Ford Engine Block Heater: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 25E067000 · 2,571 units potentially affected · filed Oct 10, 2025
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain engine block heaters, with part numbers GJ7Z-6A051-BA and GJ7Z-6A051-AA, sold as accessory parts. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Why it matters
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until their vehicle is remedied. Dealers will contact customers with instructions to return the part for a full refund or dealers will replace the block heater once a newly designed part is available, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA5.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25E067000
- Manufacturer no.
- 25SA5
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- Units affected
- 2,571
- Report received
- Oct 10, 2025
- Owner letters
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- Type
- Equipment
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