2025 Ford Bronco Sport, 2023–2025 Ford Escape Recall: Cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the…
NHTSA campaign 25V372000 · Engine · filed Jun 3, 2025 · verified Sep 13, 2026
The defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
The risk
An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V372000 (manufacturer number 25S61). Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.