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KNOWN FAULT · Ford

Hybrid-system battery, eCall and airbag on the Puma

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Engine / equipment
Ford Puma (2019 onwards: mHEV, ST and Gen-E)
Period mentioned
2019 onwards
Symptoms
Fire risk from the 48 V system battery earth or connection; an eCall that can fail; an unreliable powered tailgate, moisture in tail lights and infotainment faults according to owners.
Possible cause described
Recalls: battery earth on 2020 cars (tightened to the correct torque), a battery connection that could overheat, eCall software (about 300 cars in Germany) and a steering-wheel airbag that could come loose (a retaining spring is added).
Check for the garage
Check every campaign by VIN; check the tailgate and tail lights.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

CarWiki: known problems of the Ford Puma

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

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How is it checked?

Check every campaign by VIN; check the tailgate and tail lights.

What are the symptoms?

Fire risk from the 48 V system battery earth or connection; an eCall that can fail; an unreliable powered tailgate, moisture in tail lights and infotainment faults according to owners.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Ford
Engine / equipment
Ford Puma (2019 onwards: mHEV, ST and Gen-E)
Period mentioned
2019 onwards

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