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NHTSARecalled Oct 9, 2018 · #18V707000

Rear Wing Hydraulic Fluid Leak may Cause Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford GT vehicles. The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid. A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
  • Rear Wing Hydraulic Fluid Leak may Cause Fire
  • 2017-2018 Ford GT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice