Filed by Ford Motor Company on December 20, 2024; 4 model-year listings affected.
Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication
NHTSA campaign 24V851000 · reported December 20, 2024 · Ford Motor Company · 2,490 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.