2020 Ford Ecosport: jerking or lurching

Filed Jul 7, 2026 · Transmission · WA

My automatic transmission has a problem going into gear, slow to engage in any gear. when needing to accelerate there is no response, just the high rev of the engine but absolutely no acceleration. The car has a hard jerk and thud sound when it does go into gear, this is when driving the car.

Filed Jan 5, 2026 · Engine · 85,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked. Most recently, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The contact was informed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact was informed that parts would possibly be available within one year and that there was a long waiting list. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was worsening. 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 issue. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed May 16, 2025 · Engine · 62,200 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving on a main road at 55 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk abnormally, decelerated, and lost automotive power. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over immediately, and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine oil pump drive belt tensioner, fuel injectors, the engine short block, and the pistons were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,200.

Filed Jan 16, 2025 · MI

Car is jerky, acceleration is slowed Brakes worn faster than they should Oil is leaking There is a lot wrong and I cannot afford these early repairs that are needed.

Filed Jul 18, 2024 · Engine · 71,000 miles · FL

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 at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal with the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was jerked forward while depressing the accelerator pedal. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and a diagnostic test was performed. The contact was informed that the turbocharger needed to be replaced before the recall repair could be performed. 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 71,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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 Apr 15, 2024 · Engine · 80,000 miles · CA

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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH the oil pressure warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to decelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the oil was changed although the contact was informed it was not needed. The vehicle was taken to a different independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a damaged wet belt and the contact was informed that a new engine was needed. The vehicle was towed to a different independent mechanic where the engine was replaced. The independent mechanic informed the contact that after the repair, the vehicle was jerking while accelerating. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 10, 2024 · Engine · 70,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 55–60 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk and shut off. The oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was like the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2024 · Engine · 93,000 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked and stalled. The contact was unable to pull to the side of the road. The check engine warning light and the low oil pressure warning light were illuminated. The contact shifted into park(P) and restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound. The contact then pulled to the side of the road and the vehicle stalled for a second time. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the engine had failed. The dealer informed the contact that the engine needed to be taken apart to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2023 · Transmission · 26,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and going downhill, she briefly felt the vehicle jerk. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure had since become a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 26,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · IN

While driving it’s dropping rpm’s. It feels like it’s going in and out of gear while driving and even does it in cruse. While switching gears on take off it jerks each gear like it’s struggling. Rpm’s jump 500/1000 all the time even at idol.

Filed Jul 20, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · WV

Car is incessantly jumping/jerking when switch gears. The symptom is so bad it is comparable to hitting a speed bump without slowing down. Sometimes it jumps forward and seems as though you can't stop it. It happens when backing out of the driveway, putting the car in drive from reverse, putting the car in drive from park, putting the car in reverse from park, accelerating after stopping at a stop sign or a light, and more. Dealership the vehicle was purchased from has tried to fix the problem approximately 5 times. Car was at the dealership from July '22 to October '22 and problem still was not fixed. Another Ford certified dealer tried to fix it with no success.