Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittingsRecall 16V-779 · 2015–2017 Ford Mustang
Ford Motor Company recall 16V-779 covers 6,582 2015–2017 Ford Mustang for a cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V779000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
The risk
A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S40.
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. 99 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 24, 2015 to August 30, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.