NHTSA recall 17V-672 (17V672000)
engine recall reported October 23, 2017 - about 22 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V672000
- Also written as
- 17V-672
- Manufacturer number
- 17S37
- Reported
- October 23, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~22
- Component
- engine
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Without a proper supply of lubrication, the engine will fail, causing a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-672 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.