EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
What could happen
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Int
Models and years in the notice
2019, 2024
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