Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
What could happen
A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S40.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Mustang 2015–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V779000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 26, 2016
- Owners notified
- Mar 23, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,582
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 24, 2015 to Aug 30, 2016
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- 16S40
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.