2019 Ford Ecosport

It gave me an engine code saying there was a connection issue but the car was drivable and that i needed to schedule service. No code saying your engine is failing. It was the holidays. Dealers were closing so i figured I'd call and schedule it for service. Never got the chance as it seized up on the interstate at 60mph. Thankfully i was able to safely get it to the emergency lane and then towed to the dealer. They are now saying i need a new engine due to oil pump failure and are refusing to cover the cost. I feel like this is due to there malfunction and they should be responsible.

After a few near death experiences and being stranded several times, my 2019 Ford EcoSport has had a new Sync 3 system, EVAP, and 2 “new” engines. And it’s still not functioning properly. (Was shooting out black smoke, jerking, stalling, screen blackout.) Jerking and the screen blacks out. But according to Ford, it’s ok to drive. Might be the transmission -after a complete diagnostic test and test drive. The car cuts off (not from the start/stop feature).

So back on June 25th, I noticed that I got a low oil pressure warning on my dashboard and a wrench and red oil icon on the dashboard as well. I got my oil checked at Take 5 and they said oil level was o good and to see a mechanic. I took it to Midas next door, and I had total engine fail from a broken timing belt, and a broken oil pump. I had got this car used at 47k miles and had to replace the engine at 52k miles for $9,000. This car even had issues with it going into limp mode but Midas fixed it while I spent hundreds at Ford for diagnostics and they couldn’t figure it out. This seems to be a common problem with Ford EcoSport and hopefully there can be an investigation into the poor design of their engine and turbo boost. If u need documentation of anything, I can provide

On the evening of 12/20/2023 suddenly the loss of engine oil pressure with an illuminated oil pressure warning lamp came on and the engine started knocking loudly. Then as we pulled out of traffic into a parking lot spot it died and would not restart. We were in heavy traffic and if we were not able to exit as quickly as we did our family would have been stranded and blocking in the heavy traffic. Was able to start it after it cooled but the engine continued to knock and within 1 minute the oil pressure warning lamp came on. We have not taken it to a repair shop as it is at 61k miles. I had to have it towed home and are currently in a out of pocket rental. It will have to be towed for any type of service.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the engine made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000. The VIN was not available.

My car drove fine up until the 12th. I hoped in my car to go get some medicine at target which is 8 minutes away from them. My car began to make really loud noises and my oil light came on. I knew it was within the time for me to get another routine oil change. I bought one quart of oil just to hold me over for two days. I started my car to go home and my engine light and oil light and maintenance light all came on and my car would not drive over 45mphs. When you would press the gas, it would stall for a second. Thursday, I went for my oil change and was turned away due to the sound of my car and also the man smelled my dipstick and gas was in my oil. I was told to immediately take my car to the shop. The car shop has had my car for about a week and half and reached out at first saying that my problem was my camshaft and also turbo with a few other codes. I receive a class earlier this week saying I need a new engine. My car is a 2019 ecosport with 55k miles on it. They are working on an appraisal and so far it’s already 6k. Still waiting for the final estimate to replace my engine