NHTSA Complaint #11521484 — 2018 FORD ECOSPORT

I was driving at 35 mph when the low engine oil pressure indicator came on and stayed on for approximately 15 seconds. When it shut off, the engine started a banging noise and lost engine power. It was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with a blown engine because the oil pump failed. I was also informed by the dealer that this was the third 2018 Ford eco-sport to have this happen in the last five months. I had it towed to another automobile repair service center for a second opinion. They agreed with the dealer service department and informed me that they had done five of these engine replacements for the exact same problem in the last year. I was also informed by both the service manager at the dealership and the owner of the automotive service center , Ford motor company has been aware of this problem for a number of years. It cost me $6200 to replace the engine. I am 65 years old and now I have to work to pay this engine off. Instead of being able to finally retire, I have to pay for Ford motor companies defective engine that they have been acutely aware of for years.