A few weeks ago, Ford announced a major recall of the Kuga, Escape and Bronco due to a faulty high pressure injector in the fuel system. The new recall, which affects 166.9 thousand Kugas worldwide, affects the rechargeable hybrid version. The risk of fire in this case comes from the traction battery. The problem is not new: the manufacturer already recalled the Kuga for this reason in 2015.
“The problem remains the same: a short circuit in the high-voltage battery can lead to a loss of power or, in the worst case, a fire if the battery is exposed to heat,” notes the German publication Auto, Motor und Sport.
Germany accounts for more than 59 thousand problem cars; the country’s authorities have recorded seven incidents related to the defect. Potentially dangerous cars were produced in 2019-2023.
Owners of plug-in hybrid Kugas are advised not to charge the battery above 80% and drive exclusively in the standard Auto-EV mode, which automatically balances the use of the internal combustion engine and the electric motor. Ford engineers are working on a final solution “with great intensity,” according to a company spokesman. But there is no ready answer yet. As soon as instructions for eliminating the defect appear, owners will be invited to dealers.
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