10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,091 miles

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2019 Ford EcoSport engine problems

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2019 Ford EcoSport Owner Comments (Page 2 of 7)

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problem #113

Oct 032023

EcoSport

  • miles

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

See attached document for complaint.

- East Garrison, CA, USA

problem #112

Jul 192024

EcoSport

  • miles
See attached document for complaint.

- Frierson, LA, USA

problem #111

Apr 132024

EcoSport

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact had someone nearby attempt to jumpstart the vehicle; however, the contact became aware that there was oil covering the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the parts would not be available until 2025. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 98,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Germantown, TN, USA

problem #110

Feb 012024

EcoSport

  • 40,200 miles

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

The contact owns a 2019 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 then stated that while driving slow speeds, the oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that contact that the vehicle could not be serviced for another six weeks. The vehicle 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 not made aware of the issue. The failure milage was 40,200. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Westland, MI, USA

problem #109

Apr 302023

EcoSport

  • 91,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 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 vehicle was difficult to start. The contact stated that after successfully starting the vehicle, the contact used an OBD reader to scan the vehicle, and the contact retrieved a diagnostic trouble code that indicated a misfire with spark plug #2. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while driving to the independent mechanic, the engine power was reduced. The mechanic replaced the #2 spark plug and ignition coil; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #108

Jan 242024

EcoSport

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine and low oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that an independent mechanic had recently replace the engine and the oil pump due to the oil pump failure. The contact had recently received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that before receiving the recall letter, two prior failures of the oil pump required that the engine, turbo charger, and oil pump were replaced twice. The contact had the vehicle towed back to the mechanic and was referred to the dealer. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer who diagnosed that engine, turbo charger, and oil pump needed to be replaced. The contact was advised that parts were not available to complete the repair. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #107

Mar 232024

EcoSport

  • miles

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

See attached document for complaint

- Yorktown, VA, USA

problem #106

Jul 072024

EcoSport

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 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 while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off with the transmission warning light illuminated. After the most recent failure, the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer where it remained. 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 62,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #105

Jul 012024

EcoSport

  • 48,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 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 the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while driving. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the transmission and engine had previously been replaced twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lansdowne, PA, USA

problem #104

Aug 012024

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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.

- Pacific Palisades, CA, USA

problem #103

Mar 152024

EcoSport

  • 120,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2019 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 at approximately 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle lost motive power. In addition, the contact noticed white smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle, and engine oil was leaking onto the ground. The service engine warning light was illuminated. In addition, the engine oil pressure warning light was illuminated occasionally. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the engine had been replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #102

Mar 012024

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2019 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 on four separate occasions, the vehicle would stall upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and resume normal driving. 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 unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Casselberry, FL, USA

problem #101

Jul 132024

EcoSport

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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 low oil pressure and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact was unable able to drive the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the oil pump had failed. The contact was informed that parts were not yet available, and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Winston-Salem, NC, USA

problem #100

Aug 012023

EcoSport

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated and flashing. 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 failure mileage was approximately 42,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #99

Jul 212024

EcoSport

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while his son was driving 35 MPH, the engine seized. The check engine and oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. 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 failure mileage was approximately 74,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Ralston, NE, USA

problem #98

Jul 042024

EcoSport

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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.

- Saint Cloud, FL, USA

problem #97

Jul 142024

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact's son owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact's son received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 45 MPH while depressing the accelerator pedal. The engine oil warning light was illuminated. Despite the failure, the contact's son was able to drive the vehicle home. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts for the recall were not yet available. The contact was instructed to have the vehicle towed to the dealer where the vehicle remained. 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 unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Eagle Lake, MN, USA

problem #96

Jul 172024

EcoSport

  • 79,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 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 contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a failure with the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Abilene, TX, USA

problem #95

Jul 162024

EcoSport

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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 that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the "Low Oil Pressure" warning was illuminated. The contact pulled over, stopped the vehicle, checked the oil, and observed that the oil dipstick showed that the oil level was normal. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle, the "Low Oil Pressure" warning light was again illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the oil pump was failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mcgregor, TX, USA

problem #94

Jun 212024

EcoSport

  • 53,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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 approximately 65 MPH, the "Low Oil Pressure" warning illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the oil pump had failed and damaged the engine. The contact was informed that the engine and the oil pump needed to be replaced, but the oil pump was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bridgeport, OH, USA

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