Ford Motor Company - Block Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire
USFord Motor Company - Block Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An overheated engine block heater increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Block Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Block Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 25E066000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25E066000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | An overheated engine block heater increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25SA6 |
| Potentially affected | 2204 |
| Report received date | 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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Overview
- Recalling FirmFord Motor Company
- Risk LevelEQUIPMENT
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