The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25E039000·Announced 2025-07-07

Ford Recalls 1.5L EcoBoost Cylinder Heads and Long Block Engines

Ford is recalling certain 1.5L EcoBoost cylinder heads and long block engines sold as replacement parts because improper manufacturing may cause oil leaks, increasing the risk of fire or loss of drive power.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine component failure) that can result in a fire or loss of drive power, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 1.5L EcoBoost RFF Cylinder Heads (part number PV4Z-6049-A) and 1.5L RFF Long Block Engines (part number PV4Z-6006-A) sold as replacement parts. The recall affects 2,985 units.

The cylinder heads may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail and result in an oil leak. An oil leak can lead to a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Dealers will inspect the cylinder head serial number and replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S62.

The recalled product

Product
ENGINE recall
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Engine Components
Hazard
Affected units
2,985

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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