Failed block heater recall.
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Failed block heater recall.
Received a reminder from Ford to have my block heater deleted. Heck I had used it during freezing conditions but then just like the bulletin stated it caused me to replace the GFI outlet. After squaring outlet away I found the truck was causing the fault. Question why spend a day at the dealer to delete heater if it not working? After speaking with my dealer they said I would have drop it off so it would be cooled down for the work. They also advised me about another recall that fix’s instead of deleting. If required to drop off my truck it won’t be for deletion.
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Received a reminder from Ford to have my block heater deleted. Heck I had used it during freezing conditions but then just like the bulletin stated it caused me to replace the GFI outlet. After squaring outlet away I found the truck was causing the fault. Question why spend a day at the dealer to delete heater if it not working? After speaking with my dealer they said I would have drop it off so it would be cooled down for the work. They also advised me about another recall that fix’s instead of deleting. If required to drop off my truck it won’t be for deletion.
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There have been 2 recalls and a CSP for that issue. The first recall repair was believed to still be a safety concern, so the second recall was released, superseding the first. That second recall was the delete and only inteded to be a solution until parts became available. Here we are 3+ years later, I wouldn't think the delete is still something they do...unless the block heater cable is still in short supply.
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If you have no use for the block heater then there isn't really a point to taking it in. As long as you don't plug it in it's not a safety concern. You could also do the delete yourself if there was some concern over someone else plugging it in. All it involves is removing the prongs from the plug end with pliers, adding silicone sealant to the plug end and cap, then capping it off.
But for someone else who has a use for the block heater, it would be worth a trip to the dealer for the replacement part to be installed.
But for someone else who has a use for the block heater, it would be worth a trip to the dealer for the replacement part to be installed.
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Not familiar with this recall as my truck was not built with one. However, I did have the dealer install a heater after I took delivery. What exactly is the safety issue? Also, would the heater the dealer installed have the same issue as the "as built" units?
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