Charge cord may overheat causing fire
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 120v convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 ford c-max energi and fusion energi vehicles and 2012-2015 ford focus electric vehicles. cords with part numbers fm58-10b706-aa, fm58-10b706-ab, fm58-10b706-ac, fm58-10b706-ad, fm58-10b706-ae and fm58-10b706-af were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.
Safety Consequence
An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120v convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. the recall began january 18, 2019. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 18s24.
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FAQ: Recall 18V592000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V592000?
NHTSA recall 18V592000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on September 10, 2018. It addresses: Charge cord may overheat causing fire. The recall affects approximately 49,197 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V592000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18S24. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.