2017 FORD F-250 RECALL - #18V894000
RECALL FOR ENGINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2017 FORD F-250 |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
3/18/2014 - 11/17/2018 |
| Recalled on |
12/20/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
6/3/2019 |
| # Affected |
410,289 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE |
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| Description |
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage. |
| Consequences |
When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2017 FORD F-250 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2017 FORD F-250 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
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