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2025–2026 Ford Mustang recall — NHTSA 25V828000

Ford Motor Company · 25V828000 · NHTSA source

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Identity

NHTSA Campaign Number
25V828000
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Make
Ford
Model
Mustang
Model year(s)
2025–2026
Affected component
ENGINE
Report received

Summary

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.

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V828000

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025.

Provenance

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · campaign 25V828000 · verify on nhtsa.gov. Dataset: NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register.

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