Warning issued to Ford Kuga EV drivers

Drivers are being told to continue driving their vehicles as normal using the petrol engine

The fire service has issued a warning for owners of Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

It's as the car manufacturer has told customers not to charge the battery 'under any circumstances' due to a potential fire hazard.

The high voltage battery of these vehicles may have some cells that could potentially develop an internal short circuit.

Drivers are being told to continue driving their vehicles as normal using the petrol engine.

In the event of a high voltage battery cell internal short circuit, drivers will experience a 'Stop Safely Now' message and will see a warning icon in the instrument cluster. 

The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service says to follow the advice and exit the vehicle as soon as it can be brought to a safe stop.

Ford engineers are working with high priority to develop new software to remedy this potential condition. 

This is anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025.