Recall 24V954000: 2020–2024 Ford Escape and 1 other model
- Report received
- Dec 20, 2024
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Potentially affected
- 20,484vehicles
- Model years
- 2020–2024
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2020 Ford Escape1,619 complaints
- 2021 Ford Escape352 complaints
- 2022 Ford Escape236 complaints
- 2023 Ford Escape102 complaints
- 2024 Ford Escape76 complaints
- 2021 Lincoln Corsair34 complaints
- 2022 Lincoln Corsair35 complaints
- 2023 Lincoln Corsair14 complaints
- 2024 Lincoln Corsair22 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.