FORD KUGA — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2025-11-04

Ford Kuga high voltage battery cells may short circuit, leading to power loss

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-11-04
Manufacturer	FORD
Models affected	KUGA
Units affected	26375
Defect	On affected vehicles the high voltage battery may have some cells that could potentially develop a short circuit leading to a Stop Safely Now message and possible loss of motive power or battery thermal venting.
Remedy	A remedy is not currently available. Vehicle owner's are asked to limit the high voltage battery's charge to 80% until a remedy is available.
Recall number	R/2025/527
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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