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2018 EcoSport with 64k miles. After highway travel stopped at a gas station, the vehicle had a low engine oil pressure light turn on while idling... With a fast knock noise. During highway travel there were no signed of any issues. After towing to dealership, we found the OIL SUMP TENSIONER BELT BROKE. Dealership said we need a new motor.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that there was a loud abnormal sound coming from the vehicle at start up. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered that there was coolant intrusion into the engine and there were metal shavings inside the oil pan. The engine was replaced under warranty. Since the initial failure, the engine had failed twice with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer after one of the failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Last week, my 2018 Ford Ecosport had the engine pressure oil light come on as I was merging onto the highway. I stopped driving immediately and had it towed but it didn't matter, the engine is ruined. I looked it up when I got home and FORD knows about this! They could have easily issued a recall. Luckily I was able to leave the highway right away or god knows what would have happened. Heather: SSM 48093 - 2018-2019 EcoSport - 1.0L EcoBoost - 6F15 - Loss Of Engine Oil Pressure With Illuminated Engine Oil Warning Lamp - Built On Or Before 3-Apr-2019 Some 2018-2019 EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine and a 6F15 automatic transmission and built on or before 3-Apr-2019 may exhibit a loss ofengine oil pressure with an illuminated oil pressure warning lamp. This may be due to a broken/failed engine oil pump belt tensioner which leads to a loss of engine oil pressure. Due to the nature of this failure, an engine replacement maybe required. Engines built after 3-Apr-2019 should not be affected. All tensioners built with a manufacture date on or after 23-Jan-2019 are good to use.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact exited the highway and stopped at a service station and had oil added. The contact stated that she drove for several more days and the oil pressure warning again illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle then failed to accelerate above 40 MPH, and hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer who diagnosed that the engine and turbo charger were damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-?"60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and stopped. The driver was able to restart the vehicle. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there were metal shavings inside the engine. The contact stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
- El Paso, TX, USA
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My 16 year old daughter was driving the car on a busy road that is 55mph and the car oil and engine lights came on with no warning and the car started clunking and died. The car out of the blue had lost all oil pressure and the engine seized. She was lucky she was able to safely move over to the side of the road. The oil had been changed 90 days prior and there were no lights on the dash. The oil pump just failed as she was driving with no warning.
Unfortunately bought the car June 2022, heater core needed replaced suddenly October 2022. Thousands of $ spent. Next, the motor needed replaced May 2023, Approx miles 61,000. One month later, new motor already needs replaced at approx 62,000. First cause of motor failure was due to oil pump failure. Second cause still pending. Electrical system failure frequent as in radio not working. Auto-stop sometimes fails also saying "hill assist not available" while not on a hill at all.
Was driving on interstate when Low Oil Indicator came on and car wouldn't go above 20mph. Pulled or coasted off exit and car stopped in middle of exit ramp. Thankfully this was at 10:30 at night, if this was during the day it could have been life threatening! Had car towed to AAA shop and there was oil but appears the oil pump failed and now I need a new engine. Ford needs to recall! 68,400 miles and needs new engine unacceptable
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted to drive or reverse, the vehicle started to jerk. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 - 55 MPH, the engine started to overheat with the "Low Engine Oil Pressure" message and the oil lamp warning light illuminated. The vehicle stalled and the contact coasted to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred 3 times on that day. The contact became aware of white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle near the exhaust pipe which dissipated after the vehicle was shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact notified that vehicle had experienced engine failure; however, the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Complete engine failure caused by Failure of the Engine Oil Pump tensioner belt with no warning. Complete engine replacement required. Failed on hiughway.
In July 7, 2023 driving on the highway. My 2018 Ford Ecosport SE had the low oil pressure sensor come while driving 75mph. The car instantly lost power, I couldn-??t speed up to move over. My car died and wasn-??t able to restart. Upon doing research online I-??m seeing there have been MANY of these ecosport issues with 2018 and 2019 models and Ford isn-??t recalling or fixing this issue. We the consumer NEEDS HELP!!!
Low engine oil pressure. Popped up on my dash along with check engine light and oil light. Once I took it to the dealer the told me I need a new engine. I seen you guys have already issued a statement for this issue with my make and year produced-?? the statement said anything build before April 2019. I bought my car in January of 2019.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, the dealer informed the contact that the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the long block and the turbo charger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as there were no records that the vehicle was previously serviced at the dealer due to stalling. The failure mileage was unknown.
I was driving on Hwy 146 at a high rate of speed and my engine died. I almost crashed with the car behind me. It was a very scary situation and I thank God no one was hurt. Traveling at that rate of speed it was a miracle. I got my car over to the side of the road and had it towed to the closest mechanic. My car just got paid off in Feb and only had 58,000 miles on it. I thought it would be something small. I received a ph call from the mechanic saying I need a new engine that the oil pump went out and threw stuff through the engine. I had it towed over to Mac Haik Ford in Pasadena for a second opinion and they said the same thing. I have read through this site and many many people have experienced the same problem. The dealership was well aware of the issue and so was Ford when I called them. Is it going to take someone to die to get this recalled. If anyone is interested in a class action feel free to call me [XXX]. There should not be this kind of problem with an issue that is so well know and Ford has not had to correct it. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
On my way to work as a travel nurse in another state from home, my car had an engine oil pressure light come on. It was the dark hours of the morning and I wasn't sure what it meant so I looked for the next place to stop safely. Not even five minutes later, I heard a large bang, almost like a gunfire sound, and large billows of smoke came from the front part of the car. My car handling went out and I lost complete control of the car and it started to skid. I gripped the steering wheel as a way to turn into my skid to steady the car until it came to a stop. Luckily there was no one on the road and I avoided a crash. After sending it to the Ford dealer, I found out a few weeks later that the car needed a total engine replacement which astounded me on a car that had less than 32,000 miles. My car is under warranty and I had just did an oil change and 21 point inspection two months before which was checked out good and it was not due for another couple hundred miles. I am now fighting with Ford to address this issue as I now know this is a common problem with the Ford 1.0L Ecoboost Engines. The car is getting the Engine replaced (a band-aid fix to a open, bleeding wound) but it doesn't help the fact that this is an unsafe vehicle and can happen again. When, not if, that happens, safety is a huge issue as I almost crashed the car the first time. Unfortunately, my state of Florida will not buy this car back as I have owned it for over the two years, however, I still owe money on it and have no choice to keep it until I can trade it in. Ford and the NHTSA needs to address the safety issues with this vehicle. The next person that this happens too (could be me again) might not be so lucky.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The alert sounded indicating that the oil pressure low warning light and the check engine warning light were illuminated. Several unknown warning lights then illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that metal shavings were found in the oil and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall and advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number and then transferred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.
Just got an oil change on 5/4/23, on 5/23/23 the low oil pressure notification came on. The car almost immediately stalled out and cut itself off and will not cut back on. Had it towed to the company that performed my oil change and they informed me that it appears to be a problem related to the oil pump that I would need to speak to Ford about. I called Ford who informed me that there was no current recall for this type of issue but that I could have the car brought to them to be looked at. Looking online and it seems like it-??s a major problem in this particular car, not sure why I should have to pay out of pocket for a known issue in these vehicles.
2018 Ford EcoSport-??s entire engine needed to be replaced at 65,000 miles.* In June of 2022, I was turning right onto a busy road. During my acceleration, out of nowhere, I heard a loud bang, and my entire dash lit up with lights. I quickly pulled over and called for a tow. I towed my car to a certified Ford dealership. They diagnosed my car with an oil pressure problem, and that to fix it, they needed to replace my entire engine. This is just one of MANY issues I have had with this car.
I was driving at 35 mph when the low engine oil pressure indicator came on and stayed on for approximately 15 seconds. When it shut off, the engine started a banging noise and lost engine power. It was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with a blown engine because the oil pump failed. I was also informed by the dealer that this was the third 2018 Ford eco-sport to have this happen in the last five months. I had it towed to another automobile repair service center for a second opinion. They agreed with the dealer service department and informed me that they had done five of these engine replacements for the exact same problem in the last year. I was also informed by both the service manager at the dealership and the owner of the automotive service center, Ford motor company has been aware of this problem for a number of years. It cost me $6200 to replace the engine. I am 65 years old and now I have to work to pay this engine off. Instead of being able to finally retire, I have to pay for Ford motor companies defective engine that they have been acutely aware of for years.
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- Mebane, NC, USA