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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford GT vehicles. The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid.
- Risk
- A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid. In the presence of an ignition source, a leak like this can increase the risk of a fire.
Authorized Ford dealers will update the vehicle's fully integrated vehicle controller software. On some vehicles, dealers will also install a rear wing hydraulic check valve and replace the o-rings and filter if needed. All repairs are free of charge. Owners can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford GT | 20172018 |
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