The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26E003000·Announced 2026-01-15

Ford Recalls Engine Block Heaters Due to Fire Risk

Ford is recalling specific engine block heaters for 2013-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles because they may crack, leak coolant, and cause electrical short circuits that increase fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in an electrical component that creates a fire risk, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' severity involving significant injury or property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain engine block heaters with part numbers CV6Z-6A051-CA and CV6Z-6A051-AA. These parts were sold as accessories for specific 2013-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines.

The defect involves the engine block heater potentially cracking and developing a coolant leak. This condition 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 will replace the block heater with a newly designed part once available, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 26S02.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER recall
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Engine Block Heater
Hazard
Affected units
2,633

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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