Filed by Ford Motor Company on December 20, 2024; 9 model-year listings affected.
Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery, management system/energy control module (bms/becm)
NHTSA campaign 24V954000 · reported December 20, 2024 · Ford Motor Company · 20,484 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
- The risk
- Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.