FORD 2018: ENGINE

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 …

Recall #: 17V672000

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Ford recalled Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L eng….

FORD 2018: ENGINE was recalled by Ford in October 23, 2017. Reason: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L engines. The cylinder …. Remedy: Ford is not aware of any affected vehicles outside of dealer control. Should owner conta…. Verify recall #17V672000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Ford issued this NHTSA recall-Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L engines. The cylinder ….

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agency class: October 23, 2017
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #17V672000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

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

Remedy, what to do

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 Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	17V672000
Date reported	October 23, 2017
Date initiated	October 23, 2017
Recalling firm	Ford
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Ford is not aware of any affected vehicles outside of dealer control. Should owner contact subsequently be required, arrangement…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on October 23, 2017. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17V672000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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