Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | FORD | FOCUS ELECTRIC |
| 2013 | FORD | C-MAX |
| 2013 | FORD | FOCUS ELECTRIC |
| 2013 | FORD | FUSION HYBRID |
| 2014 | FORD | C-MAX |
| 2014 | FORD | FOCUS ELECTRIC |
| 2014 | FORD | FUSION HYBRID |
| 2015 | FORD | C-MAX |
| 2015 | FORD | FOCUS ELECTRIC |
| 2015 | FORD | FUSION HYBRID |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.