2022 Ford Escape Recall — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (25V685000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when
| Year | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Escape |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER |
| Campaign number | 25V685000 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. 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 blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Int |
| Report received | 10/10/2025 |
| Source | NHTSA |
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