2015-2016 Ford F-150 recall: engine

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 21, 2020. It covers about 13,854 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 13,854
reported: Feb 21, 2020
owners notified: Apr 9, 2020
related complaints: 631

Engine

What is wrong: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.
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 inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. If the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the existing block heater cable from being used until parts become available. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S08.

Recall number 20V098000

Affected vehicles

Ford F-150 2015-2016 2015 2016

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 631 complaints about engine problems.

2015 Ford F-150 2016 Ford F-150

Questions about recall 20V098000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Ford F-150 engine?

Yes. Recall 20V098000, reported on February 21, 2020, covers about 13,854 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V098000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. If the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the existing block heater cable from being used until parts become available. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S08.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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