2015-2017 Ford Mustang recall: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 26, 2016. It covers about 6,582 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,582
- reported
- Oct 26, 2016
- owners notified
- Mar 23, 2017
- related complaints
- 168
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 16V779000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Mustang 2015-2017 201520162017
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 168 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 16V779000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2017 Ford Mustang hoses/lines/piping/fittings?
Yes. Recall 16V779000, reported on October 26, 2016, covers about 6,582 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V779000?
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.
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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