NHTSA Campaign 22V331000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported May 13, 2022 · 27 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains. Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on July 12, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S33.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD ESCAPE 2020 27
LINCOLN CORSAIR 2021 27

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V331000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.