NHTSA recall 19V-278 (19V278000)
equipment recall reported April 8, 2019 - about 131,068 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V278000
- Also written as
- 19V-278
- Manufacturer number
- 19S11
- Reported
- April 8, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~131,068
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
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 and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Why it is dangerous
A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-278 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.