Ford cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the engine. Here is what owners need to know.
The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-828.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Ford Explorer |
| 2025 | Ford Maverick |
| 2026 | Ford Mustang |
| 2026 | Lincoln Corsair |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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Check your VINWhat 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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