The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
The risk
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, and inspect and replace the electrical cord if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have an alternative option to replace the engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V343. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 14, 2026.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-239 (26V239000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 25S52 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Equipment › Electrical › Engine block heater |
| Report date | April 14, 2026 |
| Owners notified | June 10, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 55 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-239 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, and inspect and replace the electrical cord if necessary, 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 55 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.