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2023–2025 Ford Escape recall — NHTSA 25V372000

Ford Motor Company · 25V372000 · NHTSA source

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Identity

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V372000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Make: Ford
Model: Escape
Model year(s): 2023–2025
Affected component: ENGINE
Report received: 04/06/2025

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V372000

Consequence

An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.

Provenance

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · campaign 25V372000 · verify on nhtsa.gov. Dataset: NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register.