The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V440000·Announced 2023-06-23

Ford Recalls 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV Vehicles for Battery Fire Risk

Ford is recalling 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles because a damaged battery module may cause fire or loss of power.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (battery module) with a risk of fire and injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the battery energy control module (BECM), which may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.

A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed.

Dealers will replace the battery and update the BECM software for free, or Ford will repurchase the vehicle. As an interim repair, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the fuse block and perform a software update. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 15, 2025.

The recalled product

Product
FORD FUSION
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Hybrid/Electric
Hazard
Affected units
14,452

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FUSION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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