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2018 Ford F-150 recall: engine

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 23, 2017. It covers about 22 vehicles.

vehicles affected
22
reported
Oct 23, 2017
owners notified
Oct 24, 2017
related complaints
591

Engine

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L engines. The cylinder heads may have been machined without lubrication supply holes for the camshaft bearing journals.
Risk
Without a proper supply of lubrication, the engine will fail, causing a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford is not aware of any affected vehicles outside of dealer control. Should owner contact subsequently be required, arrangements will be made to transport their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the engine replaced.The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S37.

Recall number 17V672000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 591 complaints about engine problems.

2018 Ford F-150

Questions about recall 17V672000

Is there a recall on the 2018 Ford F-150 engine?

Yes. Recall 17V672000, reported on October 23, 2017, covers about 22 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V672000?

Ford is not aware of any affected vehicles outside of dealer control. Should owner contact subsequently be required, arrangements will be made to transport their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the engine replaced.The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S37.

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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