Ford Recalls 2017-2018 GT Models for Rear Wing Hydraulic Leak Risk
Ford is recalling 2017-2018 GT vehicles because a rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid, which can increase the risk of a fire.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hydraulic leak) that can increase the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford GT vehicles due to a defect in the rear wing valve block. This component may leak hydraulic fluid.
A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The recall affects 176 vehicles.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update to the fully integrated vehicle controller. Some vehicles will have a rear wing hydraulic check valve installed and will have the o-rings and the filter replaced, if needed. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. 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 GT
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Sports Car
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 176
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)
- GT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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