NHTSA Complaint #11517099 — 2018 FORD ECOSPORT

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that on various occasions, the check engine and low-pressure oil warning lights illuminated after starting the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced; however, the part for the repair was on backorder. The vehicle remained with the independent mechanic and was waiting to be towed to a local dealer for further diagnostic test and repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.