Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
FLEX
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V925000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
Effect Of Defect
An Oil Leak, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Increases The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20161018
End Of Manufacture
20161110
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1163
Date Owners Notified
20170131
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20161222
Make Campaign Number
16S46