2022 Ford Bronco | 2023 Ford Bronco | 2021 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer | 2020 Ford Escape | 2021 Ford Escape | 2022 Ford Escape | 2022 Ford Maverick | 2023 Ford Maverick | 2024 Ford Maverick | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 2022 Ford Bronco Sport | 2023 Ford Bronco Sport | 2024 Ford Bronco Sport | 2019 Lincoln Mkc | 2024 Ford Bronco | 2017 Ford Explorer | 2018 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford Fusion — Equipment: electrical: engine block heater
Published October 14, 2025 · Recall initiated: October 10, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V685000, published October 14, 2025 and initiated October 10, 2025. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2022 Ford Bronco | 2023 Ford Bronco | 2021 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer | 2020 Ford Escape | 2021 Ford Escape | 2022 Ford Escape | 2022 Ford Maverick | 2023 Ford Maverick | 2024 Ford Maverick | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 2022 Ford Bronco Sport | 2023 Ford Bronco Sport | 2024 Ford Bronco Sport | 2019 Lincoln Mkc | 2024 Ford Bronco | 2017 Ford Explorer | 2018 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford Fusion — Equipment: electrical: engine block heater.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
What to do
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- BRONCO
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2022 FORD BRONCO | 2023 FORD BRONCO | 2021 FORD EXPLORER | 2022 FORD EXPLORER | 2023 FORD EXPLORER | 2020 FORD ESCAPE | 2021 FORD ESCAPE | 2022 FORD ESCAPE | 2022 FORD MAVERICK | 2023 FORD MAVERICK | 2024 FORD MAVERICK | 2021 FORD BRONCO SPORT | 2022 FORD BRONCO SPORT | 2023 FORD BRONCO SPORT | 2024 FORD BRONCO SPORT | 2019 LINCOLN MKC | 2024 FORD BRONCO | 2017 FORD EXPLORER | 2018 FORD EXPLORER | 2019 FORD FUSION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Ford Bronco | 2023 Ford Bronco | 2021 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer | 2020 Ford Escape | 2021 Ford Escape | 2022 Ford Escape | 2022 Ford Maverick | 2023 Ford Maverick | 2024 Ford Maverick | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 2022 Ford Bronco Sport | 2023 Ford Bronco Sport | 2024 Ford Bronco Sport | 2019 Lincoln Mkc | 2024 Ford Bronco | 2017 Ford Explorer | 2018 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford Fusion — Equipment: electrical: engine block heater recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V685000 on October 14, 2025. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
What should I do if I have this product?
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: BRONCO.