CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L engines. The cylinder heads may have been machined without lubrication supply holes for the camshaft bearing journals.
- Risk
- Without a proper supply of lubrication, the engine will fail, causing a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford is not aware of any affected vehicles outside of dealer control. Should owner contact subsequently be required, arrangements will be made to transport their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the engine replaced.The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S37.
- 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
Some 2018 F-150 trucks with 3.5L engines may have cylinder heads machined without the lubrication supply holes needed for the camshaft bearing journals. Without a proper supply of oil to these bearings, the engine can fail, causing the vehicle to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford reports it is not aware of any affected vehicles outside of dealer control. If an owner later needs to be contacted, Ford says arrangements will be made to transport the vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the engine replaced. Owners with questions can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 17S37.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls, and contact an authorized dealer if your truck is affected. Repairs under this recall are provided at no cost to the owner.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 | 2018 |
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