Ford · United States · Crit
Ford Engine Block Heater: Equipment — engine block heater
Affects Ford Engine Block Heater · — — about 3K vehicles.
The hazard
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational