Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured July
— Recall Campaign #16V618000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured July 15, 2015, to April 14, 2016 and equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine. A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,013 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V618000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 24, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V618000 |
| Units affected: | 2,013 |
- Description:
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured July 15, 2015, to April 14, 2016 and equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine. A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system.
- Consequeces:
- If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel injection pump and associated parts and, if necessary, will replace the fuel filter and flush the fuel system, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S32.
- 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.