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Ford recalls 874,000 F-150, Super Duty pickups over fire risks

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Ford recalls 874,000 F-150, Super Duty pickups over fire risks
Engine block heaters are useful in cold climates, providing a little extra heat when it's needed. They are not, however, supposed to provide enough heat to start a fire.


Ford on Friday issued a recall for approximately 874,000 examples of the 2015-2019 F-150and 2017-2019 Super Duty pickup trucks. Roughly half of the recalled trucks are located in the US, with the rest in Canada.

All of the trucks involved in the recall are equipped with engine block heaters, which is the root cause of the issue at hand. Contaminants could work their way into the cable's splice connector, including water, which could corrode and harm the cable over time. If it's corroded enough, it could cause a short that might trip household breakers or start a fire.
 

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