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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2023 FORD ESCAPEManufacturer campaign: 24S79Part: LX6Z-10B759-EB2022 FORD ESCAPEPart: PZ1Z-10B759-AA2022 LINCOLN CORSAIR2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR2021 FORD ESCAPE2020 FORD ESCAPE2023 LINCOLN CORSAIR2024 FORD ESCAPE2024 LINCOLN CORSAIRVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
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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.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2023 FORD ESCAPE
- Brand or manufacturer
- FORD
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24V954000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety