Block heater may overheat and cause fire
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 lincoln nautilus, 2023-2025 escape, 2023 lincoln corsair, 2025 lincoln corsair, maverick, and bronco sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5l or 2.0l mpc engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Safety Consequence
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed june 11, 2025. a second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. The parts are anticipated to be available april 2026. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s52.
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FAQ: Recall 25V343000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V343000?
NHTSA recall 25V343000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on June 13, 2025. It addresses: Block heater may overheat and cause fire. The recall affects approximately 6,781 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V343000 or the manufacturer campaign number 25S52. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.