The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V592000·Announced 2018-09-10

Ford Recalls 120V Charge Cords for Fire Risk

Ford is recalling 120V convenience charge cords for 2012-2015 C-Max, Fusion, and Focus Electric vehicles because they lack thermistors, creating a fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling specific 120V convenience charge cords supplied with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles, as well as 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. The affected cords, identified by part numbers FM58-10B706-AA through AF, were manufactured without thermistors. During vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause these cords to overheat and melt.

An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord equipped with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2019.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD FUSION HYBRID, FOCUS ELECTRIC, C-MAX
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Charging Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
49,197

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • FUSION HYBRID
  • FOCUS ELECTRIC
  • C-MAX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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