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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V894
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components ENGINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 410,289
Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode
When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring and a fire.
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.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and seal the block heater cable, or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 7, 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.
Check if your Vehicle has a Recall
Ford Media Center – FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES SAFETY RECALL FOR SELECT FORD F-150, SUPER DUTY TRUCKS TO REPLACE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER CABLE
Dec. 21, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RMISC-18V894-2524.pdf
Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination for Ford Motor Company Recall #18S45
12/18/2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RMISC-18V894-4525.pdf
Recall Acknowledgement
December 20, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V894-4901.pdf
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=18V894&docType=RCL
- Part Number: 251919, 6B018, 251919C, 68409910AB, 28216, 28216X
- Compatible with 1989-2018 Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel 5.9, 6.7 L
- Compatible with Ford 7.3 6.0 6.4 6.7 L Powerstroke Diesel F350 250
- Compatible with 1989-Current Dodge Cummins 5.9L Diesel Engines
- Compatible with 2007-Current Dodge Cummins 6.7L Diesel Engines
- Ensure quick winter starts and reduce engine wear
- For Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jeep, Pontiac, Continental, Oldsmobile. See Zero start catalog for specific applications.
- 1-5/8-Inch diameter
- 5. 8' (1. 8m) cord included
- Volts: 120 | Watts: 600 | Plug Type: 120 Volt, 15 Amp (Type A)
- Fitment: This Engine Block Heater will only fit 1995 and newer 7.3 engines
- Volts: 120 | Watts: 1000 | Plug Type: 120 Volt | Heater size: 3/4" NPT
- Installation Information: Replaces 3/4" threaded plug in oil cooler
- Features: Ensure quick winter starts and reduce engine wear
- Package Includes: Engine Block Heater Element and 6 feet Power Cord
- [Package Included] The package contains 2 car heaters, each with 70 inch wires to meet your daily needs.
- [High Quality Material] It is made of high quality silica gel, which is waterproof and oil proof. The waterproof design of silica gel and power cord connection reduces the risk of short circuit. It has high thermal efficiency conversion and very fast heating speed, stable performance and even heat transfer.
- [Function] In winter, the lubrication and working efficiency of the fluid in the engine and gearbox are improved, the wear of the equipment is reduced, and the service life of the engine and gearbox is extended.
- [Easy to Install] The back of the heating pad is equipped with self-adhesive adhesive, which can be easily fixed on the surface of the item. Clean and dry the flat surface of the equipment before use, peel off the paper back and coat the oil pan heater, plug the 120V power cord into the socket, and heat for 10 to 15 minutes. You can also use magnets/adhesives to extend the bonding time (products do not include magnets and adhesives)
- [Widely Applicable] The light and flexible heater can quickly provide heat where it is needed. It is used to heat the fluid on any metal surface, such as engine oil sump, transmission, diesel tractor engine, snow blower, generator, etc.; Only for metal surfaces: Keep away from plastic; Note: The temperature is extremely high, please do not touch.
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