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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·January 15, 2026

Ford recalls engine block heaters for 2013–2019 Ford and Lincoln 2.0L vehicles over crack and fire risk

The block heater can crack and leak coolant, which can cause an electrical short circuit when it is plugged in and raise the risk of a fire.

What to do

Do not plug in the block heater until it is fixed. Dealers will contact owners about a full refund or a free replacement once a new part is available; you can also call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and quote recall number 26S02.

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Recall details

Product
Ford Engine Block Heater
Company
Ford Motor Company
Hazard
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Units
2,633 pieces of equipment
Reported to NHTSA
January 15, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26E003000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 26S02

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain engine block heaters, with part numbers CV6Z-6A051-CA and CV6Z-6A051-AA, sold as accessory parts for certain 2013-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective action
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 26S02.

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