FORD — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-10-10

Ford engine block heaters have an unspecified defect

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-10-10
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Units affected	0
Defect	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._x000D_ An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Component	EQUIPMENT
Remedy	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.
Recall number	25E067000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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