Ford F-250 / F-350 Super Duty Block Heater Guide

2011–2026

The 6.7L Power Stroke ships with a high-wattage factory block heater in Canada. Cold-belt operators commonly add a circulating heater and battery blankets for the twin batteries — a diesel's cold-start demands are double a gas engine's.

Factory availability

Standard equipment on Canadian diesel builds

Recommended heater

Circulating (Pump) Coolant Heater

Typical wattage: 1,000 W factory element; 1,500 W circulating upgrade

Cord location

Factory cord exits low near the front bumper, driver's side.

Ford F-250 / F-350 Super Dutyengines & 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
6.2L 8-cyl	2011–2022	3100002(3/4" NPT bore)	3600001	11409+ cord 28216	LR
6.7L 8-cyl diesel	2011–2026	3500069(27MM bore)	3600008	—	—
7.3L 8-cyl	2020–2026	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 circulating (pump) coolant heater for the Ford F-250 / F-350 Super Duty typically runs $120–$400 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-250 / F-350 Super Duty come with a block heater?

Standard equipment on Canadian diesel builds. 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-250 / F-350 Super Duty?

The recommended setup is a circulating (pump) coolant heater (typically 1,000 W factory element; 1,500 W circulating upgrade). The 6.7L Power Stroke ships with a high-wattage factory block heater in Canada. Cold-belt operators commonly add a circulating heater and battery blankets for the twin batteries — a diesel's cold-start demands are double a gas engine's.

What is the block heater part number for a Ford F-250 / F-350 Super Duty?

6.2L 8-cyl: Zerostart kit 3100002 with cord 3600001 (Kat's 11409); 6.7L 8-cyl diesel: Zerostart kit 3500069 with cord 3600008. Confirm displacement and model year against the fitment table before ordering.

Where is the block heater cord on a Ford F-250 / F-350 Super Duty?

Factory cord exits low near the front bumper, driver's side.