The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 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.
The risk
When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 18V-894 (18V894000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 18S45 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Engine |
| Report date | December 18, 2018 |
| Owners notified | June 3, 2019 |
| Vehicles affected | 410,289 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the engine & cooling
- 2015 Ford F-150 engine problems 282
- 2016 Ford F-150 engine problems 344
- 2017 Ford F-150 engine problems 368
- 2018 Ford F-150 engine problems 589
- 2019 Ford F-150 engine problems 374
- 2017 Ford F-450 engine problems 2
- 2018 Ford F-450 engine problems 4
- 2019 Ford F-450 engine problems 4
- 2017 Ford F-550 engine problems 3
- 2018 Ford F-550 engine problems 1
- 2019 Ford F-550 engine problems 6
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 18V-894 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 410,289 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.