2016 Ford Explorer - Electrical

Certain 2016-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may have an engine block heater that can leak coolant and short circuit when plugged in, creating a fire risk. Ford is replacing the block heater and recommends not using it until repairs are completed. This recall affects approximately 13,824 vehicles across Canada.

Recalling firm

FORD

Product

Vehicles: 2016 FORD EXPLORER, 2016 LINCOLN MKC, 2017 FORD EXPLORER, 2017 LINCOLN MKC, 2018 FORD EXPLORER, 2018 LINCOLN MKC, 2019 LINCOLN MKC, 2019 FORD RANGER, 2019 FORD FUSION, 2020 FORD ESCAPE, 2020 FORD EXPLORER, 2020 FORD RANGER, 2020 LINCOLN CORSAIR, 2020 FORD FUSION, 2021 FORD RANGER, 2021 FORD BRONCO, 2021 FORD BRONCO SPORT, 2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR, 2021 FORD ESCAPE, 2021 FORD EXPLORER, 2022 FORD ESCAPE, 2022 FORD MAVERICK, 2022 FORD BRONCO, 2022 FORD RANGER, 2022 FORD EXPLORER, 2022 LINCOLN CORSAIR, 2022 FORD BRONCO SPORT, 2023 FORD EXPLORER, 2023 FORD RANGER, 2023 FORD BRONCO, 2023...

Reason

This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026-005. Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater.

Classification

Class II

Category

vehicle recall

Country

Canada

Agency

TC

Recall date

2025-10-10

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from TC

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f073104c-1909-4fc5-b437-888577b9c4c4