Ford Transit Custom Phev: – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle – High Voltage Battery Diagnostic Inspection

Ford is recalling 1,153 plug-in hybrid vehicles (Transit Custom PHEV, Explorer, Transit Custom, and Explorer PHEV models) sold in the United Kingdom because some high-voltage battery cells may have lower than expected capacity and could develop internal short circuits. The affected vehicles will have their batteries replaced.

Recalling firm
FORD
Product
Vehicles: FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM PHEV, FORD EXPLORER, FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM, FORD EXPLORER PHEV. Units affected: 1,153
Reason
The affected vehicles may have a manufacturing defect in one or more of the vehicles. High Voltage battery cells which may result in a cell with a lower than expected capacity. In certain cases the low-capacity cell may develop an internal short circuit. Remedy: On affected vehicles the battery will be replaced.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2024-02-12
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/d8825365-10ef-44eb-92d1-de4e537cab17