ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Published February 18, 2026 · Recall initiated: February 17, 2026
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 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.
What to do
Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, 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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, and instructions to limit the maximum charge of the battery were mailed February 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.
Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- ESCAPE PHEV
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2026 FORD ESCAPE PHEV | 2022 FORD ESCAPE PHEV
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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