Ford recalls 433,000 cars, SUVS for software glitch

Washington — Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it is recalling 433,000 new cars and SUVs for a software glitch that could allow the vehicles to continue to run after turning the vehicle off.

The Dearborn automaker said the recall covers the 2015 Focus, C-MAX and Escape for a body control module issue. Ford says it is possible for the engine to continue to run after turning the ignition key to the “off” position and removing the key, or after pressing the Engine Start/Stop button.

That could allow the vehicle to be stolen or roll away.

Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with this issue.

The recall includes 374,781 vehicles in the United States, 52,180 in Canada and 5,135 in Mexico.

Dealers will update the body control module software at no cost to the customer.