NHTSA Complaint #11454632 — 2018 FORD ECOSPORT

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds and then lost motive power. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, where an independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with oil pump failure. The contact was informed that the oil pump needed to be replaced; however, parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,900.