Vehicle Manufacturer Recalls Thousands Of Hybrid SUVs Due To Battery Issue

Ford has recalled approximately 20,000 hybrid crossover SUVs due to battery concerns.

The recall includes Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair plug-in-hybrid vehicles.

“There is a risk of an internal battery short circuit that could shut down the vehicle unexpectedly and could potentially lead to a fire,” Car And Driver noted.

“The problem mainly affects the Escape from 2020 through 2024 model years, with 4,004 2021–2024 Lincoln Corsairs also included,” the outlet added.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Ford Motor Co will recall 20,484 hybrid crossover SUVs due to battery issues.

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“Ford’s team reviewed supplier process records to determine the population of affected parts. The Ford process is capable of tracing high voltage battery cell production to the vehicle in which the high voltage battery cell is installed. Affected vehicles are equipped w/ 2.5L PHEV engines and suspect high voltage battery cells,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wrote.

Per Car And Driver:

A “Stop Safely Now” message will appear on the instrument cluster if the problem occurs, Ford said. The recall documents state that there have been four total reports of “thermal venting” as a result of the issue, but no accidents or injuries have been reported.

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Affected vehicles are plug-in-hybrid models with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and were assembled between July 10, 2019, and April 17, 2024. Ford will notify owners beginning on January 20. Dealers will update the affected vehicles’ Battery Energy Control Module software so it can detect the problem, and if it is found, they will replace the high-voltage battery pack at no charge.

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“The high voltage cell’s separator layer between its cathode and anode may be susceptible to damage as a result of the cell manufacturing process. Separator damage may result in a cell internal short circuit,” the NHTSA wrote.

“In the event of a high voltage battery cell internal short circuit, customers may experience shutdown of the vehicle’s propulsion system. Loss of motive power increases the risk of crash and injury. Steering, braking, and lighting functions are not affected. In the event of a high voltage battery cell internal short circuit, the customer may also experience battery thermal venting potentially resulting in a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury,” it added.

From the New York Post:

Dealers will perform a battery energy control module software update and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, for free, the auto safety regulator said.

The automaker also recalled approximately 12,000 electric trucks due to increased crash risk.

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