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2016 FORD EXPLORER Recalled by Ford Motor Company — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 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 October 15, 2025.
Affected Products
2016 FORD EXPLORER. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Why Was This Recalled?
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Where Was This Sold?
Nationwide
About Ford Motor Company
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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report