After 4 cases of overheating in batteries in the otherwise popular plug-in hybrid, Ford in Denmark is taking action and recalling over 17,000 cars.
Ford is recalling over 17,000 plug-in hybrids in Denmark. Specifically, this concerns 17,214 Ford Kuga Plug-in Hybrids that were sold in Denmark.
The recall is based on four cases of so-called battery overheating. The recall concerns a potential safety risk. This safety risk is linked to the high-voltage battery in the vehicles in question.
The importer writes this in a press release .
In this announcement, Ford writes that it believes the cars are safe to drive. However, certain precautions must be taken until a planned software update can be rolled out to the cars.
Until the update is available, charging the high voltage battery should be avoided. It is also recommended that driving be done in "Auto EV" driving mode. These precautions are intended to minimize the risk of further problems.
The four overheating incidents have been recorded among more than 165,800 vehicles across Europe. According to Ford, no injuries have been reported in connection with any of the incidents.
The underlying issue is that the high-voltage battery could potentially have cells that, in rare cases, could cause the battery to overheat. The upcoming software update is designed to address the issue.
The software update is expected to be ready in the second quarter of 2025. The update will be offered free of charge to affected vehicle owners.
Owners of the affected Ford Kuga plug-in Hybrid vehicles will receive a direct message via their email.
– Ford apologizes for the inconvenience and annoyance this safety recall may cause, the importer writes.
The recall is being done to mitigate the safety risk that overheating of the high-voltage battery may pose while Ford works to release a permanent software update.
Currently, the affected Ford Kuga Plug-in hybrid models are being recalled to reduce the risk of battery overheating.
