Critical Alert
Ford and Others Recalled: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a critical vehicle safety recall. Stop driving the vehicle immediately and contact your dealer.
Source: NHTSA
CriticalCampaign #25V343000Electrical
Ford and Others Recalled: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Ford Escape
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
- 2024 Ford Escape
- 2024 Lincoln Nautilus
Recall Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and 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.
Consequence
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 11, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. The parts are anticipated to be available April 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.
411 Press Analysis
A critical vehicle safety recall has been issued for the 2024 Ford Escape. NHTSA received the recall report on May 23, 2025 involving electrical system. An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire. This recall carries the highest urgency rating. Ford Motor Company is advising owners to park their vehicles and contact an authorized dealer immediately. Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. All owners can check their recall status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database