Ford recalls 2019 Escape models with potential block heater electrical short circuit causing fire. Owners must stop using block heater until fixed by dealer.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Ford is recalling 2019 Escape vehicles with a block heater that may crack and leak coolant, causing an electrical short circuit when plugged in. This could lead to fire if the block heater is used without repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223724-ford-escape-2019-recall-block-heater-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223724-ford-escape-2019-recall-block-heater-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V011000
“Ford Escape (2019) Recall: Block Heater Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223724-ford-escape-2019-recall-block-heater-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 26V011000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V011000).
The block heater can crack and leak coolant, which may cause an electrical short circuit when plugged in. This short circuit increases the risk of fire if the block heater is used without repair.
Owners of 2019 Ford Escape vehicles with the block heater system are affected. Drivers using the block heater without repair are at higher risk of fire.
Check if your 2019 Ford Escape has a block heater. The recall covers vehicles with a 2.0L engine block heater system.
Do not plug in the block heater until the vehicle is repaired by a dealer.
Call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a repair or get replacement options.
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.
The block heater may crack and leak coolant, causing an electrical short circuit when plugged in, which increases fire risk.
Your 2019 Ford Escape with a 2.0L engine block heater system is affected.
Do not plug in the block heater until the vehicle is repaired by a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V011000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 26V011000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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