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Ford Recalls More Than 116,000 Vehicles Over Engine Block Heater Fire and Injury Risk


WASHINGTON — Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 116,000 vehicles following concerns that a component designed to warm the engine in cold weather may pose a fire hazard, federal regulators announced Tuesday.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the issue involves the engine block heater, a device intended to heat the engine prior to startup in freezing temperatures. Regulators say the heater can crack and leak coolant when plugged into an external power source. If this occurs, it may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire under the hood.

The recall affects certain 2013–2018 Ford Focus, 2013–2019 Ford Escape, and 2015–2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles equipped with a two-liter engine.

Officials reported 12 fire-related incidents connected to the defect, with several involving the Escape model.

Contact The Ammons Law Firm if You Were Injured in a Defective Ford Vehicle

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured or killed in an accident involving a Ford vehicle, the Ammons Law Firm is here to help. Our team of experienced vehicle defect attorneys understands the devastating toll these tragedies take on families, and we have a proven record of holding manufacturers accountable when defective vehicles cause harm.

Contact the Ammons Law Firm today for a free consultation. We will explain your legal rights and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages stemming from the accident. Families who have lost loved ones may also be entitled to recover compensation for their immeasurable loss.

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