Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V183000 Reported March 31, 2016

Engine block heater may overheat

Ford Motor Company · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,543 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V183000
Manufacturer Campaign
16S14
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
1,543
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 31, 2016
Completion Rate
87.94

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured november 25, 2013, to january 25, 2016, and 2016 ford explorer vehicles manufactured october 20, 2014, to january 28, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3l gtdi engines and engine block heaters. these engine block heaters have elements that may overheat while plugged in.

Safety Consequence

Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. dealers will also inspect and replace the electrical cord, as necessary. the recall began on may 18, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s14. note: owners should not use the engine block heater until the vehicle has been remedied.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 16V183000 or campaign 16S14.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V183000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V183000?

NHTSA recall 16V183000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 31, 2016. It addresses: Engine block heater may overheat. The recall affects approximately 1,543 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V183000 or the manufacturer campaign number 16S14. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.