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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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175 reports with mileage · 284 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 215 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine. Review the 193 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 49 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports2 fire reports5 injury reports
What owners actually said
459 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 8, 2023
Power Train
stoped at gas station for fuel and oil light started flashing with low oil pressure warning. started misfiring and making internal noise shut off only ran 45 sec after light and had to have towed home (200) mi. started researching and found numerous complaints and service messages to dealers prior to purchase. vehicle not repai…
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stoped at gas station for fuel and oil light started flashing with low oil pressure warning. started misfiring and making internal noise shut off only ran 45 sec after light and had to have towed home (200) mi. started researching and found numerous complaints and service messages to dealers prior to purchase. vehicle not repaired yet, i plan on doing myself as i am ASE master tech, with 40 years' experience. should be a recall issued ford is aware of problems.
NHTSA ODI #11537303
Mileage unknown · Aug 1, 2023
Unknown Or Other
My car over heats on highway going past 75 mph the have changed the thermostat twice and a sensor twice and still no determination on why it’s still doing this
NHTSA ODI #11535877
Mileage unknown · Jul 31, 2023
Unknown Or Other
Vehicle Dynamic Control Switch, and Crankcase Venation System Disconnected are the readings that come up when reading codes due to engine light being on
NHTSA ODI #11535543
Mileage unknown · Jul 31, 2023
Electrical SystemEngine
My cars low engine oil light came on suddenly and then the engine started making noises. Full on oil and not leaking. Mechanic says it’s an internal issue and will be $5600 to repair. I already have an electrical issue with the A-pin that Ford said was $3000. It never got repaired because they never contacted me saying the p…
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My cars low engine oil light came on suddenly and then the engine started making noises. Full on oil and not leaking. Mechanic says it’s an internal issue and will be $5600 to repair. I already have an electrical issue with the A-pin that Ford said was $3000. It never got repaired because they never contacted me saying the part was in. The engine issue has a recall for the year make and model of my car but my car was built 7 days after the cut off. That date needs to be changed to include my car since it’s the same exact issue according to the mechanic.
NHTSA ODI #11535528
Mileage unknown · Jul 20, 2023
EngineService Brakes
Engine pressure oil light on Braking system failure
NHTSA ODI #11533492
Mileage unknown · Jul 18, 2023
Power Train
Oil pump tensioner belt broke. Cause no oil to the engine. Recall exists but not for my particular car because it was built after April 2019
NHTSA ODI #11532950
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 2023
Engine
My 2019 Ford Ecosport started running rough around the middle of June 2023. I thought it was time for a tune up. The car didn’t display any warning lights on the dashboard. I kept driving it and made a appointment with Firestone for a tuneup and oil change because the oil change was coming due soon. Before I could go to that app…
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My 2019 Ford Ecosport started running rough around the middle of June 2023. I thought it was time for a tune up. The car didn’t display any warning lights on the dashboard. I kept driving it and made a appointment with Firestone for a tuneup and oil change because the oil change was coming due soon. Before I could go to that appointment my car’s engine started making more noise. I called a friend who is an A tech to look at my car. He said yes that this was a known problem with the Ford Ecosport 1.0 engine. The cooling line leaks antifreeze into the engine and causes the problem with the oil pump leading to no oil pressure. He said he could repair the car at 17 hours of labor plus parts if the issue has blown the engine, but until Ford fixes the design issue it will happen again. I have owned my car for a little over a year and the car does not have a warranty left on it. There are class action suits against Ford for this problem, and I am wondering why have they not recalled the vehicle when this is a known issue.
NHTSA ODI #11532537
Mileage unknown · Jul 13, 2023
Engine
According to 4 mechanics who said there has to be a recall because The system time chain in the engine has to be replaced but the vehicle has not even reached the mileage to require. They all suspect a recall. Ford dealership- said "they would not do an oil change because the engine could blow up on their guys" The car has …
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According to 4 mechanics who said there has to be a recall because The system time chain in the engine has to be replaced but the vehicle has not even reached the mileage to require. They all suspect a recall. Ford dealership- said "they would not do an oil change because the engine could blow up on their guys" The car has been maintained more then regularly through Ford, and never once throughout the service was there any arising issues with the engine during their diagnostics done every 3 weeks.
NHTSA ODI #11531964
Mileage unknown · Jun 29, 2023
Unknown Or Other
The car will suddenly slow down. I will be going 65 miles an hour then the car will slow down to 30 miles an hour when attempting to speed up the car will start jerking and the engine will rev, but the car will not go any faster. Then the car will jolt forward unexpectedly.
NHTSA ODI #11529584
68,000 miles · Jun 29, 2023
Engine
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and inadvertently jerked, and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with fuel injection failure and metal shavings inside the engine. The engine was replaced, and the vehicle wa…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and inadvertently jerked, and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with fuel injection failure and metal shavings inside the engine. The engine was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
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
1
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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