Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport 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 can result in loss of drive power, 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 replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2024 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2025 | FORD | BRONCO SPORT |
| 2025 | FORD | ESCAPE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.