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VehicleFeb 21, 202013,854 affected

Ford recall: Engine

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.

What could happen

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. If the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the existing block heater cable from being used until parts become available. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S08.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
20V098000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Feb 21, 2020
Owners notified
Apr 9, 2020
Vehicles or items affected
13,854
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 31, 2014 to Oct 15, 2016
Part
Engine; Equipment › Electrical
Maker's own recall number
20S08

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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