NHTSA recall 18V894000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 18V894000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 18S45 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Reported | 2018-12-18 |
| Owners notified | 2019-06-03 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Units potentially affected | 410289 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2020 quarter 3 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2020-10-27 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 410289 |
| Reported remedied | 323038 (78%) |
| Reported unreachable | 6640 |
| Reported removed | 25 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2020 quarter 3, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
What can happen
When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2015 FORD F-150 | Built 2014-03-18 to 2018-11-17. |
|---|---|
| 2016 FORD F-150 | Built 2014-03-18 to 2018-11-17. |
| 2017 FORD F-150 | Built 2014-03-18 to 2018-11-17. |
| 2018 FORD F-150 | Built 2014-03-18 to 2018-11-17. |
| 2019 FORD F-150 | Built 2014-03-18 to 2018-11-17. |
| 2017 FORD F-450 | Built 2014-03-18 to 2018-11-17. |
| 2018 FORD F-450 | Built 2014-03-18 to 2018-11-17. |
| 2019 FORD F-450 | Built 2014-03-18 to 2018-11-17. |
| 2017 FORD F-550 | Built 2014-03-18 to 2018-11-17. |
| 2018 FORD F-550 | Built 2014-03-18 to 2018-11-17. |
| 2019 FORD F-550 | Built 2014-03-18 to 2018-11-17. |
| 2017 FORD redundant F-250 | Built 2014-03-18 to 2018-11-17. |
| 2018 FORD redundant F-250 | Built 2014-03-18 to 2018-11-17. |
| 2019 FORD redundant F-250 | Built 2014-03-18 to 2018-11-17. |
| 2017 FORD redundant F-350 | Built 2014-03-18 to 2018-11-17. |
| 2018 FORD redundant F-350 | Built 2014-03-18 to 2018-11-17. |
| 2019 FORD redundant F-350 | Built 2014-03-18 to 2018-11-17. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 26E02 | 2026-09-01. Other. NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD Emissions Recall 26E02 Certain 2016-2019 F-650 - 750 and 2017-2019 F-350 - 550 Vehicles Equipped With 6.7L Diesel Engines Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) Inspection And Replacement |
|---|---|
| 26N03 | 2026-09-01. Other. Customer Satisfaction Program 26N03 Certain 2017-2019 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles w/ 6.7L Diesel Engines Diesel Particulate Filter Replacement, If Required After Dealer Evaluation |
| 24L05 | 2025-10-03. Other. Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified Vehicles |
| 24L04 | 2025-10-03. Other. Certain 2017 and 2020-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update |
| 24L04 | 2025-09-03. Other. Certain 2017 and 2020-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update |
| 24L05 | 2025-09-03. Other. Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified Vehicles |
| TSB 24-2115 | 2024-05-04. Service bulletin. This article supersedes TSB 22-2260 to update the vehicle applications. Some 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0420 and/or P0430 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to calibration and controls sensitivity. |
| TSB 24-2098 | 2024-04-04. Service bulletin. This article supersedes TSB 23-2330 to update the Parts List. Some 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil pan RTV seal. This may be due to various concerns with the oil pan. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the oil pan with the later style oil pan. |
| SSM 52335 | 2024-03-20. Service bulletin. For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford has evaluated turbochargers replaced for oil leak symptoms and although oil may collect on the external surface of a turbocharger, it is extremely rare for a turbocharger assembly to be the root cause of the oil leak. Careful inspection of the turbocharger oil feed and drain tubes should be performed along with the recommended WSM procedures as needed. Warranty claims for turbocharger replacement going forward will be assessed. |
| SSM 52334 | 2024-03-20. Service bulletin. Some 2011-2024 Mustang and F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a tick tap and/or typewriter ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as typewriter noise because of its similarity to the sound of a mechanical typewriter. The noise in question may be heard on some engines when engine temperatures reach 150°F (65°C) or higher and engine speed is at idle up to approximately 1700 RPM. It can typically be heard at the front wheel well and is often isolated to the transmission bell housing or oil pan area. The typewriter noise tick rate can be faster or slower and is not detrimental to the engine function or durability and has no short or long term effects on the engine. This an operating characteristic of the 5.0L engine and no repairs should be attempted. This information along with an example audio clip has been added to the WSM Section 303-00 Engine System General Information > Diagnosis and Testing > Engine > PPT F > Step F2. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.