Ford Motor Company: Block Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
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What to do
- Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
- Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
- If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.
General guidance from Recall Atlas. The official notice from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has the exact models, batch codes and remedy, and it takes priority.
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An insufficiently screwed-on brake caliper bracket can lead to brake failure. The brake caliper may become detached from the axle due to insufficient tightening torque of the rear brake caliper mounting screws. This…
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A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2026-04-14
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Ford Motor Company: Sun Visor Wiring May Cause Fire
Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- US
Ford Motor Company: Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- US
Ford Motor Company: Loss of Drive Power due to Transmission Misalignment
Excessive wear of the transmission and transfer case splines may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
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- 2026-04-15
- US
Roush Performance Products, Inc.: Do Not Drive: Loss of Steering Control from Loose or Missing Fasteners
Loose or missing fasteners can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- US
Winnebago Industries, Inc.: Missing Side Reflectors/FMVSS 108
Missing reflectors can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- US
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Brake Pedal May Detach from Brake Booster
Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
- 2026-04-14
- US
Ford Motor Company: Sun Visor Wiring May Cause Fire
Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- US
Ford Motor Company: Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- US
Ford Motor Company: Loss of Drive Power due to Transmission Misalignment
Excessive wear of the transmission and transfer case splines may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.