NHTSAGeneral Alert
Ford Motor Company - Engine Oil Leak May Cause Fire
Published: December 1, 2025Recall ID: 25V828000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Affected Products
Engine Oil Leak May Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Engine Oil Leak May Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 25V828000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V828000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025. |
| Consequence summary | An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25SD3 |
| Potentially affected | 6 |
| Report received date | 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |