Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The turbocharger in your vehicle's engine is a device that helps boost power. In some 2016-2017 models with 3.5L GTDI engines, the oil supply tubes that connect to the turbocharger were not properly attached, which could cause them to leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the oil supply tubes leak, they could drip onto hot engine components and catch fire. This could happen if you're driving and sparks from the engine ignite the leaking oil.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the turbocharger oil supply tubes and replace them if necessary, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible after you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
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.
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