Ford Engine Block Heater recall 25E066000 - Engine Block Heater

NHTSA · October 10, 2025

• NHTSA recall campaign 25E066000 (Ford), reported October 10, 2025.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 2,204.
• Component: Engine Block Heater.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

October 10, 2025

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Source ID

25E066000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 890 recall campaigns from Ford Motor Company since 2010, 153 of them reported in 2025.
• At 2,204 vehicles, it is larger than 66% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain engine block heaters, with part number number JL3T-6A051-AB. These parts were sold as accessories for certain 2023-2026 Ford vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L Modular Power Cylinder (MPC) engine. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.

Consequence

An overheated engine block heater increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective action

Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 20, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated February 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA6.

Affected vehicles

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