Ford is recalling 119,075 vehicles in the United States after identifying a defect that could increase the risk of an underhood fire.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the issue involves the engine block heater,

If you live someplace that gets cold winters, then you'll be familiar with the practise of plugging in your car's engine block heater on frigid nights. Doing so can be difficult, however, plus you may forget to unplug it when driving away. That's where the ...

Don’t be one of dozens of Manitobans who find their vehicles wrecked by fire due to broken block heater plugs or worn-out extension cords, says Manitoba Public Insurance. MPI said a “cracked extension cord, or block heater cord with a corroded plug ...

Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.