Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #20V098000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V098000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2015-2016 f-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3 Includes 13,854 affected units, Damage To Block Heater Cable May Cause Fire, component: ENGINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2015-2016 f-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2016 f-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5l gtdi engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. the incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. if the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the existing block heater cable from being used until parts become available. the recall began april 9, 2020. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 20s08.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V098000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2020-02-21T00:00:00
Subject: Damage to block heater cable may cause fire
Component: Engine
Potentially Affected Units: 13,854

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20S08
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2016 f-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5l gtdi engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. the incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.
Consequence Summary: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. if the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the existing block heater cable from being used until parts become available. the recall began april 9, 2020. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 20s08.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 98.73

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NHTSA ID: 20V098000
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