Ford, Lincoln recall 25V198000 - Oil/Lubrication
NHTSA · March 28, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V198000 (Ford, Lincoln), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 4,356.
- Component: Oil/Lubrication.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Ford Motor Company
- Source ID
- 25V198000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 890 recall campaigns from Ford Motor Company since 2010, 153 of them reported in 2025.
- At 4,356 vehicles, it is larger than 71% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Expedition | 2024 |
| Ford | Expedition | 2025 |
| Ford | F-150 | 2024 |
| Ford | F-150 | 2025 |
| Lincoln | Navigator | 2024 |
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