2024-2025 Ford F-150, Expedition Oil Leak Recall
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for certain 2024-2025 F-150 and 2024 Expedition vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. A misaligned engine cup plug can lead to a rapid oil leak, posing risks of engine stall, crash, and fire.
Also applies to
- Ford Expedition
- 2024
- Ford F-150
- 2025
Why This Matters
A rapid engine oil leak can lead to serious safety hazards. If the engine experiences a sudden loss of oil, it can stall unexpectedly while driving, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, an oil leak, especially in the presence of hot engine or exhaust components, creates an elevated risk of a vehicle fire.
What's Being Recalled
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ford F-150 and 2024 Ford Expedition vehicles. This recall also includes some 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The core issue is a potentially misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak from the engine.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of 2024-2025 Ford F-150 and 2024 Ford Expedition vehicles should check if their vehicle is included in this recall. You can do this by visiting the NHTSA recall website and entering your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This will confirm if your specific vehicle is part of the recall related to the potential Ford F-150 oil leak.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Ford dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment on affected vehicles. If a misaligned plug is found, it will be replaced. This inspection and any necessary replacement will be performed free of charge to the owner.
Important Owner Information
Ford began notifying owners of affected vehicles by mail on May 23, 2024. If you own a potentially affected vehicle and have not received a notification, you can contact Ford customer service directly at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's internal number for this recall is 24S70. Owners may also reach out to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit nhtsa.gov for more information regarding this Ford F-150 oil leak issue.
Source: NHTSA ID: 24V851000
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Ford models are affected by the engine oil leak recall?
- The recall affects certain 2024-2025 Ford F-150, 2024 Ford Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine.
- What is the specific problem causing the oil leak?
- The problem is a misaligned engine cup plug, which can lead to a rapid oil leak from the engine.
- What are the potential safety risks associated with this oil leak?
- A rapid oil leak can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. It also raises the risk of a fire if the leaking oil comes into contact with hot engine or exhaust components.
- How will Ford fix the misaligned engine cup plug?
- Ford dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment. If it is found to be misaligned, the plug will be replaced free of charge to the owner.
- What is the Ford recall number for this issue?
- The Ford recall number for the engine cup plug issue, also known as the Ford F-150 oil leak recall, is 24S70. The NHTSA campaign number is 24V851000.
What Ford F-150 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 46 model years.
- 39,812
- Owner complaints
- 226
- Recalls
- 2,759
- Service bulletins
- 1,679
- Crashes reported
- 2,104
- Fires reported
- 1,496
- Injuries reported
The 2024 model year
263 complaints, the 35th most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 26 crashes, 5 fires and 14 injuries for this year, which also has 15 recalls on file.
Engine And Engine Cooling, the system this article covers, accounts for 2,732 of 39,812 complaints (7%), including 4 for 2024.
Complaints by model year
| 1997 | 2,758 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,029 | |
| 2011 | 2,194 | |
| 2012 | 1,784 | |
| 2013 | 2,994 | |
| 2014 | 1,539 | |
| 2015 | 1,746 | |
| 2016 | 2,093 | |
| 2018 | 2,327 | |
| 2024 | 263 |
Most-reported systems
- Power Train — 9,483
- Engine — 4,618
- Electrical System — 4,362
- Service Brakes — 3,838
- Vehicle Speed Control — 2,924
Latest recalls for the 2024 model year
- 26V578000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (Sep 2026)
- 26V104000 — Electrical System (Feb 2026)
- 25V863000 — Power Train (Dec 2025)
Recent owner reports about engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V851000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 25V198000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable.
Read owner complaints →The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V198000 (Engine and Engine and Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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