The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·25E067000·Announced 2025-10-10

Ford Recalls Engine Block Heaters Due to Fire Risk

Ford is recalling specific engine block heaters that may crack and leak coolant, causing a short circuit and increasing fire risk.

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 hazard) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain engine block heaters sold as accessory parts. The affected parts have part numbers GJ7Z-6A051-BA and GJ7Z-6A051-AA.

The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak. This leak can cause the unit to short circuit when plugged in, which increases the risk of a fire.

Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will contact customers with instructions to return the part for a full refund or 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.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER recall
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Accessory
Hazard
Affected units
2,571

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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