2016 Ford Taurus Recall NHTSA 16V925000

Release Date:

December 22, 2016

Applicable Country:

USA

NHTSA Campaign Number:

16V925000

Manufacturer:

Ford Motor Company

Component(s):

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE
    • GASOLINE
      • TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S46.

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.

Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall

• 2017 Ford Explorer

Other Recalls For The 2016 Ford Taurus

• 2016 Ford Taurus Recall NHTSA 20V072000