Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine block heater may overheat when plugged in, especially when parked for a long time. This is because the heater's electrical component might not be working correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine block heater overheats, it could cause a fire, which can damage your vehicle and potentially put you or others at risk.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the faulty engine block heater element and inspect the electrical cord for free. You can also choose to have the heater element replaced with a blanking plug, which removes the heater altogether, and the cord will be removed.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 11, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. The parts are anticipated to be available April 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.
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