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NHTSARecalled Dec 22, 2016 · #16V925000

Oil Leak from Turbocharger

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components. An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Oil Leak from Turbocharger
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2016 Ford, 2017 Ford
UPCs

What you should do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S46.

View the official CPSC notice