Engine: dieselRecall 16V-618 · 2015–2016 Ford Transit
Ford Motor Company recall 16V-618 covers 2,013 2015–2016 Ford Transit for a engine: diesel problem, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V618000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured July 15, 2015, to April 14, 2016 and equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine. A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system.
The risk
If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel injection pump and associated parts and, if necessary, will replace the fuel filter and flush the fuel system, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S32.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 78 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 15, 2015 to April 14, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.