EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Published September 11, 2018 · Recall initiated: September 10, 2018
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.
What to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24.
Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- FUSION HYBRID
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2015 FORD FUSION HYBRID | 2014 FORD FUSION HYBRID | 2014 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC | 2014 FORD C-MAX | 2013 FORD C-MAX | 2015 FORD C-MAX | 2013 FORD FUSION HYBRID | 2012 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC | 2013 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC | 2015 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US