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Ford Focus, EcoSport Oil Pump Belt May Fail

NHTSA campaign 23V905000 · Reported Dec 22, 2023 · Ford Motor Company

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A loss of oil pressure can cause the engine to stall and reduce power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V905000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 22, 2023
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump
Vehicles covered	6 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The belt that drives the oil pump, or the part that keeps it tight, may fail. This can cause the engine to lose oil pressure.

What you should do

Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
Contact a Ford dealer at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a repair; the belt and tensioner will be replaced free of charge.
If the engine has already failed because of the belt or tensioner, the dealer can replace the engine assembly free of charge as an interim repair.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V905000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (6)

2018 Ford Ecosport
2018 Ford Focus
2019 Ford Ecosport
2020 Ford Ecosport
2021 Ford Ecosport
2022 Ford Ecosport

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford Engine and Cooling Recalls Involve Leaks and Power Loss · all 14 Ford recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
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.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.