Ford is recalling more than 277,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for brake fluid and oil leaks that result in delayed braking times, loss of motive power and an increased risk of vehicle fires.
Ford’s brake fluid leak recall covers 2022–2024 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles with front brake lines that were bent during manufacturing and assembly. The recall was announced after 45 warranty reports, two field reports and two customer service reports of front brake lines leaking after contact with other engine components.1
Ford’s oil leak recall was announced for 2024–2025 Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles with 3.5-L GTDI engines. The recall comes after two warranty reports, three warranty claims, and another field report.2
If you have a 2024 Ford Expedition or Lincoln Navigator, you may receive two recall notices in your mailbox. If you have a recent model year F-150, Expedition or Lincoln Navigator vehicle, read about both recalls, follow any instructions provided to you by your recall notices and learn about your legal options in the event that you are not provided a recall repair service in a timely manner.
Table of Contents
- Is My Ford Or Lincoln Under Recall?
- Ford Brake Fluid Recall: Overview
- Ford Oil Leak Recall: Overview
- Ford Recall Service Contact Information
- When Your Ford Can’t Get Fixed: Your Legal Options
Is My Ford Or Lincoln Under Recall?
If your Ford or Lincoln vehicle has experienced vehicle issues that seem common for your vehicle model, it is worth checking if your vehicle is covered by any open recalls. Here are a few ways to confirm if your vehicle is under recall:
- Ford’s Recall Search Tool: You can find open Ford or Lincoln recalls applicable to your vehicle by inputting your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into the search bar. This page is also accessible via the FordPass App–just navigate to the Service screen and select “Recall.”
- NHTSA’s Recall Search Tool: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration allows vehicle owners and lessees to search for any open recalls on their vehicles. Type in your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or State License Plate Number to search for your vehicle.
- Ford’s Customer Service Department: Contact Ford’s customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to request information on any open recalls for your vehicle. You will most likely be asked to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Your Vehicle Identification Number is a 17-digit number unique to your vehicle. To find your VIN, look on the lower left of your car’s windshield, your driver’s side doorjamb sticker, your registration card or your insurance card.
Ford Brake Fluid Recall: Overview
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V314000
- Ford Recall Number: 25S47
- Vehicles Recalled: 2022–2024 Ford Expedition, 2022–2024 Lincoln Navigator
- Population: 273,789
- Vehicle Defect: Front brake lines may have been bent when they were installed, allowing them to contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe. Contact with the pipe can result in a brake line leak, and by extension, difficulty braking, longer brake pedal travel and longer braking times.
- Recall Remedy: Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the front brake lines and, if needed, install a new brake line and air cleaner outlet pipe.
Ford was first informed of the front brake line leaks through internal reports on February 27, 2025. From March to April, Ford revised assembly plant records and investigated the assembly process. Through this investigation, Ford learned the reason behind the bent brake lines: the radiator hose caught the right front brake lines during engine installation and bent them. The brake tubes were subsequently misrouted, allowing the brake lines to rub against the engine air cleaner outlet pipe. The radiator hose stowage process had been corrected on November 20, 2024, preventing the issue in future Expedition and Navigator vehicles.
Owner notifications are expected to be mailed May 26, 2025.3
Ford Oil Leak Recall: Overview
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V198000
- Ford Recall Number: 25S30
- Vehicles Recalled: 2024–2025 Ford F-150, 2024–2025 Ford Expedition, 2024 Lincoln Navigator with 3.5-L GTDI engines
- Population: 4,163
- Vehicle Defect: A misaligned engine cup plug at the side or rear of the engine can result in a rapid oil leak. Drivers may notice a low oil pressure warning light on the instrument panel or experience reduced engine power. Other signs include oil leaks, burning smells, white smoke and noise from the engine compartment.
- Recall Remedy: The engine cup plugs will be inspected and, if needed, replaced with a cup plug with the correct alignments.
On February 6, 2025, Ford learned from internal reports of a 3.5-L GTDI engine cup lug leak. According to a warranty report, a vehicle lost motive power and experienced engine failure after a 13 mm cup plug had dislodged from the right-hand side cylinder head. Ford investigated the issue further and determined that oil leaks were caused by misaligned cup plugs in the cylinder head holes.
Owner notifications are expected to be mailed May 26, 2025.4
Ford Recall Service Contact Information
You may report recall-related issues to the following:
- Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
- NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 1-888-327-4236
To schedule a recall-related repair service, call Ford’s customer service department to locate your local Ford or Lincoln dealership using Ford’s dealership locator tool. Once you locate your nearest dealership, dial the phone number associated with that entry and request a recall service for your vehicle.
When Your Ford Can’t Get Fixed: Your Legal Options
If your Ford or Lincoln dealership experiences ongoing safety issues, your manufacturer or dealership should repair your vehicle within a reasonable number of attempts or within a reasonable time frame. If your vehicle issues are still not going away, you may be able to file a claim against your manufacturer under California’s consumer protection laws.
The California Lemon Law provides important protections to vehicle owners and lessees across the state. If your vehicle has not been repaired within a reasonable number of attempts, you may be eligible to recover cash compensation, a vehicle replacement or a lemon law buyback, plus rental, towing or out-of-pocket repair costs. If you suspect your vehicle is defective, you can get a free consultation with a lemon law attorney.
Should you retain the services of our lemon lawyers, you will not be required to pay for our attorneys’ fees and costs. Our attorneys are paid by the auto manufacturer as part of the final settlement if you win your case. If you lose, you pay nothing.
Contact our Lincoln or Ford lemon law attorneys for a free consultation at 833-208-8181 or complete our consultation form below.
References
- (2025, May 9). Part 573 Safety Recall Report 25V-314. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V314-7594.PDF
- (2025, March 28). Part 573 Safety Recall Report 25V-198. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V198-1837.PDF
- (2025, May 9). Loss of Brake Function from Brake Fluid Leak. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://www.nhtsa.gov/?nhtsaId=25V314000
- (2025, March 28). Misaligned Engine Oil Plug. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://www.nhtsa.gov/?nhtsaId=25V198000
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