Recall 25V372000: 2023–2025 Ford Escape and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jun 3, 2025
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Potentially affected
- 404vehicles
- Model years
- 2023–2025
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Remedy
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 model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2025 Ford Bronco Sport40 complaints
- 2023 Ford Escape101 complaints
- 2024 Ford Escape76 complaints
- 2025 Ford Escape26 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.