Large Recall NHTSA · 23V905000 Reported December 22, 2023

Engine oil pump failure

Ford Motor Company · Engine And Engine Cooling · 139,730 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V905000
Manufacturer Campaign
23S64
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
139,730
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 22, 2023
Completion Rate
39.95

Defect 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 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 23V905000 or campaign 23S64.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V905000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V905000?

NHTSA recall 23V905000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on December 22, 2023. It addresses: Engine oil pump failure. The recall affects approximately 139,730 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V905000 or the manufacturer campaign number 23S64. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.