June 21, 2018
TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers
SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 18S17
Certain 2018 Model Year F-150, Expedition, Navigator Vehicles Equipped with a 3.5L GTDI Engine
High-Pressure Fuel Pump Replacement
REF: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Advance Notice – Safety Recall 18S17
Dated: June 12, 2018
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
F-150 2018 Dearborn Truck March 14, 2018 through April 24, 2018
F-150 2018 Kansas City March 20, 2018 through April 17, 2018
Expedition 2018 Kentucky Truck March 14, 2018 through April 12, 2018
Navigator 2018 Kentucky Truck February 20, 2018 through May 6, 2018
Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
In the affected vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pump flange weld may crack, allowing the highpressure fuel pump to move while the engine is running. Movement of the high-pressure fuel pump can cause the fuel tubes to leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
SERVICE ACTION
Before demonstrating or delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to replace the high-pressure fuel pump. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner. Parts to repair this condition are currently not available in sufficient quantities to service all of the affected vehicles. Until parts are available to repair all vehicles, dealers should only repair unsold vehicles with a signed sales contract.
OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE
Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of July 16, 2018. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.
PLEASE NOTE:
Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I: Administrative Information
Attachment II: Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III: Technical Information
Owner Notification Letter
QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site. The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or listed under the SSSC tab.
Sincerely,
David J. Johnson