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Ford Equipment Recalls Cover Block Heaters, Cameras, and Labels
Block heaters and reversed backup camera images dominate the repeated equipment problems in these Ford notices. The October 2025 heater recall spans Explorer, Fusion, Ranger, Escape, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Maverick, and certain Lincoln vehicles. Two January 2026 notices separately cover Focus/Escape/MKC vehicles and Focus/Explorer vehicles with heaters that may crack and leak coolant. The April 2026 notice concerns heater overheating on certain 2025 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles. Several 2019 notices concern ASA Electronics Voyager displays on Ford-based shuttle buses, ambulances, and specialty vehicles. Label problems include incorrect load capacities on Bronco, Ranger, and Super Duty vehicles, plus incorrect brake fluid labeling and manuals on certain 2018 EcoSport vehicles.
Warning signs to watch for
- June 2019 SVO Group shuttle bus recall: a reversed backup camera image.
- May 2019 LGE Coachworks recall: a reversed backup camera image.
- May 2019 VCI ambulance recall: a reversed backup camera image.
- June 2019 Farber F-550 recall: a reversed backup camera image.
- June 2019 Unicell recall: a reversed backup camera image.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
The supplied equipment notices do not tell owners to stop driving or park outside. Four notices specifically advise against plugging in the block heater until remedied: the October 2025 Ford/Lincoln recall, the January 2026 Escape/Focus recall, the separate January 2026 Explorer/Focus recall, and the April 2026 Maverick/Bronco Sport recall. Those instructions concern block heater use. The supplied camera display recalls, EcoSport brake fluid label recall, Bronco/Ranger load label recall, and F-350 weight label recall do not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
Free remedies include block heater replacement under the four heater notices. SVO Group and Farber specify harness relay capacitor modules; LGE Coachworks specifies replacement displays. The EcoSport notice replaces the brake fluid cap and manual kit. The Bronco/Ranger notice provides a mailed replacement TREAD label or dealer installation, while the F-350 notice replaces specified labels and applicable camper documentation.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 4 |
| high | 1 |
| medium | 6 |
| low | 5 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
Common questions
Which Ford block heater notices say not to plug it in?
That instruction appears in the October 2025 Ford/Lincoln notice, both January 2026 notices, and the April 2026 Maverick/Bronco Sport notice. Each advises owners not to plug in the block heater until the vehicle is remedied and specifies free heater replacement.
Is the repair the same for each reversed backup camera recall?
The remedies differ by notice. SVO Group specifies a harness relay capacitor module, and Farber specifies adding that module. LGE Coachworks specifies replacing displays. VCI and Unicell describe display remedies without detailing the same replacement procedure. These notices state the remedies are free.
What is wrong with the F-350 weight labels?
The February 2021 notice covers certain 2020 F-350 configurations with overstated payload, accessory reserve capacity, and camper documentation weights. Dealers replace the Tire and Loading Information Label, Safety Certification Label, and Truck Camper Loading Document if applicable, free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.