2018 FORD F-550 SD RECALL - #19V278000
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 and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 FORD F-550 SD |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
4/10/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
5/31/2019 |
| # Affected |
131,068 |
| 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 and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged. |
| Consequences |
A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11. |
| 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-550 SD Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL
2018 FORD F-550 SD Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2018 FORD F-550 SD Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
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