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🧸 Product FR October 20, 2023

ford — explorer, transit custom voiture de tourisme/passenger van

une partie défectueuse dans les cellules de batterie à haute tension pourrait provoquer un court-circuit de la batterie et provoquer un incendie.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
ford — explorer, transit custom voiture de tourisme/passenger van
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
A defective part in the high-voltage battery cells could cause a battery short circuit and result in a fire.
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This alert was reported 1068 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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126 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 22, 2026
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What is this? Ford has recalled some Explorer and Transit Custom vehicles. A broken part in the high-voltage battery can cause a short circuit and start a fire.

What's happening? The company is fixing the problem by replacing the faulty battery cells in affected cars.

Does this affect me? If you own a Ford Explorer or Transit Custom made in France, your car might be at risk.

What should I do? Stop driving the car and contact a Ford dealer or your mechanic right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe way to travel.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · une partie défectueuse dans les cellules de batterie à haute tension pourrait provoquer un court-circuit de la batterie et provoquer un incendie.

First published
October 20, 2023
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48112/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
ford — explorer, transit custom voiture de tourisme/passenger van. A defective part in the high-voltage battery cells could cause a battery short circuit and result in a fire.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 20, 2023 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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