NHTSA Complaint #11579544 — 2018 FORD ECOSPORT

The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light was blinking off and on and the "See Owner’s Manual" warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to exit the highway and drive back to the residence. The contact stated that the same warning lights and a chime were sounding. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and did not attempt to restart the vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The contact called a dealer and was advised that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the dealer was aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.