Component Description
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Ford Motor Company
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20150224
End Date Of Manufacturing
20160830
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
6582
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20170323
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20161026
Record Creation Date
20161026
Defect Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
Consequence Summary
A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Summary
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S40.
Recall 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.
