CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes can leak oil onto engine components. In the presence of an ignition source, an oil leak increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect the turbocharger oil supply tubes and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Owners will be notified by Ford. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether this repair applies to you.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 2017 |
| Ford Flex | 20162017 |
| Ford Taurus | 2016 |
| Lincoln MKT | 20162017 |