Filed by Ford Motor Company on June 3, 2025; 4 model-year listings affected.
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NHTSA campaign 25V372000 · reported June 3, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 404 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
- The risk
- An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, 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 replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.