NHTSA Recall 18V894000: Engine
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 410,289 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Ford F-150.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V894000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18S45 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Report received | December 18, 2018 |
| Owner notification | June 3, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V894000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ford F-450 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ford F-550 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ford Redundant F-250 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ford Redundant F-350 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.