Ford Recalls 119,000 Vehicles Over Potentially Dangerous Defect

Multiple Ford vehicles are being recalled to fix a problem with engine block heaters in several specific models.

The recall involves some 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer and 2024 Explorer vehicles, as well as certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a two-liter engines, according to CBS News.

About 119,000 vehicles are subject to the recall, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Ford recalls 119K US vehicles over issue that could cause fire https://t.co/MYijg3zMso pic.twitter.com/g9WoaVpYAs

— NY Post Business (@nypostbiz) January 21, 2026

The agency warned owners not to plug the engine block heater in until after the flaw in the part is fixed.

However, that is not likely to be until after winter has passed. The NHTSA