FORD TRANSIT 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V618000

Make Model Year
FORD TRANSIT 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-10-14 2016-08-24 2016-08-24

Production Dates: 2015-07-15 - 2016-04-14

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S32

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2013

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured July 15, 2015, to April 14, 2016 and equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine. A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system.

Consequence

If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel injection pump and associated parts and, if necessary, will replace the fuel filter and flush the fuel system, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S32.

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.