Ford recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain engine block heaters, with part number number JL3T-6A051-AB. These parts were sold as accessories for certain 2023-2026 Ford vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L Modular Power Cylinder (MPC) engine. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
What could happen
An overheated engine block heater increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 20, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated February 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA6.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Engine Block Heater
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25E066000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 10, 2025
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,204
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 14, 2014 to Oct 3, 2025
- Part
- Equipment › Electrical › Engine block heater
- Maker's own recall number
- 25SA6
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Equipment Jan 15, 2026
- Ford recall: Equipment Oct 10, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.