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2025-2026 Ford Explorer, Ford Maverick and others recall: engine

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 1, 2025. It covers about 6 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6
reported
Dec 1, 2025
related complaints
15

Engine

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 on November 24, 2025.

Recall number 25V828000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints about engine problems.

Questions about recall 25V828000

Is there a recall on the 2025-2026 Ford Explorer, Ford Maverick and others engine?

Yes. Recall 25V828000, reported on December 1, 2025, covers about 6 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V828000?

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 on November 24, 2025.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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