Ford recalls Focus Electric, Fusion Energi, and C-Max Energi charge cords

Ford announced a recall on Wednesday of the 120-volt charge cords supplied with nearly all of the plug-in hybrid and electric cars it built through 2015.

The cars affected include the 2012 to 2015 Focus Electric, the 2013 to 2015 Ford C-Max Energi, and the 2013 to 2015 Ford Fusion Energi.

Ford says that if the included charge cords are plugged into an outlet that is not on a dedicated circuit, is damaged, or corroded, the cord could overheat. The problem has led to several fires. read more »