Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle has a faulty turbocharger oil supply tube that was not properly brazed, which may leak oil onto engine components.
Risk if Unfixed
If this leaks oil in the presence of an ignition source, it could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Ford will inspect and replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes free of charge to ensure your safety.
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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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