Block heater?

[Andrew116]

I have a 2012 sho non pp and was looking to see if it had a plug for a block heater but couldn't find one. So do sho's come with block heaters or Not? It was -25 today and it wouldn't start luckily I didn't have school today.

 

[SHOdded]

I hear tell that SHOs destined for sale in Canada would have block heaters standard, optional in the U.S.

I believe it is at the back of the block (bank 1) close to the pulleys?

Removal and Installation

All engines

1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.

3.5L engine

1. Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to Section 309-00 .

3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine

1. Remove the RH front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .

1. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.

All engines

1. Remove the block heater cover.

1. NOTICE: Make sure that the block heater wiring is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components, or damage to the wiring may occur.
   
   Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.

1. Remove the block heater.
   • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.

 

[mybigsho]

You can purchase from ford..
yf1z6a051aa heater
dg1z6b018b wire

 

[yaycandy]

I used a magnetic oilpan heater on mine and it worked real well. Not heating the coolant but keeps the oil from getting real cold for an easier start

 

[Shohobo]

Block heater plug is not in an obvious location. Had trouble finding the one on my first SHO - a 2015 non-PP. Here is a picture of where it is. Put to good use this week was -24° this morning here.

 

[Andrew116]

Thanks for the pic. My car does in fact have it and I just plugged it in. The rubber cap was stick on pretty good i dont think it was ever used unfortunately.

 

[Shohobo]

Good deal..so nice to start ur SHO in the morning and let it idle for a few minutes and u have warmth coming out of the vents. Plus having some oil viscosity at start up is so much better for the engine.