JayZap Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) So I recently purchased a brand new 2019 Fusion SE with a factory installed block heater. The dealership told me a standard extension cord would work. I go to plug it in and no way is it a standard cord. I argue with the dealership for almost a week before they finally check into it and discover it DOES require a special cord and it is not included. I have to order one for $96!! I feel a little ripped off! Anybody know where a person could get an aftermarket one? Temro brand. Edited February 8, 2019 by JayZap mispelling 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, JayZap said: So I recently purchased a brand new 2019 Fusion SE with a factory installed block heater. The dealership told me a standard extension cord would work. I go to plug it in and no way is it a standard cord. I argue with the dealership for almost a week before they finally check into it and discover it DOES require a special cord and it is not included. I have to order one for $96!! I feel a little ripped off! Anybody know where a person could get an aftermarket one? Temro brand. Hi JayZap. You can try starting here: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=temro+block+heater+cords You can also ask your Ford Dealer's Parts Department for the part# and try Googling the part# for more precise Google results. Good luck. Edited February 8, 2019 by bbf2530 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangster Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 So for 2019 for the Fusion (and others I think) the block heater went from being included in cold weather states to being optional. I can't imagine they don't include a cord for the paid for optional item, unless this is a dealer installed version. I don't see many of these, but I have seen a Gen 2 with the OEM one, and it was the standard 3 prong plug, I wonder if that changed as well for 2019. Not in a door pocket or someplace in the trunk, either with the tools or with the spare/area spare is in? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangster Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Probably already paid $100 for it, I doubt the $100 is for the adapter/cord alone (I wonder if it is just a ~1 foot house plug to that adapter or what). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayZap Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thanks for the help, I will update when I get a resolution. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayZap Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 On 2/12/2019 at 8:24 AM, JayZap said: Thanks for the help, I will update when I get a resolution. Update - the dealership - Kimber Creek Ford in Pine RIver MN - went ahead and ordered the cord for me and let me know it was $96. I stopped in today and talked to the sales manager and owner and expressed my disappointment with the whole process. I said why would a required item for an option that was paid for not be included. I think they knew I would be voicing my concerns with anyone that would listen. They decided to eat the cost and give me the cord. BTW the cord 8' long and not just a little pigtail. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangster Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Sounds like they did right by you. Did the cord have its own part number? I am curious as to if the block heater (and cable and connector in the grille) is a $100 option and the the cord another $96, seems extreme to me. Since I don't live in a northern state or Canada (when we get to 20 degrees overnight people who have their water pipes ran on top of their houses get broken pipes) I don't really know about these anymore. When I lived in Colorado I had one in the block, one in the lower radiator hose, a magnetic heater on the oil pan, and a pad under the battery. Each car had a triple extension cord and you picked what 3 you wanted. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne_O Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 On 2/8/2019 at 5:18 PM, JayZap said: So I recently purchased a brand new 2019 Fusion SE with a factory installed block heater. The dealership told me a standard extension cord would work. I go to plug it in and no way is it a standard cord. I argue with the dealership for almost a week before they finally check into it and discover it DOES require a special cord and it is not included. I have to order one for $96!! I feel a little ripped off! Anybody know where a person could get an aftermarket one? Temro brand. Hello would you happen to have the part number ? Thanks in advance 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony123456 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 96 is a bargain compared to some other brands...Volkswagen block cords are like $169.00 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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