Dearborn, MI – January 17, 2025 – Ford (NYSE:F), which owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 20,484 hybrid SUVs over a defect that may cause them to stall or catch fire. This ups the risk of a crash and injury, especially in fast-moving traffic.
The following models are affected:
- 2020 – 2024 Ford Escape
- 2021 – 2024 Lincoln Corsair
Recall summary
The high-voltage battery – which stores electricity for the motor – could develop a short and overheat. This would cause power loss or result in a vehicle fire.
The manufacturer reported four incidents caused by this issue, none of which resulted in accidents or injuries.
Recall risks
Both possible scenarios – loss of motive power and vehicle fire – up the risk of a crash and injury.
Warning signs
In the event of the short circuit, the driver should see a “Stop Safely Now” message displayed on the screen.
Other Ford recalls
Some of these SUVs may have been affected by a Ford recall from June 2024 over stalling risk caused by transmission issues, as reported.
The repair
Dealers will install software to monitor battery’s condition. The battery will be then replaced if any signs of malfunction are detected. Both fixes will be free of charge.
The software is set to become available in 2Q25.
The owners should receive letters with more information between January 20, 2025, and January 24, 2025.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
More than 20,000 hybrid SUVs are affected by this Ford battery short circuit recall. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.