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NHTSA recall 16V925000

Engine And Engine Cooling · Ford Motor Company

December 22, 2016report date
1,163units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with 3.5L gtdi engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.

Why it matters: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2017 Ford Explorer, 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, 2016 Ford Flex, 2017 Ford Flex, 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016 Lincoln Mkt, 2017 Lincoln Mkt.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V925000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.