shaggy314 Posted August 22, 2018 at 09:49 PM Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 at 09:49 PM https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2018/08/22/us/ap-us-ford-power-cable-recall.html https://electrek.co/2018/08/22/ford-recalls-charging-cables-electric-vehicles/ Ford text: Recall Date: AUG 20, 2018Recall Title: CONVENIENCE CHARGE CORD REPLACEMENT NHTSA Recall Number: AWAITING#Ford Recall Number: 18S24Recall Description: FORD IDENTIFIED AN ELEVATED RATE OF ALLEGATIONS OF MELTING AND FIRE INVOLVING THE 120V CONVENIENCE CHARGE CORD THAT DID NOT INCLUDE A THERMISTOR. Risk to Safety: AN ELECTRICAL INTERFACE WITH INCREASED CONTACT RESISTANCE BETWEEN THE SUBJECT 120V CONVENIENCE CHARGE CORD PLUG AND WALL OUTLET CAN RESULT IN INCREASED TEMPERATURE AND POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE. Remedy Program: OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL AND (1) REMINDED OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADEQUATE WALL OUTLETS AND THAT EXTENSION CORDS SHOULD NOT BE USED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE AND (2) INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER TO HAVE THE FACTORY EQUIPPED 120V CONVENIENCE CHARGE CORD REPLACED WITH THE LATEST VERSION OF THE 120V CONVENIENCE CHARGE COD THAT INCLUDES A THERMISTOR. THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE. Status: 12 - RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE.Manufacturer Notes: TO CHECK FOR NON-SAFETY-RELATED PROGRAMS APPLICABLE TO YOUR VEHICLE, SEE HTTP://WWW.FORD.COM/OR CALL YOUR FORD DEALER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsamp Posted August 23, 2018 at 05:31 AM Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 at 05:31 AM Yeah, I saw this. It's apparently only 2013-2015 models. Sounds like I get a new EVSE cord. I'm hoping I can finagle a way to keep my old one after they give me the new one. I'd like to make a project out of the old one or see if these guys can convert it for me: evseupgrade.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted August 23, 2018 at 11:12 AM Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 at 11:12 AM I edited your title. Voltage in the USA is 120 volts. I have no idea where this mass belief that it is 110 volts came from. jeff_h, ptjones and bdginmo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mczajka Posted August 23, 2018 at 01:46 PM Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 at 01:46 PM I really didn't use it much, but it will be nice to have a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyagade Posted August 30, 2018 at 01:12 AM Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 at 01:12 AM Had mine replace about a year ago; plug had melted. New replacement still gets fairly warm and outlet light blinks red often when warn/hot. I guess my replacement was too early to have thermistor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdginmo Posted August 31, 2018 at 03:15 AM Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 at 03:15 AM I bet it will be really hard to keep the old one. I'd imagine it will be a condition of the recall that the new one is only handed out by turning in the old one. I never had a problem with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsamp Posted August 31, 2018 at 05:28 AM Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 at 05:28 AM I'm pretty sure you're right, but it doesn't hurt to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted August 31, 2018 at 10:04 AM Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 at 10:04 AM I don't think I have used mine more than 5 times in 5 years. 240 volts is so much faster. It's not a problem for a properly wired outlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mczajka Posted January 23, 2019 at 12:41 PM Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 at 12:41 PM Anyone get this yet? Still waiting for them to contact me after getting the notice last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted January 23, 2019 at 03:33 PM Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 at 03:33 PM The letter said parts available in 1st quarter of 2019. That gives them until March 31 to notify us of a delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsamp Posted January 23, 2019 at 05:50 PM Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 at 05:50 PM Anyone get this yet? Still waiting for them to contact me after getting the notice last year. I was at my dealer late November and asked them about this and they said "Huh?" Didn't even know about it. He looked it up "Oh, yeah here it is" and said parts were not available yet, and I'd get a notice when they were available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mczajka Posted February 4, 2019 at 08:18 PM Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 at 08:18 PM (edited) My dealer in Waldorf, MD wants to test mine. WTF? Recall says replacement (unless they don't want to replace before parts come in). Do they really want that liability. I haven't used mine for years, but I now have access to a plug in a parking garage (which by the way, I don't want to burn down). I'm assuming they want to test because the parts/service will be decided in the 1st quarter of 2019, which we are almost 1/2 way through. But, I thought they told people to stop using these. I'm assuming the problem will reveal itself when you try to use an extension cord or if your outlet/connection is bad. Edited February 5, 2019 at 02:48 PM by mczajka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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