Vehicle recall 25V344000 · June 13, 2025
Ford Explorer, F-150 and 1 more model
The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
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 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V344000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 13, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25S55
- Owner notification
- August 15, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 156
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Explorer (2025): 2025
- Ford F-150 (2025): 2025
- Ford Transit (2025): 2025
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