Ford recalls around 119,000 vehicles over engine block heater fire risk: NHTSA

The recall includes some Explorer, Focus and Escape models, the agency said.
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Ford Recalls Old Focus, Escape, Lincoln MKC Vehicles Over Engine Block Heater Issue

All of the affected vehicles were produced with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline-four turbo and the optional engine block heater ...

Ford recalls 116K vehicles over dangerous heater fire risk after 12 incident reports

Ford recalls over 116,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk. Focus, Escape and MKC models affected. At least 12 ...

If you own one of these Ford models, don’t plug in your block heater until you read this

Ford Motor Company has recalled more than 100,000 vehicles because the engine block heater can short circuit and cause a fire. The recall involves 119,075 vehicles. They are 2,403, 2016-2018 Focus, ...

Ford recalls over 119K vehicles over engine block heater fire risk

Ford Motor (F) is recalling 119,075 vehicles in the U.S. as the engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, ...

Ford Warns Nearly Half A Million Drivers To Stop Using Engine Block Heaters Mid-Winter

Hundreds of thousands of Blue Oval vehicles are being recalled in the US and Canada over engine fire risks ...
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Ford recall: Over 119K cars pulled related to engine heater fire risk, NHTSA says

Citing the NHTSA, FOX Business reported that as of December 2025, 12 fires were reported related to the engine block heater ...