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
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: 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
- 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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