Ford Motor Company – Cylinder Heads Incorrectly Machined

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L engines. The cylinder heads may have been machined without lubrication supply holes for the camshaft bearing journals.


Report Received Date 10/23/2017
NHTSA ID 17V672000
Consequence Summary Without a proper supply of lubrication, the engine will fail, causing a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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 October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S37.
Recall Code 17S37
Potentially Affected 22
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V672000)

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