Recall 25V-685: 2021–2024 Ford Bronco, 2021–2024 Ford Bronco Sport and 7 more
Ford Motor Company recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Oct 10, 2025, covering about 59,006 vehicles.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
The risk
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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 blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V685000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Bronco | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Ford Escape | 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Ford Explorer | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Ford Fusion | 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Ford Maverick | 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Ford Ranger | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Lincoln Corsair | 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Lincoln MKC | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V-685?
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
How is recall 25V-685 fixed?
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 blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.