Ford has issued an urgent warning to owners of its popular Kuga plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). It is urging people ‘do not charge car ’ due to a potential fire risk. The company has identified a significant fault in the vehicle’s battery pack that could lead to a short circuit, posing a considerable safety hazard. Owners have been instructed to refrain from charging their vehicles until Ford executes a suitable solution. In the meantime, drivers have been advised to operate their