NHTSA complaint: 2019 FORD ECOSPORT — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 MPH and crossing an intersection, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light was illuminated. As a result, the vehicle following behind in the intersection crashed into the rear corner of the passenger side bumper. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The other vehicle fled the crash scene. The damage to the rear bumper was minimal. The contact filed a police report at the Station but no further information was available. There were no injuries sustained. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and related the failure to the recall however, the part to repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation