FORD F-350 2018: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V894000

Make Model Year
FORD F-350 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-06-03 2018-12-18 2018-12-20

Production Dates: 2014-03-18 - 2018-11-17

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18S45

Component: ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 410289

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

Consequence

When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.

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.