Recall 24V851000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Report Date
20241220
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2024 FORD EXPEDITION
2024 FORD F-150
2024 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
2025 FORD F-150

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.