Ford Australia has issued a recall for the Ford Escape PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) due to a fire hazard and is asking owners to work around the issue until it is resolved.
“Due to a manufacturing defect, the cell modules installed in the high-voltage battery could be defective, which could lead to an internal short circuit,” the company says in the recall notice.
“A short circuit could result in a loss of drive power. A short circuit could also cause the battery to thermally discharge during charging, which could lead to a vehicle fire.”
The advisory adds: “Do not connect or charge the high-voltage battery above 80 percent and drive only in Auto EV mode.”
“A loss of motive power and/or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders and/or property damage.”
It is the latest recall due to a potential fire hazard in the Escape PHEV, following recalls in 2023 due to engine failure and earlier this year due to a battery failure.
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- In total 477 vehicles are affected, produced between 2019 and 2023
- The list of vehicle identification numbers (VIN) is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
Ford Australia will contact affected owners to resolve the issue free of charge.
For further information, owners can contact Ford on 133 673 or their local Ford dealer.
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