Campaign 25E-039

Cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak

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Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 1.5L EcoBoost RFF Cylinder Heads, with part number PV4Z-6049-A and 1.5L RFF Long Block Engines, with part number PV4Z-6006-A, sold as replacement parts. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.

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 inspect the cylinder head serial number, and replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S62.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25E039000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 25E-039
MakeModelModel years
Ford1.5L Ecoboost RFF Cylinder HeadYear not stated
Ford1.5L Ecoboost RFF Long BlockYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.