The Recall Desk
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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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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