Ford Motor Company: Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire (26V011000)
Ford Motor Company: Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire (26V011000). Its units affected of 116,672 is top-decile (93rd percentile of 871 records). Dated 294 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 40/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 116,672 · 93th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 218.9x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire |
| NHTSA ID | 26V011000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S01 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Units potentially affected | 116672 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. |
| Consequence | An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026. |
| units affected percentile | 93th of 871 (median 533, 218.9x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-01-15
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:08:10 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Ford Motor Company and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Ford Motor Company's units affected: 93rd percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
40 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 116,672 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Ford Motor Company?
Ford Motor Company recall 26V011000: Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire, 116,672 units.
How does Ford Motor Company compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
This is a top-decile record: its units affected of 116,672 is 218.9x the median of 533 across 871 records. It is 294 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting.
Ford Motor Company vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 116,672 | 93rd | 2026-01-15 |
| Nissan North America, Inc. | Vehicle | 168,149 | 94th | 2026-07-15 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Vehicle | 14,575 | 79th | 2026-05-19 |
| Altec Industries, Inc. | Vehicle | 10,875 | 77th | 2026-03-13 |
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