2025 Ford Transit Engine Recall (25V344)
Ford Motor Company · 156 vehicles · Reported June 13, 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling 156 2025 Ford Explorer; 2025 Ford F-150; 2025 Ford Transit vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V344 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V344000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 25S55 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 13, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2025 Ford Explorer; 2025 Ford F-150; 2025 Ford Transit |
| Units affected | 156 |
| Build dates | February 28, 2025 to February 28, 2025 |
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine > Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical |
| Safety risk | A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Ford Transit in recall 25V344?
The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Is it safe to drive a 2025 Transit with recall 25V344?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Transit shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the hard parts internal and mechanical, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V344?
Recall 25V344 covers 156 vehicles: 2025 Ford Explorer; 2025 Ford F-150; 2025 Ford Transit.
NHTSA lists 156 vehicles in this campaign, built February 28, 2025 to February 28, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ford | Explorer |
| 2025 | Ford | F-150 |
| 2025 | Ford | Transit |
What is the fix for the Transit engine recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 25V344 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V344 to NHTSA on June 13, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as August 15, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2025 | First affected vehicle built (per Ford Motor Company's filing). |
| February 28, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| June 13, 2025 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V344000. |
| August 15, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 15 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 0 days. If your Transit was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Transit is part of recall 25V344?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V344 is open on your Transit, 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 2025 Transit 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 Transit owners do about recall 25V344?
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 25V344000 applies to your Transit.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- 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 hard parts internal and mechanical 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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Transit owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 211 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 13 of them about the engine.
Since recall 25V344 was reported on June 13, 2025, owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 1 of them (9%) 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 June 13, 2025, 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 211 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 13 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.
- 2025 Ford F-150: 106 complaints in total, 5 about the engine
- 2025 Ford Explorer: 101 complaints in total, 8 about the engine
- 2025 Ford Transit: 4 complaints in total, 0 about the engine
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
While driving on an interstate with my children, my automatic braking system decided their was something in front of my car when there wasn't and slammed on the brakes. There was a semi truck behind us and it almost hit us.
2025 Ford Explorer owner, AR, NHTSA complaint 11645436, filed February 27, 2025
6/2/25 tried to start vehicle, codes coming up and car would not start 6/6/25 car was in park running, starting chiming with alarms, the same alarms that came up a few days before.
2025 Ford Explorer owner, MO, NHTSA complaint 11665745, filed June 9, 2025
My 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line is up to date on recalls as of October 7, 2025. However, I am still experiencing engine "shudder" and hesitation at low RPMs (between idle and 1500 RPM) when accelerating. The 10 speed transmission is also continuing to shift harshly at times.
2025 Ford Explorer owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11693380, filed October 14, 2025
Can recall 25V344 make my Transit 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.
Owners often ask whether this hard parts internal and mechanical recall means their Transit qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Engine defects can mean stalling, loss of power, oil consumption or overheating. When the same engine complaint brings the 2025 Ford Transit back to the dealer more than once, that history matters under California's lemon law.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 24V635000.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Transit went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to 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 25V344
Did the recall 25V344 fix work?
Since recall 25V344 was reported on June 13, 2025, owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 1 of them (9%) 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.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed August 15, 2025.
Is the 25V344000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Transit is part of recall 25V344000?
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.
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 25V344000 (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. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.