Ford Expedition, F-150; Lincoln Navigator: Oil/lubrication

Date

Dec. 20, 2024

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Expedition (2024); Ford F-150 (2024, 2025); Lincoln Navigator (2024)

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication

Description of the defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

Potentially affected

2490

What can happen

A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, 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 inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

May 23, 2025

Manufacturer campaign number

24S70

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Plug Exp Cup 13 STL · 13mm Carbon Steel Cup Plug · W716208-S900

Recall number

24V851000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.