The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·25E066000·Announced 2025-10-10

Ford Recalls Engine Block Heaters Due to Fire Risk

Ford is recalling certain engine block heaters for 2023-2026 vehicles because they may overheat and cause a fire. Dealers will replace the heater element and inspect the cord.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain engine block heaters, part number JL3T-6A051-AB, sold as accessories for 2023-2026 Ford vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L Modular Power Cylinder (MPC) engine. The recall involves 2,204 units.

The defect is that the engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in. An overheated engine block heater increases the risk of a fire.

Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 20, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated February 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA6.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER recall
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Consumer Product — Vehicle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
2,204

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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