Is there a recall on Ford F Series engine block heater?
Is there a recall on Ford F Series engine block heater?
Dealers will disable the engine block heater cables and seal the end caps with a silicone sealant, then notify customers when a replacement cable is available. The reference number for the recall is 19S11. Please sign in to leave a comment.
Are there any block heater recalls in Canada?
The Toyota/Lexus safety recall is not the only one that automobile companies have reported to Transport Canada in recent years for an issue with a block heater that could result in a fire. Since 2015, Transport Canada has received seven other such block heater recalls.
Is the engine block heater on a Ford truck?
All risks are present only when the vehicle is parked and the engine block heater cable is plugged into an electrical outlet, Ford says. Affected customers in the meantime should not use their engine block heater cable.
Is there a recall on Ford F-150 Super Duty?
The 2015-2019 F-150 and 2017-2019 Super Duty vehicles were inspected in January to see if engine block heater cable splice connectors were damaged. A damaged block heater cable can cause tripping of household breakers or a short in a ground fault circuit interrupter.
Why is there a recall on Ford engine block heaters?
The engine block heater could fail to function or the damaged cord could trip breakers and outlets. It’s also possible fires could occur from overheated and melted wires while the engine heater is plugged in. Because of the fire risk, Ford is warning truck owners to not use the engine block heaters.
Are there any problems with Ford Super Duty block heaters?
Low differential oil and faulty EcoBoost engine block heaters are causing problems for some Ford owners. Sure, the Super Duty is a pretty tough rig, but even it has to have proper lubrication for everything to work.
What to do if your engine block heater is not working?
Ford advised customers against using the engine block heater cable. No injuries or accidents related to the issue have been reported, Ford said. Dealers will disable the vehicle’s engine block heater cable by cutting off the plug end prongs and sealing the end cap with a silicone sealant.
The 2015-2019 F-150 and 2017-2019 Super Duty vehicles were inspected in January to see if engine block heater cable splice connectors were damaged. A damaged block heater cable can cause tripping of household breakers or a short in a ground fault circuit interrupter.
