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Automotive · Canada · 2026-02-18

Ford, Lincoln vehicle recall software update may not be effective

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-18
Manufacturer	FORD
Models affected	ESCAPE, CORSAIR
Model year	2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026, 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Units affected	22944
Defect	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._x000D_ 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._x000D_ Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-628. This recall only affects certain plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) equipped with a 2.5 L engine._x000D_ A loss of power to the whe…
Component	High Voltage
Remedy	To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises that you set the maximum charge setting of your vehicle at 80% and to only use normal EV mode until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
Recall number	2026-070
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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