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- Steve
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- Markham, ON, Canada
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- 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands AKA: DONK
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This recall replaces 2025-554 which was a recall for the block heater. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair. My block heater was never done for the original recall because they didn't have the parts.
2026-005
Engine block heater could short circuit and cause a fire
2026-005
Engine block heater could short circuit and cause a fire
| Transport Canada Recall Number | 2026-005 |
|---|---|
| Recall Date | 2026-01-09 |
| Last Updated | 2026-01-15 |
| Notification Type | Safety TC |
| System | Electrical |
| Issued by | FORD |
| Manufacturer Recall Number | 25SA4 |
Units Affected
| 138,783 |
| Category | Car, Light Truck & Van, SUV |
| Recall Description |
|---|
| Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-554. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater. |
| Make | Model | Model Year(s) Affected |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | BRONCO | 2021 2022 2023 2024 |
| FORD | BRONCO SPORT | 2021 2022 2023 2024 |
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2020 2021 2022 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 |
| FORD | FOCUS | 2016 2017 2018 |
| FORD | MAVERICK | 2022 2023 2024 |
| FORD | RANGER | 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 |
| LINCOLN | CORSAIR | 2020 2021 2022 |
| LINCOLN | MKC | 2016 2017 2018 2019 |
| Manufacturer Name | Contact Number | Web Site |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | 1-800-565-3673 | www.ford.ca/support/recalls/ |
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