2020 Ford Ecosport: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Nov 7, 2025 · Engine · 82,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal loud ticking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the wrench symbol was displayed. The contact drove the vehicle back to the residence and then had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the vehicle had not yet been diagnosed, and the dealer was unable to advise when the vehicle would be repaired. The contact was aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000(Engine and Engine Cooling) and related the failure to the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · MI

I was driving my vehicle on the expressway when it started to shake and slow down. A message then appeared on my screen to check the engine oil level. At this point my car could not speed up past 40 mph and my engine was making a loud knocking noise. I took it to Valvoline and they informed me all my fluids were good. When I left the problem persisted, and my car speed dropped to 33 mph in a 55 mph lane.

Filed Nov 25, 2024 · Engine · 78,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle without warning. The contact then stated that upon exiting the driveway, there was a knocking and clamoring sound coming from the vehicle with the "Engine Oil Pressure Low" message displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who immediately identified the failure and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where the contact was informed that a diagnostic test was needed to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was later informed that 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 but was unable to provide an immediate assistance. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 10, 2024 · Engine · 46,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2020 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 while starting the vehicle, and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made abnormal knocking sounds. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 12, 2024 · Engine · 38,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2020 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 while parking the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal ticking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The dealer determined that the failure was related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 13, 2024 · Engine · 101,610 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2020 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 while reversing, there was a knocking sound heard, and when the brake pedal was depressed, the low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,610. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 2, 2024 · Engine · AZ

Okay, i got a letter in the mail back in February 2024, a recall letter, and as of April [XXX], 2024 we notice oil on the top on the motor and knocking noise. so we called the Dealership in Showlow Ford. Asking if the recall was due to the oil and knocking noise. So we towed the car to the dealership, and it was ck and they told us it was the recall part and that they did contact the Ford company to found out when the part will be available to replace, and replace the motor, per the ford company they said they are still working on the replacement part. They did offer rental but i cant pay second insurance and that was my car to work and getting to place, I'm still making payments and full cover insurance on it. And I dont think i can wait another 120 days or longer. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 23, 2024 · Brakes, Engine · NC

Low oil pressure sensor came on., Took car to get oil changed thinking that would be a quick fix. The car continue to drive rough making a loud knocking sound. Checking engine light, oil light and tool bar light were now on. Took it back to mechanic they said I had 2 camshaft sensors that need replaced. Got the sensors replaced , car did not seem any better. Took it back to mechanic and as I was driving the car lost total power and brakes failed. Mechanic put it on machine and then said the engine and turbo was blown.

Filed Apr 15, 2024 · Engine · TX

The contact owns a 2020 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 while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started making abnormal ticking sounds. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The contact stated while starting the vehicle the following day, the failure recurred increasingly, and the vehicle was shuddering significantly. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the failure was related to the recall. The dealer informed the contact that he would be charged a repair fee because the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was being diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 15, 2024 · Engine · TN

on 3/30/2024 I received a message on my dashboard that "oil pressure failure" was detected. Soon after I lost power from 30mgh to 10mph. When I parked, my engine was sounding like it was knocking and then metal against metal sound. I had my car towed to the Ford dealership that I bought it from and have had it maintained there as well. I was told that the oil pump failed causing catastrophic injury to my engine requiring a new engine. My extended warranty says that there is an advanced recall on the part that failed on my 2020 Ford Ecosport, with 65,000 miles, so they will not pay for my engine to be replaced. Ford Motor has not agreed that it is there fault my engine suffered due to the failed oil pump. So, I have no car, no loaner and no fix other than paying out of pocket nearly 10,000 to replace my engine that Ford Motor may or may not reimburse for.

Filed Mar 8, 2024 · Engine · 72,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that the "Low Engine Oil Pressure" message was displayed on the instrument panel upon starting the vehicle. There was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the instrument panel. The contact then 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 local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were 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 failure mileage was approximately 72,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 5, 2024 · Engine · 81,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started losing motive power. Additionally, the engine made an abnormal ticking sound. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the warning light and the abnormal ticking sound persisted. Additionally, the vehicle failed to exceed 40 MPH while driving to the nearby dealer. The unknown dealer diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the residence of the contact's son-in-law. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Action Number: PE23015 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000. The VIN was not available.