Recall 16V-925
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2017 Ford Explorer and 4 other models: Engine and engine cooling (engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-925
- Reported
- December 22, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 1,163 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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 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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 16S46.
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 Explorer 2017
- Ford Explorer Police Intercept 2017
- Ford Flex 2016 to 2017
- Ford Taurus 2016
- Lincoln MKT 2016 to 2017