FORD F-150 2018: ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V672000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-10-24 | 2017-10-23 | 2017-10-25 |
Production Dates: 2017-09-03 - 2017-09-17
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17S37
Component: ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L engines. The cylinder heads may have been machined without lubrication supply holes for the camshaft bearing journals.
Without a proper supply of lubrication, the engine will fail, causing a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is not aware of any affected vehicles outside of dealer control. Should owner contact subsequently be required, arrangements will be made to transport their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the engine replaced.The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S37.
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.
