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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·November 14, 2025

Ford recalls 2020–2024 Escape and 2021–2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrids over battery short circuit risk

A manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells can cause an internal short circuit and battery failure, which can cut drive power and raise the risk of a crash or fire.

What to do

Use only "Auto EV" mode and follow the mailed instructions to limit the battery's maximum charge until a dealer completes the free control module update. Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and give recall number 25SC4.

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Recall details

Product
Ford Escape Phev, Corsair Phev 2020–2024
Company
Ford Motor Company
Hazard
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.
Units
20,558 vehicles
Owner notification
September 4, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
November 14, 2025
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 25V789000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 25SC4
  • Model years: 2020–2024

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid 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
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 update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025.

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