NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2013–2019 Ford Escape and 2 more recall: Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
- Recall number
- 26V011000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Equipment
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 116672
- Hazard tags
- Fire
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Equipment
Affected vehicles
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
What should you 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.
Manufacturer campaign number
26S01
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V011000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.