Ford recollects 140,000 models of the Focus and EcoSport over engine failure

Ford has issued a recall that applies to just about 140,000 models of the Focus and the EcoSport constructed between the 2016 and 2022 mannequin years. The autos included within the marketing campaign have been constructed with an engine oil pump drive belt tensioner arm that may break and harm the engine.

Assigned recall quantity 23V-905 by the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA), the recall contains the next automobiles:

• 26,041 models of the Focus constructed between March 24, 2015, and Could 4, 2018.
• 113,689 models of the EcoSport constructed between April 3, 2017, and October 12, 2021.

That is a complete of 139,730 autos on the American market. Ford notes that they are all powered by the turbocharged, 1.0-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost engine and geared up with a six-speed computerized transmission. It provides that the defect is present in 100% of the recalled automobiles.

Ford instructed the NHTSA that “the engine oil pump drive belt tensioner arm could fracture, separate from the tensioner backing plate, and/or the oil pump drive belt materials could degrade and lose tooth.” If the pump is not spinning, the engine will expertise a lack of oil strain that may trigger main harm. If the engine seizes, the automobile notably loses its power-operated brakes. Ford is conscious of “one allegation of a crash and two accidents doubtlessly associated to this concern,” although it is unaware of fatalities. It has acquired 2,099 guarantee claims as of October 2023.

The corporate warns {that a} “low oil strain” or “verify engine” mild illuminated within the instrument cluster can point out an imminent oil pump-related failure. It additionally factors out that an engine failure “is predicted to supply loud noises audible to the car’s occupants.”

Homeowners of affected automobiles will obtain extra details about the recall by mail in February 2024, and when components can be found they’re going to be requested to cease by a licensed Ford or Lincoln dealership so {that a} technician can substitute the oil pump drive belt tensioner meeting with an up to date, longer-lasting half freed from cost. Motorists who paid to get this drawback mounted earlier than Could 2023 will be capable of declare a refund.