2019 FORD ECOSPORT Complaints

While driving, my engine suddenly started straining, would not accelerate beyond 45 mph and the low oil pressure light came on. Our speed would not exceed 45 mph and since we were on the interstate we were almost hit from behind by several vehicles before we could get pulled off the road. We immediately checked the oil level, which we discovered was not low and we could not visibly see any other issues that would cause this issue. We continued to drive the vehicle approximately 20 miles to home via the interstate with our emergency flashers on. We took it to a Ford dealer where we were informed the engine oil pump belt tension had failed and the repair cost was $6,100. It appears this is a known defect in the 2019 Ford EcoSport, 1.0L EcoBoost engine with at least five Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) being issued, the first on July 22, 2019, prior to our purchasing this vehicle. The TSB states if the defective part breaks/fails it could result in engine failure requiring engine replacement. For should have never sold this vehicle to us knowing this issue existed.

my daughter was driving her car when it started shacking and then shut off on her in the middle of the road. some people helped her push the care out of the road onto the side. the car was towed to the repair shop and they told us that the oil pump had failed and the engine needed to be replaced.

My vehicle suddenly lost power while I was on the interstate in the middle of heavy traffic. The message on the screen said low oil pressure. I managed to get out of traffic and exited the highway as soon as I could. I managed to get back to town before the vehicle stopped. I had to have it towed to my house and then to the dealer to look at it. Fortunately I was not injured but I could very easily have been. The dealership claims to have done an analysis on the vehicle and says the motor needs to be replaced. However, they have yet to give me a printed report that states what is wrong. I have been told there is a defect that allows oil to saturate the motor and that is why it died. My vehicle only has 55,465.4 miles on it and this should not have happened. The fact that there are so many other people that I have talked to and there are many reports on the internet from others who have had to replace motors that are so expensive because there is apparently no way to fix the defect other than replacing the entire motor. Every time I talk to the dealership they keep raising the cost of the repair and they also tried to give me a copy of someone else's repair and told me it was the same as mine, but they can't seem to locate the analysis that they said they did on mine. They did tell me at one point that they have had a lot of vehicles like mine with this same problem. I have not had the vehicle repaired because I can not afford it and I keep getting different stories from the dealer. I also contacted Ford Motor Company about the car but they will not return my call.

I was driving when my car started to make an extremely loud noise. The noise sounded like metal clanking together. Not to long after the noise started (same day) a low engine oil pressure warning appeared on my dashboard. After taking the car to Ford for a diagnostic I was told I’d need an $8,000 engine due to the oil pump failing.

On 10/01/2023 I was on my way to the airport with my son all of a sudden as I was driving the low engine oil pressure warning light came on!! Before this never had any other lights come on No other issues kept my car well maintained Now my car is at a shop because the engine is locked up. Just bought this car From a used car dealership in Jan 2023

The car completely shut off while I was driving. I was on the road when it shut down which put me and others at risk who were behind me in traffic. The car was towed to the ford dealership. They have called and confirmed that it needs a new engine. No warning lights were on prior to the vehicle stopping.

In November of 2022 I experienced engine failure by coolant getting into the cylinders. Two weeks after oil change. Finally in January 2023 it was replaced. It wasn't under warranty. FORD Assisted in paying partially for repairs. July I started having problems again. After multiple trips and misdiagnosis, the same problem. As of today its been in shop over 30 days.They are replacing the top of the engine and it hasn't lasted a year. The car has dangerously just quit running while driving. This is an ecoboost 1.0 EcoSport. I feel it should be included in the investigation that nhtsa is already doing on the other ecoboost.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the contact became aware that the low oil pressure and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated allowed the vehicle to run for approximately 10 minutes waiting for the lights to turn off however, the lights remained illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the oil pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE23015 - Oil Pump Failure (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle would not accelerate. The low engine oil pressure, check engine light, and manual warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the brakes were also inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failed oil pump which caused significant engine damage in the long block. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

I was driving my 2019 Ford Ecosport when the low oil pressure light lit up on my dashboard. My car then proceeded to slow down and would not turn back on. I got it towed to the Ford dealership where the mechanic let me know that my engine was indeed dead and I would need to purchase a new one for over $7,000. The car only has 61,000 miles on it and all oil changes and car maintenance have been kept up with. Ford needs to take responsibility and fix the engines for these EcoSports. My children rode in this car with me it was our only form of transportation now we have none. This is completely unacceptable.