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Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair Battery Defect Risks Fire
critical How serious is it? About this label
A battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash, and can also increase the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V954000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm) |
| Vehicles covered | 9 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles have a manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells. This defect may cause an internal short circuit and battery failure. A failed battery can cause the vehicle to lose drive power, and it can also increase the risk of a fire.
What you should do
2. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
3. Contact a Ford dealer to schedule the repair; you can also call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. The software update and, if needed, battery pack replacement are free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 24V954000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (9)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Electrical Recalls Involving Battery Failures and Fire Risks · all 41 Ford recalls in this area
- Lincoln Electrical Recalls Cover Hybrid Batteries, Trailer Brakes, and Displays · all 17 Lincoln recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
- 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.
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.