The problem was speculated to stem from issues with the belt tensioner, and its exact origin was finally confirmed in the NHTSA’s recall document. Ford Focus with the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. Ford ...

Now, the concept of a wet belt isn’t exactly unique to the 1.0-liter EcoBoost. In fact, Ford used a similar setup in later-year 2.7-liter and 5.0-liter engines (though in the latter case, those ...

Ford's part numbers for the oil pump drive belt and tensioner assembly are F1FZ-6B651-AA and F1FG-6C777-AD. The belt and tensioner were supplied by Dayco Europe SRL of San Bernardo d'Ivrea, Italy.

Feds Probe 241,000 Ford EcoSport SUVs For Pump Failure, Some May Require Engine Replacement NHTSA says that it has received 95 complaints from consumers alleging that an oil pump issue has led to ...