FORD EXPLORER 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V925000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-01-31 | 2016-12-22 | 2016-12-22 |
Production Dates: 2016-10-15 - 2016-11-02
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S46
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1163
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
