Ford EcoSport owner says she can’t drive, fix, or sell her car

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[@DJdoppIer]

A belt-driven oil pump has got to be one of the most cursed things anyone has conjured up in the automotive industry.

[@BlackJesus8463]

Belts keep vibration down but the real crime is making it hard to repair.

[@DJdoppIer]

@@BlackJesus8463 Anything other than gear-driven for something as crucial as an oil pump is unacceptable. Plain and simple.

[@davesnothere8859]

Dry sump oil pumps are built driven, it is a solid system issue is this particular one.

[@brian5o]

On of the problems the 1.0 Ecoboost has is that the timing belt is submersed in oil. Over time, the belt material breaks down and you end up with little strings of rubber in the oil pan. These in turn block the oil pickup from the oil pan and starving the engine of oil. There are some really great videos on KZbin of people breaking down failed 1.0 L Ecoboosts and showing the problem.

[@brian5o]

To the lady who owns this Ecosport. Trade this thing off for a vehicle from another manufacturer asap. This car will likely give you problems again, the 1.0L Ecoboost has a terrible engine design and Ford itself is run by a bean-counter who doesn’t care about anything but saving a penny. You deserve better and Ford has already showed you how little they cared about you as a customer post sale by the way they treated you before the press got involved. You need to run from this car.

[@johnfech3985]

I abosolutely agree with her, there is no way Ford would have cared if a large media outlet hadn't gotten involved.

[@robertsmith2956]

Ford doesn't mind. This engine will fail the same way and it won't be covered since she didn't buy the engine.

[@HappyHarryHardon]

It’s almost like companies don’t care about us except for our money.

[@patrickkelly5009]

Oh, you're just NOW realizing this?

[@HappyHarryHardon]

@@patrickkelly5009 Sarcasm 101…

[@patrickkelly5009]

@@HappyHarryHardon Your own retort failed you.

[@HappyHarryHardon]

@@patrickkelly5009 Okay Sheldon

[@dextersmithbsee]

@HappyHarryHardon - Almost? They could give a flying rats a$$ about you.

[@Enrique-Garcia]

When I was a kid, I had learned that FORD stood for "Fix Or Repair Daily". Good to see it still applies!

[@rockets4kids]

When I was a kid, it was Found On Road Dead.

[@cookie7969]

I had a 2007 Ford Taurus. I only had to do basic maintenance on the car. It had 189k. The person I sold it to is still driving it.I sold it in 2019 when an old lady was getting rid of her Chevy with 59k miles for dirt cheap.

[@falcon4548]

Ashes to ashes dust to dust .. if it wasn’t for FORDS my tools would RUST 😬

[@5.43v]

​@@cookie7969that's because it had a duratec in it

[@darnells.1558]

Or "Found on road dead".Even worse have you heard of the backwards version?"Driver returns on foot"!

[@bekind593]

And to think, the TOP Engineers at Ford thought a belt driven oil pump was a great idea 😮 😂😂😂

[@spyder000069]

They have other engines with that type of setup that worked fine. This scenario is something causing belt wear that then gets into the oil pan and clogs the pump.

[@madmatt2024]

It's not just Ford that does this stupid design. It's a stupid that that European designers came up with and it's growing in popularity for some unknown reason. The rub is that it can't be much cheaper or more efficient than a chain drive.

[@user-zu5do6ri6r]

Thank the epa. Companies need to keep up with mpg regulations.

[@armenmed122]

I stick with Toyota and never experienced any issues. Love it

[@spyder000069]

@@armenmed122 Toyota tacoma and tundra both have issues currently. Toyota is not immune to mistakes. Still have to do your research to see what models/years having priblems.

[@warrenpeece1726]

1 liter? That's like a motorcycle engine.

[@falcon4548]

Moped 😬

[@EoinFe]

3 cylinder turbo made to rattle itself to death by 75,000 miles

[@9ijnht5rdx]

Belt drive oil pump! What could go wrong?

[@vintagerc9173]

Everything

[@dextersmithbsee]

@9ijnht5rdx - Right! A chain driven oil pump commonly found on Toyotas (2.5L 4 cyl engine) is better design.

[@madmatt2024]

@@dextersmithbsee Or most engines built before 2015. Most of them bolt to the front of the engine and fit directly over the crankshaft, no chain or belt to worry about. The only downside is that if you're trying to make a lot of power the vibrations can shatter the oil pump, which isn't a problem for normal use.

[@madmatt2024]

About as much a the timing belt which is submerged in oil on these engines AND the crank and camshaft sprockets have no key way, only the tightness of the bolts hold the engine in time.

[@muddywater6856]

​@@madmatt2024yep

[@drew7257]

Oil drive belt???? who puts a belt on an oil pump???? terrible design, failure was inevitable.

[@carlv8168]

I agree. What ever happened to the good old fashion, time-tested reliable gear-driven oil pump? I saw a similar video the other day on the same design problem with the Ford Eco-Boost V6 engine. I was shocked that it also uses a freaking belt to drive the oil pump! What a lousy design that appears to be a failure waiting to happen.

[@davesnothere8859]

everybody or almost everyone.

[@Yomama1029]

A newby?

[@jeffdunnell6693]

Dei engineering.

[@fredEVOIX]

it's worse it's the timing belt assembly inside the engine block, my 2.3l ecoboost has the same design....except it's a chain and didn't break in 7y and 100k miles

[@seanshay998]

A 1 liter engine… so it’s a lawnmower trying to be a car

[@tgenesis8784]

That's what I don't understand. Why are Automakers putting the tiniest motor n heavier vehicles?

[@herewegoagain4041]

You must not have ever rode a 1liter motorcycle. Feels like a huge gust of wind when you accelerate. Oh! This 1liter in a vehicle carring heavy weights 😂

[@NotExpatJoe]

My lawnmower has a 0.15 litre engine. 1 litre would be a blast.

[@zt5547]

If average 'murican didn't weigh 400 lbs, that 1.0 liter would've been fine.

[@MUCKFOOT666]

my lawn mower has a V8

[@Dave711701]

This should have been taken care of quickly and efficiently without the need to get the news media involved.

[@matthewgaines10]

And it would’ve if she actually had it towed to the dealer in the first place. Once it breaks, you no longer need to wait for the recall for the new part because you now need a new whole engine! This was an unforced error of the owner to understand her situation.

[@jklok]

Brand new engine courtesy of the Ford motor company. Oh wow!!! So nice of you Ford for fixing a problem that you caused! Before this news report, you said 2025, after this bad publicity, you did it right away.

[@jameswest9261]

Does the new replacement motor have the same oil pump drive system as the old motor? Perhaps the new motor will last long enough for Ford not to have to replace it again.

[@markg7030]

@@jameswest9261 Yes it had the same bad design. They gave her a new engine until the parts come in 2025.

[@larrybruce4856]

Maybe the new Ford engine will last long enough for the first oil change. I recall, the 1979 Buick Regal with 6 cylinder Turbo engine had a similar problem with oil. The oil was not reaching the turbo in the quantity required to lubricate it sufficiently and it burned up in the first 6000 miles. The replacement turbo and to redrill engine block for larger oil feeder tube to Turbo was expensive. Some was covered by warranty.

[@JamesIngraham-hq4gf]

Only thing these ecosports will drive is consumers away from american brands towards their Japanese counterparts.

[@JeffDeWitt]

@@markg7030 Hopefully Ford's supply chain is catching up, with the new engine having the updated parts but not enough out there yet for the recall.

[@IgoZoom1]

I’m glad that she got a new engine and reimbursed for her expenses. What makes me so angry is the affected cars are likely owned by people with lower incomes. They don’t have the option of not driving until 2025!

[@phoneuse4962]

And: 1. They may not even know about the problem 2. They may not have a problem caused by this until after the recall period lapses. Ford's profit depends on those two things.

[@cmudd9788]

@@phoneuse4962 There is no time limit on recalls. I've bought vehicles before that were over 20 years old and found out there was a recall that the vehicle was never serviced for and took them in to the dealership and they fixed it no questions asked. If there was a recall and the vehicle was never serviced for it, they have to honor the recall. The only exception to this is if the company that issued the recall goes out of business and no longer exists.

[@mylegalassistants]

I'm one of those who bought a brand new Ford EcoSport with this engine. I have barely over 5k miles on it because I'M TERRIFIED TO DRIVE IT!!! I'm going to call your studio to find out about how to get involved in the class action lawsuit. I'm sick and tired of paying a car payment and auto insurance for a defect that Ford KNEW ABOUT YEARS BEFORE MY 2020 ECOSPORT WAS BUILT!

[@Josefernandez35563]

I bet you a million dollars, you that you will get nothing. Drive that tinderbox down by the lake and use it a fish bait baby.

[@spyder000069]

Drive it. Usually people aren't seeing problems until 50k miles or more. We have a '21 ecosport 1.0 with 30k miles with no issues. Ford will most likely have the warranty parts and such before yours has a problem. We actually have two ecosports but our other one is awd with the 2.0 motor so no issues there. They are good cars. Even if you had the worst luck and the engine took a dump you will still be able to coast to the side of the road.

[@AlphanumericCharacters]

So you are bitching and moaning about your car that runs perfectly? Good grief you are fragile.

[@evanshireman5644]

@@spyder000069 lol no way this car has a recall for a catastrophic part failure and you're calling them "good cars." The recall should be proof enough to you that they're terrible, and they aren't very pleasant or enjoyable cars to drive in the first place. There is no mileage estimation before you will encounter this problem, and it shouldn't be something a owner should have to worry about, even if you get 50k miles on one, thats objectively nothing for a car. I can't believe a car as bland and goofy as an ecosport is actually blinding you to these major issues.

[@Pro1er]

Ford won't touch it if there are currently no problems with it.

[@Vespyr_]

Forget the class action lawsuit, just sue them directly.

[@kennardjohnson7875]

Ford had to buy back in England over this. Ford should buy back them here.

[@martinr8278]

F.O.R.D……forget our reputation dealers

[@beebop4333]

In America they wont buy back because American car mfgs own the political arena, so they are able to hold on an not pay for a long time

[@BeefZupreme]

@@martinr8278ford=found on road ded

[@sarahcamidge9214]

@kennardjohnson7875 UK owners are lucky. I asked for a buy back and got no help

[@Est-ng4uc]

Fix Or Repair Daily

[@Lzrdman91]

She has a good soul, I’m glad she got her car fixed.

[@chrisjewell6817]

why do you have t go to these lengths to make people do the right thing

[@ColeUmland13]

$$$$

[@gregorywright7263]

"The Bible says all are sinners" Believe in Jesus Christ God's son who died on the cross for payment of your sins and mine.

[@seymourbutts3716]

Because doing the wrong thing is more profitable

[@truracer20]

Because they have no accountability, the government bails them out. With foreign brands they either have to build better quality or cater to the wealthy to win and retain market share.

[@iloveslotvideos1188]

@@gregorywright7263 what a pointless statement. 🙄

[@jeremypilot1015]

And absolute BS that a TV station has to get involved for the manufacturer to do something.

[@eprofessio]

Why does it always take a news crew before people get help from a company.

[@andyd5492]

She could have at least thanked the news guy for helping her out.

[@AC-os1he]

Because that's the society we created

[@eprofessio]

@@AC-os1he I was just thinking about that this evening. Same old story right.

[@frizzlefry1921]

Because our govt is run by these corporations... excuse me lobbied. 🤬

[@eprofessio]

@@frizzlefry1921 that’s true. Lobbies and their payola have disenfranchised normal citizens.

[@Sevenstarz1216]

I bought 2 of these at the same time. 1 for myself and 1 for my mother. Mine broke down after 6 months.. Had to take back the one i bought my mother for myself to drive. Going on 1.5 years now. Making payments on a car that just sits in my driveway. Once this car fails as well, im not sure how Im going to live.

[@virgilpalmer2427]

All the newer vehicles made are getting worse, even Toyota.. engines, drivetrains, , etc, etc .. they're getting so cheap they don't hold up at all .

[@dmllr5615]

I think that is their plan. They want to make sure there are virtually no ICE cars operating in another decade or two.

[@ericknoblauch9195]

@@virgilpalmer2427 The manufacturers are now making and selling disposable cars. When they are done for they go to a recycler. Appliance manufacturers are doing the same thing. It is all a bunch of cheap crap now. That is why I keep my old 2006 Ford Freestar. It is reliable, rugged, and cheap to run. Never a single problem.

[@mortiarty7842]

They out source jobs for cheap labor so their qc will be trash, that’s y the new Toyota cars got horrendous panel gaps and exploding engines, at least on the tundra. People really need to to do a detailed inspection on new cars now a days. Especially “new cars” that’s been sitting for over a year

[@GearReview23]

@@mortiarty7842 The new defective 6 cylinder turbo engines on the Tundra are being made in Alabama.

[@iFixJunk]

Toyota was overrated.

[@ronnyt101]

Thank you for helping this lady. This would be so stressful and she’s right they would have kept ignoring her.

[@daved6464]

QUICK SELL IT BEFORE IT BLOWS UP.

[@robertwilson2007]

You got the plan my man.

[@andrewsnyder9262]

I’m right here with you. Ford denied my buy back request, the dealer won’t give me a loaner, and the car has been sitting for 7 months . I won’t put my family in it. We need help.

[@TinasCrazyLife]

I am in this group. They won't fix it, and still required to pay. I'm in the process of filing disability. I can't afford a car I can't drive.

[@joeyjamison5772]

"Have You Driven A Ford Lately?" Hell no! I used to own one and I learned my lesson !!

[@austin5856]

You missed the opportunity to say: "Nope, and Ford owners haven't either"

[@joeyjamison5772]

@@austin5856 LMAO! Good one!

[@johnchristensen9826]

No loaner wtf

[@danksinatra5977]

Exactly

[@ILovePancakes24]

itd probably just break and then the dealership would have two broken cars to deal with

[@ericknoblauch9195]

@@johnchristensen9826 Ford should have set up a rental with a rental car agency. That is what my GM dealer did when I needed warranty repairs. They had no rentals or offers for a loaner. The dealer had a contract with Enterprise for that.

[@andrewsnyder9262]

Hardly any dealers give loaners anymore. It’s time for consumers to really start making some critical decisions.

[@ericknoblauch9195]

@@johnchristensen9826 My local dealer does not do loaners anymore. They have a contract with Enterprise Car Rental. I needed warranty work done, and they setup a rental with them which the manufacturer paid for.

[@vicpetrishak7705]

A wet timing belt inside an engine block tells me the Ford Motor Company engineering department may need a little HELP !

[@yorktmd]

She better sell that POS and get a Toyota

[@xOperator]

haha, depends on the Toyota. Their trucks and suvs also have engine recalls because their engines break down too.

[@connorking3022]

Nah you people need to stay away from anything newer than 2016.

[@sebastianoviedo253]

Just not the new turbo v6 lol

[@brobroant6205]

Nobody's gonna buy that garbage

[@zt5547]

Title of this video literally say that she can't sell it

[@DYLAN102001]

BTW the oil pump on a F150 is also belt driven. The only way to replace it is to drop the oil pan and pull the front of the engine off as t wraps around the crankshaft.

[@user-mj1bb6mn6o]

Now, sell it, asap.

[@larrybruce4856]

I agree-------------You will take a big loss, but again I would sell it asap and you won't have to worry getting stuck with a dead car between today and 2025 or whenever Ford decides to get the "fix".

[@wturner777]

I couldn't agree more, even though she'd be taking a big loss.

[@LA_Commander]

She is still making payments and would most likely take a loss on the car. Plus now she would have to buy another car and start the dreaded payment cycle all over again. She's better off keeping this car now that it has a new engine.

[@scottysgarage4393]

Here's clue 1: Don't buy something with a 1L engine. Don't buy vehicles whose engines cost more than the car is worth. Stop going to extremes about "fuel economy"; the maintenance costs on these micro-motored disposable tin cans will cost you far more than you save in gas and that doesn't even consider the 90% depreciation over 4 or 5 years on things like this.

[@SNKR_HEAD83]

Be quiet bro nobody cares about your opinion 😅

[@scottysgarage4393]

@@SNKR_HEAD83 Apparently they do, since appraisals and consulting make me a lot of money. So it seems safe to not care about yours.

[@jeffmorse645]

Has nothing to do with the size of the engine or number of cylinders and everything to do with a bad design choice by the engineers - probably from pressure from some financial heads in the company to do it on the cheap.

[@gandr.e.5136]

Do you think that there is one woman in this country that thinks about how many liters an engine is or how many liters an engine should be?

[@scottysgarage4393]

@@gandr.e.5136 Oh my. So are you a misogynist? Or do you just surround yourself with dumb women? Or perhaps you have no experience with women? Yes, a great many women most assuredly care about performance and the driving experience, as well as durability and trade-in/resale. It's possible, with the younger generations, more women than males do since it seems what pass for men today are some laughably clueless creatures. Hmmm, maybe that includes you?

[@letit023]

Once I read the title, I already knew the problem. The problem was that she got herself a Ford.

[@newfie-dean5803]

All modern cars are junk. Every single brand has way too many issues largely in part because of gov regulations on emissions that result in cars with dozens of sensors and 1.0L engines like this!

[@raymond_sycamore]

That is a worse shit box than a fucking PINTO

[@Inyourhideyhole]

I got 99 problems & a Chevy ain't one 😂

[@SquirrelDarling1]

Fix Or Repair Daily Found On Road Dead F’k On Rotten Deal

[@Jixaw27]

The EcoSport in particular is a shit car. Assembled in India, puny 3 cylinder, tiny, cramped, and a really stupid rear door design.

[@michelezeigler6167]

I had a Ford Probe and the transmission died at 42 000 miles. Last Ford I owned.

[@Jiggle-ps2dx]

Ford Probe was actually a Mazda with a Ford Logo on it. But still Fords are terrible vehicles. Get a nice trusty 2012 toyota corolla

[@yeah_right88]

Yet another reason why I would never buy a Ford

[@AuratusCricetus]

Yup - learned that back in the 80s; I well remember the POS Ford Escort my parents had - after spending more on repairs than the purchase price, Ford eventually sent a check for a few thousand dollars - but even if the car had been free, it wouldn't have been worth the hassle of wondering when the car would next break down (leaving you stranded), or constantly having to haul it in for repairs.

[@Pnwelkhunter]

Also a good reason to hold off on new vehicles. The problems don’t come out for 2-3 years regardless of make.

[@geraldscott4302]

I have owned several Ford Crown Vics, I have well over a million miles on Crown Vics and Mercury Grand Marquis, and NEVER any serious problems with them. They have 4.6L V8s.

[@wrightharris9367]

I have had all fords since 2001 …Taurus Edge fusion hybrid and have had several recalls. They always were ahead of the situation to advise me of a problem then took care of it. NEVER have I had any breakdowns or issues with any of my fords. GM has a major issue with fuel delivery module that will leave you on the side of the road…no replacement parts available. All brands have their own issues it how they are dealt with that counts

[@geraldscott4302]

@@wrightharris9367 The Ford Panther cars (Crown Vic, Grand Marquis, Lincoln Town Car) have had no serious issues, have only had two minor recalls during the past 30 years that I know of, and will last half a million miles on the original engine/transmission if properly maintained. Then you can replace the engine/transmission and start all over again for a fraction of the cost of a new car, plus you don't have to deal with all the TRASH technology, spy devices, WiFi connections to the manufacturer, and driver interference systems found on new trash cans on wheels.

[@EricFortuneJr.]

I remember when the 1.0 3cyl turbo first came out. I think everyone predicted the oil bath timing belt and or oil pump belt would be a problem. To make matters worse her replacement engine probably has the same defect as the first. There’s only so much you can do with a bad design.

[@Pnwelkhunter]

Reason 952 to not buy a brand new vehicle, specially on payments! This is ridiculous, car manufacturers need to get a clue and start making reliable cars again. Consumers need to stop putting up with this nonsense.

[@sting114]

Reason not to buy any American made vehicles. Buy new is okay

[@adamdavis4074]

@@sting114 the Ford Ecosport was actually produced in India!

[@JeffDeWitt]

@@sting114 I bought my Tesla Model 3 new last December. 27,000 miles later zero problems and excellent build quality. Last year it was second on the list of the top ten most American cars. The top four were all Teslas, none of the rest were built by any of the legacy American automakers.

[@ceeinfiniti1389]

@@JeffDeWitt Good to hear you got one that was built well and is holding up! At the dealership I work at I've looked at several for used vehicle inspections, and none of them have been great. Misaligned door and trunk panels, misaligned fenders. I've spotted several on the road that I can tell just weren't built right or with care. Hopefully yours is an indication they are getting their act together in the factory.

[@JeffDeWitt]

@@ceeinfiniti1389 I read lot's of that before I got my car, and from everything I've read (and experienced), Tesla has really stepped up their game on quality. What's especially impressive about mine is it was built at the Fremont plant, which has always been Tesla's most problematic plant.

[@larrybruce4856]

Ford has always had a reputation even when I was a kid and I'm over 60 of: "Fix Or Repair Daily" FORD. Maybe it's time to get a GM or Dodge. I use to get a new car every two years but, when the recession started back in 2008 I still had my 2006 Dodge Durango, getting ready for a new car since it had been 2 years. But, to this day I still have my 2006 Dodge Durango. Have only done regular oil, changes, replaced the battery, and 4 tires in 18-plus years with 111K miles. Great car !

[@johnball8758]

Buy a Toyota . GM and Dodge are crap. You got lucky with your Durango

[@sid2112]

You only did 111k miles in 18 years? And you were buying a new car every two?!?!?!? Holy crap, dude!

[@hi-lx7wr]

All American cars are pos Japanese cars are the only reliable ones

[@appomattoxross6751]

Remember this motto from Ford a few decades ago: "Ford has a better idea."

[@cousinjohncarstuff4568]

And, "Quality is job one!"

[@bliglum]

@@cousinjohncarstuff4568 And, "Built Ford Tough"

[@larrybruce4856]

You're right, "Ford has a better idea" but decades later, we are still waiting for that "better idea".

[@JaneDoe-ng3zm]

FORD Found On Road Dead

[@secondamendmentconservativ3556]

​@@JaneDoe-ng3zmOr "Fix Or Repair Daily"

[@elihernandez330]

I own a shop in Texas and can explain since I've seen this myself on earlier ones out of warranty. To make matters worse it's a wet belt and the belt getting wet decreases its lifespan and because it's integrated into the oiling system that means that when the oil swells the rubber and makes it crack and split apart so the rubber chunks that fall off go into the pickup tube which will clog it and starve the engine of oil which then completely kills the freaking engine if the belt doesn't snap entirely first which has happened. Guess what oil pumps were driven right off the shaft without needing a chain or belt but the engine would be too long if they did that. To make the engines less long they switched to a chain and sprocket to drive the oil pump closer to the bottom in the pan but then to make the engines cheaper and also just a hair more fuel efficient as a metal sprocket requires slightly more engine power to turn as opposed to a rubber belt to better satisfy gubmint EPA requirements to avoid worsening cafe fines they now use a rubber belt but to make the belt dry like on Japanese engines with a dry rubber timing belt they would have to add a layer of separation and shaft gaskets which would increase the length of the engine again and add more cost and more points of failure which negates the activity. These companies naturally don't want to do this. The problem is is that the EPA regulations are demanding more than is possible to achieve without doing some truly ridiculous bull crap like this. The efficiency improvements of doing this makes sense although the reliability hit sucks. I'm not advocating for these rubber wet belt systems to exist I'm advocating for the bean counters in the government to be unalived which is the best solution. As a mechanic I just avoid these newer cars they're worth nothing the owners have nothing and they are bound to get hit with a big repair bill and I don't want to see another penniless woman cry. Because of it I just turn these little modern pieces of sh*t down. I just work on older trucks and SUVs these days.

[@jbcowherder6210]

i believe the term you're looking for is "Planned Obsolescence".....

[@billeldon]

People need to read the damn manuals and learn that a LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT STOP IMMEDIATELY does not mean you “need an oil change”.

[@kainsarafan8190]

Well as somebody that has worked for a dealership for 22 years that's the first thing they throw in the garbage when they buy it.. every used car inspection I've ever done the owner's manual is gone..

[@thekp503]

It's a woman. A somehow they think they could survive without men.

[@kurtjammer9568]

Who needs a light or gauge for that matter. By the time it comes on its toast anyway

[@truracer20]

So you think it's ever going to be rebuilt? The oil pump quit with the engine still running, are you so dense headed to understand what that causes? Even if you shut it off with the reaction time of John Force, the first technician who diagnoses it will have every bearing spun before they realize that it's not a bad iol pressure sensor and it's because the oil pump drive belt broke. This is a guarantee at a dealership, where technicians have stay on script. You live in an altered reality kid.

[@SNKR_HEAD83]

You made absolutely no sense

[@Thomas63r2]

There is all sorts of crazy technology on modern engines that has resulted in decreased reliability across a wide range of manufacturers. Its not just Ford by a longshot: Kia, Mercedes, BMW, GM, Nissan Hyundai, VW, Subaru, Toyota and others. All have at least one engine design with high rates of failure. Belt drive oil pumps, GDI, internal water pumps, cam chain/belt tensioners and guides, and other newer technology/design. They are all chasing efficiency and fuel mileage - and frequently this newer tech goes awry.

[@ceeinfiniti1389]

What do they all have in common? Turbocharged, and often with direct injection. None of them have been able to get around the inherent downsides as they cause increased stress on the engine. Period.

[@Thomas63r2]

@@ceeinfiniti1389 Its not stress from power. The engine problems being encountered usually have nothing to do with the strength of the block, crankshaft, connecting rods, or pistons. At around the 300 to 400 horsepower and torque ranges stress and strength is not the problem - complexity is the issue. With more complex systems there are more ways to go bad.

[@jorgemarin7303]

The question you gotta ask yourself is why are they treating people like dirt when it’s their fault that they don’t have the part till 2025 and why should people suffer expenses when oweners have honored their part of the agreement of paying their bills?

[@yeah_right88]

Is the answer not obvious? Greed!

[@el_pescadore]

Because the suckers still line up like sheep!

[@el_pescadore]

I love my Toyota! Never ever buying anything else.

[@Bill-im6nt]

The car companies make their payments, to congress!

[@DVeck89]

1 liter engine 😂 that’s about half the size of my jetski engine

[@luicalibre6665]

I will never again own another Ford. I had a 2013 Fusion SE. 17 recalls during the time I had it. End was near when the hood latch cable broke at the latch. Took it to the dealer in Marion, OH and they said both of my latches were bad also and quoted almost $900. Only replaced the cable. Next day, went to open the hood to change the oil and the latches would not open. Found a KZbin video on how to open with a broken latch handle. Once I got the hood open I found springs lying in the bulkhead from both latches. Had to pull the bumper to fix both latches and ended up replacing one of the latches for $40 (took pics showing what I found). Few months later, received another recall notice and took it to a different dealer. Ironically, the guy behind the counter that day was the same guy that worked the counter in Marion, OH when the cable was repaired. Showed him the pics from the shitty work the Marion shop did. They called me an hour later asking how to open the hood. I told them look at the same KZbin video. Told them the Fusion was the last Ford I would ever own.

[@drewzero1]

We really love our 14 Fusion but NOT the dealer we have to take it to for all of the recalls. Seems every time we bring it in they either forget something when they're putting it back together, or they didn't have all the parts they needed. Either way we have to bring it back a week later for them to finish the job like they should've the first time. So far it's all been on them and we haven't had to pay for their screwups, and it's all been repairable so far, but we pay for it in time and having to arrange childcare etc. to work around their techs' schedule. Two of my friends have older fusions and their dashboards were permanently damaged by this dealer during an airbag recall. I wish Ford would send their recall parts to our decent local independent mechanic so we could avoid their lousy dealer altogether.

[@dindog22]

so many car companies are putting out absolute junk these days and not backing up their products

[@MKV11212]

I am all for buying American, except when it comes to cars, the corporate greed and cost cutting on quality parts is really telling

[@rbiddy5893]

and most of them aren't even made in America anyway!

[@Bill-im6nt]

@@rbiddy5893 Buy an American built car, BMW!

[@robscafidi4070]

Except the Ford EcoSport was made in India

[@robertjones7565]

@@Bill-im6nt --Until all the warranties expire.

[@jrms60r]

Ford has more recalls than any other manufacturer.

[@strikeryachts]

1 liter is a joke.

[@spyder000069]

The 1 liter has a turbo and is almost as fast as the 2.0L version which is naturally aspirated.

[@JT-fq2bl]

That 1 liter engine is not cutting it. Can you imagine how hard that little engine will perform if paired with AWD? The still problematic 1.5l I3 engine would do better in this, but the Ecosport was canceled before that engine was ready for production.

[@theenzoferrari458]

In a car yes. In a motorcycle no. Lmao.

[@spyder000069]

@@JT-fq2bl They never offered the 1.0 in the awd models. I have both a 2.0 awd and 1.0 fwd ecosport. There really is no problem with pickup on either one. The engines are well matched to weight and size of the car. My awd is amazing in the snow. I switch to dedicated snow tires in the winter (northern illinois) and I have taken it through 8-10 inches of snow in my back pasture and its a tank. It has a screen that shows where its putting the power and it seemlessly adds to the rears as you go. The fwd model does better than a car but if we are out during a good snow we take my awd or my F250. One thing I will say is the 2.0 is a much smoother linear throttle. The 1.0 turbo has a lot of torque off the line but also has more vibrations in everyday driving. It also gets hotter and the fans will run after you shut the car off for a bit to cool it down.

[@moonbeamskies3346]

​@@spyder000069the problem is the engine has to work harder because it's small.

[@culvuil]

Her mama is so adorable! May she live a long life 🙏

[@TJS-life]

FORD - Fix or repair daily.

[@Rjisawake]

Found on road derelict 😅

[@dashcamandy2242]

Back when Ford's jingle was "Have you driven a Forrrrrrd, lately?"🎵 I always sang back "Why do you think that I owwwnnn, a Chevy?" 🎶 You'd think they'd have learned back in the mid-90s, late-90s, and early-00s with the Windstar/Taurus/Sable transmission defect (hypoid gear) when it was attached to the 3.8L engine, but I guess not. 🤷‍♂ And egads were the Windstars full of defects! (Nice vans, though, when they functioned properly.)

[@Naldo_S1K]

Never heard that one before 😐

[@leshil2765]

Foreign object replaced daily

[@heresalemonsukonit276]

First on race day

[@billsmith2212]

The 1.0 , 2.7 and 5.0 L engines all use a wet belt to drive the oil pump ! A GREAT IDEA - till it isn't !!!!!

[@Momo-po5tn]

Sad part is they wouldve done NOTHING if she didnt contact news. Sad. Im fighting a dealership right now who wont give me my gap refund after paying off car early.

[@josephregalado9798]

Ford and reliable, two words I’d never thought I’d hear in the same sentence.

[@presidentcamacho]

Just another day in the greatest country in the world.

[@andrewsnyder9262]

I have bought 8 fords in my lifetime and still own 6. I will not be buying another ford for the rest of my life. I’m 35.

[@slidinsidewayzproductionss7906]

Here is the kicker brand new engine with same defective part. She will be back in this situation

[@dextersmithbsee]

Yep! And this time they won't fix it! They will blame it on her and leave her catching Uber again. SMH.

[@couchwarrior2449]

Ohh, but she just LOVES that piece of crap though, doesn't she? SMH.

[@Thatslife1394]

I had the same issue but the dealership tried to make me pay nearly $2000 for a rental that they had stopped paying for and got taken away from me before I had my car back. At this point, I've lost my ecosport entirely and am going to have my credit ruined from it. And I'm now back to driving an old junky van that I have to make payments on.

[@frankm7707]

She will need to get it fixed again in a few years because that’s the same crappy turbocharged engine. Sell it and get a Prius or any non turbocharged engine.

[@msivizio2707]

It sounds like the defect is the oil pump belt assembly itself which Ford says is the problem and the revised part is on backorder... they said they know the same problem will happen again with a new engine but because she got a news station involved they basically temporarily fixed her problem to get her back on the road until the revised part is available. Obviously they aren't doing this for everyone, just the ones who made the most noise about it, but hopefully the new engine lasts her until the new part comes in. Still not handled great by Ford though...

[@DJdoppIer]

A prius would probably have more acceleration than that 1.0L glorified lawnmower engine ever could.

[@viktorakhmedov3442]

Did you hear the end? That's why Ford calls it an "interim" repair. At least they are being honest.

[@JeffDeWitt]

Or a Tesla, an actual American car and no engine to worry about.

[@irodragon7184]

Sad thing is this isnt the worst design ford has made. Ford really does mean found on road dead. Their ecoboost is a great example where it had a timing belt in the crankcase being "lubricated" with oil like a timing chain. I assume people are smart enough to know that oil and rubber dont mix well especially where they need grip to work and be expected to last a long time.

[@Matok1]

We really need better consumer protection laws. Having news stations raise a stink on behalf of customers getting screwed shouldn't be the primary way to make things right.

[@teacfan1080]

The only thing American companies are worried about are happy shareholders.

[@BOMBON187]

If your turbocharger is the same size as the engine, then you're probably better off avoiding the car altogether. There's no replacement for displacement.

[@milfordcivic6755]

Yup. Buy a Ridgeline or a Frontier with a regular V6

[@brianbumgardner8704]

Dump it and get a Toyota, Mazda, or Honda.

[@niceguy4421]

Had a Focus, Trans went about $2000 to fix/repair, we'll forget that, less than a week later bought a brand new mazda 3 turbo..love it!

[@DocZoidberg549]

Toyota is having engine problems too.

[@brianbumgardner8704]

@@DocZoidberg549 only on the new Tundra. The 2.5 in their sedans and small CUV's are doing fine. I've got a 2018 Camry with 121,000 on it with no issues.

[@davesnothere8859]

My toyota venza has the same sort of motor low displacement engine.

[@RatfromNadeaust]

​@@brianbumgardner8704 Lexus one too. I forgot which one but my old HS principal who is now my friend and retired he got himself the 70k Lexus suv and hes on a loaner while his SUV got a recall. Lexus of palm springs CA. Now i think it depends on the area where they will treat you better than other dealerships.

[@TOBYH]

Never buy a car with a 3 CYLINDER engine anyway!

[@viktorakhmedov3442]

SELL IT!!! GET OUT OF FORD WHILE YOU CAN!!!

[@kryptosuperdoggaming]

And that is why I stick to buying cars that are over 10 years old that works perfectly fine as long as I take very good care of it.

[@laserwizard2]

Another reason why I became a former Ford owner/buyer after 40 years. The build garbage these days. My last Ford lasted 22 years (bought new in 1997). I would have bought another, but they stopped building cars and everything else they build is too expensive and that Ecosport is pure garbage.

[@drewzero1]

I don't know what to buy any more. Everything newer than 2010-2015 is e-waste, and around here most cars older than that are starting to succumb to rust.

[@ucruci]

Ford’s quality is almost down there with Dodge Chrysler. I would not touch their car with a 10 ft pole. And KUDOS to Harry!!! For helping the good lady!!!!!

[@stephengreen3566]

Thanks for helping her out. There is such a thing, where I live in Michigan, called a performance guarantee. If you buy a car, it should operate as a car. If it is known to be the manufacturer's fault, they must repair it in a reasonable time or buy it back. Good for the dealer stepping up and fixing this for her.

[@Bill-im6nt]

I think she bought it used, it had a KIA dealer sticker.

[@spooksyschannel3038]

Michigan has the worst consumer protection laws especially for cars

[@philliproderick5983]

When I was a kid in the 70s and 80s, the running joke was FORD-Found On Road Dead. Nothing has changed in 50 years.

[@crazyman8472]

Dump the Ford and get a 2012 Camry. 😎

[@davevan8864]

I am sorry that this lady was taken. BUT...I looked at a EcoSport when they came out. When I saw the big sticker on the car 'Made in India from parts made elsewhere' I knew to run away. India is not know for auto manufacturing. ALL people need to look into big purchases like this.

[@DaveGreg100]

So. Ford replaced the engine built with the same defective part.... That still won't be available till 2025. Just like GM replaced all those defective ignition switches with new defective replacements until they finally redesigned the POS. Took them five times and the fifth one was the redesigned one on my Ion. Belt in oil. Powershift transmission. Recall after recall. But this is our domestic manufacturing standard procedure for the last 40 years or so.

[@sarahcamidge9214]

@@DaveGreg100 at least she got something... I got told basically to go screw myself

[@RainbowManification]

My folks bought one in 2018. They still have it and runs well, no problems with regular maintenance. They’re retired and drive it in town so the mileage has stayed low. I insisted they get the 4 cylinder engine though.

[@vernonthiede8439]

That was a nice story. God Bless!

[@rahuliyer7456]

One more reason I DON'T BUY AN American car brand ..nor a European car brand. I have had far fewer issues with my wife's Honda, or my Toyota.

[@SzymczykProductions]

Go WOKE go BROKE 😂😂 LMAOOO

[@erikg.2666]

The door chime is saying "Piece of junk, piece of junk, piece of junk!"

[@RAHMX145]

You buy a Ford, you end up with Ford problems.

[@jcstang8952]

Replace the engine with the same oil pump. YIKES. At least it's a fix till the new pump is ready.

[@princea9615]

Don't buy a ford.. my step mom has a 2023 explorer st and it's making a weird noise from the engine sounds like turbo failure...(my dads f-150 (2021) had to have the whole computer system replaced at 12k.🤡 run away. Both vehicles were over 60k new!

[@plastruk]

They should at least buy these people out at an honest price.

[@AntiEmpire]

I have a 2018 Ford Ecosport. I already had the engine replaced by a Ford Dealership for free due to the same oil belt tensioner. Ford needs to make this right for its customers. Don't make us come with pitchforks.

[@Youmightknow111]

1990s cars are all I want to drive. I love em

[@DoorisJ]

Now sell it while it's still running and get a reliable car

[@stevemoore-nx8cq]

We black folks need to stop investing in ford, dodge and Cadillac. Foreigns are much better quality.

[@HelloThereUniverse]

A ONE LITER ENGINE!! EVEN MITSUBISHI MIRAGE HAVE A BIGGER ENGINE THAN THAT. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@wilmerdavis9688]

This reminds me of the ford contours that had oil pressure sensor issues. The warning light would not come on until there was almost no oil pressure, ruining the engine.

[@Cityofchampyinz724]

Imagine if she wouldn't have paid the payment. What a joke, shame on Ford.

[@AREA_RC-51]

The issue is still there... engine replaced with the same troubled design and components... She should sell that POS before the new engine fails.

[@prankmonkey650]

I’m happy she got her car fixed.

[@jdrum4371]

No pitty. Geez...at this point in history, if you dont buy Honda or Toyota you did this to yourself.

[@carrieking9977]

My daughter and I bought our 1st Ford vehicles in 2022. Both have under 30,000 miles. Mine has a differential leak. They said it isn't leaking bad enough and made me pay for diagnostic. My daughter was in an accident, and her vehicle has been at Ford for 3 weeks. They won't give her a rental. She's been walking to work. We feel the pain!!

[@tracynation2820]

No part until 2025, no payments until 2025. 💙 T.E.N.

[@David-cd6yg]

Time to file a lawsuit

[@crazyman8472]

Sounds like a typical Ford. 😵‍💫

[@I_Do_Cars]

The new engine still has the terribly designed oil pump belt and tensioner. Time to ditch it for something else! Friends don't let friends buy 1.0 ecoboost powered cars.

[@joshstucki4349]

Back in 2017, I had a choice between the 1.0 and the 1.6 in my new Ford Fiesta. I went 1.6 because it was a long-time, proven motor, despiting actually having less power by a few hp and lower fuel economy. 123hp out of a 1.0l with new fangled stuff like a belt-driven oil pump seemed risky to me. Turned out that was the right call. Lesson learned: Never be an early adopter. Let other people take the risk and be the guinea pig.

[@johnbrentford5513]

That is what your dealership should do take of your customer first then hash it out with Ford.

[@DriverGuy23]

I pity the people that have purchased any Ford product. The Eco Boost engines have had known failures across the board. Her car will fail again and again.