NHTSA-Equipment2025-10-10
Ford Motor Company — Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Hazard
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until their vehicle is remedied. Dealers will contact customers with instructions to return the part for a full refund or dealers will replace the block heater once a newly designed part is available, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA5.
Affected count
2571
Products
Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25E067000More Ford Motor Company recalls
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