Ford recall — Engine Block Heater
NHTSA · January 15, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26E003000 (Ford), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 2,633.
- Component: Engine Block Heater.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Ford Motor Company
- Source ID
- 26E003000
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain engine block heaters, with part numbers CV6Z-6A051-CA and CV6Z-6A051-AA, sold as accessory parts for certain 2013-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective action
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until their vehicle is remedied. Dealers will contact customers with instructions to return the part for a full refund or dealers will replace the block heater once a newly designed part is available, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S02.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Engine Block Heater | 9999 |
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