NHTSA Complaint #11559798 — 2018 FORD ECOSPORT
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11559798 |
| Vehicle | 2018 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 | GA |
Consumer Description
I have purchased this vehicle in June 2019 and the engine went out while I was driving out of town on 07/02/2021; I have had to replace the engine and the turbo, I had to pay a tow of $340 to the nearest Ford dealership (Marietta, Ga-Gary Service Advisor.) They told me the belt jumped the internal valve timing in the engine. I had to call FORD CORPORATE to beg someone to help me replace the engine because I was at 60,101 miles and the warranty only covered engine repair up to 60K. I was able to get a case manager John Ashley (866-631-3788 ext 79212) and she was able to get ford to cover majority of the $6800 cost of the repairs which I had to wait till November 12 to pick up my car because they said since it was covid the engines and turbos were on back order. At that time I made a payment to Ford for 1875$ for my portion of the repairs. The Warranty that they gave after repairs was for 2 year which the date was 10/10/2023, the car as of 11/27/2023 is back in the shop with the same engine and turbo problem, this time there is oil leaking out of the engine and turbo which need to be replaced. The engine continues to go out while I am driving, it slows down while driving on the interstate and will not allow you to accelerate over 60 mph. There are never any warning lights that come on and my car has been Maintenace at dealerships with receipts.
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