Ford delays production of plug-in Escape after SUV fires in Europe

has delayed production of its new plug-in hybrid Escape until 2021 after SUVs that use the same battery cells were recalled in Europe because several caught fire.

Ford has delayed production of its new plug-in hybrid Escape until 2021 after SUVs that use the same battery cells were recalled in Europe because several caught fire.

"We are moving production to next year while we work with the suppliers to resolve the issue," said Ford spokesman Dan Barbossa.

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