NHTSA Complaint #11557200 — 2018 FORD ECOSPORT

The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated that she exited the freeway and veered to the side of the road, where the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an unknown dealer. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.