Ford Flex 2017: Oil Leak Fire Risk - Recall 16S46
Ford is recalling 2017 Flex vehicles with 3.5L GTDI engines due to oil leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must contact Ford for free turbocharger oil supply tube replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2017 Flex vehicles with 3.5L GTDI engines because oil leaks from improperly brazed turbocharger tubes could cause fire near ignition sources. This affects owners who bought these vehicles between 2016 and 2017. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225772-ford-flex-2017-oil-leak-fire-risk-recall-16s46.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225772-ford-flex-2017-oil-leak-fire-risk-recall-16s46 · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V925000
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“Ford Flex 2017: Oil Leak Fire Risk - Recall 16S46.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225772-ford-flex-2017-oil-leak-fire-risk-recall-16s46. Based on NHTSA recall #16V925000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V925000).
Why it’s dangerous
Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes can leak oil onto engine components. If this oil contacts an ignition source, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 Ford Flex vehicles with 3.5L GTDI engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles in areas with potential ignition sources should be cautious.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016-2017 Ford Flex has a 3.5L GTDI engine. The recall covers vehicles purchased between 2016 and 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection and possible turbocharger oil supply tube replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S46.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 40 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V925000 (December 22, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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