The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V707000·Announced 2018-10-09

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

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 (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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