Ford Mustang (2015-2017): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 16V779000 · Oct 26, 2016 · Ford Motor Company
6,582
vehicles affected
6,582
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V779000
- Date
- Oct 26, 2016
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 6,582
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Cooling system > Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- Model years
- 2015-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V779000?
1 model: Ford Mustang (2015-2017), about 6,582 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V779000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.