Ford Engine Block Heater: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 26E003000 · 2,633 units potentially affected · filed Jan 15, 2026
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain engine block heaters, with part numbers CV6Z-6A051-CA and CV6Z-6A051-AA, sold as accessory parts for certain 2013-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. 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 26S02.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26E003000
- Manufacturer no.
- 26S02
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- Units affected
- 2,633
- Report received
- Jan 15, 2026
- Owner letters
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- Type
- Equipment
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