2016 Recalls for Ex and MKC - Block Heater

[jmr061]

Recall 16S14

Affected vehicles:
MKC 2015-2016 Louisville November 25, 2013 through January 25, 2016

Explorer 2016 Chicago October 20, 2014 through January 28, 2016

Built with 2.3L AND Engine Block Heater

ACTION: Engine block heater will be replaced.

 

[JETZ]

2016 recalls for Ex and MKC

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/03/31/ford-explorer-lincoln-mkc-fire-hazard-recall/

 

[Sgt1411]

2015 MY too for block heater replacement

http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-recalls-explorer-f-650-750-transit-to-fix-three-defects-91390.html

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

I added to the sticky on recalls as well.

 

[jmr061]

I already posted this recall yesterday.

 

[peterk9]

I already posted this recall yesterday.

Threads merged.

Peter

 

[champco]

Block Heater Recall

On the Gen 5, Does anyone know the reason for the recall of factory installed Block heaters??

 

[matt88]

On the Gen 5, Does anyone know the reason for the recall of factory installed Block heaters??

From: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/tc/2016/57782r-eng.php

"On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.3 litre GTDI engine and an engine block heater, due to the engine’s orientation, the block heater could be susceptible to overheating. An overheated engine block heater may result in engine coolant leakage, or heat damage to the electrical connector of the block heater. Overheating of the engine block heater may increase the risk of an underhood fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine block heater element with one of a different design, and will inspect the block heater's electrical cord, and replace if required. In the interim, owners are advised to stop using their block heater until the campaign is completed. Note: This risk only exists when the block heater is plugged in and the vehicle is parked."