NHTSA recall 25V789000
Electrical System · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2020 Ford Escape Phev
- 2021 Ford Escape Phev
- 2021 Lincoln Corsair Phev
- 2022 Ford Escape Phev
- 2022 Lincoln Corsair Phev
- 2023 Ford Escape Phev
- 2023 Lincoln Corsair Phev
- 2024 Ford Escape Phev
- 2024 Lincoln Corsair Phev
All model years NHTSA lists
2020 Ford Escape Phev, 2021 Ford Escape Phev, 2022 Ford Escape Phev, 2023 Ford Escape Phev, 2024 Ford Escape Phev, 2021 Lincoln Corsair Phev, 2022 Lincoln Corsair Phev, 2023 Lincoln Corsair Phev, 2024 Lincoln Corsair Phev.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 25V789000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.