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20V-098

Feb 21, 2020

Ford

Incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable

Engine and cooling

13,854

Part replacement

20V-097

Feb 21, 2020

Ford

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated…

Lighting

166,196

Software update

20V-072

Feb 10, 2020

Ford

Rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension

Suspension

211,207

Part replacement

19V-903

Dec 18, 2019

Ford

Spare tire could have been damaged when it was installed on the rim

Tires

Part replacement

19V-880

Dec 11, 2019

Ford

If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the…

Seat belts

490,574

Repair or modification

19V-864

Dec 4, 2019

Ford

Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches

Latches and locks

231,664

Repair or modification

19V-859

Dec 4, 2019

Ford

Over time, the protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line may chafe through the plastic liquid fuel line and cause a fuel leak

Fuel system

3,857

Repair or modification

19V-839

Nov 21, 2019

Ford

Inline electrical connector terminals for the rear lights may be misaligned or not properly seated, potentially causing the rear lights to…

Lighting

72,718

Part replacement

19V-809

Nov 12, 2019

Ford

Battery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter cable bracket resulting in a short circuit

Electrical system

54,411

Repair or modification

19V-808

Nov 12, 2019

Ford

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "On" position

Lighting

86,296

Software update

Campaign 20V-098

Incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable

Manufacturer: Ford
Filed: February 21, 2020
Component: Engine and cooling
Vehicles affected: 13,854
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected models

Ford F-150 2015 to 2016

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