http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1088115_ford-to-recall-focus-electrics-for-potential-power-loss-issue Ford To Recall Focus Electrics For Potential Power Loss Issue By Antony Ingram Nov 1, 2013
[image http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2013-ford-focus-electric_100433248_l.jpg 2013 Ford Focus Electric ] Ford has announced that it's to recall 2,600 Focus Electric models to rectify a fault that could lead to a loss of power while driving. According to The Detroit News, the fault is caused by a software flaw in the powertrain control module. This fault can result in a loss of power to the wheels, accompanied by a 'Stop Safely Now' warning in the instrument cluster. The recall was initiated following reports that some Focus Electrics were shutting down completely while driving. None of the incidents resulted in crashes or injuries. Ford has confirmed that steering and braking systems will continue to operate normally in this scenario, so drivers will still be able to pull safely off the road. The latest recall is limited to models built at the Wayne, Michigan assembly plant between September 15, 2011 and August 8, 2013. Nearly all affected vehicles were sold in the U.S. Ford dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module to correct the fault. Concerned owners can visit the ford.com website and click on 'safety recalls', to enter their vehicle's VIN to see whether their car is affected. The Focus Electric was also part of a recent recall to Ford C-Max Hybrid models, after vehicles failed to provide an audible warning for an open door while the ignition is on. 23,800 cars were affected. [© Green Car Reports] http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-12-Focus-Electrics-stall-while-driving-NHTSA-probe-tp4665200.html ... NHTSA's probe. A preliminary evaluation is the first step in a process that could lead to a recall should regulators determine that a safety issue needs to be addressed by a manufacturer ... Sep 16 2013 For all EVLN posts use: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=search_page&node=413529&query=evln&sort=date Here are today's archive-only EV posts: EVLN: BMW joins VW in public support of German EV goal EVLN: The Rise Of Electric Bikes, Sales have Exploded ... EVLN: Charities' MP is blind to adding-noise to all the quiet-ice EVLN: Tesla Supercharge from Tijuana.mx to Vancouver.ca EVLN: Volvo C30 EV's 2.5Hr Wireless Recharge of its 24kWh pack + EVLN: Renault&LG Cooperate on 250-Mile EV R&D {brucedp.150m.com} -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Focus-Electric-Power-Loss-Recall-tp4666106.html Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
