NHTSA Recall 19V278000: Engine and electrical (equipment)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 131,068 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Ford F-150.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V278000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 19S11 |
| Components | ENGINE; EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL |
| Report received | April 8, 2019 |
| Owner notification | May 31, 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 and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Safety risk
A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
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 19V278000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ford F-250 SD | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ford F-350 SD | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ford F-550 SD | 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.