Ford Explorer, Maverick, Mustang; Lincoln Corsair (2025-2026): Engine
Recall 25V828000 · Dec 1, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
6
vehicles affected
6
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25V828000
- Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 6
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine
- Model years
- 2025-2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 25V828000?
4 models: Ford Explorer (2026), Ford Maverick (2025), Ford Mustang (2026) and 1 more, about 6 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 25V828000?
Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.