2019 FORD ECOSPORT Complaints

Car started stalling out then not starting every time filled up with gas, Ford service center took 2 months saying it wouldn't harm the car and then had to replace the purge valve on 10/5/23. On 11/11/23 the low oil pressure light came on without any issues beforehand, oil life at 36%, oil on dipstick. The car lost power when trying to accelerate and started making ticking noise from under the hood. Determined to be failed oil pump and engine, engine has to be replaced.

I had my 2019 Ford Ecosport serviced to have a new battery and brakes installed on it by my local Ford dealership. Approximately 5 days after I picked it up from the dealership, I was on my way to work and driving down I-75 (going approximately 70 mph). I received a sudden notification on my dash that I had low oil engine pressure. I made my way over to the right lane, and started to slow down so I could pull over. I made it to about 30 MPH when my car turned off, my brakes locked, and my steering wheel locked. I had to push with excessive force on the brakes to completely stop the vehicle, and pull with excessive force to make it turn off to pull over. I checked the oil, and it was not low. So, I had it towed to the dealership. Here they told me that a belt had slipped in my engine and caused significant bearing damage. The base estimate that I was given for repairs was 9,000 dollars, and that if my car was manufactured less than a month sooner that these repairs may have been covered by Ford because it is a known issue with this make and model car. I was very concerned that I would not be able to stop my car safely on the highway and now I don't see how I can pay for the repairs.

I am submitting this complaint not out of personal gain but because something bad can and will happen. It almost happened to me had I not been fortunate to pull over on a majorly conjested highway. I was driving on the Atlantic City expressway when my engine seized and my display read an oil light failure I could no longer accelerate I knew I had to pull over immediately because jersey drivers are no joke and had I not someone going 65+ mph would have hit me head on. I no longer had the ability to accelerate so using whatever momentum I had left I used to propel me to the side of the road. I know there is an ongoing investigation in this matter so I can and will do anything to help expedite this.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked and lost motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, after which the vehicle returned to normal functionality. The contact stated that the low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the oil pump, resulting in damage to the engine and requiring a replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 40 MPH. The contact stated that the engine oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated while his wife was driving 40-55 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact's wife was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE23015 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

I was driving to work and had to pull over as my low engine oil pressure light had come on along with a ticking sound in the engine so I pulled over. After waiting 5 hours for a tow I got it to a shop where they are telling me that there is something wrong with the engine. After looking up my vehicle I came across hundreds of people with the same issue.

I was driving down the highway and when I got off at my exit my car was running very rough when idling. I was able to make it home however it was very shaky and a knocking was coming from my engine. I had my car towed to the local mechanic where upon inspection they saw that the oil pressure or warning light on the dashboard was on and asked me if I was aware of it. I was not. They did inform me that it is more than likely the oil pump that had failed. I just got the car back in April of 2023, I am currently having it towed to where I bought it, Daytona Nissan. I don't know what to really do from here. Thank you

A local mechanic said that the oil pump is clogged due to the timing below falling apart. This is a common issue with the 1.0L Ecoboost

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the low-pressure oil warning illuminated. The contact stated she drove the vehicle to her residence. The following day, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.