Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 60,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles due to a potential fire hazard.

The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker reported to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) the engine block heater in some vehicles may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing a short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

A short circuit in the engine block heater increases the risk of an under-hood fire, Ford wrote in a letter to dealerships dated Wednesday, Oct. 15.

According to the NHTSA report, owners were advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is fixed.

The auto manufacturer said it was not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries connected to the issue.

Here's what to know about the recall.

Ford models being recalled

Certain vehicles in the following models and model years are impacted by the recall.

  • 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC
  • 2016-2018, 2020-2023 Ford Explorer
  • 2019-2020 Ford Fusion
  • 2019-2024 Ford Ranger
  • 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair
  • 2020-2022 Ford Escape
  • 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport
  • 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles

What should I do if my Ford is recalled?

Dealers will replace the block heater free of charge, the NHTSA recall notice said.

Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners by Oct. 24. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, potentially in February 2026.

Ford recall number:

Owners can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

The number for this recall is 25SA4.

Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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