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2023-2025 Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Escape and others recall: engine block heater

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 23, 2025. It covers about 6,781 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6,781
reported
May 23, 2025
owners notified
Jun 9, 2026

Equipment: electrical: engine block heater

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and 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.
Risk
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.

Recall number 25V343000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 25V343000

Is there a recall on the 2023-2025 Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Escape and others engine block heater?

Yes. Recall 25V343000, reported on May 23, 2025, covers about 6,781 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V343000?

Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.

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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