Block heater may overheat and cause fire
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2025 maverick and 2026 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
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, and inspect and replace the electrical cord if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have an alternative option to replace the engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed may 11, 2026. additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in june 2026. This recall expands previous nhtsa recall number 25v343. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s52. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on nhtsa.gov on april 14, 2026.
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FAQ: Recall 26V239000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V239000?
NHTSA recall 26V239000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on April 14, 2026. It addresses: Block heater may overheat and cause fire. The recall affects approximately 55 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 26V239000 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.