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Ford Escape Recall 24V954: High-Voltage Battery Can Short Circuit, Causing Power Loss or Fire

NHTSA campaign 24V954, reported December 20, 2024, 20,484 vehicles potentially affected.

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. A failing battery can cause a loss of drive power, which raises the risk of a crash, and it can also increase the risk of a fire.

Owners are advised not to charge the high-voltage battery until the remedy has been completed. Authorized dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) software and replace the high-voltage battery pack where needed, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 24S79).

The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V954Ford Motor Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
Problem
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.
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
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. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.
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 nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Ford Escape20202021202220232024
Lincoln Corsair2021202220232024