United States2022–2026 Ford Escape and 2023–2026 Lincoln Corsair plug‑in hybrid vehicles (25,237 potentially affected; VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov from February 18, 2026) are recalled. A manufacturing defect in one or more high‑voltage battery cells may cause an internal short circuit and battery failure, which can lead to loss of drive power or increase the risk of fire. Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software free of charge; owners are advised to use only “Auto EV” mode and will be mailed instructions to limit maximum battery charge until the remedy is completed; owner letters were mailed September 4, 2026; Ford recall number 25SC4, customer service 1-866-436-7332.
What's being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V091000; Manufacturer campaign 25SC4
The hazard
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.
What to do
Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, 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. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.
The official notice
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