Ford Recalls 60,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk Linked to Block Heater
Ford is recalling 59,006 vehicles across multiple model lines due to a potential fire risk caused by faulty engine block heaters. The recall spans several of Ford and Lincoln’s most popular models, including the Explorer, Ranger, Bronco, Maverick, Fusion, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair, among others.
According to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the engine block heater may crack and leak coolant, which can then cause an electrical short circuit when the heater is plugged in. The defect poses a significant fire risk, particularly in cold-weather regions where owners rely on block heaters to keep engines warm.
Affected Models
- 2016–2019 Lincoln MKC
- 2016–2023 Ford Explorer
- 2019–2020 Ford Fusion
- 2019–2024 Ford Ranger
- 2020–2022 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Escape
- 2021–2024 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport
- 2022–2024 Ford Maverick
Ford is advising owners not to plug in their block heaters until repairs have been completed. Dealers will replace the engine block heater free of charge once the fix becomes available.
The automaker plans to mail interim notices to affected owners starting October 24, 2025, warning them of the safety risk. Follow-up notifications will be sent once the final remedy is ready, which Ford expects to begin by February 2026.
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