NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V707
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 176
Rear Wing Hydraulic Fluid Leak may Cause Fire
A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford GT vehicles. The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update to the fully integrated vehicle controller, which eliminates the possibility of excessive pressure in the valve block assembly. Some vehicles will have a rear wing hydraulic check valve installed and will have the o-rings and the filter replaced, if needed. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 18S29.
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.
Check if you Vehicle has a Recall
Advance Notice Safety Recall 18S29
October 9, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCMN-18V707-4231.pdf
Miscellaneous Document – FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES RECALL IN NORTH AMERICA FOR SELECT 2017-18 FORD GT VEHICLES FOR HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RMISC-18V707-9296.pdf
Recall Acknowledgement
October 29, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V707-6932.pdf
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=18V707&docType=RCL
Service Information & Reprogramming
Module Reprogramming
Diagnostic Software | Interface Device | Complete Vehicle Diagnostics | Module Programming | ||
1996-2017 Model Year |
2018-Present Model Year |
1996-2017 Model Year |
2018-Present Model Year |
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IDS/FDRS | VCM, VCM II, VCMM | X | X | X | X |
FJDS/FDRS | Compatible J2534 Devices (Including VCM II and VCMM) |
X | X | X |
Detailed system requirements, installation, and support information for each product is located under the diagnostics tool support tab for each product.
Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) / Ford Diagnosis & Repair System (FDRS)
For use with VCM I, VCM II, VMM and VCMM hardware devices only. The complete factory Ford Motor Company vehicle diagnostic tool that provides complete dealership level vehicle diagnostic coverage for all 1996 to present Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. The IDS software includes time based access to the IDS software, software updates and calibration files.
Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software (FJDS) / Ford Diagnosis & Repair System (FDRS)
For use with compatible J2534 hardware devices. FJDS software provides Ford Module Programming functionality that covers 1996 to present Ford, Lincoln and Mercury module reprogramming functions, plus complete dealership level vehicle diagnostic software for all 2018 to present Ford and Lincoln vehicles. The FJDS software license includes time based access to the FJDS software, software updates and calibration files.
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