FORD EXPEDITION (2024) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Ford is recalling 2024 Expedition vehicles with a 3.5L GTDI engine that may have a misaligned oil cup plug causing rapid oil leaks, risking engine stalls and fire. Owners must contact Ford for free inspection and repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, 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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2024 Expedition vehicles that may have a misaligned oil cup plug, leading to rapid oil leaks. This can cause engine stalls or fire if oil contacts hot engine parts. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81676-ford-expedition-2024-engine-oil-leak-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81676-ford-expedition-2024-engine-oil-leak-risk-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V851000
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“Ford Expedition 2024: Engine Oil Leak Risk - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81676-ford-expedition-2024-engine-oil-leak-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #24V851000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V851000).
Why it’s dangerous
A misaligned oil cup plug can cause rapid oil leaks. If oil leaks near hot engine components, it can ignite, causing a fire. Engine stalls from oil leaks also increase crash risks.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024 Ford Expedition vehicles with a 3.5L GTDI engine are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face engine stalls or fire risks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a 2024 Ford Expedition with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The recall covers vehicles mailed with owner notification letters on May 23, 2024.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free engine inspection and repair.
Get Engine Inspection
Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment and replace it if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70.
Questions people ask
What vehicles are affected by this recall?
2024 Ford Expedition vehicles with a 3.5L GTDI engine.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2024 Expedition has a 3.5L GTDI engine and if you received an owner notification letter on May 23, 2024.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free engine inspection and repair.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V851000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 24V851000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V851000 (December 20, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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