Ford Motor Company - High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
USFord Motor Company - High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit |
| Nhtsa id | 24V954000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V954000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 80.40 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24S79 |
| Potentially affected | 20484 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Risk LevelELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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