Ford F-150: Engine

Date

Oct. 23, 2017

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford F-150 (2018)

Component

Engine

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

22

What can happen

Without a proper supply of lubrication, the engine will fail, causing a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 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.

Owner notification date

Oct. 24, 2017

Manufacturer campaign number

17S37

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V672000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.