2024 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford Explorer | 2018 Ford Focus | 2017 Ford Focus | 2016 Ford Focus — Equipment: electrical: engine block heater
Published January 20, 2026 · Recall initiated: January 15, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V012000, published January 20, 2026 and initiated January 15, 2026. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2024 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford Explorer | 2018 Ford Focus | 2017 Ford Focus | 2016 Ford Focus — Equipment: electrical: engine block heater.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer 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 February 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 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 January 16, 2026. This recall expands previous recall number 25V685.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- EXPLORER
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2024 FORD EXPLORER | 2019 FORD EXPLORER | 2018 FORD FOCUS | 2017 FORD FOCUS | 2016 FORD FOCUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2024 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford Explorer | 2018 Ford Focus | 2017 Ford Focus | 2016 Ford Focus — Equipment: electrical: engine block heater recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V012000 on January 20, 2026. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer 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 February 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 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 January 16, 2026. This recall expands previous recall number 25V685.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: EXPLORER.