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🧸 Product DE THE NETHERLANDS July 14, 2017

Ford — Shelby Mustang

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire, Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The oil pipe is not adequately connected to the metal oil-cooler baseplate and can detach, leading to engine oil leaking onto the road. This presents a skid hazard for other road users, and/or if leaking onto hot surface
Origin
United States
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3248 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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19 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 5, 2026
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What is this? A car called the Ford Shelby Mustang has a problem with its oil pipe. The pipe may not be connected well to the metal oil-cooler baseplate.

What's happening? The oil pipe can come loose and leak oil onto the road. This can make the road slippery for other drivers. If the oil leaks onto a hot surface, it could cause a fire.

Does this affect me? This affects people in Germany and the Netherlands who own or drive this car.

What should I do? Take your car to a Ford dealer right away. Ask your mechanic if you are unsure.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The oil pipe is not adequately connected to the metal oil-cooler baseplate and can detach, leading to engine oil leaking onto the road. This presents a skid hazard for other road users, and/or if leaking onto hot surface · Origin: United States

First published
July 14, 2017
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/268478

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What is this product recall alert about?
Ford — Shelby Mustang. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The oil pipe is not adequately connected to the metal oil-cooler baseplate and can detach, leading to engine oil leaking onto the road. This presents a skid hazard for other road users, and/or if...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 14, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and THE NETHERLANDS.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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