engine block heaters and other models recall: Engine block heater may short circuit and cause fire

Published October 10, 2025 by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Fire & burns

What's being recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain engine block heaters, with part numbers GJ7Z-6A051-BA and GJ7Z-6A051-AA, sold as accessory parts. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

How to identify it

NHTSA campaign 25E067000; Manufacturer campaign 25SA5

The hazard

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until their vehicle is remedied. Dealers will contact customers with instructions to return the part for a full refund or dealers will replace the block heater once a newly designed part is available, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA5.

The official notice

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