NHTSA Complaint #11544076 — 2018 FORD ECOSPORT

The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 65 MPH, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The engine reduced power warning light was also illuminated. The vehicle decelerated to 5 MPH and the contact was able to pull over. The driver allowed the vehicle to cool down. The vehicle was restated; however, the warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.