NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Ford Motor Company - Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Published: January 15, 2026Recall ID: 26E003000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 26E003000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E003000 |
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S02 |
| Potentially affected | 2633 |
| Report received date | 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |