Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD (2017): Fuel system, diesel
Recall 16V778000 · Oct 26, 2016 · Ford Motor Company
170
vehicles affected
170
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V778000
- Date
- Oct 26, 2016
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 170
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, diesel
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD trucks manufactured March 21, 2016, to August 28, 2016. The protective shield on the fuel conditioning module may have inadequate adhesion, allowing the shield to become dislodged.
What can happen
If the shield becomes dislodged, the drain valve may open resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Under certain conditions, significant liquid fuel on the road surface may cause a slip hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the protective shield, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S39.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V778000?
4 models: Ford F-250 SD (2017), Ford F-350 SD (2017), Ford F-450 SD (2017) and 1 more, about 170 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V778000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the protective shield, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S39.
What can happen?
If the shield becomes dislodged, the drain valve may open resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Under certain conditions, significant liquid fuel on the road surface may cause a slip hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.