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Network/ United States/ Ford/ 19V278000

Ford · United States · Crit

Ford F-150, F-550 SD +3 more: Engine

Affects Ford F-150, F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-250 SD, F-350 SD · 2015–2019 — about 131K vehicles.

The hazard

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational