Ford recalls battery energy control modules over software that can show wrong charge level or raise fire risk
Software in the battery energy control module may show the wrong battery charge, which can cause a sudden loss of drive power and a crash, or raise the risk of a battery fire after repeated fast charging.
What to do
Dealers will update the software for free, and owner letters are expected to be mailed November 8, 2026. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and give Ford's recall number 26S70.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford Battery Energy Control Module
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- An inaccurate state-of-charge reading can lead to an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, a high voltage battery fire increases the risk of injury.
- Units
- 83 pieces of equipment
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 9, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26E063000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26S70
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Battery Energy Control Modules (BECM) with part numbers PZ98-10B687-K* and PZ98-14C197-K*. The battery energy control module software may cause an incorrect state of charge to display in the vehicle, or lead to an increased risk of a high voltage battery fire after repeated DC Fast Charging cycles.
- Consequence
- An inaccurate state-of-charge reading can lead to an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, a high voltage battery fire increases the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will update the BECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 8, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S70.
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