The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V954000·Announced 2024-12-20

Ford Escape high voltage battery cells may short circuit internally

Ford is recalling certain 2020-2024 Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles because a manufacturing defect in high voltage battery cells may cause an internal short circuit.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: A high-voltage battery defect carrying stated fire and power-loss risks, with the notice instructing owners not to charge the battery until repaired.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 24V954000. The potential number of units affected is 20,484.

A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure. According to NHTSA, battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash, and can also increase the risk of a fire.

Owners are advised not to charge the battery until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module software update and replace the high voltage battery pack as necessary.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

The recalled product

Product
LINCOLN, FORD CORSAIR, ESCAPE
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Hybrid vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
20,484

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 (2)

  • CORSAIR
  • ESCAPE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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