Ford V6 EcoBoost Engines Recalled Over Faulty Intake Valves

Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2021-2022 Ford Bronco, Ford F-150, Ford Edge, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with Ford V6 EcoBoost engines over faulty intake valves. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) previously opened an investigation into this matter, which it proceeded to expand in October 2023.

The defect: in affected vehicles, the engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.

The hazards: a loss of drive power increases the risk of crash.

Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Components: engine intake valves

Affected vehicles: select 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Nautilus, and Aviator vehicles equipped with either the twin turbocharged 2.7L V6 EcoBoost or 3.0L V6 EcoBoost engines. This applies to Bronco and F-150 models produced between May 1^st, 2021 and October 30^th, 2021, Edge and Nautilus crossovers built between May 10^th, 2021 and October 29^th, 2021, and Explorer or Aviator models produced from June 7^th, 2021 and October 31^st, 2021.

Number of vehicles affected: 90,736

The fix: dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge.

Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin on October 7^th, 2024. The Ford reference number for this recall is 24S55.

Contacts:

• Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
• FoMoCo Recall Number: 24S55
• NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
• NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
• NHTSA Website: www.nhtsa.gov

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