NHTSA Complaint #11525576 — 2018 FORD ECOSPORT

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The alert sounded indicating that the oil pressure low warning light and the check engine warning light were illuminated. Several unknown warning lights then illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that metal shavings were found in the oil and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall and advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number and then transferred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.