Oil/lubrication: pumpRecall 23V-905 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 23V-905 covers 139,730 Ford vehicles for a oil/lubrication: pump problem, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 54% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V905000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
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.
The 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.
The fix
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
54%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 7,789 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 24, 2015 to October 12, 2021. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Oil Pump FailureNHTSA