NHTSA Complaint #11555170 — 2020 FORD ECOSPORT

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11555170
Vehicle 2020 FORD ECOSPORT
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

I bought a 2020 Ford EcoSport with the 1.0 L engine on Nov. 7, 2020 in Houston, Tx. The car has 67,703 miles. Last night (Nov. 13, 2023 my low oil pressure light came on and then a big clank sound. I got vehicle transported home and researched and seen the Faulty Oil Pump and Belts set up that could’ve severely harm my family, or others if the engine would have seized up while driving. I took my vehicle into a Ford in Simi Valley, Ca sometime between summer/fall 2022 because I had a lower power indication on the vehicle at around 50 something thousand miles to see what was wrong. The service agent told that they fixed the power sensor due the elevation difference from Texas to California and I live in the valley. And it was covered under warranty, but they failed to inform me of this sensor was the beginning warning of faulty belt system, that the oil pump belt was rubber and it runs through the oil constantly and you should thinking about changing that now or next time. Nothing was mentioned, my Ford app would send me monthly updates and it would say Drive- Train is Ok, only lower tire pressure. I have called around to multiple Fords and mechanics and they said the same think oil pump issue, and Ford told me because I’m 7,000 miles over my warranty I am no longer cover and I am responsible for the services, and I am a single mom of 4 in Ca alone, that was my means of transportation, I can’t afford that cost. Especially when I was not made aware of this serious default. That is completely unacceptable as this is a 3 year vehicle that was well maintained, and the Ford Company and their Service staff are well aware of this issue which could’ve severely harm or even killed my family or others on the road if the engine seized up while on the highway, so they say nothing close to my warranty expired and then they are no longer responsible. Extremely irresponsible, and unacceptable from a reputable vehicle manufacturing company.

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