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Ford Motor Company - Incorrectly Installed Engine Cup Plug May Leak Oil
Published: December 20, 2024Recall ID: 24V851000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Affected Products
Incorrectly Installed Engine Cup Plug May Leak Oil
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrectly Installed Engine Cup Plug May Leak Oil |
| Nhtsa id | 24V851000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V851000 |
| 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 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak. |
| Completion rate | 70.60 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24S70 |
| Potentially affected | 2490 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |