Ford recalls multiple car and SUV models due to fire danger

Key Highlights

• Ford is recalling 116,672 Ford and Lincoln models due to a dangerous issue that could cause vehicles to short-circuit and catch fire.
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued Recall No.
• 26V011 this week.
• The recall affects three models outfitted with engine block heaters.
• "The engine block heater installed in [some Ford and Lincoln] vehicles with a 2.0L engine may experience overheating and develop a coolant leak through its element pins.