2019 Ford Ecosport engine and engine cooling problems

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter, a cracked flex pipe, exhaust clamps, turbo connection, and a vacuum pump assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was then informed of an unknown recall. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the following day while driving the vehicle, the check engine warning light was flashing, and the low oil pressure message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was determined that the engine long block and the turbo needed to be replaced, and coolant needed to be added to the coolant reservoir. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000…”

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another dealer, Shottenkirk Ford Jasper (868 GA-515, Jasper, GA 30143); and the contact was informed that the vehicle had to experience the failure before the recall repair would be performed. The manufacturer was contacted by email, but was unable to assist with having the vehicle serviced. The contact had not experienced a failure.”

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated, and the RPM was lowered. After parking and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 MPH with the wrench icon displayed. The vehicle was slowly driven to the residence. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 44,212.”

“The contact owns a 2019 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. Recently, the contact stated there was an abnormal, tapping sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. 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 vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.”

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light and low oil warning light were unexpectedly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and was eventually diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that after the repair, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light and low oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, it was later towed to another dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.”

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that after exiting the freeway, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated, the vehicle vibrated, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to pull into a gas station but instead pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and checked the oil level, and the oil level was at the proper level. After waiting for approximately 30 minutes, the vehicle was restarted. The contact attempted to drive, and the engine seized. The vehicle was hauled by a friend to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle remained at the residence and had not been driven since the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.”