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Ford - Block heater may overheat and cause fire

Official notice

15 Apr 2026

Last checked

14 Oct 2026

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An official NHTSA notice concerns Ford - Block heater may overheat and cause fire. The official notice reports a defect involving the engine. This could increase the risk of a fire. Published 2026-04-21.

What to do now

Follow the interim precautions in the official notice until the recall repair is completed. Arrange a free inspection and replacement at an authorised dealer as directed in the official notice. Read the official NHTSA notice for the full instructions.

Units affected

55

Recall number

25S52

Official notice

2026-04-21

The hazard

The official notice reports a defect involving the engine. This could increase the risk of a fire.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Years

2025

Models

MAVERICK AND 2026 BRONCO SPORT

Recall Numbers

25S52

Campaign Numbers

26V239

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Affected products

Product 1

Ford Motor Company — Block Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire

Units affected

55

Risk / hazard

The official notice reports a defect involving the engine. This could increase the risk of a fire.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

US · United States

Affected area 1

US · United States

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Ford. Contact: Ford motor company.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Type D

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

25S52

Campaign number

26V239

Units affected

55

Classification

Type D

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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