Ford Engine Block Heater: Engine block heater

Date

Oct. 10, 2025

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Engine Block Heater (years not listed)

Component

Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater

Description of the defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain engine block heaters, with part number number JL3T-6A051-AB. These parts were sold as accessories for certain 2023-2026 Ford vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L Modular Power Cylinder (MPC) engine. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.

Potentially affected

2204

What can happen

An overheated engine block heater increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 20, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated February 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA6.

Manufacturer campaign number

25SA6

Recall type

E (equipment)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Engine Block Heater · Engine Block Heater · JL3T-6A051-AB

Recall number

25E066000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.