NHTSA Recall # | 124179 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V925000 |
MFG Compaign # | 16S46 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TUR |
Date of notification | 31/01/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 15/10/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/11/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 22/12/16 |
Report created | 22/12/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1163 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 ford taurus, 2016-2017 ford flex, lincoln mkt, 2017 ford explorer and ford explorer police interceptor utility vehicles equipped with 3. 5l gtdi engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components. |
Consequence summary | An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on january 31, 2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s46. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |