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2012-2015 Ford C-Max, Ford Focus Electric and others recall: electrical

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 10, 2018. It covers about 49,197 vehicles.

vehicles affected
49,197
reported
Sep 10, 2018
owners notified
Jan 18, 2019

Equipment: electrical

What is wrong
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.

Recall number 18V592000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 18V592000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2015 Ford C-Max, Ford Focus Electric and others electrical?

Yes. Recall 18V592000, reported on September 10, 2018, covers about 49,197 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V592000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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