Ford Ecosport Complaints

1,865 consumer complaints on file.

#11536055August 2, 2023
ENGINE
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535877August 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
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535526July 31, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, ENGINE
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535528July 31, 2023
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535543July 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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534575July 26, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was turned into a parking lot where the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted, and oil was added to the engine. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534277July 25, 2023
ENGINE
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533852July 22, 2023
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES
Vehicle has a knocking sound from.engine went to Ford Service Ctr.on 7/22/2023. [XXX] Was informed INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533586July 21, 2023
ENGINE
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533424July 20, 2023
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Car is incessantly jumping/jerking when switch gears. The symptom is so bad it is comparable to hitting a speed bump without slowing down. Sometimes it jumps forward and seems as though you can't stop it. It happens when backing out of the driveway, putting the car in drive from reverse, putting the car in drive from park, putting the car in reverse from park, accelerating after stopping at a stop sign or a light, and more. Dealership the vehicle was purchased from has tried to fix the problem approximately 5 times. Car was at the dealership from July '22 to October '22 and problem still was not fixed. Another Ford certified dealer tried to fix it with no success.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533492July 20, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE
Engine pressure oil light on Braking system failure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532950July 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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532993July 18, 2023
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that the seat belt on the driver's side of the vehicle failed to extend as needed. The contact stated that the dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532806July 17, 2023
WHEELS
I’m being told by ford my lug nuts need replaced on my ford all of them due to they could come loose if not be able to remove them
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532537July 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 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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532558July 16, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532348July 14, 2023
ENGINE
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531964July 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 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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532064July 13, 2023
ENGINE
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531784July 12, 2023
ENGINE
Got in the car to leave work and after driving for 5 minutes the car stalled and showed the oil and check engine light. Took the car to the dealer and was told code P0012 and P0014 were present with metal contamination in oil. This car has been maintained well at the dealer every step of the way since we purchased it. Dealer claims the entire engine needs to be replaced due to a failed oil pump causing bearing failure. This is at 75,000 Miles. Fords standard warranty is 36,000 miles, now I guess we all know why. There is no solution to this other than to RECALL these engines and fix what Ford knew they weren't ready to produce by rushing to put these cars together with faulty products. Seems like they are building cars to last every couple of years, a similar issue happened with our 2017 Escape.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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