NHTSA Complaint #11513204 — 2019 FORD ECOSPORT

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the "check engine" warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact attempted to depress the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact steered the vehicle to the side of the highway and then the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the power steering, brakes, and instrument panel remained operable. The contact stopped the vehicle and shifted into park(P). The contact made several attempts to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the gear shift lever remained in park (P) while attempting to shift and restart the vehicle in neutral(N). The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. The VIN was not available.