NHTSA Complaint #11712176 — 2019 FORD ECOSPORT

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, there was an abnormal burning plastic odor coming from inside the vehicle, and the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. There was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was turned off and pushed to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine oil pump belt and tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle failed to exceed 55 MPH. Additionally, the A/C failed to work as intended, and the vehicle failed to start as intended. The failure mileage was 50,260.