ID: #26V012000
MFR: Ford Motor Company
SYSTEM_COMPONENT
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
EVENT_SUMMARY
Your vehicle may have a faulty engine block heater that can crack and leak coolant, causing a short circuit when plugged in.
RISK_ASSESSMENT
If the block heater cracks, it can increase the risk of a fire.
RESOLUTION_PROTOCOL
Dealers will replace the block heater for free. In the meantime, please don't plug in your block heater. A notification letter was sent on February 13, 2026, and a final notice will be sent in April 2026 once the fix is ready.