NHTSA Recall 25V685000: Engine block heater (equipment)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 59,006 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Ford Bronco.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V685000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 25SA4 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL › ENGINE BLOCK HEATER |
| Report received | October 10, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Safety risk
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V685000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Bronco | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Ford Escape | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Ford Explorer | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Ford Fusion | 2019, 2020 |
| Ford Maverick | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Ford Ranger | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Lincoln Corsair | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Lincoln Mkc | 2016, 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.