NHTSA recall 16V-779 (16V779000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported October 26, 2016 - about 6,582 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V779000
- Also written as
- 16V-779
- Manufacturer number
- 16S40
- Reported
- October 26, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~6,582
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-779 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.