NHTSA Complaint #11551905 — 2018 FORD ECOSPORT

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11551905
Vehicle	2018 FORD ECOSPORT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 16, 2023
Date Filed	October 25, 2023
Mileage	69,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine started to make an abnormal rattling sound which made the vehicle vibrate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed; however, the contact was informed that the vehicle had experienced engine failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that the engine was replaced March 13, 2023, due to an oil pump failure that damaged the engine block. The contact stated that she researched online and related the failure to the Eco Boost engine design. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

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