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 and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
The risk
A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 19V-278 (19V278000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 19S11 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Engine |
| Report date | April 8, 2019 |
| Owners notified | May 31, 2019 |
| Vehicles affected | 131,068 |
| 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-250 SD engine problems 40
- 2018 Ford F-250 SD engine problems 16
- 2019 Ford F-250 SD engine problems 23
- 2017 Ford F-350 SD engine problems 25
- 2018 Ford F-350 SD engine problems 9
- 2019 Ford F-350 SD engine problems 20
- 2019 Ford F-550 SD engine problems 2
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 19V-278 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 131,068 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.