Component
ENGINE
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's cylinder head may not have been made correctly, which can cause oil to leak out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the oil leaks, it can catch fire near the engine or exhaust, and you could lose power, which can cause a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly at no cost to you. Just contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with Ford's recall number 25SD3 to get it fixed.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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