NHTSA recall 26V012000
Equipment · Ford Motor Company
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
2019 Ford Explorer, 2024 Ford Explorer, 2016 Ford Focus, 2017 Ford Focus, 2018 Ford Focus.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 26V012000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.