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2015-2016 Ford Transit recall: fuel system, diesel

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 24, 2016. It covers about 2,013 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,013
reported
Aug 24, 2016
owners notified
Oct 14, 2016
related complaints
46

Fuel system, diesel

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured July 15, 2015, to April 14, 2016 and equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine. A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system.
Risk
If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel injection pump and associated parts and, if necessary, will replace the fuel filter and flush the fuel system, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S32.

Recall number 16V618000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 46 complaints about fuel system problems.

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Questions about recall 16V618000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Ford Transit fuel system, diesel?

Yes. Recall 16V618000, reported on August 24, 2016, covers about 2,013 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V618000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel injection pump and associated parts and, if necessary, will replace the fuel filter and flush the fuel system, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S32.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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