Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 6 vehicles, including the 2026 Ford Explorer, Ford Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and the 2025 Ford Maverick. A manufacturing defect in the engine's cylinder head can cause the ball plugs to fail, which may lead to a dangerous oil leak. Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly in all affected vehicles for free. At the time of this recall, all six vehicles were identified as still being in dealership inventory, and no injuries or fires have been reported.
If engine oil leaks onto hot engine parts or exhaust components, it can ignite and cause a fire. Additionally, the loss of oil can lead to the engine stalling or seizing suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, which significantly increases the risk of a crash.
Cylinder head assembly replacement
Affected vehicles currently in dealership inventory.
Affected vehicles currently in dealership inventory.
Affected vehicles currently in dealership inventory.
Affected vehicles currently in dealership inventory.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response