3.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,023 miles

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problem #128

Mar 132025

EcoSport

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic to be diagnosed and it was determined that the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Zephyrhills, FL, USA

problem #127

Feb 152024

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Yuma, AZ, USA

problem #126

Feb 152024

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Yuma, AZ, USA

problem #125

Mar 022025

EcoSport

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started alerting the contact with a chime. While the contact was driving to the residence, the chime continued. The check engine and low-pressure warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the engine oil pressure was low. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with low engine oil pressure. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Aubrey, TX, USA

problem #124

Jan 012024

EcoSport

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 called two other local dealers Ames Ford Lincoln (123 Airport Rd, Ames, IA 50010) and Stivers Ford Lincoln (1450 E Hickman Rd, Waukee, IA 50263); but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Ankeny, IA, USA

problem #123

Jul 012024

EcoSport

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owns a 2024 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and flashed on and off. There was an abnormally loud clinking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the O-ring, oil pan, gasket, drive belt, oil belt, thermostat, and long block were replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #122

Feb 152024

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #121

Feb 032025

EcoSport

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while stopped at an intersection, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle started shaking. The contact smelled an abnormal burned plastic odor and observed that there was white smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that the "Low Oil Pressure" warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which was associated with the VIN. The contact stated that prior to the failure there were other unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument cluster. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #120

Feb 112025

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Ecosport. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #119

Jan 042024

EcoSport

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Jefferson City, MO, USA

problem #118

Jan 102025

EcoSport

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road with assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer the following week. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the failure was related to the recall. The dealer informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced as an interim recall repair. The dealer informed the contact that a diagnostic report with photos of the failure had been sent to the manufacturer, and the engine was ordered. The contact stated that upon following up with the dealer, the dealer advised the contact that no further information was available. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Jeffersonville, IN, USA

problem #117

Feb 042025

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #116

Jan 042025

EcoSport

  • 61,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Temple, TX, USA

problem #115

Jan 222025

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Dolomite, AL, USA

problem #114

Jan 112025

EcoSport

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact merged to the side of the road where the vehicle lost motive power and failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle was then pushed by the contact and her sibling to the residence. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was contacted. The independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with engine pump failure. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #113

Jan 072025

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Ashland City, TN, USA

problem #112

Dec 182024

EcoSport

  • 19,379 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 an undisclosed speed, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, and the contact was informed that the vehicles with a present failure were being prioritized for repair. The local dealer could not identify the failure, and 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 approximately 19,379. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Charles City, IA, USA

problem #111

Dec 172024

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Largo, FL, USA

problem #110

Feb 012024

EcoSport

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Upland, CA, USA

problem #109

Nov 162024

EcoSport

  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated an abnormal sound was coming from the engine with an abnormal fuel odor entering the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) repair was removed from the VIN; however, the recall repair had not been performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

- Pittsburg, CA, USA

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