Recall 25V343000: 2025 Ford Bronco Sport, 2023–2025 Ford Escape, 2025 Ford Maverick +2 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
May 23, 2025
Vehicles affected
6,781
Models
5
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.

The risk

An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
25V343000
Manufacturer campaign
25S52
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Owner letters
Jun 9, 2026
Components
Electrical system (Electrical System); Equipment:electrical:engine block heater (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology