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Explorer

Oct 13, 2016

05 Ford E350 - Is This Standard?

I've had my 05 Pleasure Way Excel for a little over a year and just noticed a wire hanging loose in the lower section of the front grille the other day. Pulled it out and at the end was a three prong 120 ac plug with a cap on the end. I chased the wire as far as I could reach up over the frame rail on the drivers side then lost it with out finding where it went to. I can only assume it is for an engine block heater. However, I have a V10 gasser under the hood, not a diesel. Would this be a standard factory item in 05 for a V10?

Harvard
Explorer
Oct 13, 2016
Makin' Do wrote:
Thanks for the quick replies. I didn't want to plug it in without being sure what would happen.

Never plug the block heater in WHILE the engine is running, it will melt the heater where it plugs into the block.
Makin__Do
Explorer
Oct 13, 2016
Thanks for the quick replies. I didn't want to plug it in without being sure what would happen.
Trackrig
Explorer II
Oct 13, 2016
Yes, it's the cord for the engine heater for cold weather. Even my diesel pusher motorhome has one.

Bill
mayo30
Explorer
Oct 13, 2016
Made in Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada.Cold country in the winter,we plug our engines into heat them when the temperatures get very low.just tie it out of the way and forget about it.
sch911
Explorer
Oct 13, 2016
Apparently it is! Probably part of an optional package. Like a cold weather group...