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Ford Escape Engine Defect May Cause Oil Leak
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An oil leak can cause a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash, and it can also lead to a fire if it reaches hot engine or exhaust parts. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V372000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Engine |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2023–2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The engine's cylinder head may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause small plugs inside it to fail. When a plug fails, engine oil can leak out. Losing oil can cause the engine to lose power while driving. If the leaking oil reaches a hot part of the engine or the exhaust system, it can also start a fire.
What you should do
2. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a repair with your dealer.
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 25V372000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Engine Recalls Cover Fire Risks and Loss of Power · all 13 Ford recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
- Safety risk
- An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, 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 replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.