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2016-2017 Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Police Intercept and others recall: turbo/supercharger

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 22, 2016. It covers about 1,163 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,163
reported
Dec 22, 2016
owners notified
Jan 31, 2017
related complaints
331

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
Risk
An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S46.

Recall number 16V925000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 331 complaints about engine problems.

2017 Ford Explorer2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept2016 Ford Flex2017 Ford Flex2016 Ford Taurus2016 Lincoln MKT2017 Lincoln MKT

Questions about recall 16V925000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Police Intercept and others turbo/supercharger?

Yes. Recall 16V925000, reported on December 22, 2016, covers about 1,163 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V925000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S46.

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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