FORD F-550 2017: ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V894000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-550 | 2017 |
| 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
