Ford GT Recall R/2018/291: Rear Wing (Spoiler) Valve Block May Leak Hydraulic Oil Onto Exhaust, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 21 Dec 2018
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- 18S29
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled GT vehicles built between 20 December 2016 and 31 July 2018. The rear wing (spoiler) valve block may leak of hydraulic fluid onto the exhaust. The recall notice describes the fix as: software update to the fully integrated vehicle controller. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear wing (spoiler) valve block may leak of hydraulic fluid onto the exhaust.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR WING (SPOILER) VALVE BLOCK MAY LEAK HYDRAULIC OIL ONTO EXHAUST Defect: The rear wing (spoiler) valve block may leak of hydraulic fluid onto the exhaust. Remedy: Software update to the Fully Integrated Vehicle Controller.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear wing (spoiler) valve block may leak hydraulic oil onto exhaust.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: software update to the fully integrated vehicle controller. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
GT built between 20 December 2016 and 31 July 2018 may be included. Ford estimates 8 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 18S29 or the DVSA reference R/2018/291. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2018/257 on 19 Dec 2018, for the tilt/slide roof opening panel glass s not correctly bonded to its mounting. The one launched after it was R/2018/375 on 21 Dec 2018, for a brake pedal hinge bolt does not meet specification. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/291, launched 21 December 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.