NHTSA recall 16V-925 (16V925000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported December 22, 2016 - about 1,163 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V925000
- Also written as
- 16V-925
- Manufacturer number
- 16S46
- Reported
- December 22, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,163
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-925 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.