Ford Recalls Nearly 140,000 Vehicles Due To Engine Oil Pump Issue

The recall covers EcoSport SUVs from the 2018–2022 model years and Focus sedans and hatchbacks from the 2016–2018 model years.

Ford has placed a recall on nearly 140,000 vehicles.

The recall covers EcoSport SUVs from the 2018–2022 model years and Focus sedans and hatchbacks from the 2016–2018 model years.

The vehicles all have a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder EcoBoost engine and an automatic transmission.

An issue was found with a faulty part within the engine’s oil pump, which is belt-driven. the oil pumps’ drive belt tensioner may break and cause the engine to lose oil pressure which could cause severe engine damage, loss of power while driving, and loss of power while braking.

There has been one crash involving two injuries connected to the issue.

Owners are urged to take their vehicles to any Ford dealership that will replace the engine pump tensioner assembly with an upgraded model.