CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 120V portable charge cords supplied with some plug-in hybrid and electric Ford vehicles were made without a thermistor, a temperature-sensing part. When the vehicle is charging, higher electrical resistance in the household outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.
An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire. Owners of the affected vehicles should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and check their VIN for open recalls.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord that includes a thermistor.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford C-Max | 201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Ford Focus Electric | 2012201320142015 |
| Ford Fusion Hybrid | 201320142015 |