Automakers

Ford delays U.S. launch of plug-in Escape after fires in Europe

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The European-market Kuga shares parts with the Escape (pictured), including the battery and engine.
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Bloomberg
October 14, 2020 01:01 AM

Ford Motor is delaying the launch of its plug-in hybrid Escape compact crossover to 2021 after thousands of similar vehicles in Europe were recalled for problems involving fires while recharging.

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