2019 FORD ECOSPORT Complaints

Vehicle Dynamic Control Switch, and Crankcase Venation System Disconnected are the readings that come up when reading codes due to engine light being on

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.

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

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.

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.

The car will suddenly slow down. I will be going 65 miles an hour then the car will slow down to 30 miles an hour when attempting to speed up the car will start jerking and the engine will rev, but the car will not go any faster. Then the car will jolt forward unexpectedly.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and inadvertently jerked, and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with fuel injection failure and metal shavings inside the engine. The engine was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

It began with having issues with power window sometimes not going up or down, then I started to have problems with the compass on the car always pointing north, then the car lost access to bluetooth and the sync 3 system refused to update. From there the issue with the radio not coming on started and was advised to do master reset, soft reset, then hard reset. Did this multiple times and now the display no longer comes on at all. I have lost the ability of my rear camera, cannot use USB ports and 12v. I have no access to radio, bluetooth, carplay of any kind, went to the dealer about it and they said the APIM module is bad and it will cost around $4,000 to replace. That is ridiculous. This car has been nothing but trouble since about 2 weeks after the warranty expired. I cannot afford to get the thing repaired and am too underwater on the loan to trade it in for a new car. I will never buy a ford again and I've been buying cars from ford for 13 years. This issue needs to have a recall because I have read thousands of reviews about this same issue.

While driving home from work, the low engine oil pressure light came on. I immediately pulled over and checked the oil. There’s plenty. I continue to drive and start hearing a knocking sound. My check engine light is now illuminated as well as low engine oil light and the wrench and the display says SEE MANUAL. I parked. I’m being told my mechanic that the engine needs to be replaced. This happened at 67,000+ miles.

Engine had felt off for a couple days it as if it had bad gas or something. Since no warning lights were illuminated I was trying to keep a close eye on it. Then on my way home from work the oil pressure light came on. I pulled the vehicle over and got it towed to the dealership. Just paid $170 for diagnosis to be told the dealership quoted 7275.39 replace the engine among other parts(other things that could have messed up with the loss of oil pressure & labor before tax. I still owe approx. $6000 on the vehicle. the vehicle had approx. 69,000 miles but under 70,000. How is this a thing? How can a vehicle fail that fast without warning? I was luckier than some that I have seen with the same issue when reviewing what has happened. I think premature engine failure without warning is pretty dangerous It was very scary at 60mph with not shoulder to pull over with. How is this such a widespread problem with no recall? I reached out to Ford Customer Service to see if they would offer any assistance since it was so close to powertrain and was denied. Now I have a 2019 car with less than 70K miles that is costing me money that almost got me killed when it broke down with no Failed with no warning? So many stories similar to my owe when I read the complaints, every one as if it was coming from me! Ford has to be held accountable!!!!