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.
Ford Motor Company – Cylinder Heads Incorrectly Machined
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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