Ford recalls over 116,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk. Focus, Escape and MKC models affected. At least 12 ...

The recall includes some Explorer, Focus and Escape models, the agency said.

Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, ...

Ford is recalling up to 119,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the engine block heater could short-circuit and cause a fire, ...

According to two notices reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Jan. 15, the recalls cover ...

Citing the NHTSA, FOX Business reported that as of December 2025, 12 fires were reported related to the engine block heater ...

All of the affected vehicles were produced with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline-four turbo and the optional engine block heater ...

It’s not quite the news you want to hear on a cold winter morning: there is a recall for nine different Ford and Lincoln ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Winter mornings can be especially tough for diesel truck owners, as freezing temperatures push engines to their limits. As a truck enthusiast, ...

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