Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/lines/piping/fittings

NHTSA recall 16V779000 · announced October 26, 2016 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 6,582 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Ford Mustang
• 2016 Ford Mustang
• 2017 Ford Mustang

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.