CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains. Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on July 12, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S33.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain hybrid vehicles have insufficient welds inside the high-voltage traction battery. Over time, these welds may fail, which can cause the vehicle to lose drive power.
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, particularly if it happens in traffic or at highway speeds. Owners should take this recall seriously and schedule the repair promptly.
An authorized Ford or Lincoln dealer will replace the high-voltage battery free of charge. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Escape | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Corsair | 2021 |