Ford recalls 119,000 vehicles for fire risk
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford is recalling approximately 119,000 vehicles due to defects in their engine block heaters, increasing the risk of fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and our CBS news affiliate.