The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V672000·Announced 2017-10-23

Ford Recalls 2018 F-150 Trucks Due to Engine Lubrication Defect

Ford is recalling 2018 F-150 trucks with 3.5L engines because cylinder heads may lack lubrication holes, risking engine failure and crashes.

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 failure) that causes a stall and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L engines. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect where the cylinder heads may have been machined without the necessary lubrication supply holes for the camshaft bearing journals.

Without a proper supply of lubrication, the engine will fail, causing a stall and increasing the risk of a crash. Ford is not aware of any affected vehicles outside of dealer control. Should owner contact subsequently be required, arrangements will be made to transport their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the engine replaced.

The recall began on October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S37. 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.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
22

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)

  • F-150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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