Ford Transit Recall August 2016

For those folks who are following my blog but not following the "Fuse Owners" Facebook group I want to pass on a Ford recall notice.

Some of the early model 2017 Winnebago Fuse motorhomes are in a group of Ford Transits that need to have their fuel injection pumps replaced.  They will also inspect for damage to the fuel injectors and replace them if necessary.   The news.pickuptrucks.com site has a nice concise description of the recall.

You can check if your Fuse is covered by the recall by going to the Ford Owner Site and entering your VIN .

The parts to complete the recall should be available in October.  You may want to contact your local Ford dealer so you can get into the queue.  You should be receiving mail from Ford with more information if your Fuse is in the group that is impacted.

The Ford Press Release is here.

Below is the Ford recall from their site:

• Recall Date: AUG 22, 2016
• Recall Title: FUEL INJECTION PUMP REPLACEMENT 
• NHTSA Recall Number: AWAITING#
• Ford Recall Number: 16S32
• Recall Description: CERTAIN 2015 AND 2016 TRANSIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.2 L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL VOLUME CONTROL VALVE OR FUEL INJECTOR CLOGGING THAT COULD RESULT IN A NO START OR AN ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING OR THE ABILITY TO RESTART. FORD IS NOT AWARE OF ANY REPORTS OF ACCIDENT OR INJURY RELATED TO THIS CONDITION. 
• Risk to Safety: AN ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT WARNING OR THE ABILITY TO RESTART CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. 
• Remedy Program: OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTED FOR METALLIC CONTAMINATION. IF NO METALLIC CONTAMINATION IS PRESENT, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP AND ASSOCIATED PARTS FOLLOWING STANDARD WORKSHOP MANUAL PROCEDURES. IF METALLIC CONTAMINATION IS PRESENT, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP, FUEL INJECTORS, FUEL FILTER, AND CLEAN AND FLUSH THE FUEL SYSTEM FOLLOWING THE DEALER BULLETIN TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS. THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE. FORD PROVIDED THE GENERAL REIMBURSEMENT PLAN FOR THE COST OF REMEDIES PAID FOR BY VEHICLE OWNERS PRIOR TO NOTIFICATION OF A SAFETY RECALL IN FEBRUARY 2015. THE ENDING DATE FOR REIMBURSEMENT ELIGIBILITY IS NOVEMBER 30, 2016. FORD WILL FORWARD A COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO DEALERS TO THE AGENCY WHEN AVAILABLE. 
• Status: 11 - RECALL INCOMPLETE
• Manufacturer Notes: TO CHECK FOR NON-SAFETY-RELATED PROGRAMS APPLICABLE TO YOUR VEHICLE, SEE HTTP://WWW.FORD.COM/ OR CALL YOUR FORD DEALER.