Ford, Lincoln recall 25V828000 - Engine
NHTSA · December 1, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V828000 (Ford, Lincoln), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 6.
- Component: Engine.
- 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
- 25V828000
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 6 vehicles, it is larger than 6% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Explorer | 2026 |
| Ford | Maverick | 2025 |
| Ford | Mustang | 2026 |
| Lincoln | Corsair | 2026 |
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