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Recalls and bulletins
3.2 Power Stroke (Transit) recalls and service bulletins
1 NHTSA safety recall name this engine, and we document 9 manufacturer bulletins, programs or coverages tied to its known failures. Each entry shows the campaign number, the model years, what was wrong and what the fix is.
Check a specific truck: enter its VIN at
nhtsa.gov/recalls for open safety recalls, and ask a dealer about emissions recalls and coverage programs, which NHTSA's lookup does not always show. Recall repairs are free on an eligible VIN.
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
Newest first. NHTSA's own summary and remedy text, for the models and years this engine was sold in.
16V-618
Safety recall
August 24, 2016 · maker's number 16S32 · 2015-2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured July 15, 2015, to April 14, 2016 and equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine. A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel injection pump and associated parts and, if necessary, will replace the fuel filter and flush the fuel system, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S32.
Models in our scope: TRANSIT
Failure mode: Common-rail injectors / injection pump faults
Bulletins, programs and coverage
Manufacturer service bulletins, special coverages, programs and emissions recalls that bear on this engine's documented failures. Identifier, date and scope only; bulletin text is the manufacturer's.
23N01
Program
2023-09-30 · 2015-2019
Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Transit Vehicles with 3.2L Diesel Engine - Crankcase Ventilation Hose Assemb[ly...]
Failure mode: Engine oil leaks / crankcase ventilation hose
21M03
Program
2021-11-04 · 2015-2019
Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Transit Vehicles with a 3.2L Diesel Engine EGR Cooler Replacement - Owner Let[ter]...
Failure mode: EGR cooler failure: overheating and coolant loss (three Ford field actions)
SSM 48601
Special service message
2020-03-02 · 2015-2019
SSM 48601 - 2015-2019 Transit - 3.2L Diesel - Loss Of Power During Driving Under Extreme Cold Weather Con[ditions...]
Failure mode: Fuel filter / water-in-fuel service and cold-weather power loss
SSM 48543
Special service message
2020-02-12 · 2015-2019
SSM 48543 - 2015-2019 Transit - 3.2L Diesel - Overheat Due To Coolant Loss Without An External Coolant Le[ak...]
Failure mode: Coolant loss without an external leak (overheat)
18M06
Program
2019-01-29 · 2015-2017
Certain 2015-2017 Model Year Transit Vehicles with a 3.2L Diesel Engine - EGR Cooler Replacement
Failure mode: EGR cooler failure: overheating and coolant loss (three Ford field actions)
Some 2015-2018 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may exhibit "Drive To Clean" maintenan[ce message...]
Failure mode: DPF / DEF-SCR aftertreatment messages and service ('Drive To Clean')
SSM 47020
Special service message
2018-01-17 · 2015-2018
Some 2015-2018 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L Duratorq-TDCi may exhibit an engine oil leak from th[e...]
Failure mode: Engine oil leaks / crankcase ventilation hose
SOME 2015-2017 TRANSIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.2L DIESEL ENGINE AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 12-SEP-2016 MAY [EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION...]
Failure mode: EGR cooler failure: overheating and coolant loss (three Ford field actions)
SOME 2015-2016 TRANSIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.2L DIESEL ENGINE WITH LESS THAN 10,500 KM (6,500 MILES)[...]
Failure mode: Common-rail injectors / injection pump faults