Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
What could happen
A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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. Ford's number for this recall is 25S55.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2025
- Ford F-150 2025
- Ford Transit 2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V344000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 13, 2025
- Owners notified
- Aug 15, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 156
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 28, 2025 to Feb 28, 2025
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
- Maker's own recall number
- 25S55
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Air bags Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 25, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 13, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 21, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 14, 2026
- Ford recall: Structure Jul 14, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.