NHTSA recall 24V-954: Electrical System

Ford Motor Company · Reported December 20, 2024 · 4 affected model years

Electrical System recall

24V-954
December 20, 2024 · Ford Motor Company
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number24V954000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateDecember 20, 2024
ComponentElectrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Management System/Energy Control Module (BMS/Becm)
Fixed over the airNo

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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