2021 Ford Ecosport engine and engine cooling problems

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the message “Engine Overheating” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. An alternate dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle would be picked up by the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.”

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted after 20 minutes. The Check Engine warning light was illuminated. The "Charging System Failed" message was displayed. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) recall repair. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the EVAP purge system replacement. The vehicle was repaired; however, the Check Engine warning light illuminated while leaving the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer, who informed the contact that a diagnostic test was needed, and that there was no warranty coverage. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 60,688.”

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving 60-65 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact exited the highway and pulled into a truck stop service station, where the contact was informed that the oil level was normal. The contact resumed driving, and the check engine warning light illuminated while pulling out of the parking lot. The contact was able to drive to the nearest Walmart station, but no technician was available. The vehicle was taken to O'Reilly, where the vehicle stalled upon pulling into the parking lot. The vehicle was diagnosed with an undisclosed failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had failed. The dealer determined that the failure was related to a recall. The dealer sent a claim to the manufacturer, and the manufacturer informed the dealer that the recall part was shipped. However, upon following up with the dealer, the contact was informed that the part could not be tracked, and there was no estimated time for arrival. Additionally, the contact was informed that the manufacturer was sending 60-80 parts to the dealers…”

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the turnpike, the vehicle made an abnormal sound before it stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.”

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low engine oil warning light illuminated. The contact researched and confirmed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that parts had been ordered for the repair. The vehicle had remained at the dealer for five months, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. In addition, the contact was informed that the VIN would be placed on a waiting list for an engine replacement. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, and the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating and was parked until the engine cooled down. The failure was persistent, and the engine continued to overheat. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed of an unknown recall repair for the replacement of the engine. In addition, the contact was informed that the engine was on back order. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with cooling fan and control module failures. The contact was informed that the cooling fan and cooling module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the repair was…”