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Ford Recall 18S24: Charge Cord May Overheat Causing Fire
2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid
An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
Equipment — Electrical
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (16)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- SUBJECT: Advance Notice - Safety Recall 18S24 - Supplement #1 Certain 2012-2015 Model Year Focus Electric and 2013-2015 Model Year C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi Vehicles Convenience Charge Cord Replacement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - SUBJECT: Advance Notice - Safety Recall 18S24 Certain 2012-2015 Model Year Focus Electric and 2013-2015 Model Year C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi Vehicles Convenience Charge Cord Replacement
- Miscellaneous Document - Ford Media Center - Aug 22, 2018 - FORD ISSUES TWO SAFETY RECALLS IN NORTH AMERICA
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Focus
- Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - CMax and Fusion
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- ...
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 18S24 – Supplement #1
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 18S24 - Supplement #3
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4
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