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Ford Explorer connecting rods may fail, causing engine stall

NHTSA campaign 25V344000 · Reported 2025-06-13 · Ford Motor Company

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A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

Some parts deep inside the engine — the connecting rods and their bearings — may have been made wrong. Over time those flawed parts can damage the engine, and the engine can fail while you are driving. If that happens, the vehicle can lose power and stall, possibly in traffic or at highway speed. The dealer will inspect the connecting rods and, if there is a problem, replace the main engine assembly at no cost to you.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Explorer falls under campaign 25V344000 (Ford's number 25S55).
2. Contact your Ford dealer, or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, to schedule the connecting rod inspection.
3. Have the inspection done and, if the parts are bad, the engine replaced — all free of charge.

Affected vehicles (1)

2025 Ford Explorer

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford 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

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.