Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.

Ford is unaware of any injuries or deaths related to this recall.

Ford Motor Company has recalled more than 100,000 vehicles because the engine block heater can short circuit and cause a fire ...

A subset of Ford and Lincoln models equipped with the brand's 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine are at risk for the problem.

Citing the NHTSA, FOX Business reported that as of December 2025, 12 fires were reported related to the engine block heater problem, specifically with Ford Escape cars. Owners of the recalled Fords ...

The recall includes some Explorer, Focus and Escape models, the agency said.