Ford Engine Block Heater (Ford) – Electrical Component Issue (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
FORD ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Brand
FORD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain FORD ENGINE BLOCK HEATER equipment due to equipment:electrical:engine block heater issues. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain engine block heaters, with part numbers GJ7Z-6A051-BA and GJ7Z-6A051-AA, sold as accessory parts. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until their vehicle is remedied. Dealers will contact customers with instructions to return the part for a full refund or dealers will replace the block heater once a newly designed part is available, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA5.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026