Another user who owns a 2018 EcoSport with over 70,000 miles on the odometer had an engine failure after the wet timing belt snapped and blocked the oil pump. The user said around $9,000 was spent to repair the issue: $2,500 for a complete gearbox rebuild and $7,000 for an engine rebuild.
This is similar to the teardown of a 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine, where a mechanic believes the wet belt is a poor design.
We will keep track of the latest developments in the investigation. Ford would again lose tons of money for remedy works if the findings resulted in a recall. In our previous report, the company is estimated to spend about $270 million to fix faulty cameras in the Ford Explorer, Ford Bronco, and other Lincoln units.
