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Ford connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

NHTSA campaign 25V-344 · Reported June 13, 2025 · 156 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Explorer, F-150 and Transit
VEHICLES AFFECTED
156
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the engine hard parts internal/mechanical. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

WHY IT MATTERS

A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-344.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2025Ford Explorer
2025Ford F-150
2025Ford Transit

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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