Engine oil leak may cause fire
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Ford Motor Company or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 25V828000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V828000?
NHTSA recall 25V828000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on December 1, 2025. It addresses: Engine oil leak may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V828000 or the manufacturer campaign number 25SD3. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.