Ford Kuga PHEV fire risk warning in Ireland as software fix due within two weeks

In a statement on Tuesday, Ford Ireland said software update would be available 'within 10 to 15 days'.

Drivers of Ford Kuga plug-in hybrids in Ireland have been warned to continue to avoid charging its battery over a potential fire risk.

However, a fix to the cars’ software is set to be rolled out in the next fortnight, Ford has said.