NHTSA recall 16V-618 (16V618000)
fuel system, diesel recall reported August 24, 2016 - about 2,013 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V618000
- Also written as
- 16V-618
- Manufacturer number
- 16S32
- Reported
- August 24, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,013
- Component
- fuel system, diesel
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-618 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.