Ford Kuga recall: The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle.
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. To prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle.
The fix
To prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuga | 1 Jul 2019 | 7 Sep 2020 | 5,046 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 4 September 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.