Ford Kuga was recalled under the maker’s own code 25S61 in the United States, in Canada and in the European Union. This is what each authority recorded, and which of them told the public first.
Code 25S61
Ford Kuga
- United States
- 25V372 · filed 6 March 2025
- Canada
- 2025306 · filed 3 June 2025
- European Union
- SR/03096/25 · published 29 August 2025
notified by Germany
risk recorded as Fire, Injuries (Serious risk)
The United States published it first. The European Union was last, 176 days later.
The defect, as America published it
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
The remedy, as America published it
Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.
One of the codes in the same fault, three registers.