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VehicleDec 20, 202420,484 affected

Ford / Lincoln recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

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.

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

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
24V954000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 20, 2024
Owners notified
May 30, 2025
Vehicles or items affected
20,484
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Oct 24, 2019 to Apr 16, 2024
Part
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (bms/becm)
Maker's own recall number
24S79

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 nhtsa.gov.

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