CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford Motor Company's number for this recall is 23S53.
- 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
A manufacturing defect in one or more high-voltage battery cells can cause an internal short circuit and battery failure in these plug-in hybrid vehicles. A battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. It can also increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will test the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) and replace the high-voltage battery pack if necessary, at no charge to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2024. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 23S53). You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | 202020212022 |