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2023–2025 Ford Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and 2023–2025 Lincoln Corsair, Nautilus recall: Equipment: electrical, engine block heater

NHTSA campaign 25V-343 · May 23, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
25V343000
Reported
May 23, 2025
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Part
Equipment: electrical, engine block heater
Vehicles affected
About 6,781

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.

Safety risk

An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Ford Bronco Sport (2025); Ford Escape (2023, 2024, 2025); Ford Maverick (2025); Lincoln Corsair (2023, 2025); Lincoln Nautilus (2024, 2025). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.

What is the fix?

Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for…

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