Medium DVSA Vehicles
Ford — 25sc4 kuga – do not charge high voltage battery to levels above 80%
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⚠ What You Should Do
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 Details
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.
Vehicles affected: 7659
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2025/527
Make: FORD | Model: KUGA
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2025/527.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
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.