Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Management System/Energy Control Module (BMS/BECM) (24V954000)

WARNING: This page is about the Escape Active, 4WD, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2024-12-20
Reference number: 24V954000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 24V954000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2023 FORD ESCAPE

2024 FORD ESCAPE

Campaign No: 24V954000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 20484

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2019 JUL

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2024 APR

SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

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.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 15, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.

NOTES

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.