure can result in engine seizure, which can result in a loss of motive power and a loss of mechanical vacuum pump required to provide power braking assist, increase the risk of a crash. On December 22, 2023, Ford filed recall 23V-905 for certain MY 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The recall remedy provides the replacement of the oil pump drive belt tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt with redesigned parts to improve robustness. In view of the recall action being taken by Ford, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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