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Compared to what Apple did with the iPhone 7, what Ford did with the S550-gen Shelby GT350 is even more courageous. What I’m referring to is the rev-happy Voodoo V8, which features a flat-plane crankshaft instead of the typical cross-plane setup. But be that as it may, Ford’s Shelby GT350 isn’t without its faults.
In the latest round of recalls announced by the Blue Oval, we find that the GT350 and GT350R from the 2015 to 2017 model years are due to have the oil cooler tube assembly replaced. “Approximately 8,000” vehicles are due to be fix. As per Ford, the V8 engine’s oil cooler tube assembly could have insufficient crimps on the hose. If Lady Luck is in a bad mood, this problem could end up with an oil leak. And that’s pretty bad for two reasons.
Scenario #1: without oil, the 2015-2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350’s Voodoo V8 could end up in the dumpster. After all, an 8,250 rpm redline needs plenty of oil to keep things lubricated. Scenario #2: in the presence of an ignition source, as in a hot engine, the leaked oil could ignite.
Ford isn’t aware of any fires or accidents associated with this issue. These said, it’s best to get in touch with your nearest Ford dealership if you happen to own a Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 or GT350R manufactured between February 24, 2015, and August 30, 2016. In addition to this campaign, Ford issued two more safety recalls covering older crossovers and new-gen pickup.
The first of the two covers 2010-2012 Ford Escape and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles with the 3.0-liter flex-fuel engine. In the affected 400,000 units, Ford tells that the fuel delivery module flange assembly needs to be replaced. Then there’s the 2017 Ford Super Duty 6.7-liter diesel Chassis Cab. 180 units of the heavy-duty pickup truck need to have their fuel conditioning module protective shield replaced. In both cases, the manufacturer is not aware of any accidents related to the issues mentioned above.
Scenario #1: without oil, the 2015-2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350’s Voodoo V8 could end up in the dumpster. After all, an 8,250 rpm redline needs plenty of oil to keep things lubricated. Scenario #2: in the presence of an ignition source, as in a hot engine, the leaked oil could ignite.
Ford isn’t aware of any fires or accidents associated with this issue. These said, it’s best to get in touch with your nearest Ford dealership if you happen to own a Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 or GT350R manufactured between February 24, 2015, and August 30, 2016. In addition to this campaign, Ford issued two more safety recalls covering older crossovers and new-gen pickup.
The first of the two covers 2010-2012 Ford Escape and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles with the 3.0-liter flex-fuel engine. In the affected 400,000 units, Ford tells that the fuel delivery module flange assembly needs to be replaced. Then there’s the 2017 Ford Super Duty 6.7-liter diesel Chassis Cab. 180 units of the heavy-duty pickup truck need to have their fuel conditioning module protective shield replaced. In both cases, the manufacturer is not aware of any accidents related to the issues mentioned above.
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