Ford Focus EV, C-Max Hybrids Recalled
Ford is recalling approximately 23,831 Focus Electric and C-Max models so that they make an audible door chime when the driver’s door is opened while the push-button start is engaged.
Vehicles affected by the recall are 2012-2013 Focus EVs and 2013 C-Max Hybrid and Energi models, which currently do not play the alert that is required by federal regulation. The regulation was put in place to prevent drivers with push-button starts from leaving their key fobs inside the vehicle accidentally.
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Approximately 22,900 of the affected vehicles are in the U.S. while the remaining are in Canada. Ford will modify the software on the affected vehicles so that they play the door chime on the push-button start equipped vehicles.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Ford should just change its name to Recall Motors