Recall 16V-618
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2015 to 2016 Ford Transit: Fuel system, diesel; Engine and engine cooling (engine, diesel).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-618
- Reported
- August 24, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 2,013 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured July 15, 2015, to April 14, 2016 and equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine. A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system.
The risk
If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel injection pump and associated parts and, if necessary, will replace the fuel filter and flush the fuel system, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 16S32.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford Transit 2015 to 2016