2020 Ford Ecosport: excessive oil consumption

Filed Mar 24, 2026 · Engine · 82,264 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud banging coming from the engine, and the low oil warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the engine and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a loud banging sound coming from the engine, and the low oil warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the steering wheel seized, and the brake pedal failed to function properly. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the engine had seized. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for further assistance related to the failure, and to confirm if the failure was associated with the recall. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,264.

Filed Jan 16, 2026 · Engine · 57,831 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the low oil warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was sluggish while driving. The contact had previously received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle did not require the recall remedy because no failures related to the recall had been identified at that time. The contact later noticed that while the vehicle was parked, oil was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that a significant amount of oil located near the transmission was leaking, and the low oil warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil pan was off-center, creating a gap that allowed oil to leak. The dealer informed the contact that the oil pan needed to be repositioned, oil added, and the catalytic converter needed to be removed to complete the repair. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while the vehicle was later parked and turned off, the engine overheated, with an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine compartment, and smoke coming from the oil fill cap. After allowing the vehicle to cool down, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that no oil loss was found and that the failure could not be duplicated after a test drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,831.

Filed Jul 28, 2025 · Engine · SC

On [XXX] I was riding down the road and the Low Engine Oil light came on. I came home and looked for the recall paper that I received in the mail. I found it and that's what the recall was for. I immediately took my car into Jim Hudson Ford in Lexington SC. They put it on the machine and found it was in fact the recall issue. They are telling me the engine is on National back order and they have no idea when they will be getting the engine. In the meantime they have no rentals. I have been without a vehicle since [XXX]. They claim I am now 2nd on the list but I will not believe it until I see it. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 10, 2024 · Engine · 52,000 miles · NY

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 that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the low engine oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with several unknown sensor failures. The contact was informed that the unknown sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle started jerking extremely hard. Additionally, the contact stated that the low engine oil warning light had remained illuminated. The contact stated that the abnormally hard jerking caused back pain issues. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 20, 2024 · Engine · IL

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 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 low oil warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the warning light illuminated five times within a five-minute drive. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.