Ford recalls 2.0 EcoBoost over cylinder-head oil fire risk
Ford recall: 2.0 EcoBoost cylinder-head oil leak risk on 2025–2026 Maverick, Corsair, Mustang, Explorer
Ford recalls 2.0 EcoBoost over cylinder-head oil fire risk
Ford recalls 2.0 EcoBoost over a cylinder-head oil leak that could ignite. Affects 2025–2026 Maverick, Corsair, Mustang, Explorer; dealers to replace heads.
2025-12-14T19:36:34+03:00
2025-12-14T19:36:34+03:00
2025-12-14T19:36:34+03:00
Ford has announced a limited recall of vehicles equipped with the 2.0 EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline engine due to a cylinder-head issue that could allow engine oil to leak and lead to serious consequences in use.According to the manufacturer, under normal oil pressure the ball plugs seated in the cylinder head may work loose because the retention force is insufficient. This can cause an oil leak that, in certain scenarios, could ignite upon contact with hot engine or exhaust components.Beyond the fire risk, an oil loss can trigger a drop in power or even seize the engine, increasing the chance of an accident. Ford notes that no crashes or injuries related to this defect have been recorded to date.The recall covers select examples of the 2025 Ford Maverick, 2026 Lincoln Corsair, 2026 Ford Mustang, and 2026 Ford Explorer. In total, just six vehicles are affected, all built on specific dates in late October and early November 2025.None of the vehicles have been delivered to customers. All remain with dealers, who will receive official instructions to perform the service work. Owner notifications will not be sent.As part of the campaign, Ford dealers will replace the entire cylinder head. The recall is registered under number 25SD3. Even isolated flaws on brand-new engines are a warning sign.EcoBoost has long enjoyed a reputation for dependability, and this is Ford’s moment to show that quality control stays front and center as safety demands tighten. Prompt fixes reassure buyers, and with oil and heat in close quarters, there’s little margin for error.
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Ford recall: 2.0 EcoBoost cylinder-head oil leak risk on 2025–2026 Maverick, Corsair, Mustang, Explorer
Ford recalls 2.0 EcoBoost over a cylinder-head oil leak that could ignite. Affects 2025–2026 Maverick, Corsair, Mustang, Explorer; dealers to replace heads.
Michael Powers, Editor
Ford has announced a limited recall of vehicles equipped with the 2.0 EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline engine due to a cylinder-head issue that could allow engine oil to leak and lead to serious consequences in use.
According to the manufacturer, under normal oil pressure the ball plugs seated in the cylinder head may work loose because the retention force is insufficient. This can cause an oil leak that, in certain scenarios, could ignite upon contact with hot engine or exhaust components.
Beyond the fire risk, an oil loss can trigger a drop in power or even seize the engine, increasing the chance of an accident. Ford notes that no crashes or injuries related to this defect have been recorded to date.
The recall covers select examples of the 2025 Ford Maverick, 2026 Lincoln Corsair, 2026 Ford Mustang, and 2026 Ford Explorer. In total, just six vehicles are affected, all built on specific dates in late October and early November 2025.
None of the vehicles have been delivered to customers. All remain with dealers, who will receive official instructions to perform the service work. Owner notifications will not be sent.
As part of the campaign, Ford dealers will replace the entire cylinder head. The recall is registered under number 25SD3. Even isolated flaws on brand-new engines are a warning sign.
EcoBoost has long enjoyed a reputation for dependability, and this is Ford’s moment to show that quality control stays front and center as safety demands tighten. Prompt fixes reassure buyers, and with oil and heat in close quarters, there’s little margin for error.
