NHTSA Recall 26V239000: Engine block heater (equipment) and electrical system
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 55 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Bronco Sport.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V239000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 25S52 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL › ENGINE BLOCK HEATER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | April 14, 2026 |
| Owner notification | June 10, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
An overheated engine block heater 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, 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. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V239000
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.