Engine: oil/lubricationRecall 25V-198 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-198 covers 4,356 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a engine: oil/lubrication problem, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V198000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine 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 May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S30.
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
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 28 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 12, 2024 to March 27, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.