2.0L – Repeat Block Heater Failure – Updated Procedure In The Workshop Manual (WSM) – 2019-2023 Ford Edge & Lincoln Nautilus

NHTSA ID Number: 10232482

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51385

Summary

Some 2019-2023 Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine may exhibit a repeat block heater failure. This may be caused by air in the engine cooling system. The WSM replacement procedure has been updated to include the Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding procedure found in Section 303-03A Engine Cooling – 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) MI4, General Procedures as the final step. The block heater should not be tested unless all the air has been removed from the engine cooling system following this procedure.

 


13 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBay logoEDGE2019-2023
LINCOLNeBay logoMKX2019-2021
LINCOLNeBay logoNAUTILUS2019-2023

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

SSM 51385
2019-2023 Edge/Nautilus – 2.0L – Repeat Block Heater Failure – Updated Procedure In The Workshop Manual (WSM)

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10232482

MC-10232482-0001.pdf 100.979KB

 


 

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