CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2024-2025 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles, and 2024 Lincoln Navigators, have 3.5L engines that may have a misaligned engine cup plug. This can cause a rapid engine oil leak.
A rapid oil leak can lead to an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash. If the leaking oil reaches hot engine or exhaust components, it can also create a fire risk.
Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment and replace the plug if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025, and you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 25S30). You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Expedition | 20242025 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 20242025 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2024 |