Ford recall overview:
- Who: Ford is recalling more than 119,000 Ford Focus, Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles.
- Why: A defect in the engine block heater could lead to a coolant leak and potential fire risk.
- Where: The Ford recall is active in the United States.
Ford is recalling more than 119,000 vehicles due to a potential fire hazard linked to the engine block heater. The recall affects Ford Escape, Ford Focus and Lincoln MKC models.
A recall notice was issued on Jan. 15 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
It applies to 2013-2019 Ford Escape, 2013-2018 Ford Focus and 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC models. Additionally, 2,633 engine block heaters produced between Oct. 7, 2011, and Jan. 8, 2026, are included in the recall. These heaters bear part numbers CV6Z-6A051-CA and CV6Z-6A051-AA.
The issue arises from the engine block heater, which may crack and develop a coolant leak, potentially causing a short circuit when plugged in.
This defect has been associated with 12 reported fires, primarily involving Ford Escape vehicles. “An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire,” the recall notice says.
Drivers advised to avoid using block heaters
The recall notice says owners of the affected vehicles should not plug in their block heaters until the issue is resolved.
Ford is taking proactive steps to address the issue by offering refunds or free replacements for the faulty engine block heaters. Ford dealers will reach out to customers with instructions on returning the part for a refund or replacing the block heater once a redesigned part is available.
In the meantime, Ford urges drivers not to use the engine block heaters to prevent any potential fire hazards.
For more information, consumers can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. The automaker’s reference number for this Ford recall is 26S02.
Ford says it has not received any reports of injuries related to the Ford recall so far. The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.
In a recent lawsuit, car owners are suing Ford Motor Co. for allegedly misleading consumers about the safety features of its 2024 F-150 Lightning trucks.
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