Ford F-150 Expedition Navigator Oil Leak Recall
2025 FORD EXPEDITION: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Updated March 28, 2025
Ford is recalling certain 2024 to 2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator SUVs with 3.5L GTDI engines because a misaligned engine cup plug can cause a rapid oil leak. That leak can stall the engine, raising the risk of a crash, or ignite a fire if oil contacts hot engine or exhaust parts.
Is the Ford Motor Company recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on March 28, 2025. Details below.
What is recalled
2024 to 2025 Ford F-150, 2024 to 2025 Ford Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. Ford's recall number is 25S30 (NHTSA ID 25V198000).
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a 2024 or 2025 Ford F-150, a 2024 or 2025 Ford Expedition, or a 2024 Lincoln Navigator with a 3.5L GTDI engine. Check your vehicle's window sticker or owner's manual for the engine designation, or look up your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm it falls under recall 25V198000.
What to do right now
Take your vehicle to a Ford dealer for a free inspection. The dealer will check whether the engine cup plug is properly aligned and replace it at no cost if needed. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule your appointment or ask about your vehicle's status. Reference Ford recall number 25S30.
Contact: Ford Motor Company
The hazard
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.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-25V198000
- Recalled
- March 28, 2025
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