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Ford Motor Company - Misaligned Engine Oil Plug
Published: March 28, 2025Recall ID: 25V198000Category: 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, 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.
Affected Products
Misaligned Engine Oil Plug
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Misaligned Engine Oil Plug |
| Nhtsa id | 25V198000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V198000 |
| 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, 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. |
| Completion rate | 62.14 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| 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 | 25S30 |
| Potentially affected | 4356 |
| Report received date | 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |