Vehicle recall 16V779000 · October 26, 2016
2015-2017 Ford Mustang
A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V779000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 26, 2016
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 16S40
- Owner notification
- March 23, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,582
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Mustang (2015-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015
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