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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 26V239000

2026 Ford Bronco Sport | 2025 Ford Maverick — Equipment: electrical: engine block heater

Published April 15, 2026 · Recall initiated: April 14, 2026

Summary

NHTSA records recall 26V239000, published April 15, 2026 and initiated April 14, 2026. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2026 Ford Bronco Sport | 2025 Ford Maverick — Equipment: electrical: engine block heater.

What's the hazard

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater 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, and inspect and replace the electrical cord if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have an alternative option to replace the engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V343. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 14, 2026.

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
BRONCO SPORT
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2026 FORD BRONCO SPORT | 2025 FORD MAVERICK
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2026 Ford Bronco Sport | 2025 Ford Maverick — Equipment: electrical: engine block heater recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V239000 on April 15, 2026. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater 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, and inspect and replace the electrical cord if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have an alternative option to replace the engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V343. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 14, 2026.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: BRONCO SPORT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)