Ford F-550 SD (2019) Engine Recall: Fire Risk from Damaged Cable
Ford recalls 2019 F-550 SD trucks with damaged engine block heater cable that could cause overheating and fire. Owners must have the cable replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2019 F-550 Super Duty trucks with a damaged engine block heater cable that could cause overheating or fire. This recall affects owners who received a previous fix for the same issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223754-ford-f-550-sd-2019-engine-recall-fire-risk-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223754-ford-f-550-sd-2019-engine-recall-fire-risk-from · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V278000
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“Ford F-550 SD (2019) Engine Recall: Fire Risk from Damaged Cable.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223754-ford-f-550-sd-2019-engine-recall-fire-risk-from. Based on NHTSA recall #19V278000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V278000).
Why it’s dangerous
A damaged cable splice connector can cause a resistive short, leading to overheated or melted wiring. This increases the risk of fire in normal vehicle operation.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Ford F-550 Super Duty trucks with engine block heaters previously fixed under recall 18V894. Drivers using these trucks without the repair are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 F-550 Super Duty truck has an engine block heater that was previously fixed under recall 18V894. The recall began May 31, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your truck is affected and schedule the free cable replacement.
Get Replacement Cable
Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable at no cost once replacement parts are available.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my truck immediately?
No. The recall requires a specific fix: replacing the engine block heater cable. You can keep using the truck until the replacement is done.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V278000 (August 4, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.