2016 Lincoln Mkc | 2015 Lincoln Mkc | 2018 Ford Focus | 2017 Ford Focus | 2016 Ford Focus | 2015 Ford Focus | 2014 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Focus | 2019 Ford Escape | 2018 Ford Escape | 2017 Ford Escape | 2016 Ford Escape | 2015 Ford Escape | 2014 Ford Escape | 2013 Ford Escape — Equipment: electrical: engine block heater
Published January 15, 2026 · Recall initiated: January 15, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V011000, published January 15, 2026. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2016 Lincoln Mkc | 2015 Lincoln Mkc | 2018 Ford Focus | 2017 Ford Focus | 2016 Ford Focus | 2015 Ford Focus | 2014 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Focus | 2019 Ford Escape | 2018 Ford Escape | 2017 Ford Escape | 2016 Ford Escape | 2015 Ford Escape | 2014 Ford Escape | 2013 Ford Escape — Equipment: electrical: engine block heater.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. 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 plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Model
- MKC
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2016 LINCOLN MKC | 2015 LINCOLN MKC | 2018 FORD FOCUS | 2017 FORD FOCUS | 2016 FORD FOCUS | 2015 FORD FOCUS | 2014 FORD FOCUS | 2013 FORD FOCUS | 2019 FORD ESCAPE | 2018 FORD ESCAPE | 2017 FORD ESCAPE | 2016 FORD ESCAPE | 2015 FORD ESCAPE | 2014 FORD ESCAPE | 2013 FORD ESCAPE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Lincoln Mkc | 2015 Lincoln Mkc | 2018 Ford Focus | 2017 Ford Focus | 2016 Ford Focus | 2015 Ford Focus | 2014 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Focus | 2019 Ford Escape | 2018 Ford Escape | 2017 Ford Escape | 2016 Ford Escape | 2015 Ford Escape | 2014 Ford Escape | 2013 Ford Escape — Equipment: electrical: engine block heater recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V011000 on January 15, 2026. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. 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 plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LINCOLN. Model: MKC.