Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #24V954000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V954000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2020-2024 ford escape, and 2021-2024 lincoln corsair vehicles Includes 20,484 affected units, High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2020-2024 ford escape, and 2021-2024 lincoln corsair vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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. interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed january 15, 2025. a second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. the parts are anticipated to be available the second quarter of 2025. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 24s79.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 24V954000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2024-12-20T00:00:00
Subject: High voltage battery may short circuit
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 20,484

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 24S79
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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. interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed january 15, 2025. a second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. the parts are anticipated to be available the second quarter of 2025. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 24s79.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 24V954000
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