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SevereNHTSA·25V198000·Announced 2027-04-03

2025 Ford Expedition Engine Oil Leak from Cup Plug Misalignment

Ford is recalling 2025 Expedition vehicles with 3.5L GTDI engines for misaligned engine cup plugs causing rapid oil leaks. This can lead to engine stalls and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the plugs at no cost.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a manufacturing defect in a critical engine component that can cause rapid oil leaks leading to engine stalls and fire risk. Although no injuries have been explicitly reported, the potential for serious harm from loss of engine power during driving and vehicle fire warrants a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 Expedition vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

A rapid oil leak can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, oil leaking in the presence of ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

The recall affects approximately 4,356 vehicles. Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or visit nhtsa.gov for information. Dealers will inspect engine cup plug alignment and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2025.

The recalled product

Product
2025 FORD EXPEDITION
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Engine Component
Hazard
  • oil-leak
  • engine-stall
  • fire-risk
  • crash-risk
Affected units
4,356

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • EXPEDITION
  • F-150
  • NAVIGATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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