Ford GT (2017-2018): Structure
Recall 18V707000 · Oct 9, 2018 · Ford Motor Company
176
vehicles affected
176
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V707000
- Date
- Oct 9, 2018
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 176
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford GT vehicles. The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid.
What can happen
A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update to the fully integrated vehicle controller. Some vehicles will have a rear wing hydraulic check valve installed and will have the o-rings and the filter replaced, if needed. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S29.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V707000?
1 model: Ford GT (2017-2018), about 176 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V707000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update to the fully integrated vehicle controller. Some vehicles will have a rear wing hydraulic check valve installed and will have the o-rings and the filter replaced, if needed. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 30.
What can happen?
A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.