NHTSA Complaint #11670544 — 2016 FORD MUSTANG

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11670544
Vehicle	2016 FORD MUSTANG
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 30, 2025
Date Filed	July 1, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The engine on this 2016 Mustang GT is a 5-liter V-8. The 2015-2017 model years were equipped with plastic valve covers. This is a known defect with these vehicles. The plastic valve covers warp/melt/distort over time, causing motor oil to leak in significant amounts onto the exhaust manifold creating smoke and odor. There is a potential for fire in the engine compartment because of this leak. Ford issued a service bulletin regarding this known defect but has not as yet issued a recall.

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