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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Engines & Powertrains

Ford Engine Block Heaters Recalled for Overheating and Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: October 10, 2025
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Summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 2,204 engine block heaters sold as accessories for 2023-2026 Ford vehicles equipped with 1.5L or 2.0L Modular Power Cylinder (MPC) engines. The engine block heater can overheat when the vehicle is parked and the heater is plugged into an electrical outlet. Ford dealers will replace the heater element and inspect or replace the electrical cord free of charge.

Risk

The engine block heater can overheat while in use, which significantly increases the risk of a fire while the vehicle is parked and plugged in.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves Ford engine block heaters (part number JL3T-6A051-AB) sold as accessories for 2023-2026 Ford vehicles equipped with 1.5L or 2.0L Modular Power Cylinder (MPC) engines.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford dealer to verify if your vehicle was equipped with the affected engine block heater accessory.
  3. Schedule a service appointment with a Ford dealer to have the block heater element replaced and the electrical cord inspected or replaced at no cost to you.
  4. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 25SA6 for more information.
  5. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for additional assistance.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Replacement of block heater element and potential cord replacement

How to: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: Ford Engine Block Heater Accessory
Variants: 1.5L Modular Power Cylinder (MPC) engine, 2.0L Modular Power Cylinder (MPC) engine
Part / Model:
JL3T-6A051-AB

Sold as accessories for 2023-2026 vehicles with MPC engines.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25E066000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Sold By: Ford Authorized Dealers
Units Affected: 2,204 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Equipment (E)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 25SA6
Agency Last Updated: December 9, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response