NHTSA recall 16V-621 (16V621000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 25, 2016 - about 77,502 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V621000
- Also written as
- 16V-621
- Manufacturer number
- 16S31
- Reported
- August 25, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~77,502
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Why it is dangerous
A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-621 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
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.