NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2020–2024 Ford Escape Phev and 1 more recall: High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
- Recall number
- 25V789000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 20558
- Hazard tags
- Fire Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Escape Phev | 2020–2024 |
| Lincoln | Corsair Phev | 2021–2024 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 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.
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.
What should you do?
Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), 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. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025.
Manufacturer campaign number
25SC4
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V789000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.