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Ford block heater recall affects over 116,000 vehicles

A Ford recall affects Escape, Focus, and Lincoln MKC models after a faulty engine block heater was found to pose a potential ...
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Ford recall: Over 119K cars pulled related to engine heater fire risk, NHTSA says

Citing the NHTSA, FOX Business reported that as of December 2025, 12 fires were reported related to the engine block heater ...
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Ford Recalls Old Focus, Escape, Lincoln MKC Vehicles Over Engine Block Heater Issue

All of the affected vehicles were produced with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline-four turbo and the optional engine block heater ...
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Over 100,000 Ford Focus, Escape, MKC model vehicles recalled

(WHTM) — The Ford Motor Company has just recalled more than 100,000 of its Focus, Escape, and MKC model vehicles due to an increased risk of fire. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety ...

Ford recalls more than 100K vehicles due to potential fire risk

The recalled vehicles have an engine block heater that could crack and leak coolant, causing a short circuit when plugged in ...

Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, ...

Ford’s first fire risk recall of 2026 leaves owners waiting months for a fix

Ford almost went three weeks without seeing its name appear on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall ...

How to Jump Start a Hybrid Properly and Safely, According to Our Expert

The process is similar to boosting the battery of a gas-powered vehicle, but with a few key exceptions and precautions.