Ford is recalling 2025 Explorer vehicles with potential engine failure due to manufacturing defects in connecting rods. Owners must have dealers inspect and replace engine parts free of charge.
A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles because connecting rod components may have manufacturing defects that could cause engine failure and increase crash risk. This recall requires dealers to inspect and replace the engine assembly at no cost to fix the issue.
The connecting rods and rod bearings in some 2025 Explorers may have manufacturing defects. These defects can cause engine damage and failure, which increases the risk of a crash during normal driving.
Owners of 2025 Ford Explorer vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with potential engine defects face a higher risk of engine failure and crash.
Check if your 2025 Ford Explorer has a notification letter mailed August 15, 2025. The recall covers vehicles with potential connecting rod defects that could lead to engine failure.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a dealer inspection.
Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly if necessary at no cost.
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.
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles because connecting rod components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and failure.
Check if your 2025 Ford Explorer received a notification letter mailed August 15, 2025.
Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly if necessary at no cost.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V344000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V344000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
