NHTSA Complaint #11479423 — 2018 FORD ECOSPORT

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11479423
Vehicle	2018 FORD ECOSPORT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 7, 2022
Date Filed	August 15, 2022
Mileage	58,198 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the low engine oil pressure warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact managed to pull over and replenished the engine with oil; however, soon after start-up, an abnormal, knocking noise began to emit from the engine as black smoke also emitted from the engine. The vehicle began to lose power as the contact pulled over and shut off the engine. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where it remained in their possession. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The manufacturer for notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,198.

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