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459 reports74,000 miles · Nov 6, 2023
Engine
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the low-pressure oil warning illuminated. The contact stated she drove the vehicle to her residence. The following day, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed t…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the low-pressure oil warning illuminated. The contact stated she drove the vehicle to her residence. The following day, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
NHTSA ODI #11553869
Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 2023
Engine
Just turned onto highway, going about 50 mph. Everything began to happen at once. Car stopped accelerating, I tried to press on gas and oil pressure light came on. Pulled to the side of the road. I had the car towed to a local Ford dealership. After keeping my car for about 2 months, they finally determined a belt in the oi…
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Just turned onto highway, going about 50 mph. Everything began to happen at once. Car stopped accelerating, I tried to press on gas and oil pressure light came on. Pulled to the side of the road. I had the car towed to a local Ford dealership. After keeping my car for about 2 months, they finally determined a belt in the oil pump broke and trashed my engine. Quoted a price of $11,000 to repair. After reading many other complaints on this model, it appears this is a significant issue that began occurring in the last 18 months or so. With the number of complaints, it seems this should be a recall issue. This could lead to a severe accident. In my case, I was turning left across a divided highway. Oncoming traffic was traveling at speeds up to 75 mph. Luckily, there was room behind a semi where I could pull off to the shoulder of the road.
NHTSA ODI #11553863
72,000 miles · Nov 3, 2023
Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact could coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, w…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact could coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the oil pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 72,000.
NHTSA ODI #11553454
Mileage unknown · Nov 3, 2023
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train
Engine failed and had to be replaced and then 3 months later the engine failed again.
NHTSA ODI #11553423
Mileage unknown · Nov 2, 2023
Engine
The car steadily lost acceleration power until it wouldn't go above 3k RPM. The car started slowing down and the "low engine oil pressure" warning appeared on the dashboard display. When I pulled off the highway into a parking lot to check the issue, I could hear the engine whirring and knocking, indicating there being almost no…
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The car steadily lost acceleration power until it wouldn't go above 3k RPM. The car started slowing down and the "low engine oil pressure" warning appeared on the dashboard display. When I pulled off the highway into a parking lot to check the issue, I could hear the engine whirring and knocking, indicating there being almost no oil in the engine despite the dipstick showing full oil and there being no visible leaks. Driving the car would presumably lead to severe damage to the engine.
NHTSA ODI #11553273
Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 2023
Engine
A low oil pressure indicator appeared. Car began to sputter. Heard a loud boom under the hood. Car began to slow and would not accelerate. Engine died. Was able to get Car to the side of the road. We were stuck in the middle of nowhere, with our special needs child in the car with us. This is a potentially dangerous situation. C…
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A low oil pressure indicator appeared. Car began to sputter. Heard a loud boom under the hood. Car began to slow and would not accelerate. Engine died. Was able to get Car to the side of the road. We were stuck in the middle of nowhere, with our special needs child in the car with us. This is a potentially dangerous situation. Called for a tow to the dealership. Was told that the car could not be towed there due to dealership being closed, and for some unfathomable reason, the dealership did not have a drop off lot. Having no other choice, i had to pay an extra $100 dollars to have the car towed to my regular mechanic. He determined the the oil pick-up tube was blocked, the turbo was broken, and that the engine should be replaced. Total cost so far has been over $700. Was told by Ford to have the car towed to the nearest Ford dealership which was in Belvidere. The dealership was going to charge me $400 for an unrelated repair, before they would look for "other problems". Contacted Ford. They told the dealer to do a proper diagnostic and repair. Got a call this morning saying they replaced the tubo. However, they did not replace the timing belt which is known to be the common cause of the problem. And they want to charge me a deductible for what is clearly a faulty Ford engineering issue. As my research has shown this to be a fairly common failure with the Ford eco-boost engine. A total recall on this engine is clearly and urgently needed. Please help.
NHTSA ODI #11552266
85,023 miles · Oct 25, 2023
Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving approximately 73 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The low oil pressure sensor warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to the local dealer. The contact was informed that the turbo needed to be replac…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving approximately 73 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The low oil pressure sensor warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to the local dealer. The contact was informed that the turbo needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a case, then referred her to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 85,023.
NHTSA ODI #11551784
Mileage unknown · Oct 24, 2023
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or Other
Low pressure oil, fuel pressure, other engine had to be replace
NHTSA ODI #11551731
Mileage unknown · Oct 24, 2023
EngineFuel/propulsion System
I have had several problems: Turbo replaced in 2022 (twice) Engine replace once in 2022 2023; replaced wire harness 2023 replaced fuel pump 2023 replaced battery 2023 replaced gas control valve All at which was replaced at separate service dates. This car is not reliable. Very unsafe drive. Has been towed 3 times to the Fo…
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I have had several problems: Turbo replaced in 2022 (twice) Engine replace once in 2022 2023; replaced wire harness 2023 replaced fuel pump 2023 replaced battery 2023 replaced gas control valve All at which was replaced at separate service dates. This car is not reliable. Very unsafe drive. Has been towed 3 times to the Ford Dealer Ship in Chattanooga, TN in the last month and a half. Need to be recalled and deemed unsafe to drive. I have been stranded in the car serval times in since purchasing it new in 2020.
NHTSA ODI #11551680
Mileage unknown · Oct 18, 2023
Engine
While driving on the highway, my car stopped on the road. When I was able to get it to restart, the low pressure oil lights came on, and the engine light came on. I drove my car home. I had it towed to Ford where they have said the oil belt caused the engine to fail. They say it needs a new engine. Cost will be 7300 dollars appr…
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While driving on the highway, my car stopped on the road. When I was able to get it to restart, the low pressure oil lights came on, and the engine light came on. I drove my car home. I had it towed to Ford where they have said the oil belt caused the engine to fail. They say it needs a new engine. Cost will be 7300 dollars approximately. The car as about 70,000 miles
NHTSA ODI #11550718
NHTSA investigations
1PE23015 · 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.