2021–2022 Ford & Lincoln (6 models) Engine & Cooling Recall 24V635000 (Ford 24S55)
NHTSA recall 24V635000 (Ford recall 24S55) covers about 90,736 2021–2022 Ford & Lincoln (6 models) vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Aug 23, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 24V635000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Engine & cooling (engine, hard parts internal/mechanical)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.
Status: NHTSA lists Jul 3, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Ford recall number 24S55
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 24V635000 as 24S55. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "24S55 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Bronco | 2021–2022 | All Bronco recalls |
| Ford Edge | 2021–2022 | All Edge recallsYears to avoid |
| Ford Explorer | 2021–2022 | All Explorer recallsYears to avoid |
| Ford F-150 | 2021–2022 | All F-150 recallsYears to avoid |
| Lincoln Aviator | 2021–2022 | All Aviator recallsYears to avoid |
| Lincoln Nautilus | 2021–2022 | All Nautilus recallsYears to avoid |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Aug 23, 2024
- Owner notification
- Jul 3, 2025
- Build dates covered
- May 1, 2021 to Oct 31, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
Check your VIN for 24V635000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 24V635000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (24V635000 or 24S55). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V635000?
NHTSA recall 24V635000 (Ford recall 24S55) covers about 90,736 2021–2022 Ford & Lincoln (6 models) vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Aug 23, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 24V635000?
NHTSA's record for 24V635000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 24V635000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 24V635000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jul 3, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Ford recall number for 24V635000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 24S55. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (24S55) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 24V635000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 24V635000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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