FORD MUSTANG 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V779000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | MUSTANG | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-03-23 | 2016-10-26 | 2016-10-26 |
Production Dates: 2015-02-24 - 2016-08-30
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S40
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6582
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S40.
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.
