High voltage battery may short circuit
Defect Summary
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.
Safety 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.
Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development. 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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, and instructions to limit the maximum charge of the battery were mailed december 8, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Ford Motor Company or involving Electrical System.
FAQ: Recall 25V789000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V789000?
NHTSA recall 25V789000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on November 14, 2025. It addresses: High voltage battery may short circuit. The recall affects approximately 20,558 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V789000 or the manufacturer campaign number 25SC4. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.