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Campaign 16V779000

Critical NHTSA Official Language
ID: #16V779000 MFR: Ford Motor Company

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
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.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
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.

Affected Vehicles

2017 FORD Mustang
2016 FORD Mustang
2015 FORD Mustang

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V779000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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