CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
- Risk
- An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025.
What this recall means for you
The cylinder head on certain engines may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail and lead to an engine oil leak. Oil leaking onto hot engine or exhaust parts can ignite, creating a fire risk. Losing oil can also cause the engine to seize, suddenly removing power and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free: authorized Ford dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly at no charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealership inventory, so owners will not receive notification letters by mail. If you own or are considering one of these vehicles, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 25SD3.
You can check whether your vehicle is involved by entering its VIN on NHTSA.gov, where affected VINs became searchable on November 24, 2025. Check your VIN for open recalls regularly, especially before buying a used vehicle.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | 2025 |
| Ford Mustang | 2026 |
| Lincoln Corsair | 2026 |