NHTSA Campaign 24V954000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Dec 20, 2024 · 20,484 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD ESCAPE 2020 20,484
FORD ESCAPE 2021 20,484
FORD ESCAPE 2022 20,484
FORD ESCAPE 2023 20,484
FORD ESCAPE 2024 20,484
LINCOLN CORSAIR 2021 20,484
LINCOLN CORSAIR 2022 20,484
LINCOLN CORSAIR 2023 20,484
LINCOLN CORSAIR 2024 20,484

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V954000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.