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CriticalCampaign #26V012000Electrical

2024 Ford Explorer Recall: EQUIPMENT

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Ford Explorer
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Automotive wiring harness into the engine compartment — representative photo for NHTSA electrical recall
An automotive wiring harness routed into the engine compartment (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: simonov / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Affected Vehicles

2024 Ford Explorer

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 critical vehicle safety recall has been issued for the 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. This recall carries the highest urgency rating. Ford Motor Company is advising owners to park their vehicles and contact an authorized dealer immediately. Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. All owners can check their recall status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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