June 19. My engine light came on, low engine oil pressure warning on the display, and the power of my engine decreased rapidly. I was able to pull off the road and eventually park. Over the next few days I solicited advice about what could cause low engine oil pressure until I received the recall notice. Jun 23. After received …
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June 19. My engine light came on, low engine oil pressure warning on the display, and the power of my engine decreased rapidly. I was able to pull off the road and eventually park. Over the next few days I solicited advice about what could cause low engine oil pressure until I received the recall notice. Jun 23. After received a recall notice that mentioned low engine oil pressure so I called Matt Bowers Ford in Metairie, LA. I was told that a determination couldn't be made without a diagnostic and that I would be reimbursed for up to $250 for a tow. So I setup a tow to the dealership. Jun 25: Car is towed to dealership for diagnostic. July 1: No contact from dealership. Initiated correspondence. Confirmed engine issues were covered by ford and was promised a loaner as soon as one was available. July 8th: confirmed miscellaneous repairs were required. Requested to initiate claim eoth silverrock extended warranty. July9: Confirmef these were covered by extended warranty. Only needed a deductible. And interior cleaning fees. Reassured a loaner would be available soon since " we only get 1 loaner per service representative" Aug 8: Called dealer for status update and confirmed a loaner would not be made available and to contact the manufacturer. Manufacturer indicates rental reimbursement is available, but I explained I cant afford upfront costs for a rental. Since then I have contacted all other parties. Initiated a claim as a loss for insurance, denied. Requested a forbearance on the loan terms so i could rent, denied. Seller to request a refund or buyback, denied.
NHTSA ODI #11610769
Mileage unknown · Aug 22, 2024
Engine
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA ODI #11610211
Mileage unknown · Aug 19, 2024
Air BagsEngine
Engine and airbags lights are always shown on the dashboard without going off. It has been ON always and constantly for many months.
NHTSA ODI #11609561
Mileage unknown · Aug 7, 2024
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or Other
I have a 2018 Ford EcoSport (Recall 23s64). I had asked the dealer about this recall during my last oil change that was apprx 1 month prior to breaking down. I was told I would contacted when the vehicle is ready to be brought in. I was out of town on [XXX] in CT when the dashboard warning indicated "Low Engine Oil Pressure." T…
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I have a 2018 Ford EcoSport (Recall 23s64). I had asked the dealer about this recall during my last oil change that was apprx 1 month prior to breaking down. I was told I would contacted when the vehicle is ready to be brought in. I was out of town on [XXX] in CT when the dashboard warning indicated "Low Engine Oil Pressure." The car began to decelerate and I took the next exit in Wallingford Ct and called a Tow. There was no Ford Dealer in the area that would see me. My care was towed to Firestone where they diagnosed the issue as being related to the recall. I needed to get the car towed home, get a rental car, and hotel for one night because rental cars were not available until the next day. I have been in touch with Ford and the Ford Dealership. The information they are providing me is sketchy related to covering expenses related to these extenuating circumstances. I spoke with the Ford and Ford dealership about rental reimbursement 2 weeks ago. Only today was I advised that rental would only be reimbursed for Ford vehicles. I pushed back and asked for escalation at Ford. I would like clear and concise information from Ford and the Ford Dealer but they are not particularly forthcoming with information. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA ODI #11606986
Mileage unknown · Aug 6, 2024
Engine
Engine slowed to under 45 mph while driving on the highway, and vehicle was unable to function at higher speeds. Engine oil pressure low warning registered. Vehicle ceased being able to perform at highway speeds and had to be towed.
NHTSA ODI #11606754
Mileage unknown · Aug 4, 2024
Engine
When driving on the freeway, a low oil pressure alert came on, so the vehicle began to lose power and sound very bad. I had to stop on the freeway and pull over to a safe place on the road to check for any leaks or lack of oil. but everything was fine, I took him to a safe place away from the highway but the noise was constant s…
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When driving on the freeway, a low oil pressure alert came on, so the vehicle began to lose power and sound very bad. I had to stop on the freeway and pull over to a safe place on the road to check for any leaks or lack of oil. but everything was fine, I took him to a safe place away from the highway but the noise was constant so I had to ask for help from a tow truck to take him home since I was far from it
NHTSA ODI #11606329
55,000 miles · Jul 25, 2024
Engine
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact's son stated that while driving 50 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from under the hood, and the "Low Engine Oil Pressure" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact's son was able to pull over to the shoulder and check the oil level. The oil leve…
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The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact's son stated that while driving 50 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from under the hood, and the "Low Engine Oil Pressure" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact's son was able to pull over to the shoulder and check the oil level. The oil level was normal, and the vehicle was driven to a local dealer, but the vehicle stalled before arriving. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed but the result was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
NHTSA ODI #11604549
Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 2024
EngineService BrakesVehicle Speed Control
Back on February 27, 2024, my car was taken into the dealership due to a malfunction the oil pump gave out and dealership said that due to those issues "shavings were going into the transmission" which could cause further damage to the vehicle in increased risk of an accident. It is not going on to 5 months and nothing has been …
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Back on February 27, 2024, my car was taken into the dealership due to a malfunction the oil pump gave out and dealership said that due to those issues "shavings were going into the transmission" which could cause further damage to the vehicle in increased risk of an accident. It is not going on to 5 months and nothing has been done I get calls that since it has been park for so long the vehicle is not getting more issues. At this point it has been one thing or another I had contacted Ford for assistance spoke to Orleis Smith back in May 16 due to lack of progress. Till this day nothing has been resolved the vehicle went in got check and only had the recall issues and now dude to its long stand still more issues have come up the original reason is once again put on the back burner. Due to my single mother status, I have a fixed income and an unable to pay for the recall fix upfront to later get a reimbursement. I would like some assistance since the vehicle is uses for work. Manufacturer Recall Number23S64 NHTSA Recall Number23V905
NHTSA ODI #11604035
Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 2024
Engine
the car has check engine light on and low engine oil pressure light on. it is not drivable which means i do not have a car to drive. how do i get to work for a year? taking a year to get it resolved is terrible. they should provide a rental car or solution much faster. it is a safety issue to not have this solved.
NHTSA ODI #11599986
Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 2024
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion System
the vehicle flashed a light regarding the oil pressure and then as i began to make a right turn the car puttered and wouldn’t allow me to accelerate and began to turn off in traffic.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. These vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English language owner's manual kits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and owner's manual kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C04.
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Service Brakes
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. These vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English language owner's manual kits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence: Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and owner's manual kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C04.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. These vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English language owner's manual kits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence: Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and owner's manual kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C04.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE23015 · Oil Pump Failure
Opened Sep 20, 2023 · Closed Feb 14, 2024
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump
On September 20, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-015 to investigate instances of engine failure due to loss of oil pressure in model year (MY) 2018-2021 Ford EcoSport vehicles. Some consumers reported a low engine oil pressure warning lamp immediately preceding a complete loss or reduction of motive power while the vehicle was in motion. The investigation revealed that the engine oil pump drive belt tensioner arm may fracture, separate from the tensioner backing plate, and/or the oil pump drive belt may degrade and lose teeth, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure. A loss of engine oil pressure can result in engine seizure, which can result in a loss of motive power and a loss of mechanical vacuum pump required to provide power braking assist, increase the risk of a crash. On December 22, 2023, Ford filed recall 23V-905 for certain MY 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The recall remedy provides the replacement of the oil pump drive belt tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt with redesigned parts to improve robustness. In view of the recall action being taken by Ford, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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