Ford Recalls 410K F-Series Pickups
Ford is recalling 410,289 of its 2015 to 2019 F-150 and 2017 to 2019 Super Duty trucks equipped with an engine block heater, due to a possible defect with a cable connector, the company has announced.
Ford is recalling five of its F-Series trucks, including the 2018 F-150 (shown), for a defect involving the engine heater cable connector.
Photo courtesy of Ford.
Ford is recalling 410,289 of its 2015 to 2019 F-150 and 2017 to 2019 Super Duty trucks equipped with an engine block heater, due to a possible defect with a cable connector, the company has announced.
The recall affects the F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks, in addition to the F-150.
Trucks equipped with an engine block heater may have a defect with the heater cable's splice connector, which can cause corrosion and damage. Prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, which increases the risk of overheated or melted wiring and a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and delars will inspect and seal the block heater cable or replace it at no charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 7. Owners can contact Ford's customer service at 866-436-7332. The recall number is 18S45.
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
More Safety
How Detroit Assurance with Active Brake Assist Works
Do you want to see what it is like to experience Detroit Assurance’s Active Brake Assist? In this video, Work Truck will put you in the cab to see how it all works and then hear more details from DTNA’s Mike Young.
Read More →
Get Left of Loss: A 5-Step Workplace Prevention Framework for Fleet Operators
Violence risks do not stop at the driver’s door. Learn five practical steps fleets can take to spot threats early and protect workers before loss occurs.
Read More →
How Better Visibility Cut Speeding Violations by 48%
Fleet leaders don't need more data, they need clearer visibility into what the data is saying. This case study explores how one utility replaced speeding-event counts with a single metric — miles driven in violation — to strengthen safety and significantly reduce speeding violations.
Read More →
13 Safe Driving Tips for Commercial Vehicle Drivers
Make sure you are spending time on the road safely with these important tips.
Read More →
Recalls You Need to Know About in July 2026
If you have Altec, Ford, General Motors, Harbinger, Hyundai, Mack Trucks, or Volvo Trucks vehicles in your fleet, you should check these important recalls issued by the National Highway Safety Administration.
Read More →
How Telematics Is Transforming Fleet Risk from Insight to Action
What if you could spot risky driving before it leads to a crash? See how telematics is still changing fleet safety today.
Read More →
DOT Rules Remain Firmly Lit on Marijuana
DOT says not so fast on marijuana. Even with federal reclassification efforts, commercial drivers in safety-sensitive roles remain subject to marijuana testing and prohibitions.
Read More →
Lytx Adds Fleet Management Enhancements to LytxOne Platform
Lytx has added new features to LytxOne to bring safety, operational insight, asset visibility, and compliance into a unified, all-in-one platform.
Read More →
A Fourth of July Cargo Theft Reality Check for Fleet Managers
The Fourth of July creates prime conditions for cargo theft. Here's what fleet managers should review now to protect loads, drivers and operations.
Read More →
What is DataQs and Why Should Fleets Care?
Watch to learn how FMCSA's DataQs system helps fleets challenge inaccurate safety data, protect CSA scores, and improve compliance records.
Read More →