Ford F-150 Block Heater Guide
1995–2026
Canada's best-selling vehicle, and most Canadian-market F-150s left the factory with a block heater. If yours didn't, a frost-plug element is available for every gas engine; PowerBoost hybrids also benefit from battery-side warming.
Factory availability
Factory option in Canada (standard on many trim/engine combos)
Cord location
Factory cord is usually coiled near the front bumper or rad support on the driver's side.
Ford F-150engines & block heater part numbers
Engine list built from Natural Resources Canada model-year data; part numbers cross-referenced against the Zerostart / Phillips & Temro and Kat's application guides. Always confirm displacement and model year before ordering.
| Engine | Years | Zerostart kit | Cord | Kat's heater | Install location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 6-cyl | 1995–1996 | — | — | 11603+ cord 28400 | — |
| 5L 8-cyl | 1995–2026 | 3100002(3/4" NPT bore) | 3600001 | 11409+ cord 28216 | LF |
| 5.8L 8-cyl | 1995–1996 | No aftermarket listing — use the genuine Ford dealer kit | |||
| 4.2L 6-cyl | 1997–2008 | 3100040(1-1/2" bore) | 3600006 | 11610+ cord 28400 | LR(12 o'clock position) |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 1997–2010 | 3100040(1-1/2" bore) | 3600006 | 11610+ cord 28400 | LR(9 o'clock position) |
| 5.4L 8-cyl | 1997–2010 | — | — | 11409+ cord 28216 | — |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 2011–2026 | 3100002(3/4" NPT bore) | 3600001 | 11409+ cord 28216 | RR |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 2011–2014 | 3100002(3/4" NPT bore) | 3600001 | 11815+ cord 28815 | RR |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 2011–2014 | 3100002(3/4" NPT bore) | 3600001 | 11409+ cord 28216 | LR |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | 2015–2026 | 3100002(3/4" NPT bore) | 3600001 | 11491+ cord 28216 | LF |
| 3L 6-cyl diesel | 2018–2021 | No aftermarket listing — use the genuine Ford dealer kit | |||
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 2018–2023 | 3100002(3/4" NPT bore) | 3600001 | 11409+ cord 28216 | — |
| 5.2L 8-cyl | 2023–2026 | No aftermarket listing — use the genuine Ford dealer kit | |||
Zerostart part numbers: 31/35-prefix = heater kit, 36-prefix = detachable cordset. Kat's: 11xxx = heater element, 28xxx = cordset, 24xxx = pad heater. Install location codes are from the manufacturer's guide (LF = left front of block, RR = right rear, etc.); "position" is the element's clock orientation during install.
First: check whether you already have one
In Canada, block heaters are frequently installed at the port, the dealer, or by a previous owner — and then forgotten. Look for a two- or three-prong plug on a black cord near the grille, bumper, or tow hooks, sometimes still zip-tied from the factory. If you find one, test it before winter with our 5-minute multimeter test.
If you need one installed
A frost plug (cartridge) block heater for the Ford F-150 typically runs $40–$120 CAD for the part, plus shop installation. See installation costs in your city — and book in October, before the first cold snap fills every shop calendar in the Prairies.
FAQ
Does the Ford F-150 come with a block heater?
Factory option in Canada (standard on many trim/engine combos). Check behind the grille for a coiled cord before buying anything — many Canadian-market vehicles have a heater installed that the owner never knew about.
What block heater fits a Ford F-150?
The recommended setup is a frost plug (cartridge) block heater (typically 400 W). Canada's best-selling vehicle, and most Canadian-market F-150s left the factory with a block heater. If yours didn't, a frost-plug element is available for every gas engine; PowerBoost hybrids also benefit from battery-side warming.
What is the block heater part number for a Ford F-150?
4.9L 6-cyl: Kat's heater 11603 with cord 28400; 5L 8-cyl: Zerostart kit 3100002 with cord 3600001 (Kat's 11409); 4.2L 6-cyl: Zerostart kit 3100040 with cord 3600006 (Kat's 11610); 4.6L 8-cyl: Zerostart kit 3100040 with cord 3600006 (Kat's 11610); 5.4L 8-cyl: Kat's heater 11409 with cord 28216; 3.5L 6-cyl: Zerostart kit 3100002 with cord 3600001 (Kat's 11409); 3.7L 6-cyl: Zerostart kit 3100002 with cord 3600001 (Kat's 11815); 6.2L 8-cyl: Zerostart kit 3100002 with cord 3600001 (Kat's 11409); 2.7L 6-cyl: Zerostart kit 3100002 with cord 3600001 (Kat's 11491); 3.3L 6-cyl: Zerostart kit 3100002 with cord 3600001 (Kat's 11409). Confirm displacement and model year against the fitment table before ordering.
Where is the block heater cord on a Ford F-150?
Factory cord is usually coiled near the front bumper or rad support on the driver's side.
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