NHTSA Recall 16V925000: Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,163 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Ford Explorer.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V925000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16S46 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › GASOLINE › TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Report received | December 22, 2016 |
| Owner notification | January 31, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
Safety risk
An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S46.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V925000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2017 |
| Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 2017 |
| Ford Flex | 2016, 2017 |
| Ford Taurus | 2016 |
| Lincoln Mkt | 2016, 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.