NHTSA Campaign 16V779000

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

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Oct 26, 2016 · 6,582 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD MUSTANG 2015 6,582
FORD MUSTANG 2016 6,582
FORD MUSTANG 2017 6,582

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V779000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.