NHTSA recall 26V-091: Electrical System

Ford Motor Company · Reported February 18, 2026 · 7 affected model years

Electrical System recall

26V-091
February 18, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid 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
Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V091000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateFebruary 18, 2026
ComponentElectrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2026 Ford Escape3 recalls total2025 Ford Escape10 recalls total2025 Lincoln Corsair7 recalls total2024 Ford Escape10 recalls total2024 Lincoln Corsair6 recalls total2023 Ford Escape13 recalls total2023 Lincoln Corsair10 recalls total

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