Engine: oil/lubricationRecall 24V-851 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 24V-851 covers 2,490 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a engine: oil/lubrication problem, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V851000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
The risk
A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 24 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 12, 2024 to October 8, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.