Ford warning Kuga owners not to charge their cars until software fix is ready
The company says issues with battery thermal venting have been reported in a "small number of vehicles" worldwide with no reported issues in Ireland.
In a statement, Ford said its engineers are working on a software update to remedy the issue, which is expected to be ready in 10-15 days.
In the meantime, Kuga drivers are advised to drive in "Auto EV" mode only and not to charge their cars.
Ford said the software update "will give the Battery Energy Control Module enhanced capability to detect cell anomalies indicative of separator damage, providing advance warning to owners of a high-voltage battery issue before thermal venting occurs".
It added that in the event of an issue detected in Ford Kuga models here "dealers will replace the vehicle's high voltage battery pack".
Irish Ford dealers are offering free "Kuga PHEV Check-Ups" for concerned customers, while Ford said it is extending the warranty for high-voltage components to 10 years or 240,000km (whatever comes first).
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