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Ford, Lincoln fuel pump may fail, stall engine
high How serious is it? About this label
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V455000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump |
| Vehicles covered | 23 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain Ford and Lincoln models, the low-pressure fuel pump may fail. If it fails, the engine can stall while the vehicle is being driven.
What you should do
2. Contact your dealer to schedule the free repair; call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. Dealers will replace the fuel pump on Super Duty models or update the powertrain control module software on other models, at no cost.
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 25V455000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (23)
Show all 23 vehicles
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 Gasoline Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks and Stalling · all 22 Ford recalls in this area
- Lincoln Fuel System Recalls Involve Leaks and Engine Stalls · all 6 Lincoln recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
- Safety risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.