10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,106 miles

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2018 Ford EcoSport Owner Comments (Page 1 of 8)

problem #153

Jul 092024

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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

problem #152

Jan 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 while driving 70-75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to the residence; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 25-30 MPH while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart while at the residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #151

Jul 032024

EcoSport

  • 93,000 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 check engine and transmission warning lights illuminated. The vehicle then lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the failure was related to the recall and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Flanagan, IL, USA

problem #150

Jul 082024

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 while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the oil pump tension arm, 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), and the VIN was included, but parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Lizella, GA, USA

problem #149

Feb 012024

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.

- Palm Desert, CA, USA

problem #148

Jul 012024

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 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Metropolis, IL, USA

problem #147

Apr 092024

EcoSport

  • 72,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Oil Pressure, Check Engine and Battery warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to be restarted and was towed to a local dealer. The contact was informed that the failure was related 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 manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Apopka, FL, USA

problem #146

Feb 012024

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.

- Broadway, NC, USA

problem #145

Mar 272024

EcoSport

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle had experienced a loss of motor power. The check engine light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number:?23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #144

Jun 052024

EcoSport

  • 82,000 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 failed to accelerate properly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the turbo charger and the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer also confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lithia, FL, USA

problem #143

Jun 262024

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 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Grand Junction, CO, USA

problem #142

Jun 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 local dealer was contacted. 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.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #141

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 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.

- Easley, SC, USA

problem #140

Feb 012024

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.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #139

Jun 212024

EcoSport

  • 81,000 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 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 stated while driving at an undisclosed, the vehicle stalled and failed to exceed 50 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Kingsville, TX, USA

problem #138

Jun 212024

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. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

problem #137

May 042024

EcoSport

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly started losing motive power. The Oil Pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken 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 vehicle was not repaired. 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 58,000. The VIN was not available.

- Greenwood, IN, USA

problem #136

Apr 212024

EcoSport

  • 46,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was unaware whether the vehicle was diagnosed; however, the independent mechanic made her aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Weaver, AL, USA

problem #135

Jun 172024

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. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Horn Lake, MS, USA

problem #134

Jun 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 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.

- Visalia, CA, USA

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