2018 Ford Escape Recall — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (26V011000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
| Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Escape |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER |
| Campaign number | 26V011000 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. |
| Consequence | An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim lett |
| Report received | 15/01/2026 |
| Source | NHTSA |
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