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

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,

Ford is recalling 119,075 vehicles in the United States after identifying a defect that could increase the risk of an underhood fire.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the issue involves the engine block heater,

Humans use hot cocoa, coffee, tea, whiskey, and chicken noodle soup to warm up their insides and defrost from the cold abyss known as winter. Cars use engine block heaters. For the most part, modern vehicles have been engineered to drive and function in ...

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 59,000 vehicles across 10 models due to engine block heaters that may crack and leak coolant, creating a potential fire hazard. The recall affects certain Ford Explorer, Ranger, Bronco ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. An engine is a complex assortment of components all working together to generate power. However, without fluids such as coolant and oil, the engine overheats and moving metal parts create friction ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For much of the U.S., the concept of an engine block heater is a foreign one. Even areas like the mile-high city (Denver), which faces its fair share of winter cold, are considered mild in ...