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VehicleSep 8, 20232,954 affected

Ford / Lincoln recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

What could happen

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

Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford Motor Company's number for this recall is 23S53.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
23V626000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Sep 8, 2023
Owners notified
Apr 8, 2024
Vehicles or items affected
2,954
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Maker's own recall number
23S53

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.