NHTSA recall 25V685000

Equipment · Ford Motor Company

October 10, 2025report date

59,006units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Why it matters: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix: 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.…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2021 Ford Bronco, 2022 Ford Bronco, 2023 Ford Bronco, 2024 Ford Bronco, 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, 2024 Ford Bronco Sport, 2020 Ford Escape, 2021 Ford Escape, 2022 Ford Escape, 2016 Ford Explorer, 2017 Ford Explorer, 2018 Ford Explorer, 2020 Ford Explorer, 2021 Ford Explorer, 2022 Ford Explorer, 2023 Ford Explorer, 2019 Ford Fusion, 2020 Ford Fusion, 2022 Ford Maverick, 2023 Ford Maverick, 2024 Ford Maverick, 2019 Ford Ranger, 2020 Ford Ranger, 2021 Ford Ranger, 2022 Ford Ranger, 2023 Ford Ranger, 2024 Ford Ranger, 2020 Lincoln Corsair, 2021 Lincoln Corsair, 2022 Lincoln Corsair, 2016 Lincoln Mkc, 2017 Lincoln Mkc, 2018 Lincoln Mkc, 2019 Lincoln Mkc.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 25V685000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.