Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #18V894000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V894000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2015-2019 ford f-150 and 2017-2019 ford f-250 super duty, f-350 super duty, f-450 super duty, and f-550 super duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater Includes 410,289 affected units, Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode, component: ENGINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2015-2019 ford f-150 and 2017-2019 ford f-250 super duty, f-350 super duty, f-450 super duty, and f-550 super duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 ford f-150 and 2017-2019 ford f-250 super duty, f-350 super duty, f-450 super duty, and f-550 super duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. once parts are available, dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. the recall began june 3, 2019. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 18s45.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V894000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2018-12-18T00:00:00
Subject: Block heater cable splice connector may corrode
Component: Engine
Potentially Affected Units: 410,289

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 18S45
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 ford f-150 and 2017-2019 ford f-250 super duty, f-350 super duty, f-450 super duty, and f-550 super duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Consequence Summary: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. once parts are available, dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. the recall began june 3, 2019. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 18s45.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 78.74

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