NHTSA · Vehicle recall
Ford 1.5L Ecoboost RFF Cylinder Head, 1.5L Ecoboost RFF Long Block: Engine
- Date
- July 7, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles
- Ford 1.5L Ecoboost RFF Cylinder Head (years not listed); Ford 1.5L Ecoboost RFF Long Block (years not listed)
- Component
- Engine
- Description of the defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 1.5L EcoBoost RFF Cylinder Heads, with part number PV4Z-6049-A and 1.5L RFF Long Block Engines, with part number PV4Z-6006-A, sold as replacement parts. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
- Potentially affected
- 2985
- What can happen
- 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 inspect the cylinder head serial number, and replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S62.
- Owner notification date
- Aug. 20, 2025
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 25S62
- Recall type
- E (equipment)
- Influenced by
- MFR
- Manufacturer's component
- Cylinder Head Machined · 1.5L EcoBoost RFF Cylinder Head without Valves · PV4E-6049-E*
- Recall number
- 25E039000
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.