Car Engine Block Heaters

Ford recalls 116K vehicles over dangerous heater fire risk

Ford recall: Over 119K cars pulled related to engine heater fire risk, NHTSA says

Citing the NHTSA, FOX Business reported that as of December 2025, 12 fires were reported related to the engine block heater problem, specifically with Ford Escape cars. Owners of the recalled Fords are advised not to plug in their block heater until their car is remedied, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Ford recalls around 119,000 vehicles over engine block heater fire risk: NHTSA

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Ford recalls 116K vehicles over dangerous heater fire risk after 12 incident reports

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Major automaker recalls 116K vehicles that may catch fire

A major automaker is recalling nearly 117,000 cars after discovering it could have a defect causing it to catch fire.

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Recall alert: 116K Ford, Lincolns recalled over fire risk

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Ford recalls 116,000 vehicles over engine block heater fire risk

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Ford's Recall Nightmare Spills Into 2026 as the Company Recalls 116,672 Cars That May Catch Fire

A subset of Ford and Lincoln models equipped with the brand's 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine are at risk for the problem.

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Ford recalls 116,672 cars over wiring fault that could spark fires

Ford is recalling 116,672 vehicles in the United States after identifying a wiring fault linked to engine block heaters that can short circuit and potentially start fires. The campaign affects older Focus,

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Ford Warns Nearly Half A Million Drivers To Stop Using Engine Block Heaters Mid-Winter

Hundreds of thousands of Blue Oval vehicles are being recalled in the US and Canada over engine fire risks

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If you own one of these Ford models, don’t plug in your block heater until you read this

Ford Motor Company has recalled more than 100,000 vehicles because the engine block heater can short circuit and cause a fire. The recall involves 119,075 vehicles. They are 2,403, 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer and 2024 Explorer vehicles and 116,

Block heaters and battery blankets: tips for keeping vehicles happy during cold snaps

While freezing cold temperatures, such as those across northwestern Ontario this week, can lead to all manner of vehicle problems, there are some things drivers can do to keep their cars running as smoothly as possible.