{"id":"26E003000","report_received":"2026-01-15","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","type":"equipment","component":"EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER","initiated_by":"MFR","mfr_campaign":"26S02","summary":"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.","consequence":"An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"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.","nhtsa_url":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E003000","makes":"FORD","units_affected":2633,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"vehicles":[["FORD","ENGINE BLOCK HEATER",""]],"source":"https://data.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/recall/26E003000","by":"CyberMax"}