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Ford - Block heater may overheat and cause fire
Official notice
10 Oct 2025
Last checked
10 Oct 2025
An official NHTSA notice concerns Ford - Block heater may overheat and cause fire. An overheated engine block heater increases the risk of a fire. Published 2025-10-10.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
2,204
Recall number
25SA6
Official notice
2025-10-10
The hazard
The hazard
An overheated engine block heater increases the risk of a fire.
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Brand: Ford. Contact: Ford Motor Company.
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