# NHTSA recall 25V344000

> **Ford Motor Company** · 2025 FORD EXPLORER · component: **ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL**

## Summary

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.

## Consequence

A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

## Remedy

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.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 25V344000
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Model year:** 2025
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- **Report received:** 2025-06-13

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V344000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 25V344000 (Ford Motor Company, 2025 FORD). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-01 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/25V344000. Licensed CC0.

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