Hey, if you drive a Ford or Lincoln, you might want to take a closer look at this: Ford is recalling 850,318 vehicles because of a faulty low-pressure fuel pump that could make your engine stall—while driving. Not exactly the kind of surprise you want during your morning commute.
According to a notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the problem lies in the fuel pump potentially losing pressure and failing to deliver fuel to the engine. And yes, that could lead to the car stalling mid-drive, which significantly increases the risk of a crash.
Warning signs to watch for
Ford didn’t leave us completely in the dark. If your vehicle’s fuel pump is on the fritz, you might notice:
- The engine misfiring or running rough
- A reduction in engine power
- The good old “check engine” light making an unwelcome appearance
Ford says these failures are more likely to occur when your fuel tank is low, during hot weather, or when fuel in the tank gets especially warm. So summer road trippers, beware.
These are the affected models
Here’s the list of Ford and Lincoln models that could be affected:
Ford models:
- 2021–2022 F-150, Mustang
- 2021–2023 Bronco, Explorer, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD
- 2022 Expedition
Lincoln models:
- 2021–2022 Navigator
- 2021–2023 Aviator
Ford estimates that about 10% of these vehicles in the U.S. might actually have the fuel pump defect, but better safe than stranded.
What happens next?
Here’s what you can expect if your car is part of the recall:
- Notification letters will start going out on July 14, 2025.
- A second round of letters will follow once the fix is ready.
- Ford hasn’t announced a solution just yet, so sit tight—but don’t ignore the letter when it comes.
In the meantime, Ford recommends contacting Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with recall number 25S75. Or you can call the NHTSA Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or visit nhtsa.gov and search using recall number 25V-455.
A growing recall trend
If this feels like déjà vu, it’s not your imagination. Ford has already issued 89 recalls this year, affecting over 5 million vehicles—more than any other automaker has issued in a full year, according to the Wall Street Journal.
And this isn’t the first fuel pump issue in 2025. Back in January, Ford recalled nearly 295,000 diesel-engine trucks for a similar fuel pump failure—except that one involved the high-pressure fuel pump.
Bottom line
If you drive one of the affected Ford or Lincoln models, don’t brush this off. A stalling engine can turn a normal drive into a dangerous situation—especially at highway speeds. So keep an eye out for that letter, and don’t hesitate to reach out to Ford or the NHTSA to check your vehicle status.
Stay safe out there—and maybe keep your gas tank a little fuller than usual until this gets sorted.
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