The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·25V344000·Announced 2025-06-13

Ford connecting rods and bearings may have manufacturing defects

Ford is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150 and Explorer vehicles because connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects leading to engine failure.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: Risk-of-harm defect where the engine may fail and stall, with no death or injury reported in the NHTSA record.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150 and Explorer vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 25V344000. The potential number of units affected is 156.

The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. According to NHTSA, a damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

The recalled product

Product
FORD EXPLORER, F-150, TRANSIT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Passenger vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
156

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)

  • EXPLORER
  • F-150
  • TRANSIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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