Defect Description
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 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
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | FORD | FOCUS |
| 2017 | FORD | FOCUS |
| 2018 | FORD | ECOSPORT |
| 2018 | FORD | FOCUS |
| 2019 | FORD | ECOSPORT |
| 2020 | FORD | ECOSPORT |
| 2021 | FORD | ECOSPORT |
| 2022 | FORD | ECOSPORT |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.