GM Authority is taking a closer look at how an engine block heater works, while outlining how it can improve cold-weather ...

According to two notices reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Jan. 15, the recalls cover 116,672 cars and an additional 2,633 engine block heaters. The recalled ...

Ford issued a recall for some of its model vehicles because of an engine block heater issue that could pose a fire risk. The automaker's recall involves certain model Ford Escape, Focus, and Lincoln ...

If your car has been struggling to start in the freezing cold temperatures we’ve seen in Ontario this winter, you might be ...

Trucks with a 6.7L Cummins engine have a block heater built in, so if you live in an extremely cold climate, you'll want to ...

Ford issued a recall of more than 119,000 vehicles over a risk that their engine block heaters could cause a fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the engine block heaters can ...

(TestMiles) – A Ford recall tied to engine block heaters matters now because winter habits—plugging in overnight—can quietly create the exact conditions that raise fire risk. I’ll be honest: most ...

An extension cord hanging from the hood connects to an engine block heater that warms your engine on freezing mornings before turning the key.