Ford is under threat of recalling 240,000 Ecosport compact crossovers in the US due to a failed design of the oil pump drive that could render the entire engine unusable. In this respect reports Drive.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation into 240 thousand Ford Ecosport crossovers sold from 2018 to 2021 after 95 car owners complained that the oil pump was broken. The result could be a recall campaign for these machines.
The object of the research was the three-cylinder 1.0 Ecoboost turbo engine. Its design uses a belt-driven oil pump built into the engine. According to user complaints, the belt tensioner on this drive often fails, after which rubber and plastic particles clog the engine lubrication system.
The result is a loss of power and a decrease in oil pressure, which can lead to engine failure. NHTSA’s investigation is in the preliminary evaluation stage.
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Source: Gazeta
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