Ford Ecosport recall: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump
Official safety recall 23V905000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus | 2016 | United States |
| Ford Focus | 2017 | United States |
| Ford Focus | 2018 | United States |
| Ford Ecosport | 2018 | United States |
| Ford Ecosport | 2019 | United States |
| Ford Ecosport | 2020 | United States |
| Ford Ecosport | 2021 | United States |
| Ford Ecosport | 2022 | United States |
The problem
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.
A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official 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.