FX.co ★ Ford Recalls Over 20,000 Hybrid SUVs Due To Battery-Related Safety Concerns

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that Ford Motor Co. is set to recall approximately 20,484 hybrid crossover SUVs. This recall addresses battery malfunctions that may result in a loss of propulsion, subsequently heightening the crash risk and potentially causing fires.

The affected models include certain Ford Escape vehicles from 2020-2024 and Lincoln Corsair vehicles from 2021-2024.

According to NHTSA, Ford dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) software and replace the high-voltage battery pack if necessary, at no cost to the vehicle owner. Notification letters to owners are anticipated to be dispatched by January 20, 2025.