FORD F150 2018: ENGINE

Make : FORD Model : F150 Year : 2018
Build Dates : 2017-09-03 - 2017-09-17
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V672000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-10-24 Date Received by ODI: 2017-10-23 Date Added to Database: 2017-10-25
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17S37
Component: ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 22
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      Without a proper supply of lubrication, the engine will fail, causing a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      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.