Vehicle recall 25V828000 · December 1, 2025

Lincoln Corsair, Ford Explorer and 2 more models

The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an 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 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 25V828000
Reported to NHTSA: December 1, 2025
Filed by: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer campaign: 25SD3
Vehicles potentially affected: 6
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine

Recall 25V828000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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