2020 Ford Ecosport: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Oct 15, 2025 · Engine · 79,000 miles · LA

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 while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered. The check engine oil warning light was illuminated. An unknown message related to the engine oil pump was displayed. In addition, the contact stated that while at a stop light that then turned green, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local service center; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, waiting for parts to become 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2025 · Engine · 100,199 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 local dealer was contacted. 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 stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered with the message "Low Oil Pump Pressure" displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the engine oil pump drive belt tensioner was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,199. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 15, 2024 · Engine · 79,000 miles · NC

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 35 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys, where the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact drove to the residence. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving later that day. Additionally, the engine made an abnormal whistling sound. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil pump drive belt tensioner had failed. The dealer recommended that the engine be replaced. The dealer sent a claim to the manufacturer. Additionally, the contact notified the manufacturer of the failure, and the manufacturer informed the contact that they could not assist because the vehicle had no Extended Warranty coverage. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 79,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 6, 2024 · Engine · 71,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 60-62 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact drove to the residence and verified that there was sufficient oil in the vehicle; however, the failure recurred while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that while starting and driving the vehicle, the vehicle was shuddering and made an abnormally loud sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the oil pump drive belt was fractured. The mechanic determined that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

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.