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My wife and daughter were involved in a car accident on march 14 2018, they got hit pretty good in all angles of the car. The car was declared total loss. My concern is .. Why, any of the air bags on the car deployed ?none of the airbags, even the ones on the sides, went off. I called my local dealer ship, they told me the car needs to be crash in the front area in order to deploy. Here comes my concern, is that a good safety system for this vehicle? i am now going to try to get another vehicle since iam without one right now. The vehicle was going approximately at 60 miles when this happened, it happened in the highway. The other driver was at fault. Police report states it.

The touch sensative door locks don't work in the rain. The key fob must be used when the door handle is wet. This obviously a malfunction and should be looked into by ford

Doors will not lock from door outside handle in or afterrain.. Car has passive entry/push button start. Have to use inside switch or lock fob.unlock feature works.have seen others with same complaint.found this out after car was left unlocked for others to enter uninvited. On going problem. Car belongs tomy daughter.

I purchase a new 2018 ford ecosport. On 12/22/19 the vehicle would not start. There was auxiliary power inside but no response from the engine even after receiving a jump. After approximately 30 minutes the car started. On 12/23/19 i had a ford dealer check the vehicle. They claimed it was the battery and replaced it. However, on 1/3/20 (11 days later) while sitting at a light in traffic the vehicle stopped and would not restart. Once again there was auxiliary power but no engine response. I had to get pushed out of the middle of the street in traffic. I took the vehicle to a different dealer (i was out of town) they insisted that it was the battery (eventhough it was replaced only days prior) and suggested i disable the auto stop/start feature and turn off the automatic headlights. I am concerned that ford is missing something. After reading other similar accounts i was compelled to report my experiences. I am afraid that there is a safety hazard in this vehicle which may cause bodily injury and/or death. Please help us prevent a tragedy

Rear camera, radio and usb stopped working 10/020

I am trying to add information to complaint #11175903.when i made the complaint there were no injuries since then the other driver party went to the hospital unknown on injuries can i add this to my complaint

I have 2018 ford ecosport and the auto shutoff/restart was not working right. When i stopped at a light it shut off and didn't start again it had stalled this happened about three times. Then as i was driving it stalled again as i was driving off the highway on a ramp and i couldn't stop and hit the car in front of me which was about four car lengths ahead my airbags deployed and my car has severe damage. Have there been any other incidents of this kind. I was lucky no one was hurt but someone else might not be so lucky

The contact owns a 2018 ford ecosport. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The on/off isn't working correctly. Once the car shuts off at a light and you take off the car starts jerking and the rpm starts racing. When i'm driving up an incline the car started jerked so hard it felt like i hit a brick wall. A week ago i was at a stop light and when i hit the gas to go the car barely moved while i was at an intersection because it jerked the whole way across, all the other cars had to wait until i could get out the way. I got this car on 4/15/19 and i've never had this type of problem before. I'm getting scared to drive it because what it's doing is dangerous. I hope ford looks into this, figure out what the cause is and fix it. The problem is worse going from a sitting position to taking of and when going on any incline. The jerking is loud, it sounds like you hit something and the jerk is very hard. The car also doesn't shut on and off as it should. The car still jerks even with the on/off button turned off

Engine replaced once, not even 1,000 of driving it the oil is leaking

Low oil pressure light came on -- dealer had to keep car for 10 days to take care of problem by replacing parts in engine. According to dealer this model vehicle has this problem but no recall-- dealer made me pay deductible .

A week before i had an oil change perform on my car. I was driving service engine came on then the car shut off. I was on the highway with my children.

Lost of engine oil pressure and illuminating engine oil light.

I was driving in highway 29 when a warning stated for low engine oil pressure. I immediately went to the nearest car repair shop, around 2 miles away. When they check the engine oil, engine oil was full. I was told to bring to the nearest ford service center, around 30 miles away. While driving back, 2miles after, my car was decelerating until the engine stalled. I had to immediately park at the side of the road along hwy 29 and had my ecosport towed. I was later told that my engine and turbo needed replacement. My car just turned 2yrs old in oct, 2020.

I purchase a new 2018 ford ecosport. On 12/22/19 the vehicle would not start. There was auxiliary power inside but no response from the engine even after receiving a jump. After approximately 30 minutes the car started. On 12/23/19 i had a ford dealer check the vehicle. They claimed it was the battery and replaced it. However, on 1/3/20 (11 days later) while sitting at a light in traffic the vehicle stopped and would not restart. Once again there was auxiliary power but no engine response. I had to get pushed out of the middle of the street in traffic. I took the vehicle to a different dealer (i was out of town) they insisted that it was the battery (eventhough it was replaced only days prior) and suggested i disable the auto stop/start feature and turn off the automatic headlights. I am concerned that ford is missing something. After reading other similar accounts i was compelled to report my experiences. I am afraid that there is a safety hazard in this vehicle which may cause bodily injury and/or death. Please help us prevent a tragedy

I am trying to add information to complaint #11175903.when i made the complaint there were no injuries since then the other driver party went to the hospital unknown on injuries can i add this to my complaint

Check engine light illuminated after a short drive, vehicle was turned off and parked a short time later in a parking lot. A few minutes after that, the vehicle engine compartment caught fire. Vehicle was at the dealer a few days prior to the incident for repair work (coil, spark plug)

I was at a light, i went to go around the car in front of me & the car kept revving like it was trying to pick up. I had to glide over to the side of the street because there was no pick up in the car. I waited a few minutes to drive again. I am glad a car wasn't coming because it would've caused an accident

On thursday july 2 2020 my ford ecosport stalled at a stop light. I was pushed into a parking lot by the local police. I got in the car and it started right up. I talked to a ford service person and he suggested i disable the auto start. I did as he suggested and drovejust fine until i got on the expressway. While i was on the highway the engine stalls and i drove over to the side of the road with barely any steering and no brakes and had to coast to a stop. This was really scary and dangerous.

Low engine oil pressure came on, headed straight to the dealership but the car died three miles away from the dealership while turning left onto 501. Monday 06/15/2020 ford informed me that they didn't know what happened but i will need a complete new engine.

The engine will randomly shut off when in park mode due the auto-stop start feature not disengaging correctly. Ford has not been able to reproduce the problem and doesn't have a solution.

Oil warning lamp came on and then a loss of engine oil pressure. Car started shaking. Had towed to ford in clovis. Said the block is damaged and looks like the oil belt tensioner broke and damaged engine

The contact owns a 2018 ford ecosport. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the engine oil pressure light illuminated with a knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine had failed due to a lack of oil pressure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced however, turbocharger malfunctioned. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

I have 2018 ford ecosport and the auto shutoff/restart was not working right. When i stopped at a light it shut off and didn't start again it had stalled this happened about three times. Then as i was driving it stalled again as i was driving off the highway on a ramp and i couldn't stop and hit the car in front of me which was about four car lengths ahead my airbags deployed and my car has severe damage. Have there been any other incidents of this kind. I was lucky no one was hurt but someone else might not be so lucky

Rear camera, radio and usb stopped working 10/020

I was driving in highway 29 when a warning stated for low engine oil pressure. I immediately went to the nearest car repair shop, around 2 miles away. When they check the engine oil, engine oil was full. I was told to bring to the nearest ford service center, around 30 miles away. While driving back, 2miles after, my car was decelerating until the engine stalled. I had to immediately park at the side of the road along hwy 29 and had my ecosport towed. I was later told that my engine and turbo needed replacement. My car just turned 2yrs old in oct, 2020.

I was driving in highway 29 when a warning stated for low engine oil pressure. I immediately went to the nearest car repair shop, around 2 miles away. When they check the engine oil, engine oil was full. I was told to bring to the nearest ford service center, around 30 miles away. While driving back, 2miles after, my car was decelerating until the engine stalled. I had to immediately park at the side of the road along hwy 29 and had my ecosport towed. I was later told that my engine and turbo needed replacement. My car just turned 2yrs old in oct, 2020.

I was at a light, i went to go around the car in front of me & the car kept revving like it was trying to pick up. I had to glide over to the side of the street because there was no pick up in the car. I waited a few minutes to drive again. I am glad a car wasn't coming because it would've caused an accident

I purchase a new 2018 ford ecosport. On 12/22/19 the vehicle would not start. There was auxiliary power inside but no response from the engine even after receiving a jump. After approximately 30 minutes the car started. On 12/23/19 i had a ford dealer check the vehicle. They claimed it was the battery and replaced it. However, on 1/3/20 (11 days later) while sitting at a light in traffic the vehicle stopped and would not restart. Once again there was auxiliary power but no engine response. I had to get pushed out of the middle of the street in traffic. I took the vehicle to a different dealer (i was out of town) they insisted that it was the battery (eventhough it was replaced only days prior) and suggested i disable the auto stop/start feature and turn off the automatic headlights. I am concerned that ford is missing something. After reading other similar accounts i was compelled to report my experiences. I am afraid that there is a safety hazard in this vehicle which may cause bodily injury and/or death. Please help us prevent a tragedy

On thursday july 2 2020 my ford ecosport stalled at a stop light. I was pushed into a parking lot by the local police. I got in the car and it started right up. I talked to a ford service person and he suggested i disable the auto start. I did as he suggested and drovejust fine until i got on the expressway. While i was on the highway the engine stalls and i drove over to the side of the road with barely any steering and no brakes and had to coast to a stop. This was really scary and dangerous.

On thursday july 2 2020 my ford ecosport stalled at a stop light. I was pushed into a parking lot by the local police. I got in the car and it started right up. I talked to a ford service person and he suggested i disable the auto start. I did as he suggested and drovejust fine until i got on the expressway. While i was on the highway the engine stalls and i drove over to the side of the road with barely any steering and no brakes and had to coast to a stop. This was really scary and dangerous.

Went through car wash heading to vaccum area.pressed brake pedal to stop and pedal went all the way to floor.hit pole causing $3110 in damage to my car.

After 3 dealer attempts to repair, brakes have very loud squeal when in reverse. Noise can be heard in neighbors' homes.

I have 2018 ford ecosport and the auto shutoff/restart was not working right. When i stopped at a light it shut off and didn't start again it had stalled this happened about three times. Then as i was driving it stalled again as i was driving off the highway on a ramp and i couldn't stop and hit the car in front of me which was about four car lengths ahead my airbags deployed and my car has severe damage. Have there been any other incidents of this kind. I was lucky no one was hurt but someone else might not be so lucky

I am trying to add information to complaint #11175903.when i made the complaint there were no injuries since then the other driver party went to the hospital unknown on injuries can i add this to my complaint

Contacted dealer sales with attached photo. States all the cars are like this. This is a movable starring column just behind brake bad. A lose shoe string can be caught in here disable steering. The floor mat was rubbing against this and my wife though the steering was the issue. It really is. A simple inexpensive cover is needed

My car leaks when it rains really hard or i go through a car wash from the roof. Afraid mold is growing

The touch sensative door locks don't work in the rain. The key fob must be used when the door handle is wet. This obviously a malfunction and should be looked into by ford

On the highway excelerating to move past a semi.my gas pedal got stuck to the floor. It was at no fault of a floor mat. I tried to pull it up, push it down., use cruise control nothing un stuck it. This all with a crying baby and 2 toddlers in the car. Surrounded by semis.luckily the breaks worked and i was able to bring the vehicle to the side of the rd. After putting on hazards and leaving my foot on the break i pulled the emergency break put the car in park and turned off the ignition. The pedal stayed stuck.

I was at a light, i went to go around the car in front of me & the car kept revving like it was trying to pick up. I had to glide over to the side of the street because there was no pick up in the car. I waited a few minutes to drive again. I am glad a car wasn't coming because it would've caused an accident

Rear camera, radio and usb stopped working 10/020

Check engine light illuminated after a short drive, vehicle was turned off and parked a short time later in a parking lot. A few minutes after that, the vehicle engine compartment caught fire. Vehicle was at the dealer a few days prior to the incident for repair work (coil, spark plug)

Lites ondim only cover about 50 ft ahead of car.

While in motion the engine warning light came on.i took it to the dealer and they said it was the crank shaft sensor and was sending code (dtc) p051b.they said that the engine warranty would not cover it.

Sunroof shattered.i went to open my sunroof as i was pulling out of the driveway and noticed that myinside cover was wet. I looked up and saw that the glass was shattered. The car had been parked from 7/7-10/2018 in the driveway.

Radio resets at random when entering the vehicle and when standing near the vehicle. A loud "pop" sound can be heard when this happens and the radio resets itself to am 530. This can happen multiple times a day with no warning as to when except for the above described sound.

My 2018 ford ecosport auto shutoff/restart feature malfunctioned causing me to crash into another car.ford has not inspected my car as of yet but they have declined my request for a loaner car citing that they have determined that the accident was not due to mechanical malfunction.furthermore the parts that my mechanic needs in order to fix the car are on backorder with no eta provided by ford.accident was on 4/30/18.today is 7/19/18. My complaint is that the car malfunctioned and ford will not assist with further investigation, nor will they provide needed parts in a timely manner.

On the highway excelerating to move past a semi.my gas pedal got stuck to the floor. It was at no fault of a floor mat. I tried to pull it up, push it down., use cruise control nothing un stuck it. This all with a crying baby and 2 toddlers in the car. Surrounded by semis.luckily the breaks worked and i was able to bring the vehicle to the side of the rd. After putting on hazards and leaving my foot on the break i pulled the emergency break put the car in park and turned off the ignition. The pedal stayed stuck.

Bridgestone ecopia ep422 plus 205/50r17 sidewall blowout issues (2 occurrences)on 3/1/2019 (17,428 mileage), hit pot hole and front passenger tire immediately started losing pressure until flat. No spare and tire sealant (oem) did not seal sidewall hole. Had ecosport towed to local ford dealership (marshall ford, o'fallon, mo) and tire was replaced by another brand (michelin no bridgestone tire available) at my cost. Bad ecopia tire left at dealership.incidentally, tires were rotated on 3/6/2019 and replacement tire was moved to the back axle.on 4/2/2019 (21,108 mileage), hit curb (not very hard) while turning in a parking lot (low speed) and front passenger tire immediately started losing pressure (another bridgestone ecopia) from sidewall hole. Jacked up car, took wheel & tire to an ntb, and had the tire replaced with another brand my cost. This time, i retained the bad ecopia tire with a hole in the sidewall.




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