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Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator Engine Oil Leak Risk
critical How serious is it? About this label
A rapid oil leak can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash, and can increase the risk of fire if the leak reaches a hot engine or exhaust part. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V198000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2024–2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The engine may have a misaligned cup plug, which can cause a rapid oil leak.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer at 1-866-436-7332 to have the engine cup plug inspected.
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V198000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
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
The bigger picture
- Ford Engine and Cooling Recalls Involve Leaks and Power Loss · all 14 Ford recalls in this area
- Lincoln Engine Recalls Involving Oil Leaks and Lost Drive Power · all 5 Lincoln recalls in this area
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- Feb 20, 2026Ford and Lincoln Trailer Brake and Light Failurehigh
Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
- Summary
- 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.
- 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 May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S30.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.