Ford ECOSPORT fuel problems
18 complaint narratives mention fuel terms.
Key facts
1,847 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
64,444 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 to 2022 model years. Data snapshot: . 661 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Fuel system concerns evidence
18 of 1,847 complaints match this topic (1.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11470342 · 2022-06-21 (June 21, 2022)
I was driving my vehicle and all of a sudden I got low engine fuel oil pressure message on my dashboard. The oil lamp and engine lamp sensors came on. This is the first time it happened. I also heard a rattling noise coming from the inside of the car. I had it checked by my mechanic and he said it could be the the High pressure fuel pump drive unit that needs to be replaced. I have not taken it to the manufacture to get it looked at. This happened to me when I was serving on the interstate with my mother and son and the car left us stranded on…
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Owner report 11541291 · 2023-08-28 (August 28, 2023)
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment, and the contact smelled an oil odor inside the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000. The contact wa…
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Owner report 11585763 · 2024-04-29 (April 29, 2024)
Engine inconsistently stutters and stalls. Ignition coils, fuel injector, and spark plugs all had to be replaced multiple times. Problem has been reproduced by repair places but not fixed and the source of the problem has not been found. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership, they advise to replace ignition coils again for the fourth time and still do not know what is causing the problem or how to fix it. Problem is inconsistent and happens at random, engine light turns on an blinks also at random, not when problems and stalling happ…
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Owner report 11626766 · 2024-11-22 (November 22, 2024)
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The message that there was “No Oil Pressure” was displayed. The vehicle decelerated and stalled. The vehicle was restarted but failed to accelerate above 20 MPH. The contact pulled over safely. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump had failed, and the…
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Owner report 11551680 · 2023-10-24 (October 24, 2023)
I have had several problems: Turbo replaced in 2022 (twice) Engine replace once in 2022 2023; replaced wire harness 2023 replaced fuel pump 2023 replaced battery 2023 replaced gas control valve All at which was replaced at separate service dates. This car is not reliable. Very unsafe drive. Has been towed 3 times to the Ford Dealer Ship in Chattanooga, TN in the last month and a half. Need to be recalled and deemed unsafe to drive. I have been stranded in the car serval times in since purchasing it new in 2020.
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