Vehicle recall 24V851000 · December 20, 2024
Ford F-150, Ford Expedition and 1 more model
The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V851000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 20, 2024
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24S70
- Owner notification
- May 23, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,490
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Expedition (2024): 2024
- Ford F-150 (2024-2025): 2025, 2024
- Lincoln Navigator (2024): 2024
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