2021-2022 Ford Ecosport Engine Pump Recall (23V905)
Ford Motor Company · 139,730 vehicles · Reported December 22, 2023
Ford Motor Company is recalling 139,730 2021-2022 Ford Ecosport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure. A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 23V905 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V905000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 23S64 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | December 22, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Ford Ecosport |
| Units affected | 139,730 |
| Build dates | April 3, 2017 to October 12, 2021 |
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine > Oil / Lubrication > Pump |
| Safety 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. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Ford Ecosport in recall 23V905?
The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Ecosport with recall 23V905?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Ecosport shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the pump, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V905?
Recall 23V905 covers 139,730 vehicles: 2021-2022 Ford Ecosport.
NHTSA lists 139,730 vehicles in this campaign, built April 3, 2017 to October 12, 2021. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Ford | Ecosport |
What is the fix for the Ecosport engine pump recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 23V905 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 23V905 to NHTSA on December 22, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as August 11, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| April 3, 2017 | First affected vehicle built (per Ford Motor Company's filing). |
| October 12, 2021 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| December 22, 2023 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V905000. |
| August 11, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 33 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 1653 days. If your Ecosport was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Ecosport is part of recall 23V905?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V905 is open on your Ecosport, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 23V905000 is open on your Ecosport, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 23S64. You can also ask any Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Ecosport owners do about recall 23V905?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V905000 applies to your Ecosport.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the pump happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Ecosport owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 269 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 221 of them about the engine.
Since recall 23V905 was reported on December 22, 2023, owners have filed 202 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 22 of them (11%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the engine and were received on or after December 22, 2023, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related engine issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 269 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 221 of them involve the engine. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Ford Ecosport: 258 complaints in total, 219 about the engine
- 2022 Ford Ecosport: 11 complaints in total, 2 about the engine
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The vehicle frequently loses power yet it is not consistent enough to determine a pattern. Sometimes I am simply backing out of my driveway, sometimes I am accelerating after a stop sign, sometimes I am accelerating while entering on the freeway, sometimes I am simply driving down the freeway. What is consistent are the symptoms.
2022 Ford Ecosport owner, MN, NHTSA complaint 11577991, filed March 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determine that the catalytic converter was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
2022 Ford Ecosport owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11629664, filed December 9, 2024
Vehicle engine stalled while driving on interstate highway, and it went into limb mode. Vehicle seized and was unresponsive and unable to move. It was incredibly hazardous. Vehicle was towed to the nearest Ford dealership. To date, dealership has not provided a rental vehicle and is unresponsive to recall assistance.
2021 Ford Ecosport owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11634208, filed January 5, 2025
Can recall 23V905 make my Ecosport a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this pump recall means their Ecosport qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
An engine problem that leaves you stranded, or that keeps lighting up the check engine light after a repair, is the kind of defect that can substantially impair a vehicle's use, value or safety.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 23V905
Did the recall 23V905 fix work?
Since recall 23V905 was reported on December 22, 2023, owners have filed 202 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 22 of them (11%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed August 11, 2025.
Is the 23V905000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Ecosport is part of recall 23V905000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 23V905000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.