The recall includes some Explorer, Focus and Escape models, the agency said.

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.

Ford Motor Company has recalled more than 100,000 vehicles because the engine block heater can short circuit and cause a fire. The recall involves 119,075 vehicles. They are 2,403, 2016-2018 Focus, ...