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Ford Escape Phev Recall 25V789: Battery Cell Defect Can Cause Power Loss and Fire

NHTSA campaign 25V789, reported November 14, 2025, 20,558 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, leading to battery failure. A failed 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.

To reduce the risk, owners are advised to drive only in "Auto EV" mode. Owners will also be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) at no cost. Vehicles previously recalled under 24V954 will need this new remedy performed as well.

Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 25SC4. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov for open recalls, as VINs in this recall became searchable there on November 18, 2025.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V789Ford Motor Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Problem
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.
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 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 letters were mailed September 4, 2026. 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.

Affected vehicles

Ford Escape Phev20202021202220232024
Lincoln Corsair Phev2021202220232024