NHTSA recall 25V-198: Engine and Engine Cooling

Ford Motor Company · Reported March 28, 2025 · 5 affected model years

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

25V-198
March 28, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Safety risk
A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S30.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number25V198000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMarch 28, 2025
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2025 Ford Expedition6 recalls total2025 Ford F-15014 recalls total2024 Ford Expedition7 recalls total2024 Ford F-15011 recalls total2024 Lincoln Navigator7 recalls total

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