FORD F-150 2016: ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V098000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 | 2016 |
| 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
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.
A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
