Ford Explorer recall: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Official safety recall 16V925000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln MKT | 2016 | United States |
| Lincoln MKT | 2017 | United States |
| Ford Taurus | 2016 | United States |
| Ford Flex | 2016 | United States |
| Ford Flex | 2017 | United States |
| Ford Explorer | 2017 | United States |
The problem
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.
An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
The official 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.