CanadaCertain 2020–2024 Ford Escape and 2021–2023 Ford Corsair plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs equipped with a 2.5 L engine are affected; identify your vehicle by model, year and PHEV/2.5 L configuration. A dealer software update from a prior recall may not be effective and a problem inside the high‑voltage battery could cause a short circuit, which can lead to loss of power to the wheels and/or battery overheating (fire risk). Ford advises owners not to charge the vehicle until recall repairs are completed and will notify owners by mail.
What's being recalled
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
How to identify it
2020–2024 Ford ESCAPE
2021–2023 Ford CORSAIR
The hazard
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026-070.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the software update installed by a Ford dealer during recall 24S79 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-781) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required.
On certain vehicles, a problem inside the high-voltage battery could cause a short circuit. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the high-voltage battery could overheat.
Note: This recall only affects certain plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) equipped with a 2.5 L engine.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A battery that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises not to charge your vehicle until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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