FORD, LINCOLN — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-12-20

Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair vehicles, engine connecting rod bearing defect

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-20
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	ESCAPE, CORSAIR
Model year	2020-2024, 2021-2024
Units affected	20484
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._x000D_ 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.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.
Recall number	24V954000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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