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2016-2022 Ford Ecosport and Ford Focus recall: pump

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 22, 2023. It covers about 139,730 vehicles.

vehicles affected
139,730
reported
Dec 22, 2023
owners notified
Aug 11, 2025
related complaints
2,551

Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pump

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 23V905000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2,551 complaints about engine problems.

2019 Ford Ecosport2020 Ford Ecosport2021 Ford Ecosport2022 Ford Ecosport2016 Ford Focus2017 Ford Focus2018 Ford Focus

Questions about recall 23V905000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2022 Ford Ecosport and Ford Focus pump?

Yes. Recall 23V905000, reported on December 22, 2023, covers about 139,730 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V905000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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