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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26E063000·Announced 2026-09-09

Ford Recalls Battery Energy Control Modules for Software Defect

Ford is recalling specific Battery Energy Control Modules (BECM) because software errors may cause incorrect charge readings or overheating, increasing crash and fire risks.

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 risk of fire and crash due to unexpected loss of drive power, which aligns with the rubric criteria for significant injury or property-damage reports (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain Battery Energy Control Modules (BECM) with part numbers PZ98-10B687-K* and PZ98-14C197-K*. The recall addresses a software defect in the BECM that may cause the vehicle to display an incorrect state of charge or lead to the module overheating.

An inaccurate state-of-charge reading can result in an unexpected loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, an overheating BECM increases the risk of a fire. The source text does not specify the total number of affected vehicles or the specific vehicle models involved.

Dealers will update the BECM software free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 8, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S70.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE recall
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Battery Management System
Hazard
Affected units
83

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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