2024-2025 Ford F-150 Oil and Lubrication Recall (24V851)
Ford Motor Company · 2,490 vehicles · Reported December 20, 2024
Ford Motor Company is recalling 2,490 2024 Ford Expedition; 2024-2025 Ford F-150; 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. 5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak. 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. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V851 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V851000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 24S70 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | December 20, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2024 Ford Expedition; 2024-2025 Ford F-150; 2024 Lincoln Navigator |
| Units affected | 2,490 |
| Build dates | September 24, 2024 to September 27, 2024 |
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine > Oil / Lubrication |
| Safety risk | 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. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024-2025 Ford F-150 in recall 24V851?
5L GTDI engine.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Is it safe to drive a 2024-2025 F-150 with recall 24V851?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: 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.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: 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.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the oil and lubrication.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V851?
Recall 24V851 covers 2,490 vehicles: 2024 Ford Expedition; 2024-2025 Ford F-150; 2024 Lincoln Navigator.
NHTSA lists 2,490 vehicles in this campaign, built September 24, 2024 to September 27, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ford | Expedition |
| 2024-2025 | Ford | F-150 |
| 2024 | Lincoln | Navigator |
What is the fix for the F-150 oil and lubrication recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 24V851 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 24V851 to NHTSA on December 20, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
| September 24, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Ford Motor Company's filing). |
| September 27, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| December 20, 2024 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V851000. |
This recall was filed 21 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 3 days. If your F-150 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my F-150 is part of recall 24V851?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V851 is open on your F-150, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2024-2025 F-150 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should F-150 owners do about recall 24V851?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V851000 applies to your F-150.
- Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any oil and lubrication symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are F-150 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 387 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 27 of them about the engine.
Since recall 24V851 was reported on December 20, 2024, owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 2 of them (8%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the engine and were received on or after December 20, 2024, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related engine issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 387 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 27 of them involve the engine. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Ford F-150: 189 complaints in total, 16 about the engine
- 2025 Ford F-150: 106 complaints in total, 5 about the engine
- 2024 Ford Expedition: 76 complaints in total, 5 about the engine
- 2024 Lincoln Navigator: 16 complaints in total, 1 about the engine
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
Answers: 1) vehicle lurched forward crashing into a garage door and vehicle shut down. Vehicle is available for inspection. 2) crashing into garage door could have caused bodily injury. 3) the problem has not been reproduced or confirmed at this time. 4) the vehicle/component has not been inspected yet. 5) no prior warnings or symptoms.
2024 Lincoln Navigator owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11630576, filed December 13, 2024
Components: Engine & Power Train Safety Risk: Momentary loss of power Problem has not been reproduced by dealer or independent service center. Vehicle has been inspected by Ford Dealer Joe Cooper Ford in Oklahoma City, OK There were/are no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem that appear prior to the failure.
2024 Ford Expedition owner, OK, NHTSA complaint 11663012, filed May 25, 2025
The fuel line/fuel pump was leaking. Smelled fumes from the gasoline. Fuel was leaking over the fuel tank from the top of the tank. The vehicle was drivable when fuel was leaking. Very concerned that their could have been a fire due to the fuel leak.
2024 Ford Expedition owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11683059, filed August 26, 2025
Can recall 24V851 make my F-150 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 24V851000 does not automatically make your F-150 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
An engine problem that leaves you stranded, or that keeps lighting up the check engine light after a repair, is the kind of defect that can substantially impair a vehicle's use, value or safety.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2024-2025 Ford F-150 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V851
Did the recall 24V851 fix work?
Since recall 24V851 was reported on December 20, 2024, owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 2 of them (8%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 24V851000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my F-150 is part of recall 24V851000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V851000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford, Lincoln. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.