Recall 25V789000: 2020–2024 Ford Escape Phev and 1 other model
- Report received
- Nov 14, 2025
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Potentially affected
- 20,558vehicles
- 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 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.
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
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 model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2020 Ford Escape Phev1 complaints
- 2021 Ford Escape Phev22 complaints
- 2022 Ford Escape Phev80 complaints
- 2023 Ford Escape Phev13 complaints
- 2024 Ford Escape Phev8 complaints
- 2021 Lincoln Corsair Phev9 complaints
- 2022 Lincoln Corsair Phev23 complaints
- 2023 Lincoln Corsair Phev9 complaints
- 2024 Lincoln Corsair Phev5 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.