Filed by Ford Motor Company on March 28, 2025; 5 model-year listings affected.
Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication
NHTSA campaign 25V198000 · reported March 28, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 4,356 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- 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 May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S30.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.