United States2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair and 2025 Maverick vehicles (6 potentially affected) are included; VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025. Ford says an improperly manufactured cylinder head can cause ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak that increases the risk of fire or engine seizure and loss of motive power. Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly free of charge; owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 25SD3).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V828000; Manufacturer campaign 25SD3
The hazard
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.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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