Critical Alert
2019, 2024 Ford Explorer Recall: EQUIPMENT
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free recall repair.
Source: NHTSA
CriticalCampaign #26V012000Electrical
2019, 2024 Ford Explorer Recall: EQUIPMENT
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2019, 2024 Ford Explorer
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Affected Vehicles
- 2019 Ford Explorer
- 2024 Ford Explorer
- 2016–2018 Ford Focus
Recall Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer 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 February 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in April 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 January 16, 2026. This recall expands previous recall number 25V685.
411 Press Analysis
A vehicle safety recall has been issued for the 2019, 2024 Ford Explorer. NHTSA received the recall report on January 15, 2026 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