Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator: sudden engine oil leak

NHTSA campaign 24V851000 · Reported 2024-12-20 · Ford Motor Company

critical How serious is it? About this label

This is the most serious one here: the engine can stall without warning and the leaking oil can catch fire, so get it inspected right away.

What's wrong, in plain English

A small plug pressed into the engine may be out of line. If it slips, engine oil can pour out quickly. Losing oil that fast can make the engine shut down while you are driving, and oil that lands on hot engine or exhaust parts can start a fire. The dealer will check whether the plug is lined up correctly and put in a new one if it is not, at no charge to you.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact your Ford or Lincoln dealer immediately for the inspection, or call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 24S70).
3. Watch for oil smells, smoke, or a low-oil warning, and stop driving if you see any. The repair is free.

Affected vehicles (2)

2024 Ford Expedition
2024 Lincoln Navigator

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford oil leaks and engine failures: which models are recalled? · all 13 Ford recalls in this area
Lincoln engine oil leaks and sudden power loss recalls explained · all 5 Lincoln recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Safety risk: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.