NHTSA Complaint #11543886 — 2019 FORD ECOSPORT

On July 7th, 2023 I went to my Ford dealership to get my standard oil change for my 2019 Ford Ecosport. While doing regular inspections during that visit I was notified that I had a cracked oil pan and was told that it was not a major issue at the time but should get it repaired. On July 28, 2023 I went to get my standard state inspection. Before the car was inspected I specifically asked if the oil pan would need to be fixed prior to inspection as I had noticed that my engine light came on but then shut off after a day or two. I was told the oil pan would not fail my inspection and was given a passing review. On September 10th, 2023 I was driving back from vacation, two hours from my home, when, while on the highway, my low engine oil pressure light came on and my car started to kick back and lose power. I was luckily able to eventually pull over somewhere safe but the car was no longer drivable as I could not accelerate and the brakes began to fail. I had to have it towed back to my home dealership for inspection. It is currently being looked at. After brief research I have read several other reports regarding my 2019 Ford Ecosport and engine failure. My car was bought brand new, I’ve only had it for 4 years and has 72,000 miles on it when the incident occurred.