Recall and Immediate Stop Sale on 8,026 GT350 and GT350R Models: Engine Oil Cooler

[krt22]

Good call, my car as well. Mine was built Jan 2016

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[mattlqx]

Every car that was built before September it seems.

Womp wamp. I hope nobody was looking to trade-in soon.

 

[GT_Dave]

How do we determine, or where do we look for our build date?

Your build date will be in the upper right of the info sticker inside the left door frame.

 

[El Diablo]

My car is listed for the recall...


Recall Date: OCT 24, 2016

Recall Title: ENGINE OIL COOLER TUBE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
NHTSA Recall Number: AWAITING#

Ford Recall Number: 16S40

Recall Description: ENGINE OIL COOLER TUBE ASSEMBLIES ON VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE RANGE MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CRIMPS THAT COULD LEAD TO A HOSE SEPARATION AND AN OIL LEAK.

Risk to Safety: SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE OIL MAY RESULT IN ENGINE FAILURE, AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy Program: OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE ENGINE OIL COOLER TUBE ASSEMBLY REPLACED.

THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE. FORD IS EXCLUDING REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS BECAUSE THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY PROGRAM WOULD PROVIDE FOR A FREE REPAIR FOR THIS CONCERN.
FORD WILL FORWARD A COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO DEALERS TO THE AGENCY WHEN AVAILABLE.

Status: 12 - RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE.
Manufacturer Notes: TO CHECK FOR NON-SAFETY-RELATED PROGRAMS APPLICABLE TO YOUR VEHICLE, SEE HTTP://WWW.FORD.COM/ OR CALL YOUR FORD DEALER.

 

[Side_Pce]

Ditto

 

[swedensky]

Is this a bad time to tell shoppers, I have a 17 on the way not affected? NONRecall ADM? lololololol

 

[krt22]

Smart folks will wait for the flood of non-affected cars to hit the market early next year

 

[1LEThumper]

Just checked....mine is on there too. :(

 

[mattlqx]

Smart folks will wait for the flood of non-affected cars to hit the market early next year

The non-affected cars are already out on lots. This will take all remaining '16s off the market and any '17s that have been sitting but new ones that can be sold will continue to arrive like normal.

 

[krt22]

Indeed, but I'm guessing a big chunk of the existing inventory is problematic if it wasnt fixed until sept. of this year, including all of those 2016 Rs that have big ADMs. So there will be a short term shortage followed by a wave of available cars.

 

[jdydiesel]

So it looks to affect many cars. Maybe all that have the oil cooler installed. The questions is, does this issue mean we shouldn't drive our cars until fixed?

 

[Acksman]

Wow I just sold my 16 Tech this past weekend had the recall. Doesn't look like my 17 is on the recall list.

 

[dron_jones]

My car was built middle of September 2016... Car is ok, not affected.

 

[NipSC4328]

So it looks to affect many cars. Maybe all that have the oil cooler installed. The questions is, does this issue mean we shouldn't drive our cars until fixed?

Anyone know if we are supposed to park our car until Ford figures out how to install an oil line? Mine is affected ... going in for an oil change and will ask them to look at it. Maybe tug on the lines and visual inspect? :frusty:

 

[swedensky]

My car was built middle of September 2016... Car is ok, not affected.

Your car was built and delivered to you in the same week?

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