The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V618000·Announced 2016-08-24

Ford Recalls 2015-2016 Transit Vehicles Due to Fuel System Clog Risk

Ford is recalling 2015-2016 Transit vehicles with 3.2L diesel engines because metallic debris may clog the fuel system, potentially causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle stalling) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criterion.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured between July 15, 2015, and April 14, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine. The recall addresses a defect where a fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system.

If the debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specified model years and manufacturing dates.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel injection pump and associated parts free of charge. If necessary, dealers will also replace the fuel filter and flush the fuel system. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD TRANSIT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
2,013

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRANSIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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