NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2026 Ford Explorer and 3 more recall: Engine Oil Leak May Cause Fire
- Recall number
- 25V828000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 6
- Hazard tags
- Fire Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Affected vehicles
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
25SD3
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V828000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.