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.