Ford recalls trucks with engine block heaters

Ford Motor Company is recalling 410,289 model year 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and model year 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater.

Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring and a fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and seal the block heater cable, or replace it, as necessary, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin January 7, 2019.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.