2018 FORD F-450 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 |
2018 FORD F-450 |
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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 |
2018 FORD F-450 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2018 FORD F-450 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Sep 02, 2020 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L engine, 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine, 2017-2020 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or after 13-May-2017 may exhibit an illuminated malfunctio
May 05, 2020 - 010000 STEERING
In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience sustained steering wheel oscillation after hitting rough pavement or an expansion joint at speeds typically above 45 mph (72 Km/h).
May 05, 2020 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience sustained steering wheel oscillation after hitting rough pavement or an expansion joint at speeds typically above 45 mph (72 Km/h).
Dec 03, 2018 - 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Some 2017-2018 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a concern where the DEF level indicator appears to be stuck in the full position. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
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