The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V779000·Announced 2016-10-26

Ford Recalls 2015-2017 Mustangs for Engine Oil Cooler Hose Defect

Ford is recalling 2015-2017 Mustangs because an engine oil cooler hose may separate, causing an oil leak that could lead to engine failure or fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine oil cooler hose separation) that poses a significant risk of engine failure, crash, and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured between February 24, 2015, and August 30, 2016. The recall involves a defect where a hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly, resulting in an oil leak.

A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD MUSTANG
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Engine Cooling System
Hazard
Affected units
6,582

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)

  • MUSTANG

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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