NHTSA Recall 23V905000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMPDec 22, 2023· Ford Motor Company

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.

Consequence

A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2018FordEcosport
2019FordEcosport
2020FordEcosport
2021FordEcosport
2022FordEcosport
2016FordFocus
2017FordFocus
2018FordFocus

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