Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
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Identifiers in this source record
2025 FORD EXPLORERManufacturer campaign: 25S55Part: HL3E-6200-B8B2025 FORD F-1502025 FORD TRANSITVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action
Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S55.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2025 FORD EXPLORER
- Brand or manufacturer
- FORD
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V344000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety