Ford said it did not yet have a fix, but expected a remedy by midyear. It warns owners that “you may experience battery thermal venting potentially resulting in a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury”. [ Irish Kuga owners sue over fire risk Opens in new window ]Ford has told affected customers that “once a remedy is available, Ford will send you a letter instructing you to contact your dealer”. The vehicles affected were manufactured before November 28th, 2023, while unsold affected vehicles have been placed on hold. Last year some owners affected by the initial defect began legal actions against the car maker.

Source: The Irish Times January 17, 2026 07:37 UTC