23S64: EcoSport and Focus (2016-2022) Engine Oil Pump Failure Recall

Certain vehicles may have an oil drive belt tensioner arm that may fracture or separate. In some vehicles, the oil pump drive belt material can degrade and lose teeth. If these failures occur, the vehicle will experience low oil pressure. This could cause a loss of vehicle power and a loss of the mechanical vacuum pump required to provide power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

It may be possible for the engine oil-pump drive belt tensioner arm to fracture, separate from the tensioner backing plate, and/or the oil-pump drive belt material may degrade and lose teeth, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.

Certain 2016–2018 model-year Ford Focus vehicles built between March 24, 2015, and May 4, 2018, and certain 2018–2022 model-year Ford EcoSport vehicles built between April 3, 2017 and October 12, 2021. All affected vehicles have a 1.0L engine and 6F15 automatic transmission.

The instrument cluster will display a low-oil pressure warning message and may also display a check engine light. The driver and passengers may hear loud noises from the engine, and if the vehicle continues to be driven, there may be a reduction in available power.

If the engine in your vehicle fails due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized your dealer 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).

During early 2024.

Parts are scheduled to be available during the 1st quarter of 2025.

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