The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V306000·Announced 2025-09-05

2025 Ford F-250 and F-350 fuel return line connectors may crack and leak fuel

Ford is recalling 2025 F-250 and F-350 diesel trucks with cracked fuel return line connectors that may leak fuel into the engine compartment, creating a fire risk from ignition sources.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: No deaths or injuries have been reported. The hazard is theoretical—fuel leaks can increase fire risk but no fires have occurred. This qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, corresponding to severity score 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 F-250 SD and F-350 SD diesel pickup trucks. The fuel return line connectors in the fuel system delivery components may develop cracks and leak fuel into the engine compartment.

In the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine components, a fuel leak can increase the risk of vehicle fire.

Dealers will replace the affected fuel return lines at no charge. According to the manufacturer, all vehicles have already been repaired. Owners should contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 25S44) or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 for information about their specific vehicle.

The recalled product

Product
2025 FORD F-250 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
  • fuel-leak
  • fire
Affected units
5

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 (2)

  • F-250 SD
  • F-350 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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