Ford is recalling 2026 Mustangs with a potential oil leak that could cause fire if near hot engine parts. Affected vehicles may need cylinder head replacement to prevent engine seizure and crashes.
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling 2026 Mustangs due to a risk of oil leaks that could cause fire near hot engine components. This also increases the chance of engine seizure and vehicle crashes if the leak continues.
The cylinder head assembly may have manufacturing defects causing oil leaks. These leaks can ignite near hot engine parts like exhaust or overheating components, leading to fire. Continued leaks may cause engine seizure, which could result in a crash.
Owners of 2026 Ford Mustangs with specific VINs are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face higher crash risks due to engine failure.
Check if your 2026 Mustang has a VIN listed on NHTSA.gov as part of this recall. The recall covers vehicles with specific cylinder head manufacturing issues.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to get your vehicle replaced with a fixed cylinder head assembly.
Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly at no cost to fix the oil leak issue.
Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025.
The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, causing ball plugs to fail and oil leaks that could lead to fire or engine seizure.
Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov, as affected 2026 Mustangs became searchable there on November 24, 2025.
No, but owners should contact Ford customer service to get the cylinder head replaced before the leak causes engine failure or fire.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V828000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V828000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025. 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.
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