2018 Ford Ecosport: multiple warning lights

Filed Apr 23, 2025 · Acceleration, Engine · NJ

To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint regarding my 2018 Ford EcoSport, which is affected by Recall 23S64 related to a serious engine defect. I am currently making payments on this vehicle, yet it continues to be unsafe and unreliable, with repeated engine issues that have not been resolved despite temporary repairs. I purchased the car in May 2024 from a dealership. Within two hours of driving it off the lot, the car began to shake, and the check engine light started flashing. It could not accelerate properly or keep up with traffic, and I had to return it for repairs, where it stayed for approximately two weeks. More recently, while driving two hours away from home, I experienced another severe incident. The car again began to shake, and multiple warning lights appeared on the dash: the check engine light, engine oil pressure light, and the "See Manual" warning. Once again, the vehicle was unable to accelerate safely, putting me and others on the road at serious risk. I was told this was connected to Recall 23S64, and an interim engine replacement was performed. However, even after this, I am still experiencing ongoing engine issues, including shaking, poor acceleration, and a flashing check engine light. This recall has been open since December 2023, and Ford initially stated that remedy parts would be available by the end of Q1 2025. It is now late April 2025, and there are still no parts available and no updated timeline. I have reached out to Ford and the dealership multiple times, and both have refused to offer a buyback or permanent solution, even though I have explicitly stated that I no longer feel safe in the vehicle. I fear that Ford is waiting for someone to be seriously injured before taking meaningful action. Meanwhile, I am stuck making monthly payments on a car that I cannot rely on and do not feel safe driving. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate this matter and pressure Ford to take responsibility.

Filed Apr 30, 2024 · Engine · 93,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal knocking sound from the engine compartment. The contact stated that several warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to pull off the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the oil pump had failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 28, 2024 · Engine · 55,665 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that several warning lights were illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and turned the vehicle off. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed oil pump which caused the failed engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 55,665. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 26, 2024 · Engine · 50,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The contact stated several warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that after several days, the vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · IN

Oil pump belt failed and caused engine to be bad, per independent service center. I have copy of the invoice, but it would not let me upload. Car drove like normal, then one day got in the car and "engine oil pressure low" message came on and the check engine light came on. Drove a couple blocks to get gas, car broke down on the way back from gas station (less than half a mile) all warning lights on dash came on and engine shut off. Towed to repair shop, estimated repair cost (engine ruined) is $6,419

Filed Nov 10, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Driving down road way approx 35-40 MPH, speedometer went up to 50mph, down to 30mph, engine was shaking and sounded like a lawn mower, then all the dash lights came on, oil pressure, change oil, check engine, ABS, all lights, car died and will not start.

Filed Oct 31, 2023 · Engine · MD

The car, (oil pump), stopped pumping oil to the engine. Was driving along, the check oil light came on, then it stopped moving. All the warning lights lit up. There was plenty of oil in the car.