19G01A

David J. Johnson
Director
Service Engineering Operations
Ford Customer Service Division
Ford Motor Company
P. O. Box 1904
Dearborn, Michigan 48121
April 9, 2019
TO:
All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers
SUBJECT:
Advance Notice - Application Performance Upgrade 19G01
Certain 2015 - 2019 Model Year F-150 and 2017 – 2019 Model Year F-Super Duty
Vehicles Equipped with Engine Block Heaters
Engine Block Heater Cord Replacement
NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 18S45 - Supplement #3
Certain 2015 - 2019 Model Year F-150 and 2017 – 2019 Model Year F-Super Duty
Vehicles Equipped with Engine Block Heaters
Disable Engine Block Heater Cord
NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 19S11
Certain 2015 - 2019 Model Year F-150 and 2017 – 2019 Model Year F-Super Duty
Vehicles Equipped with Engine Block Heaters
Disable Engine Block Heater Cord
REF:
REF:
PROGRAM TERMS
There are no time or mileage limits for this program.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicle
Model Year
Assembly Plant
Build Dates
F-150
2015-2019
Dearborn Truck
March 18, 2014 through November 17, 2018
F-150
2015-2019
Kansas City
August 21, 2014 through November 17, 2018
F-Super Duty
6.7L Diesel
Engine
2017-2018
Kentucky Truck
October 8, 2015 through October 24, 2017
6.2L & 6.8L
Gas Engine
2017-2019
Kentucky Truck
October 9, 2015 through November 17, 2018
F-Super Duty
2017-2019
Ohio
February 5, 2016 through November 17, 2018
F-Super Duty
Known affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.
This program may also affect vehicles fitted with over-the-counter genuine Ford engine block heater
kits, with a Ford part number on the label.
 Copyright 2019 Ford Motor Company
REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM
This application performance upgrade will administer engine block heater cord replacement for
vehicles included in safety recall programs 18S45 and 19S11.
SERVICE ACTION
A complete Dealer Bulletin will be provided to dealers late 2nd Quarter when it is anticipated that parts
ordering information and repair instructions will be available to support this application performance
upgrade.
OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE
Owner letters are expected to be mailed 3rd Quarter 2019.
QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web
Contact Site. The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician
Society (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or
listed under the SSSC tab.
Sincerely,
David J. Johnson
 Copyright 2019 Ford Motor Company