2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus Engine Block Heater Recall (25V343)
Ford Motor Company · 6,781 vehicles · Reported May 23, 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling 6,781 2025 Ford Bronco Sport; 2023-2025 Ford Escape; 2025 Ford Maverick; 2023, 2025 Lincoln Corsair; 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. 5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in. An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V343 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V343000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 25S52 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 23, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2025 Ford Bronco Sport; 2023-2025 Ford Escape; 2025 Ford Maverick; 2023, 2025 Lincoln Corsair; 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus |
| Units affected | 6,781 |
| Build dates | March 7, 2024 to May 7, 2025 |
| Component | Equipment > Electrical > Engine Block Heater |
| Safety risk | An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus in recall 25V343?
5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Is it safe to drive a 2024-2025 Nautilus with recall 25V343?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An overheated engine block heater 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 engine block heater.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V343?
Recall 25V343 covers 6,781 vehicles: 2025 Ford Bronco Sport; 2023-2025 Ford Escape; 2025 Ford Maverick; 2023, 2025 Lincoln Corsair; 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus.
NHTSA lists 6,781 vehicles in this campaign, built March 7, 2024 to May 7, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ford | Bronco Sport |
| 2023-2025 | Ford | Escape |
| 2025 | Ford | Maverick |
| 2023, 2025 | Lincoln | Corsair |
| 2024-2025 | Lincoln | Nautilus |
What is the fix for the Nautilus engine block heater recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.
When was recall 25V343 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V343 to NHTSA on May 23, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 9, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 7, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Ford Motor Company's filing). |
| May 7, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| May 23, 2025 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V343000. |
| June 9, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 16 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 426 days. If your Nautilus was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Nautilus is part of recall 25V343?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V343 is open on your Nautilus, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V343000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Nautilus owners do about recall 25V343?
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 25V343000 applies to your Nautilus.
- Call a Lincoln 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.
- Write down when symptoms involving the engine block heater happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- 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 Nautilus owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 325 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 72 of them about the engine.
Since recall 25V343 was reported on May 23, 2025, owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 15 of them (32%) 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 May 23, 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 325 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 72 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.
- 2023 Ford Escape: 99 complaints in total, 30 about the engine
- 2024 Ford Escape: 76 complaints in total, 14 about the engine
- 2025 Ford Bronco Sport: 38 complaints in total, 9 about the engine
- 2025 Ford Escape: 24 complaints in total, 9 about the engine
- 2025 Ford Maverick: 24 complaints in total, 6 about the engine
- 2024 Lincoln Nautilus: 22 complaints in total, 2 about the engine
- 2025 Lincoln Nautilus: 21 complaints in total, 0 about the engine
- 2023 Lincoln Corsair: 14 complaints in total, 1 about the engine
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
Vehicle was 2 weeks old at 100 miles engine light came on. Received notices that a engine misfire occurred and stated continued driving could further damage engine.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11647599, filed March 11, 2025
Just seen notice that there is a recall notice about the engine and part of the front suspension, just wondering if it affects my vehicle.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport owner, OR, NHTSA complaint 11742303, filed June 5, 2026
While driving home and stopped at a red light, the dashboard displayed a "Service Required" warning followed immediately by a "Shift System Fault" message. The vehicle would not accelerate and stalled in the middle of the road with traffic going around me.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11749893, filed July 12, 2026
Can recall 25V343 make my Nautilus 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.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (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 Lincoln Nautilus has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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 25V343
Did the recall 25V343 fix work?
Since recall 25V343 was reported on May 23, 2025, owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 15 of them (32%) 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 June 9, 2026.
Is the 25V343000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Nautilus is part of recall 25V343000?
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 25V343000 (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.