NHTSA Complaint #11665382 — 2017 FORD FOCUS

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power with the check oil and check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that there were metal shavings were found in the oil filter, causing engine damages. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,221.