2016 Ford Explorer - Electrical

Ford is recalling certain 2016-2024 Explorer, Focus, Ranger, Escape, Bronco, Maverick, and Lincoln vehicles because the engine block heater can leak coolant and short circuit when plugged in, creating a fire risk. The recall affects approximately 16,146 vehicles across Canada. Ford will notify owners by mail and recommends not using the block heater until it can be replaced at a dealership.

Recalling firm

FORD

Product

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

Reason

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. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-554. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair. 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...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

Canada

Agency

TC

Recall date

2026-01-09

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from TC

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/fe08a180-b473-4b0b-b656-46b6e9aa2848