NHTSA recall 20V-098 (20V098000)
engine recall reported February 21, 2020 - about 13,854 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V098000
- Also written as
- 20V-098
- Manufacturer number
- 20S08
- Reported
- February 21, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~13,854
- Component
- engine
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.
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 inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. If the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the existing block heater cable from being used until parts become available. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S08.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-098 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.