FORD F-150 2015: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V098000

Make Model Year
FORD F-150 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-04-09 2020-02-21 2020-02-21

Production Dates: 2014-07-31 - 2016-10-15

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20S08

Component: ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13854

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.

Consequence

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. If the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the existing block heater cable from being used until parts become available. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S08.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.