Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #23V440000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V440000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2019-2020 fusion phev vehicles Includes 14,452 affected units, Loss of Power or Fire from Damaged Control Module, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2019-2020 fusion phev vehicles

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 fusion phev vehicles. the battery energy control module (becm) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.

Corrective Action

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. dealers will replace the battery and update the becm software for free, or ford will repurchase the vehicle. if your vehicle is currently operating normally, ford has authorized dealers to replace the fuse block and a software update as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. this repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). as an alternative remedy, ford is offering a vehicle refund. please see ford's owner notification letter or contact ford for full details. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed june 21, 2024. second letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipates part availability on 2nd quarter 2025. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 23s33.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V440000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2023-06-23T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of power or fire from damaged control module
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 14,452

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 23S33
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 fusion phev vehicles. the battery energy control module (becm) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.
Consequence Summary: A damaged becm can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. dealers will replace the battery and update the becm software for free, or ford will repurchase the vehicle. if your vehicle is currently operating normally, ford has authorized dealers to replace the fuse block and a software update as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. this repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). as an alternative remedy, ford is offering a vehicle refund. please see ford's owner notification letter or contact ford for full details. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed june 21, 2024. second letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipates part availability on 2nd quarter 2025. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 23s33.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 23V440000
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Created At: 1742808662
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