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Ford Explorer Engine May Fail And Stall
high How serious is it? About this label
An engine failure that causes the vehicle to stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V344000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
In some Ford Explorer vehicles, parts inside the engine called the connecting rods and their bearings may have been manufactured with defects. Over time, this can lead to damage inside the engine, and in some cases the engine can fail completely while the vehicle is being driven. When the engine fails, the vehicle can stall, which increases the risk of a crash.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, to have the connecting rods inspected.
3. Repairs, including engine replacement if needed, are 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 25V344000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
- Safety risk
- A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S55.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.