Critical Alert
2021–2024 Ford Bronco Sport Recall: EQUIPMENT
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free recall repair.
Source: NHTSA
CriticalCampaign #25V685000Electrical
2021–2024 Ford Bronco Sport Recall: EQUIPMENT
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2021–2024 Ford Bronco Sport
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Affected Vehicles
- 2021–2024 Ford Bronco Sport
- 2016–2018 Ford Explorer
- 2020–2023 Ford Explorer
- 2016–2019 Lincoln Mkc
- 2019–2020 Ford Fusion
- 2019–2024 Ford Ranger
- 2020–2022 Ford Escape
- 2020–2022 Lincoln Corsair
- 2021–2024 Ford Bronco
- 2022–2024 Ford Maverick
Recall 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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
411 Press Analysis
A vehicle safety recall has been issued for the 2021–2024 Ford Bronco Sport. NHTSA received the recall report on October 10, 2025 involving equipment:electrical:engine block heater. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. 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 should contact an authorized dealer to arrange the free repair, and can check their recall status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database