Ford Engine Block Heater — Equipment: electrical: engine block heater
Published January 20, 2026 · Recall initiated: January 15, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26E003000, published January 20, 2026 and initiated January 15, 2026. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; Ford Engine Block Heater — Equipment: electrical: engine block heater.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain engine block heaters, with part numbers CV6Z-6A051-CA and CV6Z-6A051-AA, sold as accessory parts for certain 2013-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. 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 their vehicle is remedied. Dealers will contact customers with instructions to return the part for a full refund or dealers will replace the block heater once a newly designed part is available, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S02.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- FORD ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Ford Engine Block Heater — Equipment: electrical: engine block heater recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26E003000 on January 20, 2026. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain engine block heaters, with part numbers CV6Z-6A051-CA and CV6Z-6A051-AA, sold as accessory parts for certain 2013-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. 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 their vehicle is remedied. Dealers will contact customers with instructions to return the part for a full refund or dealers will replace the block heater once a newly designed part is available, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S02.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: ENGINE BLOCK HEATER.