10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,593 miles

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2018 Ford EcoSport engine problems

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2018 Ford EcoSport Owner Comments (Page 4 of 10)

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problem #129

Jun 122024

EcoSport

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the oil pump drive belt tensioner, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The VIN was included, but parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #128

Jun 112024

EcoSport

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to lose motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #127

Oct 232023

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low engine oil warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle had been at the local dealer for 8-months. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #126

Jun 102024

EcoSport

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Allentown, NJ, USA

problem #125

Jun 102024

EcoSport

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. Additionally, the vehicle lost power braking functionality and engine oil pressure, with the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #124

May 092024

EcoSport

  • 47,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, and depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle went into LIMP mode and would not restart. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #123

Jun 052024

EcoSport

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up as needed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unavailable. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Caro, MI, USA

problem #122

Jun 052024

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up occasionally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Darien, GA, USA

problem #121

Jun 052024

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

problem #120

Mar 202024

EcoSport

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving on several occasions in one week, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that a week later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low-pressure oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the drive belt tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- La Grange, KY, USA

problem #119

Apr 252024

EcoSport

  • 60,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Ecosport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the engine was vibrating while driving. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who determined that the oil pump drive belt had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Basking Ridge, NJ, USA

problem #118

Jun 042024

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #117

Jun 032024

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #116

May 232024

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that her son stroked the battery, and the vehicle was able to start. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed; however, the contact was not aware of the diagnostic result. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Springfield, OH, USA

problem #115

May 022024

EcoSport

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the "Low Oil Pressure" warning light illuminated. The contact drove back to the residence and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the dealer determined that the oil pump had failed and damaged the engine. The contact was advised by the dealer that the vehicle did not qualify for an engine replacement due to the high mileage. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Clarksburg, MO, USA

problem #114

Oct 162023

EcoSport

  • 135,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil pressure warning light illuminated and caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lake Wylie, SC, USA

problem #113

Dec 302023

EcoSport

  • 39,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle began shaking violently. The contact also stated that she observed a grinding noise emanating from the driver's side undercarriage. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed, and the mechanic stated that the failure was associated with the open recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #112

Feb 142024

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Zephyrhills, FL, USA

problem #111

Jan 042024

EcoSport

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Jonesboro, GA, USA

problem #110

Apr 082024

EcoSport

  • 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 For EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to a local dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the oil pump had failed, causing the engine to seize. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Suffolk, VA, USA

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