Ford recalls 120K vehicles over fire-risk engine block heaters.

Ford is recalling over 120,000 vehicles, including certain 2015–2023 Ford Focus, Escape, Explorer, and Lincoln MKC models, due to defective engine block heaters that pose a fire risk. Owners should not plug in the heaters until repairs are made. Dealers will replace the faulty units at no cost. Affected owners can check their vehicle’s status via Ford’s recall website or by calling 1-866-436-7332. This recall adds to recent safety concerns following major recalls from Toyota and Kia.