FORD GT 2017: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V707000

Make Model Year
FORD GT 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-11-30 2018-10-09 2018-10-15

Production Dates: 2016-12-20 - 2018-07-31

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18S29

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 176

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford GT vehicles. The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid.

Consequence

A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update to the fully integrated vehicle controller. Some vehicles will have a rear wing hydraulic check valve installed and will have the o-rings and the filter replaced, if needed. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S29.

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.